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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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00:09:01

Lawsuits challenging Trump administration policies

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/23

There have been a lot of lawsuits this year challenging the Trump administration's federal employment policies. A few have been successful, but quite a few have also been dismissed over jurisdictional issues. That's because in most cases, executive branch administrative agencies are supposed to handle disputes between the feds and their agencies. But what if those administrative agencies themselves aren't up to the task? A new legal opinion hints that courts might have to step in. Federal News

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00:50:08

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/23

Today on The Federal Drive with Terry GertonHow to use artificial intelligence to fix federal regulations without breaking the law in the processHow feds can navigate the new fault lines in job security, pay and representationWhy this fiscal year-end feels different for agency contracting shops 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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00:07:40

NGA’s AI standards work aims to avoid ATO-like process

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/23

The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency has been amplifying its long-running efforts to use artificial intelligence and machine learning. This year, NGA has established several leadership positions focused specifically on AI, and it is developing new standards to ensure AI is applied to the geospatial intelligence mission responsibly. For more on these efforts, Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday joins me now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:11:42

Why this fiscal year-end feels different for agency...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/23

From staffing cuts to shifting guidance, federal contracting offices are navigating a year-end landscape unlike any in recent memory. The ripple effects are hitting small businesses and big prime contractors alike. We get perspective from former GSA Administrator Emily Murphy. 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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00:08:41

How feds can navigate the new fault lines in job...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/23

From the September 30 resignations to the President’s alternative pay plan, federal employees are facing a wave of structural changes. Add in court challenges to Trump-era terminations and the unraveling of collective bargaining, and the stakes for civil service protections have never been higher. Here to talk through the details is Staff Vice President for Policy and Programs at NARFE, John Hatton. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:10:29

How to use artificial intelligence to fix federal...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/23

Artificial intelligence could help agencies modernize outdated regulations, but a leaked Trump administration proposal may push reform past the point of legality. Smart use of AI requires an understanding of the complexity of regulations and the unintended consequences of deregulation. Here to explain how best to deploy AI responsibly for this purpose is Founder of the GW Regulatory Studies Center and former OIRA Administrator, Susan Dudley. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:14:34

What if AI could spot the next elite warfighter...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/22

The U.S. Air Force is using a cross-enterprise AI platform trained on over a million profiles to pinpoint those with the highest odds of success in Special Warfare. Here to explain how they are supercharging Air Force recruiters are Paul Breitenbach, founder and CEO of r4 Technologies, and retired Marine Colonel Tyler Zagurski, r4's Vice President of Talent and Workforce Solutions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:12:47

CBP’s latest partnerships let ports and companies pay...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/22

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced 33 new reimbursable services agreements, allowing private and public entities to pay for expanded inspection and processing support at ports of entry. The program doesn’t replace core services—it supplements them where demand exceeds CBP’s funded capacity. Here to explain what’s changing and what it means for trade, travel, and transparency is Director of Alternative Funding Programs, Office of Field Operations - Customs and Border Protection, Ryan

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00:08:10

There's no clear path to avoid a government shutdown

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/22

With just days left before the fiscal year ends, Congress is locked in a standoff over how, or whether, to keep the government open. House Republicans passed what they say is a clean CR but it did not pass the Senate. Now the House is out until after October first. Here to explain what these moves mean for the shutdown clock is WTOP's capitol hill correspondent, Mitchell Miller. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:09:48

Military families face health, safety hazards due to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/22

The Defense Department Inspector General has found that the military services are not properly overseeing maintenance of privatized housing units. According to the recent investigation, military housing officials did not correctly perform any of the inspections the watchdog observed inspectors skipped critical safety checks, including making sure windows opened in case of an emergency and ensuring electric outlets were free of electrical hazards. The military housing offices did not have enough

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00:55:27

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/22

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton CBP’s latest partnerships let ports and companies pay for more support What if AI could spot the next elite warfighter before they ever raise their hand? There's no clear path to avoid a government shutdown 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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00:07:36

HUD joining GSA centralized acquisition services pilot

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/22

The General Services Administration is now handling purchases for more federal agencies. HUD is the latest to join GSA centralized buying effort, part of a broader push by the Trump administration to streamline procurement for more on GSA, ongoing effort to change the way agencies buy. Federal News Network's Executive Editor Jason Miller joins me now. 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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00:06:50

Senate companion bill seeks to overturn Trump's...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/19

There's a growing push from lawmakers to reverse President Trump's anti union orders. Senate Democrats introduced a companion bill for the Protect America's workforce act this week. The new legislation comes at the same time that the house's version of the bill is nearing the possibility of a floor vote. Here with the latest 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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00:06:48

DoD confronts safety issues as it expands use of...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/19

As the Defense Department expands its use of artificial intelligence, it's confronting tough questions about safety, reliability and responsible deployment. One Army organization is digging into what failure looks like when AI interacts with military systems, and how to model that risk. Nathan Herbert is a reliability analyst at the DevCom Analysis Center. He talked about the work with Federal News Network's Jared Serbu.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice

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00:11:36

How public sector CIOs can build trust by acting...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/19

Turbulence and disruption around public sector IT operations are the norm. A new report from InfoTech suggests four things that CIOs can do now to turn that disruption into momentum for their teams and their constituents. Here with the details is the Research Director for Info-Tech’s Canadian Public Sector practice, Andy Best. 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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00:09:47

Federal labs invent new technologies, but the FLC...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/19

The Federal Laboratory Consortium just marked 50 years of helping agencies transfer government-developed technologies into the private sector. With over 300 member labs, the FLC builds partnerships, protects intellectual property, and streamlines licensing. Here to explain how it works and what’s next, is newly elected Chair of the FLC Executive Board, Dr. Whitney Hastings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:46:48

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/19

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Federal labs invent new technologies, but the FLC helps get them to market How public sector CIOs can build trust by acting early and drive progress through disruption 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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00:06:25

House intel bill includes major OSINT reforms

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/18

Open Source Intelligence or OSINT, is getting a major boost in the house's version of the intelligence Authorization Act. The bill would overhaul how spy agencies buy commercial data and manage OSINT. It comes as the intelligence community has already moved to reform and make OSINT a top priority. For more details Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday is here. 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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00:06:25

NASA workers, supporters protest deep funding,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/18

A grassroots group of NASA employees and supporters gathered peacefully outside the agency's headquarters in Washington, DC on Monday to protest recent funding and staffing cuts that threatened to decimate the nation's premier scientific institution. Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis spoke to the protesters 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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00:14:08

More U.S. cyber offense could mean more risk for...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/18

The July reconciliation bill provides $1 billion for U.S. offensive cyber operations, but cuts $1.2 billion from civilian cyber defense. That shift could leave U.S. companies more exposed to retaliatory attacks from foreign adversaries, especially those tied to federal systems or critical infrastructure. Here to share what businesses should know about these increased risks and how they can prepare is Partner in Maynard Nexsen's Cybersecurity and Privacy practice group, Brandon Robinson. See Privacy

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