The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

00:11:57

A year into the job, the VA secretary reflects on...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/18

Secretary Doug Collins is a year into his tenure at the VA. He joins me now for a look back at what he learned over the past year and how those lessons informed his plan to reorganize the Veterans Health Administration. We'll also examine how VA is making progress in benefits eligibility decisions and payments. He'll lay out what’s changing and why. and what he hopes to accomplish in the year ahead. Here's my conversation with Secretary Collins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy

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00:07:07

OPM directs agencies to move forward with ending...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/17

The Trump administration is telling agencies to proceed with terminating their collective bargaining agreements if they haven't already a new advisory from the Office of Personnel Management follows two executive orders last year that directed most agencies to cancel their union contracts. That's despite ongoing litigation against the president's orders here with the latest is Federal News Network's Drew Friedman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:07:06

VA data shows it cut health care hiring times in...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/17

Data from the Department of Veterans Affairs shows it cut health care hiring times by more half. The Trump administration directed agencies to speed up time-to-hire governmentwide. But a closer look at the VA’s data shows that it’s using different metrics than it’s used in the past. For a closer look at the numbers … 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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00:47:23

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/17

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonA new congressional caucus is stepping up to defend the federal workforce at a critical moment Fiscal uncertainty and payment delays are putting new pressure on contractors working across DHS and State The DHS partial shutdown is stretching on, and this week’s negotiations are taking place with Congress out of town 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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00:11:00

Fiscal uncertainty and payment delays are putting new...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/17

Contractors supporting DHS are navigating a mix of shifting reviews, uneven funding streams, and slow reimbursements for work already completed. Those delays are now rippling through companies that don’t get upfront payments and rely on predictable cash flow to keep projects moving. We break down what’s driving the bottlenecks and who’s feeling it most with Stephanie Kostro, Executive Vice President for Policy at the Professional Services Council. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:10:29

A new congressional caucus is stepping up to defend...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/17

After a year of deep disruptions to the career civil service, lawmakers have created a bicameral caucus to defend federal workers and modernize the systems they rely on. Its goals range from protecting nonpartisan public service to improving pay, retention, and professional development. One of the leaders behind the effort is Rep. James Walkinshaw of Virginia. He joins me now to walk through the strategy and goals for the new caucus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:08:51

The DHS partial shutdown is stretching on, and this...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/17

The standoff over DHS funding is now shaping operations across the department, the next round of negotiations, and the political backdrop for the State of the Union later this month. The SAVE Act moves to the Senate and the President touts an executive order. We sort out what’s moving and what’s not with Loren Duggan, Deputy News Director at Bloomberg Government. 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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00:39:24

'Best of' The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton -...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/16

It's President's Day, and today on the 'Best of' The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton we look back at some of our discussions highlighting important research on federal management issues. 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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00:07:52

Continuing resolutions lead to delays, higher costs,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/13

The full impact of continuing resolutions is hard to pin down for the Defense Department, but a government watchdog says the funding lapses consistently lead to delays, higher costs, added administrative work and operational disruptions — including a facilities sustainment contract at Joint Base San Antonio that more than doubled after CR‑related delays. They also disrupted training and exercises and forced financial staff to rework budgets to navigate CR limits instead of supporting the mission

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00:07:38

Naval Information Warfare Systems Command zeroes in...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/13

The Naval Information Warfare Systems Command stood up a new cyber directorate last August to take a more comprehensive approach to cybersecurity across the enterprise. The office is zeroing in on three priorities: speeding up zero‑trust adoption, strengthening secure software practices and bringing cutting‑edge defensive technologies into the fight. For more on why Navwar created the directorate and where it’s headed, Federal News Network’s Jason Miller spoke with Rachel Bondi, the deputy director

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00:39:53

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/13

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton A renovation job at Fort Meade turned into a dispute over delays, badges, background checks, and ultimately, whether the government can be held responsible for acting like… well, the government In 2026, law‑enforcement hiring isn’t a staffing challenge. It’s a risk‑management challenge hiding inside a staffing challengeSee 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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00:10:41

In 2026, law‑enforcement hiring isn’t a staffing...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/13

As law enforcement agencies at every level scale up recruiting, legacy background tools can’t track officer movement or surface red flags early enough to matter. Joining me to explain why those gaps show up first in hiring, and what a modern, shared digital platform would let agencies see that they can’t see today is the Founder of Guardian Alliance Technologies, Justin Biedinger. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:09:37

A renovation job at Fort Meade turned into a dispute

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/13

The Armed Services Board rejected Meltech’s multimillion‑dollar claim, ruling that Fort Meade’s updated security rules were sovereign acts, the kind the government issues for everyone, not targeted at a single contract. And even if they weren’t, the record showed plenty of unforced errors by the contractor. Today, we walk through the case, the doctrine at its core, and the practical lessons for contractors working behind the gate with Partner at Haynes Boone, Zach Prince. See Privacy Policy at

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00:06:51

CIA emphasizes speed under new acquisition framework

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/12

The Central Intelligence Agency is lifting the veil on some acquisition reform priorities. Earlier this week, the CIA announced a new acquisition framework that focuses on speed and innovation. The agency says it wants to better harness cutting edge commercial technologies. 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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00:06:01

Navy puts finishing touches on new AI strategy

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/12

The Department of the Navy is putting the finishing touches on a new AI strategy. Officials say it’s a direct response to lessons learned from recent conflicts and the increasing speed at which adversaries are able to adapt their tactics and technologies. The strategy has undergone two rounds of review, and it’s expected to be signed soon by the Secretary of the Navy. As Federal News Network’s Jared Serbu reports, officials say they’re trying to build on the Navy’s own operational experience, and on

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00:14:10

A new IG audit finds DoD isn’t fully tracking F‑35...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/12

The F‑35 is the Pentagon’s most expensive weapons program, and the Department relies on contractors to keep it performing as promised. But a new DoD Inspector General audit says the Department isn’t consistently tracking or documenting that performance, leaving gaps that affect cost, schedule, and readiness. We'll look at what the auditors found and what DoD is doing about it with Chris DePerro, Supervisory Auditor, Program Director, Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General. See

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00:10:43

Federal employees have new rules, new documents, and...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/12

Accessing the right tax forms, tracking changes to 2026 pay and TSP contribution limits, and navigating the retirement backlog are all hitting federal employees at once. We’ll walk through what’s new, what’s changing, and what to expect as the year unfolds. Joining me is federal benefits expert Tammy Flanagan. 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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00:44:56

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/12

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Geton A new IG audit finds DoD isn’t fully tracking F‑35 contractor performance, raising questions about oversight on the Pentagon’s costliest program VA rolled out new AI tools quickly, but without a system to catch mistakes, patient safety is on the lineFederal employees have new rules, new documents, and new timelines to keep an eye on this year See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:10:22

VA rolled out new AI tools quickly, but without a...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/12

A new review shows Department of Veterans Affairs clinicians are using AI tools for documentation and decision support, but there’s no system in place to detect mistakes or respond to risks. Without better oversight, the technology could unintentionally affect patient diagnoses and care. Here to explain the warning and what needs to happen next is the VA's Inspector General, Cheryl Mason. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:07:21

IRS officially puts back-office employees on...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/11

The IRS is notifying back-office employees that they will temporarily cover frontline filing season work through this summer. Training for these detailed employees will begin nearly a month after the start of this year’s tax filing season. The agency’s taxpayer service division lost a significant number of employees last year. The IRS also fell short of its hiring goals this season. Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman has more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

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