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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton provides expert insights on current events in the federal community. Read more interviews to 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...
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Thursday, January 29, 2026
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Facing mounting energy threats, the Pentagon is betting on industry partnerships to build resilience fast
Executive orders on energy dominance are reshaping defense priorities. We’ll explore how public-private partnerships, federal land leasing and emergin...
When government stops looking ahead, the risks multiply. A new survey shows foresight is fading fast
From pandemics to AI disruption, foresight helps agencies anticipate what’s next. But a new report finds that capability is shrinking fast across the...
2026 could bring more than budget battles for federal employees
Beyond funding debates, federal workers are facing big shifts in how performance is measured and retirement claims are processed. From Schedule Policy...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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A sweeping vision for a bigger Navy is running head‑first into the hard realities of the shipyards expected to build it.
Long before anyone talks about a “golden fleet,” the starting point matters and today’s shipbuilding base is running well below the level political rh...
Your local library may be a polling place, an emergency hub...and a building in crisis
A recent report from GAO finds widespread structural and safety issues in public libraries, with 61% reporting health hazards and most struggling to f...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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A closer look at what Congress protected in the FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, and Science bill—and how lawmakers plan to hold agencies accountable
Congress has cleared the FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, and Science appropriations bill, rejecting proposed cuts to major science and research agencies an...
On the eve of a major public‑service award, a look at why integrity, courage, and principled leadership still define excellence in government
Tomorrow night, the National Academy of Public Administration will present the Elliot L. Richardson Prize for Excellence in Public Service, an award r...
The Defense Department is taking a closer look at 8(a) contracts, and reshaping how innovation is managed
The Defense Department is sending two clear signals to the contracting community this month: it’s reviewing large 8(a) contracts, and it’s reshaping h...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Monday, January 26, 2026
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A sweeping audit could reshape the 8(a) program and federal contractors are bracing for what comes next
The SBA, Pentagon, and Treasury are running simultaneous audits of the 8(a) program, each targeting different risks but all aimed at restoring integri...
The drone economy is about to take off fast, a $355B market and a new rule could make Drones-as-a-Service the next big thing
The economics of drone operations are about to change. One operator supervising ten autonomous aircraft could redefine cost and margin for delivery an...
With House spending bills done, focus turns to the Senate where work is expected to wrap up this week, ahead of the January 30th deadline
With House spending bills finished, the spotlight turns to what Congress tackles next from health care funding and ACA subsidies, to renewed crypto le...
Trump lauds ‘tremendous’ federal workforce cuts. Good government group calls them ‘disturbing.’
Governmentwide, agencies saw a loss of about 320,000 federal employees over the course of 2025. As he marked one year in office, President Trump calle...
2025 marked a year of deep change for government oversight and accountability officials
For government oversight and accountability officials, 2025 was a year of deep change and uncertainty. President Donald Trump fired inspectors general...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday, January 23, 2026
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An interesting case at the Court of Federal Claims could shape future energy savings performance contracts
A case before the Court of Federal Claims highlights how shifting requirements in an ESPC project sparked a costly dispute and what it could mean goin...
An organization's new name signals a broader mission to support both Airmen and Guardians
After more than 80 years as the Air Force Aid Society, the nonprofit is rebranding as the Air & Space Forces Aid Society to reflect its commitment to...
FedRAMP is getting faster, new automation and pilots promise approvals in months, not years
With FedRAMP 20x and the 2026 Phase 2 pilot, the government is moving toward automation, machine-readable evidence, and collaborative monitoring. We’l...
Congress pushes back on parts of DoD’s acquisition reform agenda
While Congress is largely backing the Defense Department’s efforts to overhaul its acquisition system, lawmakers are pushing back on some of the Penta...
VA poised to award the biggest service contract in government history, but Congress has questions
The Department of Veterans Affairs is getting ready to award what’s likely to become one of the biggest service contracts in government history, possi...
OPM details expectations for the 'rule of many' in federal hiring
The Office of Personnel Management is out with more details on how agencies should implement the new “rule of many.” It’s a recruitment technique that...
3.8% pay raise for air traffic controllers, Education Dept cuts rejected: Highlights from final FY 2026 spending bills
Congressional appropriators are one step closer to reaching a comprehensive spending deal for the rest of the fiscal year before a stopgap spending bi...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Thursday, January 22, 2026
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IRS CI posts a record year: $10.6 B in financial crimes uncovered and cyber seizures soaring
IRS Criminal Investigation closed FY 2025 with $10.59 billion in identified financial crimes and a 60% surge in seized digital data. Justin Campbell,...
Quiet firings with big consequences, why the lack of transparency when relieving military leaders matters
Abrupt removals of top military leaders are happening with little explanation, raising alarms about accountability and readiness. Virginia Burger from...
Market data shows surprising winners and losers among top federal contractors after a year of turmoil
A volatile year across the federal marketplace produced results few expected, with some major contractors posting strong gains while others slipped un...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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A new year brings new opportunities, where should contractors focus in 2026?
Deltek’s latest analysis highlights the top federal programs and sectors poised for growth. Here to share what’s on the horizon and how contractors c...
With a new executive order clearing the path for federal AI standards, the question now is whether Congress will finish the job
States are racing to regulate AI, creating a patchwork that Kevin Frazier warns could stifle innovation. Now, a sweeping executive order asserts feder...
GAO warns disaster readiness gaps could leave communities exposed when the next storm hits
GAO’s latest high-risk report flags uneven preparedness across states and localities, despite billions in FEMA grants and expanded training programs....
Judge finds TSA violated court order in new attempt to dissolve union
Transportation Security Administration employees will continue to have a union after a new court ruling. That’s because a federal judge blocked TSA’s...
DoD looks to audit 8(a) sole source contracts
The 8(a) small business contracting program is coming under the microscope of its biggest user. The Defense Department is joining a growing list of ag...
Watchdog urges DHS to address ‘fragmented’ law enforcement hiring
It's no secret that the Department of Homeland Security has big goals when it comes to law enforcement recruiting. But DHS’s inconsistent hiring pract...
Lawmakers push to overhaul complex reserve duty status system
The Defense Department has long tried to simplify and reform the reserve duty status system, which has become too complex and has created pay and bene...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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Government CIOs are racing to deploy AI for better digital experiences, but citizens say security and transparency matter more
Digital government depends on trust, yet a Gartner survey shows citizens want control over their data and clarity on how it’s used. From lifecycle pro...
A fresh push for industrial capacity is taking center stage in the administration’s “Arsenal of Freedom” tour
Pete Hegseth’s visit to Lockheed Martin’s F‑35 facility spotlighted themes like mission readiness, manufacturing scale and at‑home production of criti...