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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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00:08:24

Federal employee RIFs can still happen in a...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/01

Agencies are being allowed to continue any work related to reductions in force, even during a government shutdown. That's according to guidance the Office of Personnel Management published over the weekend. OPM's update comes as the Trump administration is encouraging agencies to conduct even more RIFs. Here with more on this 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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00:11:24

Billion-dollar disasters are increasing and FEMA’s...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/01

Recent hurricanes, wildfires and floods have overwhelmed federal disaster response systems, with FEMA operating at a fraction of its staffing capacity. The GAO warns that workforce reductions and undertrained surge responders could jeopardize future recovery efforts. Here to explain the risks and what needs to change is director of Homeland Security and Justice at GAO, Christopher Currie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:11:35

When shutdowns become weapons, the damage goes far...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/01

The latest White House memo on shutdown planning signals more than temporary disruption. It introduces the possibility of permanent job losses and a shift in executive power. If this approach becomes precedent, it could redefine how Congress and the White House negotiate the federal budget and exercise constitutional authority. Here to explain is professor emeritus at the University of Maryland and former dean of its School of Public Policy, Don Kettl. See Privacy Policy at

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00:10:36

The issues driving the shutdown showdown are about...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/30

Even if the Democrats got everything they're asking for in their proposed continuing resolution, it only kicks the CR can down the road for a few weeks and we could find ourselves right back to shutdown talk. Here to talk about the political and institutional issues driving the current funding standoff is senior fellow in Governance Studies at Brookings, Molly Reynolds. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:08:08

How the Navy's CARP program rescues millions in assets

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/30

Until very recently, when many of the Navy Department's parts and other materials were removed from units that no longer needed them, those items tended to sit in storage without much visibility until they were eventually turned over to be disposed of as excess government property. But that's changed significantly in recent years, thanks to the Naval Supply Systems Command's Consumable Asset Reutilization Program, or CARP. NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center in San Diego has been able to rescue and

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00:10:25

Federal contractors are bracing for impact as a...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/30

With a shutdown deadline fast approaching, questions are mounting about which contracts will be paused, who will be furloughed and how the government’s contractor workforce should prepare. The ripple effects could hit everything from IT services to facility support, especially in agencies without full-year funding. We get perspective from the President of the Professional Services Council, Stephanie Kostro. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:07:15

Contractors follow the money to DHS amid shutdown...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/30

While a shutdown is looming, one federal department is positioned to have a lot of funding no matter the outcome of congressional negotiations. This week, the Department of Homeland Security has more than $150 billion to spend from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed over the summer, and federal contractors are following the money and positioning themselves to contribute to DHS's mission. For more, Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday joins me now. See Privacy Policy at

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00:10:10

Federal retirement meets shutdown risk on the same...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/30

The Deferred Resignation Plan promised a smoother exit for federal employees. But with September 30 landing on the edge of a shutdown, that promise is under pressure. Retirement processing delays, furloughed HR staff and a surge in last-minute applications could leave some workers in a pay gap. Here to explain what’s at stake for DRP participants and other would-be retirees is principal with Retire Federal, Tammy Flanagan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

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00:49:07

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/30

Today on The Federal Drive with Terry GertonThe issues driving the shutdown showdown are about more than moneyFederal retirement meets shutdown risk on the same day — what could go wrong?Federal contractors are bracing for impact as a government shutdown looms 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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00:05:24

CISA orders civilian agencies to immediately patch...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/29

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is ordering federal civilian agencies to take immediate action against a widespread hacking campaign targeting Cisco firewalls. The emergency directive was issued last Thursday in response to zero day vulnerabilities that hackers have been exploiting for quite some time. Federal News Network's Anastasia. Obis is here with more details. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:07:31

Judge finds Trump unlawfully fired agency IGs, but...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/29

A federal court finds President Donald Trump unlawfully fired agency watchdogs just days after taking office, but none of the inspectors general he fired are getting their jobs back. The judge says Trump didn't follow procedure, but also says presidents have broad authority to fire the IGs. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman joins me now 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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00:10:52

One local union is taking action to prevent suicide...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/29

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and AFGE Local 4070 is launching a new initiative to protect the mental health of corrections officers on the front lines. Here with a message of urgency and hope is president of the local union and a driving force behind the effort, Jon Zumkehr. 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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00:08:18

Is there any way out of the shutdown cul-de-sac?

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/29

With just 48 hours until a possible government shutdown, lawmakers are weighing more than budget math. The White House’s threat of a government-wide reduction in force has scrambled negotiations, while President Trump’s refusal to meet with Democrats has hardened partisan lines. For insight on what’s still in play—and what’s already off the table—we turn to Loren Duggan, deputy news director at Bloomberg Government. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:10:30

Hackers used a fake congressional email to breach...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/29

Hackers recently impersonated Rep. John Moolenaar in a phishing email aimed at federal systems. The attack exposed how emotional manipulation and outdated protections continue to undermine cybersecurity. Yejin Jang, Vice President, Government Affairs at Abnormal AI, joins us to explain what needs to change. 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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00:45:08

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/29

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Hackers used a fake congressional email to breach federal systems and exploit trust One local union is taking action to prevent suicide among federal correctional officers Is there any way out of the shutdown cul-de-sac? 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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00:07:16

CBP embarks on historic hiring drive

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/26

Customs and Border Protection is embarking on a historic hiring drive over the next four years. The one big, beautiful Bill Act includes funding for CBP to hire 5000 new customs officers and 3000 Border Patrol agents to learn more about how CBP is moving out on this recruiting push federal news networks. Justin Doubleday spoke with CBP Assistant Commissioner Andrea bright and Senior Advisor Ron Vitello. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:05:50

Space Force launches ‘first-of-its-kind’ acquisition...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/26

The Space Force is launching a first of its kind training program for acquisition officers. The qualification training course is not only designed for early career acquisition officers, but also provides a pathway for operators transitioning into acquisition roles Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis is here with more details. 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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00:07:33

Quantum computing could scale faster by linking...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/26

A new study from UC Riverside shows how linking smaller quantum chips can build larger, more reliable systems even when those connections aren’t flawless. The breakthrough could help scale quantum computing faster than expected, without waiting for perfect hardware. Mohamed Shalby, the study’s lead author, explains how this shift could reshape the future of computing. 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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00:15:48

GenAI is pushing federal leaders to define the human...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/26

Federal leaders are being urged to rethink every job in terms of what only humans can do. A new report for the IBM Center for the business of government maps how GenAI could reshape the federal workforce...not by replacing it but by forcing agencies to define and protect the judgment, creativity, and interpersonal skills that machines can’t replicate. Here with more details is the report's lead author, Chair and Professor in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University, Bill

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00:10:54

A volunteer network steps up for departing IRS staff

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/26

As the IRS prepares to cut thousands of jobs, many employees are facing an uncertain future. A retired IRS employee has launched a volunteer network to help them find their footing, offering free career coaching, resume help, and emotional support to those navigating life after government service. Here to share more about this Career Support For You is its creator, Perry DiToto. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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