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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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00:10:47

Washington talks a lot about regulations, but rarely...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/09

A new paper argues that the real action inside multimember commissions isn’t in public votes or partisan balance; it’s in the internal mechanics that shape every regulatory outcome. Here to unpack how these bodies actually function, why their design matters more than ever, and what’s at stake as legal and political pressures mount is assistant professor of law in the Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University, Todd Phillips. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:10:32

A pivotal week for Congress as the clock runs down on...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/09

With just five days left before the DHS continuing resolution runs out, lawmakers are weighing a mix of short‑term fixes and longer‑shot options to keep the department open. Those talks are unfolding alongside a crowded agenda that includes the SAVE Act, questions about crypto and banking, and the launch of a new Federal Workforce Caucus. We’ll also look at what upcoming oversight hearings could mean for the funding debate with WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller. See Privacy Policy at

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00:07:46

Trump administration advances plan to strip job...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/06

Tens of thousands of career federal employees will soon be made easier to fire. That's after Office of Personnel Management issued a final rule on “Schedule Policy/Career.” Once fully implemented, the new employment classification will exempt many employees from long-standing job protections. Here with more, 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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00:09:18

Trump administration could pour trillions into Golden...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/06

A fiscal watchdog group says the Trump administration’s Golden Dome missile defense initiative could cost as much as $3.6 trillion over the next 20 years, far exceeding the White House’s projected $175 billion. The group also argues the effort faces “insurmountable” technical hurdles and that it is likely that Golden Dome will simply not work. For more, Federal News Network’s Anastasia Obis spoke with Gabe Murphy, policy analyst at Taxpayers for Common Sense.See Privacy Policy at

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00:58:54

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/06

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton AI is stepping directly into America’s scientific engine room as OpenAI expands its work with the Department of Energy Technical debt puts federal cybersecurity at risk. The question now is how to break out of the cycleBehind DoD’s contract review is a bigger question: how far can enforcement go without undercutting small‑business programs themselves? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:13:26

Behind DoD’s contract review is a bigger question:...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/06

Small business set‑asides are mandated by statute, anchored in the rule of two, and central to competition in the defense industrial base. The Secretary’s memo adds new tests for mission necessity, subcontracting compliance, and market pricing — all under compressed deadlines. Here to explain what this could mean for contractors across every socioeconomic category is partner at Haynes Boone, Dan Ramish. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:11:22

AI is stepping directly into America’s scientific...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/06

OpenAI’s new agreement with the Department of Energy marks a shift from pilot projects to full‑scale collaboration inside the national labs. The partnership aims to speed up scientific discovery across all domains by putting AI models into real research workflows. Here to walk through how that integration works, and what it means for the next phase of scientific progress, is Global head of innovation policy at OpenAI, James Hairston. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:14:11

Technical debt puts federal cybersecurity at risk,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/06

Aging network infrastructure is consuming maintenance dollars that should be funding modern, secure architectures, especially as agencies try to integrate AI. It’s a spiral that deepens cyber risk and delays progress. We’ll look at options for getting out of that cul‑de‑sac with Cisco’s Senior Director for Technology Policy, Eric Wenger. 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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00:10:45

Shared services still hindered by long-standing barriers

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/05

The long-journey of getting agencies to adopt shared services for back office functions like financial management or human resources has quietly made real progress over the last decade. But a new report by the Government Accountability Office shows agencies have yet to solve some of the long-standing challenges to adopting shared services. For more on what GAO found and where shared services is heading next, Federal News Network executive editor Jason Miller joins me.See Privacy Policy at

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00:08:26

Army surveys existing contracts to expand right to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/05

The Army has launched a service-wide survey of all existing contracts to determine where limited access to technical data is hindering soldiers’ ability to maintain and repair their own equipment. Federal News Network’s Anastasia Obis has 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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00:08:47

You can't properly celebrate America's 250th birthday...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/05

As the nation prepares to mark America’s 250th birthday, the National Archives is taking some of its most treasured records on the road. It's also unveiled a newly renovated flagship exhibition, giving visitors an immersive, high-tech look at 250 years of U.S. history. To learn about these endeavors and other activities slated for the occasion, Federal News Network's Eric White spoke with Grace McCaffrey, Acting Executive of External Affairs and Communications at NARA. See Privacy Policy at

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00:16:04

Patent reform is back on the table, and a leading...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/05

Lawmakers pushing for new rules say uncertainty in U.S. patent eligibility is putting innovators at risk and giving global competitors room to run. The proposal would clarify what can be patented, streamline coordination between federal agencies, and open the door for clearer pathways to generics. I'll explore the ideas driving the reform effort with one of the bill's sponsors, Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:46:15

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/05

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Patent reform is back on the table, and a leading Senator says the stakes for American innovation couldn’t be higherYou can't properly celebrate America's 250th birthday without the artifacts that created it 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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00:08:19

GSA ends U.S. participation in ‘open government’...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/04

The Trump administration has withdrawn the United States from the Open Government Partnership, an international initiative the U.S. helped create nearly 15 years ago. Administration officials say the OGP was ineffective and waste of money. But critics of the move say it’s another example of the Trump administration backsliding on transparency and accountability. For more, Federal News Network’s Justin Doubleday joins me. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice

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00:06:52

Partial shutdown ended, as Trump signs package...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/04

A short-term partial government shutdown is over after House lawmakers have reached a deal to fund much of the federal government. A majority of agencies now have funding through the end of the fiscal year. That’s except for the Department of Homeland Security. It’s under a two-week stopgap spending bill, buying lawmakers more time to negotiate additional guardrails on federal immigration operations. Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman has more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:11:34

Emerging technologies are quickly becoming the...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/04

The Krach Institute is throwing open the doors to its Tech Diplomacy Academy, aiming to train leaders worldwide on the technologies reshaping security and freedom. We'll dig into why tech diplomacy has become essential, and how free societies can stay ahead as the stakes rise with the CEO of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue, Michelle Giuda. 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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00:08:59

Are federal programs doing enough to stop fraud...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/04

GAO found major gaps in anti-fraud practices across grants, contracts, and loans. Only one program of five examined met all nine leading safeguards. Hannah Padilla, Director, Financial Management and Assurance at GAO, explains where agencies must act first to strengthen oversight. 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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00:13:36

Thousands of Maryland jobs and millions in wages are...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/04

After early cuts at HHS and USAID translated into thousands of lost jobs and hundreds of millions in foregone wages, Maryland officials wanted a sharper view of what was happening. The result is a new modeling tool that lets policymakers see the impact of federal spending shifts at the county and agency level. Joining us to explain how it works is Ben Siegel, Deputy Comptroller of Maryland for Policy. See the dashboard here:

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00:52:07

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

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2026/02/04

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Thousands of Maryland jobs and millions in wages are tied to federal decisions. A new tool makes those consequences visible Emerging technologies are quickly becoming the backbone of national power ... but most leaders still aren’t trained to understand them Are federal programs doing enough to stop fraud before it happens? 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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00:08:45

Air Force ends hearings for SAP appeals, raising due...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/03

The Air Force has quietly eliminated all in-person and virtual hearings for Special Access Program (SAP) appeals, replacing them with a paper-only process. It's still unclear whether the Air Force will allow individuals to submit written responses instead of a personal appearance. It is also possible that decisions will rely entirely on existing security files, with no opportunity for individuals to respond, which would be a loss of due process. For more. Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis spoke

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