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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

The Federal Drive with Terry Gertonprovides expert insights on current events in the federal community.Read more interviewsto keep up with daily news and analysis that affect the federal workforce. The Federal Drive is found at FederalNewsNetwork.com and 1500 AM in the Washington D.C. region.

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00:10:27

With the issuance of the final CMMC rule, contractors...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/15

The Defense Department has finalized the core rule for its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program, laying out how contractors must safeguard sensitive data. While the framework is now official, the rollout may hinge on the readiness and capacity of third-party assessors. Here to explain what’s in the rule and what comes next is , partner at Hunton, Andrews, Kurth--Eric Crusius. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:08:21

Congress is facing a short calendar, rising tensions,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/15

Lawmakers are facing heightened security concerns and a compressed timeline to pass critical legislation. The Senate approved a rules change to fast-track Trump administration nominees, while the House and Senate remain divided on appropriations. With just weeks left in the fiscal year, Bloomberg Government’s Loren Duggan breaks down the path to a continuing resolution—and the risks if it fails. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:07:31

After testing to join Foreign Service, candidates...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/12

The State Department is in the process of hiring new Foreign Service officers after going through mass layoffs this summer, but candidates in the process must retake a new version of the Foreign Service officer test that the Trump administration recently introduced. Scores from an earlier version of the test will not be considered. It's just the latest change to how the State Department vets candidates and Federal News Network's Jory Heckman is here with more. See Privacy Policy at

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00:07:41

DLA introduces three basic priorities to support the...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/12

Everything the Defense Logistics Agency does to support the war fighter is now based on three basic priorities, set the agency, set the globe and set the supply chains. For more on how DLA is using these three priorities to improve how it allocates resources and drives mission success. Federal News Network's Executive Editor Jason Miller spoke with Brad Bunn DLA, Vice Director.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:11:22

Who's protecting the protectors when it comes to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/12

The Trump administration proposed a 2026 budget that would gut the nation's top workplace safety research agency, leaving critical programs unfunded and hundreds of experts sidelined. The Senate Appropriations Committee reversed most of those cuts, but that's nowhere near final, leaving the future of federal safety oversight uncertain... and the stakes are high. Here to break down the funding fight and what it means for America’s workers is Lorraine Martin, CEO of the National Safety Council. See

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00:55:55

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/12

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton President Trump’s census proposal could upend funding for programs that rely on population data Who's protecting the protectors when it comes to funding workplace safety? We'll do some social security myth busting See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:11:15

We'll do some social security myth busting

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/12

Many federal employees are still unclear about how working affects their Social Security benefits. From spousal eligibility to the earnings test and delayed retirement credits, we clear up common misconceptions. Then we turn to rising retirement claims at OPM and what that means for processing times. Here to help us sort fact from fiction on these two important topics is the Founder and Principal Retirement Specialist at Retire Federal, Tammy Flanagan. See Privacy Policy at

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00:15:34

President Trump’s census proposal could upend funding...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/12

President Trump wants a new census that excludes undocumented immigrants and reflects post-election data. But experts say such a change would require congressional approval and disrupt years of planning for the 2030 count. Here to consider whether the proposal is even feasible and how it could reshape the $2.8 trillion in federal funding tied to census data are Meeta Anand and Howard Feinberg. Ms. Anand is Senior Director, Census and Data Equity, at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human

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00:06:48

OPM finalizes long-awaited ‘rule of many’ to add...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/11

The Office of Personnel Management has put an official end to the 150 year old rule of three in federal hiring. Instead, it's telling agencies to begin implementing a technique called the Rule of many it's one of several changes OPM is making to federal recruitment this year, and here to break it all down for us is Federal News Network's Drew Friedman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:08:54

Here is what a separate cyber force could look like

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/11

The Pentagon has long pushed against the idea of a separate cyber service, but it is possible that President Donald Trump could decide to stand up a standalone cyber force at any time. Should the decision be made, a new Think Tank report provides a road map for how to build the new service, Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis is here with more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:09:08

Federal M&A deals stay active despite market uncertainty

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/11

Despite budget uncertainty and shifting priorities in the defense sector, mergers and acquisitions in government contracting remain robust. Strategic buyers are proceeding carefully, often behind the scenes, as they navigate risks like compliance hurdles and national security reviews. Sellers face a complex landscape, where even small disruptions can derail a deal. Here with more insight into the state of the market is the Leader of Holland & Knight’s Corporate, M&A and Securities Practice

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00:08:47

Facial ID tech speeds up TSA lines without touching a...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/11

The TSA’s new Touchless Identity Solution is changing how travelers move through airport security. Using facial recognition and mobile boarding passes, the system verifies identity in seconds. No ID required, no contact needed. It’s already live at 15 major airports. Here to explain how it works, what it means for privacy, and why it’s a model for future federal innovation is ASRC Federal’s Mike Horton. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:48:24

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Thursday,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/11

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Government contractors are under pressure, but optimism might be their sharpest tool Facial ID tech speeds up TSA lines without touching a thing Federal M&A deals stay active despite market uncertainty See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:12:12

Government contractors are under pressure, but...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/11

The 2025 GAUGE Report paints a picture of a federal contracting market rattled by budget volatility, shifting priorities, and political uncertainty. Resource management remains the top challenge, but firms with mature planning practices are finding ways to thrive. And yet, despite the chaos, 65% of contractors remain optimistic about future opportunities. Here to unpack the data is VP of GovCon Strategy at Unanet, Kim Koster. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

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00:06:46

Cairncross calls for investing in cyber workforce,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/10

The White House's new cyber leader is calling for stronger partnerships with the private sector. National Cyber director Sean Cairncross says the Trump administration will advance US interests and thwart adversaries in cyberspace. Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday is here with more on his remarks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:07:04

DoD Space Development Agency's first operational...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/10

It's a big day for DoD Space Development Agency, after years of planning and testing, SDA first operational satellites are set to launch from Southern California today. If all goes according to plan, officials say it will mean the start of a new era, not just for the agency, but for tactical communications throughout the military services, Federal News Network's Jared Serbu has details on today's launch and what's ahead.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice

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00:50:32

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/10

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The one overlooked role that could keep agencies from missing the mark in tech deployments How federal tech leaders are rewriting the rules for AI and cyber hiring You can’t trust who’s investigating the toughest cases If you can’t track their training See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:14:06

The one overlooked role that could keep agencies from...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/10

Too many federal IT projects collapse under their own weight. They wind up with bloated contracts, shifting requirements, and tools no one wants to use. The fix is better ownership through product managers. Here to explain how they can make the difference is Former Director, Technology Transformation Services at GSA, Anne Lewis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:09:34

How federal tech leaders are rewriting the rules for...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/10

GSA and FedRAMP are fast-tracking cloud authorizations for AI tools, while Congress is pushing to prioritize skills over degrees in federal cyber jobs. Together, these moves signal a shift in how agencies adopt innovation and build talent. Here to share how federal contractors can prepare is Jim Carroll, CEO of the Professional Services Council. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:10:32

You can’t trust who’s investigating the toughest...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/10

Criminal investigators in the military face some of the toughest criminal cases in federal service. But a new GAO report finds that the agencies responsible for training them aren’t consistently tracking who’s completed what. Without clear oversight and program-wide evaluations, agencies may be sending investigators into the field without the full preparation they need, putting criminal trials and public trust at risk. Here to fill us in on GAO's findings and recommendations is Director in GAO's

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