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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

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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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00:07:55

Trump taps DOGE-aligned tech leader to overhaul...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/27

The Trump administration is tapping a private sector tech leader with ties to the Department of government efficiency to overhaul federal websites. Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia says he's been appointed to serve as the Chief Design Officer of the United States. President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week outlining his plans to make public facing services beautiful and efficient. Here with more on the EO and Gebbia is Federal News Network's Jory Heckman.See Privacy Policy at

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00:46:44

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/27

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Can federal cybersecurity keep up with the quantum threats that are coming? Financial reporting rules boost trust—but small firms still face steep compliance costs FOMO and FOGI are real—but smart TSP investors know how to tune out the noise and stay on track 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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00:09:09

Financial reporting rules boost trust—but small firms...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/27

Keeping financial reporting honest is critical but for smaller public companies, meeting Sarbanes-Oxley requirements can be a costly challenge. A new GAO report finds that while compliance boosts transparency, the burden of auditor fees and internal controls hits small firms harder, raising questions about how to strike the right balance. Here to fill us in on their findings is Director, financial Markets and Community Investment at GAO, Michael Clements. See Privacy Policy at

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00:10:18

Can federal cybersecurity keep up with the quantum...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/27

Congress is once again focusing on quantum cybersecurity—this time with a bipartisan bill that calls on the White House to lay out a national strategy for protecting federal systems from future quantum-powered hacks. It builds on earlier efforts to prepare agencies for the encryption-breaking risks that quantum computing could bring. To explain what’s in the bill and where the government stands, Federal News Network’s Eric White spoke with Rebecca Krauthamer, CEO of post-quantum cryptography firm

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00:09:24

FOMO and FOGI are real—but smart TSP investors know...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/27

Federal employees navigating their TSP investments in 2025 are facing more than just market volatility—they’re caught between the emotional pull of FOMO and FOGI. Fear of missing out urges quick action, while fear of getting in warns of looming crashes. But smart investors learn to tune out the noise, focus on long-term strategy, and let process—not panic—guide their decisions. Here to break down the risks and offers a practical path forward in his latest analysis is wealth advisor with RMG

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00:07:06

OMB directs agencies to address ‘Do Not Pay’ data gaps

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/26

The Trump administration is directing agencies to identify data that could help combat fraud and improper payments. The administration wants to centralize much of that data under the Treasury Department's Do Not Pay database. For the latest on these efforts, 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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00:06:34

DoD asks civilian employees to volunteer for ICE, CBP...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/26

The Pentagon is calling on its civilian workforce to volunteer for temporary assignments supporting operations along the southern border. The program allows DoD civilians to be detailed to the Department of Homeland Security for up to six months filling critical support roles at the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection facilities. Here with more detail is Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:11:26

The VA says it’s streamlining through attrition—but...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/26

As the Department of Veterans Affairs moves to eliminate 30,000 jobs through attrition, National Nurses United is joining forces with federal unions to push back, warning that the cuts could erode frontline care and shift veterans into a fragmented community care system. That message was front and center at a recent town hall in Georgia. Here with the nurses' perspective is longtime VA nurse and chair of National Nurses United's VA division, Irma Westmoreland. See Privacy Policy at

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00:10:39

Another package from the Revolutionary FAR...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/26

The FAR overhaul continues to reshape federal procurement. From streamlining administrative procedures to clarifying socioeconomic program requirements and modernizing construction contracting, the latest revisions aim to simplify compliance and empower contracting officers. We explore what’s new, what’s gone, and what it means for buyers and vendors alike with former GSA Administrator and senior fellow at the George Mason University Baroni Center for Government Contracting, Emily Murphy. See

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00:48:57

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/26

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton If EPA won’t regulate climate pollution, what’s the backup plan—and who pays the price? The VA says it’s streamlining through attrition—but nurses and union allies say the cuts could quietly undermine care for veterans Another package from the Revolutionary FAR overhaul--we'll break down what's new 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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00:10:32

If EPA won’t regulate climate pollution, what’s the...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/26

The science hasn’t changed, but the policy has. EPA’s repeal of the Endangerment Finding removes the legal foundation for regulating climate pollution from vehicles, power plants, and the oil and gas sector. Joseph Goffman from the Environmental Protection Network says the consequences could be swift, severe, and irreversible. 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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00:06:49

Army rewrite of acquisition regulations comes with...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/25

Like the rest of government, the Army is in the process of rewriting its acquisition regulations. But even before that process is finished, there's one big change officials say was important enough to make, sooner rather than later, a big reduction in peer reviews. The Army thinks those reviews strayed away from their original intent and added a lot of unnecessary delays to the contracting process. Federal News Networks, Jared Serbu has more on what's changing and the reform decision still

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00:07:56

IRS plans to rescind hundreds of deferred resignation...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/25

The IRS is walking back its plans to conduct mass layoffs and plans to rescind hundreds of deferred resignation offers to fill critical vacancies. The IRS is on track to lose more than 25% of its workforce by the end of the year, largely through employees taking voluntary separation incentives. That's led to some concerns about how the IRS will prepare for next year's filing season. Here with more details on what's happening there is Federal News Network's Jory Heckman. See Privacy Policy at

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00:10:09

Risk doesn’t pause for policy. Why ERM still belongs...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/25

Even as OMB rethinks how it frames enterprise risk management, the risks themselves aren’t going anywhere and agencies can’t afford to treat ERM as a compliance exercise. Here to discuss how federal leaders can keep enterprise risk considerations front and center is the current President of the Association for Federal Enterprise Risk Management Dr. Karen Hardy. 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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00:09:55

Redistricting, retirements, rescissions—Congress...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/25

With just 45 days left in the fiscal year, Capitol Hill is juggling redistricting battles, renewed scrutiny of aging lawmakers, and strategies for budget rescissions. WTOP's Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller breaks down what’s moving, what’s stalled, and what it all means for the months ahead. 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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00:47:57

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/25

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Risk doesn’t pause for policy. Why ERM still belongs in every agency’s playbook A new Coast Guard rule puts cybersecurity front and center for maritime operators Redistricting, retirements, rescissions—Congress heads into fall with high stakes and little time 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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00:10:27

A new Coast Guard rule puts cybersecurity front and...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/25

Cybersecurity is no longer optional for the maritime industry. Under a new Coast Guard rule, vessel and facility operators must report cyber incidents, designate a Cybersecurity Officer, and train staff to recognize and respond to threats. The regulation introduces new reporting channels and timelines that could create confusion for operators already navigating overlapping federal requirements. To break down what’s changing—and what’s still unclear—I'm joined by Erik Dullea, partner with Husch

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00:10:19

DoD-commissioned report seeks to overhaul confusing...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/21

Unlike active duty troops who remain in one status, reservists and National Guard members move between multiple duty statuses depending on the type of service they perform over time, the duty status system has become too complex and confusing and created inequities in pay and benefits. The Defense Department is now seeking to overhaul it. Federal News networks, Anastasia Obis spoke with Lisa Harrington, senior operations researcher at Rand, about the changes. See Privacy Policy at

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00:08:57

IRS ignored performance when it fired probationary...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/21

The IRS, like many agencies, fired probationary employees earlier this year at the Trump administration's direction, but a new inspector general report shows that when the IRS terminated those workers, it didn't account for employee performance. The findings come as the government wide probationary firings remain tied up in legal battles. Here with more on the new report is Federal News Network's Drew Friedman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:10:21

Can better communication rebuild trust in government?...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/21

Public trust in government is near historic lows—but a new coalition of federal, state, and local communicators is working to change that. The Bonfire Collective, launched by the National Association of Government Communicators and George Washington University, is rethinking how agencies engage with the public. Their goal: to make government communication more strategic, more human, and more effective at restoring credibility. The group’s latest research shows a direct link between how agencies

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