The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

00:13:00

The Washington DC metro region continues to stand out...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/10

New data from Brookings shows the Greater Washington region is still losing ground on jobs, raising questions about how economic systems tied to federal work are adapting or failing to over time. The region is responding strategically, but so far, those responses haven’t translated into measurable improvement. Here to explain what’s happening beneath the surface is Tracy Loh, fellow at the Brookings Institution. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:11:48

Health‑coverage decisions in retirement can shape...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/10

Once federal employees leave service, decisions about FEHB and Medicare quickly intersect with how they draw income from the TSP. Those choices are easier to manage when they’re coordinated rather than made in isolation. Joining us to connect the dots is federal retirement expert Tammy Flanagan, principal at RetireFederal. 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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00:10:22

Artemis II is showing how federal education and...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/10

Several Artemis team members bring military and academic backgrounds that reflect a long‑term federal investment in advanced education. Observers say the mission highlights how institutions like the Naval Postgraduate School translate classroom learning into real‑world mission execution. Joining us from mission control in Housing is science writer with the Naval Postgraduate School, Dan Linehan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:54:56

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/10

Coming up on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Artemis II is showing how federal education and operational experience come together in space The Washington DC metro region continues to stand out for regional job losses and new Brookings data shows the recovery still hasn’t materialized Health‑coverage decisions in retirement can shape when and how federal retirees tap their money See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:06:31

TSA budget cuts jobs in privatization push

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/09

The Trump administration wants to start privatizing more airport security screening operations. The White House’s 2027 budget request would cut jobs at the Transportation Security Administration and shift much of that funding to private screening contractors . For more, 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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00:07:42

Political appointments surging, career SES workforce...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/09

The federal government currently has both the largest political workforce and the lowest levels of senior career leaders in decades. A new report finds that there are now more political appointees in place under the Trump administration, than any other modern U.S. president. At the same time, senior career leadership staffing has gone down 30%. Here with more, Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:12:06

GSA spent a $100 million on building studies, but an...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/09

Over a five‑year period, GSA’s Public Buildings Service obligated more than $100 million for building studies, but a new inspector general audit finds the agency lacked a consistent way to track those studies or whether their recommendations informed decisions. We’ll break down what the audit examined, what it found, and what GSA has been asked to fix with Michelle Westrup and Brian Gibson from the GSA Office of Inspector General. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:11:54

HUD’s first‑year reset on fair‑housing guidance is...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/09

HUD’s decision to withdraw long‑standing fair housing guidance is changing how landlords, developers and local governments interpret their federal obligations, even as the underlying law remains the same. The move is raising new questions about compliance, enforcement and how much certainty housing providers can rely on as policy priorities shift. Helping us make sense of that landscape is Gwen Roy Harrison, a principal at Offit Kurman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:11:57

Small businesses are navigating one of the most...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/09

The Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy has released its first‑year report examining how small businesses are responding to rapid shifts in federal contracting and regulatory policy. The findings highlight both strain and adaptation as firms adjust to changing rules and agency practices. We’ll walk through what stood out and what comes next with Chip Bishop, Deputy Chief Counsel for Advocacy at the Small Business Administration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:53:07

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/09

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton GSA spent more than $100 million on building studies, but an inspector general audit found the agency lacked a consistent way to track whether that work informed decisions HUD’s first‑year reset on fair‑housing guidance is reshaping how landlords, owners, and local governments navigate federal housing rules Small businesses are navigating one of the most turbulent federal contracting environments in decades and the SBA Office of Advocacy is

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00:07:42

After DOGE-era cuts, GSA resumes hiring, scrutinizes...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/08

The General Services Administration, a former hub of activity for the Department of Government Efficiency is looking to hire hundreds of employees after facing deep workforce cuts last year. The agency’s top leader is also taking on a second job as the acting head of the National Archives and Records Administration. And for its current workforce, GSA is asking employees to provide a daily check-in on where they’re working. For a look at all of this, we’re joined by Federal News Network’s Jory

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00:07:21

DoD still failing to properly mark CUI data years...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/08

The Defense Department is once again facing scrutiny over how it handles sensitive but unclassified information, after a new watchdog review found that widespread problems identified years ago remain unresolved. 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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00:55:59

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/08

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Federal transparency has improved on paper—but GAO says key gaps still undermine accountability and program integrity From AI to DEI to national security, congressional oversight is widening and more agencies are being asked to explain how decisions get made DOGE’s Medicaid data experiment adds a new player to healthcare fraud enforcement, the public See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:15:15

DOGE’s Medicaid data experiment adds a new player to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/08

By releasing a sweeping Medicaid claims dataset, DOGE is testing whether broader public analysis can complement government fraud investigations. The move raises questions about accuracy, accountability and whether this approach is scalable or sustainable. I'll walk through the pros and cons with John Barry, senior counsel at Epstein Becker Green. 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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00:11:23

Federal transparency has improved on paper—but GAO...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/08

Congress and federal agencies have taken steps to improve transparency around spending and programs, but GAO says persistent gaps continue to limit oversight, efficiency and program integrity. From incomplete spending data to FOIA backlogs and missing program inventories, these weaknesses carry real operational consequences. To explain where transparency efforts are falling short and what would make the biggest difference, we’re joined by Jeff Arkin, Director of Strategic Issues at the Government

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00:11:26

From AI to DEI to national security, congressional...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/08

Congress may be struggling to pass legislation, but it’s not slowing down when it comes to oversight. Investigations in 2026 are moving faster, stretching wider, and pulling in companies, universities, and nonprofits that may not see themselves as obvious targets. Joining me to break down what’s driving this moment and what smart preparation really looks like is Partner at Morgan Lewis, Amanda Robinson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:08:48

White House asks for record $75.7B for civilian...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/07

The departments of Justice, Veterans Affairs and Treasury are among the biggest winners when it comes to increasing their technology budgets for 2027. These and a handful of other civilian agencies are driving the Trump administration’s record $75.7 billion IT request for next year. Here with more details and analysis of the 2027 IT budget request for civilian agencies, is Federal News Network executive editor Jason Miller. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

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00:10:03

Trump’s 2027 budget request doubles down on agency...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/07

The Trump administration is once again pursuing deep spending cuts for federal civilian agencies, as part of its budget request for next year. Overall it’s proposing a 10% cut to nondefense discretionary spending. The White House is also doubling down on reorganization plans that Congress ignored in a comprehensive spending plans for this year. Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman has more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:12:21

OMB’s latest IT memo echoes years of policy, but...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/07

OMB memo M‑26‑10 revisits familiar themes around CIO authority and IT governance, but with sharper expectations for transparency, reporting, and shared responsibility. The question now is what agencies are expected to do differently and how this guidance changes day‑to‑day decision‑making for federal IT leaders. Here to walk us through the key points of the memo is former GSA Administrator and Senior Fellow at George Mason University’s Baroni Center for Government Contracting, Emily Murphy. See

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00:49:05

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/04/07

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton OMB’s latest IT memo echoes years of policy, but signals some important shifts agencies can’t ignore The CAS Board is carrying out a congressional mandate with comments now open The administration’s new cyber strategy bets that coordination, not regulation, drives better security outcomes 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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