The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

00:09:15

The Trump administration's AI message is sending...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/03/23

The Trump administration is sending industry mixed messages when it comes to artificial intelligence. On one hand, the White House is emphasizing the use of commercial products and standards. But on the other, recent actions by DoD and GSA send the exact opposite message. For more on how the administration is causing confusion and concern in the federal market when it comes to AI, Federal News Network's executive editor Jason Miller joins me to discuss. See Privacy Policy at

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00:07:51

Mullin to revoke Noem’s $100K review policy

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/03/23

President Trump’s new choice to lead the Department of Homeland Security is advancing toward Senate confirmation. Markwayne Mullin had his nomination hearing before the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee last week. In some areas, he tried to present a sharp contrast to outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. For more, Federal News Network’s Justin Doubleday joins with more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:09:39

A strategic alliance between the Federal Laboratories...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/03/23

A new alliance between the FLC and FedTech is aimed at solving a long‑standing gap; connecting federally funded R&D with entrepreneurs ready to build real products and companies. The partnership promises practical support for labs, small businesses, and regional innovation ecosystems. We explore what’s ahead with Paige George of the Federal Laboratory Consortium. 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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00:10:47

Practical politics and some strategic horse trading...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/03/23

Facing pressure to act on national security and domestic priorities, lawmakers appear more willing to negotiate across issue lines. That includes DHS funding and confirmations, questions about authorizing military operations and funding them, and unresolved bills touching surveillance, housing, and financial policy. To assess whether this moment leads to real progress, we’re joined by Capitol Hill Correspondent for WTOP, Mitchell Miller. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:48:20

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/03/23

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton A strategic alliance between the Federal Laboratories Consortium and FedTech is looking to speed up how federally funded research becomes real‑world technology With travel season ramping up, the CDC just hit a record number of volunteers to help monitor any viruses on the move Practical politics—and some strategic horse trading—may be returning to Congress See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:09:31

With travel season ramping up, the CDC just hit a...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/03/23

Over one million people have now participated in the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Traveler-Based Genomic Surveillance. The purely voluntary program helps to detect and respond to emerging public health threats. To learn more about the scope of the program and what this milestone means, Federal News Network’s Eric White spoke with Heather Reese, who leads the TGS program at the CDC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:08:44

USPS cutting delivery days ‘on the table,’ as agency...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/03/20

The Postal Service says it’s close to running out of cash and may need to cut delivery days. USPS is asking lawmakers to step in and offer some assistance. Congress passed major postal reform legislation in four years ago, but the mail agency is still seeing multi-billion dollar annual net losses. Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman 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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00:07:31

As Golden Dome’s price tag rises, some say new...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/03/20

The Pentagon’s ambitious “Golden Dome” missile defense system is getting more expensive. New estimates from the Defense Department put the price tag at $185 billion; that's $10 billion more than the president originally said it would cost. But some analysts say the new estimate is no more believable than the president’s initial price tag. Federal News Network’s Anastasia Obis has more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:10:29

A mixed‑reality rollout from the Army National Guard...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/03/20

A new program called “Disasterville” brings National Guard missions into schools through a mix of physical props and virtual reality, letting students step into the middle of a flood, wildfire, or earthquake response. It’s part of a broader effort to build awareness of the Guard’s role in disaster relief. Here to explain the effort is Staff Sergeant Adam Szabo from the National Guard Bureau. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:49:43

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/03/20

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton A mixed‑reality rollout from the Army National Guard is giving students a firsthand look at the skills and careers behind disaster response With drones now touching everything from security to agriculture, The University of Texas at El Paso is gearing up to train the people and build the technology that this new landscape demands A new “drone killer” cartridge aims to give Marines a simple, low‑cost way to stop small drones with the rifles they already

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00:11:15

With drones now touching everything from security to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/03/20

The University of Texas at El Paso is strengthening its ability to test next‑generation drone and counter‑drone systems and to apply them to challenges like border security, disaster response, and infrastructure monitoring. It’s part of a growing shift where unmanned systems are becoming essential tools for agencies and communities, not just experimental platforms. We’ll explore what that means for UTEP’s future with Aerospace Center Executive Director Dr. Shery Welsh. See Privacy Policy at

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00:09:22

A new “drone killer” cartridge aims to give Marines a...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/03/20

As adversaries lean heavily on small drones for surveillance and strikes, U.S. forces need a response that doesn’t slow them down. Engineers focused on low cost and plug‑and‑play integration and early testing suggests they may have found it. We talk through the capability with Brian Hoffman, Man-Portable Weapons Chief Engineer at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane. 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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00:09:46

Defense secretary launches "ruthless review" of...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/03/19

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has launched a “ruthless” review of how the military’s legal offices are organized. Experts say while there is room to streamline these offices’ operations, the review will likely be used to thin out the ranks of military lawyers. 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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00:08:35

Agencies are starting to take action on the new...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/03/19

The Trump administration’s new national cyber strategy is starting to translate into agency actions. But there are still a lot of questions about what comes next with the implementation of the strategy. 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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00:11:31

What happened inside government last year explains...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/03/19

Traditional guardrails eroded quickly during the Trump administration’s first year, with ethics bodies sidelined and inspectors general forced out while DOGE tested the limits of its authority. The result was a federal landscape with fewer protections and less capacity just as major decisions were being made. To dig into what that means for rebuilding, I’m joined by Faith Williams of the Project on Government Oversight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice

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00:56:53

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/03/19

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton What happened inside government last year explains many of today’s gaps in capacity and accountability The message from Maryland: losing a federal job doesn’t have to mean leaving the region So many personnel policies are shifting at the same time that even seasoned federal workers are struggling to follow which changes matter most right now See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:12:50

So many personnel policies are shifting at the same...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/03/19

Several weeks into the DHS shutdown, front‑line employees from TSA to the Coast Guard are working without pay as airport delays mount and families feel the strain. At the same time, the administration is accelerating major personnel changes, from Schedule Policy/Career conversions to new RIF rules that could redefine job security for tens of thousands of federal workers. We’ll connect all of those threads now with John Hatton, Staff Vice President for Policy and Programs at NARFE. See Privacy

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00:11:27

The message from Maryland, losing a federal job...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/03/19

As federal workers and contractors navigate sudden disruption, Maryland leaders are focused on keeping families housed, connected, and economically mobile. Housing tied to transit and new pathways into emerging industries are central to that strategy. We'll learn more from Congressman Glenn Ivey of Maryland and Bryan Franklin, Deputy Director of LISC-DC. 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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00:08:05

OPM launches new HR shared service center for agencies

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/03/18

Agencies have a new opportunity to get help with modernizing their HR functions. A new “HR shared service center” from the Office of Personnel Management launched this week. If agencies opt into OPM’s offer, for a fee, they’ll get access to a suite of IT tools to streamline their human capital management capabilities. 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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00:08:01

Trump brings ‘war on fraud’ into focus with task...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/03/18

President Donald Trump promised he would wage a “war on fraud” at his State of the Union address. Now those plans are coming into focus. A new executive order calls on nearly a dozen benefits-paying agencies to come up with ways to reduce fraudulent payments. Vice President JD Vance will lead the task force. Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman 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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