The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

00:10:35

The outcome of one lawsuit could shape how future FBI...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/23

Three former FBI agents fired last fall are now bringing a class‑action lawsuit, arguing their removals crossed a line with consequences beyond their own cases. What the legal challenge could mean for agents working controversial investigations and for the Bureau itself is the focus of our conversation with former FBI agent David Sundberg. 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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00:11:42

Two Pentagon workforce decisions are raising new...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/23

Congressional scrutiny of the Department of Defense’s clearance backlogs comes as the Pentagon again asks civilian employees to volunteer for temporary immigration‑support deployments. Together, the moves highlight growing strain on the defense civilian workforce and the systems that support it. We’ll unpack both with Dan Meyer, national security partner at Tully Rinckey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:06:30

OPM and GSA embark on plans to consolidate headquarters

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/22

The federal government’s landlord and its human resources office are embarking on plans to share the same headquarters. The Office of Personnel Management and the General Services Administration are moving together under one roof. This is the latest example of agencies in the Washington, D.C. area moving out of headquarters that aren’t meeting minimum occupancy requirements recently set by law. Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman has more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:08:07

With the federal workforce at a 15-year low, some...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/22

After major staffing reductions under the Trump administration, the federal workforce is at a 15-year low. But now, some agencies are reversing course and talking again about expanding recruitment opportunities. That comes as administration officials are also pushing for hiring reforms, like technical assessments and pooled recruitment. For the latest on agency hiring prospects, Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman sat down with vice president of government affairs at the Partnership for Public

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00:52:22

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/22

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The real challenge with AI and advanced computing is closing the gap between where the technology exists and who can actually use it Quantum computing is a national priority, but who’s actually in charge? A major environmental decision is now locked in, with lingering questions about the process behind 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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00:13:44

The real challenge with AI and advanced computing is...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/22

Advanced computing and AI are reshaping nearly every sector, but access to those capabilities remains uneven. The National Science Foundation is launching a new effort aimed at broadening who can use advanced computing. Dr. Erwin Gianchandani joins me from the National Science Foundation. 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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00:11:13

Quantum computing is a national priority, but who’s...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/22

The federal government’s national strategy for quantum computing lays out broad goals, but a new GAO review finds gaps in coordination, accountability, and performance measurement across agencies. We’ll walk through what’s missing and what updating the strategy could change with Candace Wright, director for science, technology assessment, and analytics at the Government Accountability Office. Read the report here:

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00:10:05

A major environmental decision is now locked in, with...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/22

The National Nuclear Security Administration has finalized a site‑wide environmental impact statement for Los Alamos, shaping the lab’s path for years to come. Reviewers say the process raises important questions about how impacts were evaluated and what assumptions were made and how those choices may ripple through future oversight and planning. Joining me to explain where process missteps might affect future implementation is Dr. Dylan Spaulding, a senior scientist at the Union of Concerned

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00:09:01

Marine Corps looks to AI and cloud services in effort...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/21

The challenge of delivering capabilities to warfighters at a faster rate is hardly a new problem for the Defense Department. But with the rise of artificial intelligence and cloud services, there may be no better opportunity to shift the timetable and accelerate delivery. For more on how at least the Marine Corps is cutting down the time it takes to deliver capabilities, Federal News Network executive editor Jason Miller talked to David Raley, the chief digital business officer of the Marine Corps

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00:09:18

OMB looks to hold agencies accountable for how they...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/21

For perhaps the first time since the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act became law in 1994, the Office of Management and Budget is holding agencies accountable for how they buy commercial items. What’s different now is that OMB wants agencies to prove they’re meeting the spirit and intent, not just the letter, of the law. For more on how OMB is raising the bar, Federal News Network executive editor Jason Miller joins me now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

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00:10:47

Sometimes even a solid argument isn’t enough to save...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/21

The Court of Federal Claims agreed that the Navy mishandled affiliate past performance in a major procurement, then rejected the protest on procedural grounds. The Noblis decision is a cautionary tale about record discipline, expert evidence and the limits of post‑hoc fixes. Here to walk us through the case is Zach Prince, partner at Haynes Boone. 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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00:10:14

Political transitions test how disciplined...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/21

Periods immediately after an election are often defined less by new rules than by unanswered questions. For government contractors, that uncertainty can create real legal, contractual, and operational risk long before policies change. Joining me to talk about how contractors can prepare for political transitions without overcorrecting is partner at Jenner and Block, David Robbins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:53:03

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Tuesday, April...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/21

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Budgets don’t just fund programs. They tell the workforce and industry what the government values most Political transitions test how disciplined contractors really are about risk, compliance and decision‑makingSometimes even a solid argument isn’t enough to save a bid protest 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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00:11:21

Budgets don’t just fund programs. They tell the...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/21

Looking at the president’s defense budget request, the story isn’t just how much money is there, but what the administration is asking the Pentagon to lean into. Meanwhile, shutdown‑related delays at DHS are testing contractor resilience in real time. Jim Carroll, CEO of the Professional Services Council, joins us to walk through the real world impacts. 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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00:07:39

Forest Service plans to carry out major...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/20

The Forest Service is defending its plan to relocate its headquarters out West and shutter most of its research facilities, as part of a major agency reorganization. The agency is looking to move its headquarters to Salt Lake City, Utah and close all of its regional offices. The agency is making its case to Congress, but says it will proceed with these plans with or without approval from lawmakers. Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman has more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:06:57

DHS officials warn about growing shutdown backlogs

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/20

The Department of Homeland Security has now been in a shutdown for more than two months. DHS officials are warning Congress about growing backlog of contracts, cancelled planning activities, and more impacts as the shutdown drags on. For the latest, Federal News Network’s Justin Doubleday joins me. 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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00:59:23

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Monday, April...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/20

Coming up on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Congress is building a path to resolution for DHS, even as it opens the next appropriations cycle Congress is often treated like an abstract institution, but it’s also a workplace, with real security pressures and family realities The rising cost of security is reshaping who can run for office — and how campaigns operate 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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00:17:04

The rising cost of security is reshaping who can run...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/20

Running for federal office now comes with security costs that were once rare and those costs are rising fast. A new analysis looks at how the growing need for personal and digital security is changing who can realistically run for office, and how campaigns operate behind the scenes. We’ll talk through what that shift means for access, participation, and the health of democratic institutions, with Justin Sherman of the Public Service Alliance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:10:42

Congress is building a path to resolution for DHS —...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/20

DHS remains the only federal agency operating without a finalized 2026 appropriations bill, leaving Congress to rely on an unusually intricate reconciliation process to reach an outcome. All of this is happening as lawmakers begin shaping 2027 spending plans, layering urgency onto an already stalled debate. We’ll walk through the implications with Capitol Hill Correspondent for WTOP, Mitchell Miller. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:14:13

Congress is often treated like an abstract...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/20

Behind the scenes on Capitol Hill, concerns about personal safety, logistics and family well‑being shape how members and staff experience the job day to day. We’ll take a practical look at how those very human factors affect focus, capacity, and the ability to do sustained legislative work. Danielle Stewart from the POPVOX Foundation joins me. 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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