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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 - - Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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Thousands of Maryland jobs and millions in wages are tied to federal decisions, a new tool makes those consequences visible.
After early cuts at HHS and USAID translated into thousands of lost jobs and hundreds of millions in foregone wages, Maryland officials wanted a sharp...
Emerging technologies are quickly becoming the backbone of national power, but most leaders still aren’t trained to understand them
The Krach Institute is throwing open the doors to its Tech Diplomacy Academy, aiming to train leaders worldwide on the technologies reshaping security...
Are federal programs doing enough to stop fraud before it happens?
GAO found major gaps in anti-fraud practices across grants, contracts, and loans. Only one program of five examined met all nine leading safeguards....
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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Big changes are finally reshaping how the Pentagon buys and innovates, and the next wave of reform is already underway
The 2026 NDAA marks one of the most significant shifts in defense acquisition in more than a decade, from reshaping how the Pentagon buys to opening n...
If you care about America’s innovation pipeline, you need to understand what’s happening to Bayh‑Dole and the small businesses it was built to support
Research shows Bayh‑Dole has fueled thousands of inventions, patents and startups, but disruptions like SBIR’s expiration and 8(a)’s turmoil are testi...
New guidance from GSA is carrying forward last year’s push to rein in consulting contracts, roll out the FAR overhaul and put real pressure on value‑added resellers
GSA is moving quickly on multiple fronts from refreshing its major GWACs to gathering fresh data from VARs—signaling a continued shift toward tighter...
Unions, nonprofits challenge FEMA staffing cuts in court
A coalition of unions and nonprofits is challenging cuts to staff at the Federal Emergency Management Agency. In a new lawsuit, they allege the workfo...
A group of former senior federal executives take another look at boosting federal agency performance
For more than 30 years, Washington has churned out idea after idea to boost federal agency performance. We’ve seen everything from the Clinton adminis...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Monday, February 2, 2026
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Boards are reassessing governance and risk, new EO broadens what counts as defense‑contractor underperformance
A new executive order is putting fresh pressure on defense companies to show they’re investing and performing the way the government expects. The broa...
A standout year for the TSP is giving investors plenty to build on for 2026
The TSP’s performance in 2025 ended on a much stronger note than anyone expected after a rough start to the year. International stocks pulled ahead, b...
Congress may have sorted out most of its spending drama over the weekend, but the final stretch of the 2026 appropriations process is far from simple
After a chaotic stretch on Capitol Hill, Congress seems to have settled most of the remaining 2026 funding fights. But even with the dust clearing, th...
Vendors see GSA reseller RFI as a positive sign
The Trump administration’s effort to cap the fees charged by value‑added resellers appears to be slowing down. The General Services Administration has...
FedRAMP turns to government cloud leaders for ways to improve the program
After a year of talks with industry on how to improve the program, FedRAMP is turning inward. Leaders of the government’s cloud security assessment pr...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday, January 30, 2026
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Can automation in government coexist with transparency and public trust?
AI promises speed, but efficiency isn’t democracy’s goal. Michael Livermore, Professor of Law and Co-Director of the LawTech Center at the University...
Founding Fathers with a little extra bounce, a new bobblehead set marks America’s 250th
A new limited‑edition bobblehead set is celebrating America’s 250th in a fun, historic way. It turns the Declaration of Independence into a collectibl...
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...