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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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00:07:38

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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00:07:52

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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00:09:37

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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00:39:53

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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00:06:01

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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00:06:51

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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00:10:43

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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00:14:10

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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00:10:22

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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00:44:56

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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00:07:21

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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00:06:43

Trump administration advances plan to strip job...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/11

In just a few weeks, tens of thousands of career federal employees could lose their civil service protections. Positions that get converted to the new Schedule Policy/Career will no longer have the ability to appeal an adverse action or termination. But additional guidance is out, showing some other benefits employees might lose if they are reclassified. 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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00:53:48

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/11

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton A medical breakthrough that sounds like science fiction is on the horizon: printing organs that could match any patient, on demand When we look at USPS only through a profit lens, we miss the economic engine sitting in plain sight A system meant to reduce prison recidivism can’t do its job if the inputs are wrong 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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00:10:38

When we look at USPS only through a profit lens, we...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/11

New research from Brookings shows that rural counties with stronger access to post offices have more small‑business activity, even when broadband and other factors are the same. That suggests the postal network is doing far more economic heavy lifting than policymakers assume. We’ll dig into the findings with Elena Patel, co-director of the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center and a senior fellow in the Economic Studies Program at the Brookings Institution. See Privacy Policy at

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00:11:11

A medical breakthrough that sounds like science...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/11

For patients waiting on transplants, the gap between supply and need has always been measured in lives. ARPA‑H’s new program aims to close that gap entirely by pursuing bioprinted organs that don’t require a donor and don’t trigger rejection. It’s a bold bet on what medicine could look like next, and we'll explore the details with the Program Manager of the PRINT program, Ryan Spitler. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:15:07

A system meant to reduce prison recidivism can’t do...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/11

GAO found the Bureau of Prisons struggling with timely assessments and unreliable program data, making it harder to know whether incarcerated people are getting the programming the First Step Act requires. Add in delays applying earned time credits, and the whole recidivism‑reduction strategy wobbles. GAO’s Gretta Goodwin joins me to talk about the risks and the fixes. 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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00:08:02

Army prepares to debut “generational” change in the...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/10

Next week, the Army plans to debut what’s meant to be a “generational” change in the way it provides food to soldiers. At Fort Hood, Texas, the service plans to launch its new “campus style” dining concept, a model that could eventually replace legacy dining facilities around the world. But to do it at just one installation, the Army had to overcome some significant bureaucratic and acquisition hurdles. If it’s successful, the service will need to figure out how to remove those hurdles entirely

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00:10:08

Trump administration advances plan to strip job...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/10

The Trump administration’s newly finalized “Schedule F” policy is making big headlines. But there are also several other significant changes coming for the federal workforce. Three recent proposals look to give the Office of Personnel Management more authority, something that could bring significant changes for employees. 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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00:11:03

Turning a lifetime of savings into a steady...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/10

Federal employees spend decades learning how to save, but far less time learning how to draw those savings down safely. From balancing pension, Social Security, and TSP withdrawals to avoiding early‑retirement missteps, distribution planning is its own discipline. We break down how to build a reliable monthly paycheck in retirement with Thiago Glieger of RMG Advisors. 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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