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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.C. region.
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Limited visibility into how USDA planned for its reorganization, watchdog says
The Department of Agriculture is taking on a sweeping reorganization plan. But it’s not clear how or if USDA evaluated the impacts of that plan before it started. The Government Accountability Office says USDA …
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The Department of Agriculture is taking on a sweeping reorganization plan. But it’s not clear how or if USDA evaluated the impacts of that plan before it started. The Government Accountability Office says USDA declined multiple times to share what, if any, analysis it conducted on how the reorganization would affect staffing, customer service or mission. Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman gets more from GAO director of natural resources and environment, Steve Morris.
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Military families stay committed to military service
Military families are committed to military service — Military Family Advisory Network’s first of its kind of research found that nearly 70 percent of people who are currently serving would recommend a military …
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Military families are committed to military service — Military Family Advisory Network’s first of its kind of research found that nearly 70 percent of people who are currently serving would recommend a military career to someone they care about. But the research also found that the biggest shortfalls in military family life are on the family side, and those challenges are impacting families’ willingness to recommend service.
For more, Federal News Network’s Anastasia Obis spoke with Gabby L'Esperance, Military Family Advisory Network’s vice president of research and evaluation.
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We may be on the way to more clarity on when vendors can protest other transaction agreements
A decade ago, Congress gave the Defense Department new authorities to use other transaction agreements – procurement vehicles that let the government move more quickly, but also set aside most of the usual …
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A decade ago, Congress gave the Defense Department new authorities to use other transaction agreements – procurement vehicles that let the government move more quickly, but also set aside most of the usual rules involved in traditional contracts. Since then, one of the biggest questions has been…when, and under what circumstances, can a losing bidder challenge an OTA? Last week, the Court of Federal Claims issued a decision that may get us a little closer to the answer to some of those questions, ruling against the Navy in a multibillion dollar procurement for unmanned ships. To talk more about why the decision matters for understanding when OTA’s can and can’t be protested, we’re joined now by Zach Prince. He’s a partner at the law firm Hayes Boone.
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The Coast Guard measures success in minutes on mission. New technology investments are aimed at creating more of them
The Coast Guard works everywhere from command centers to cutters at sea. Keeping people connected and information moving across all of those environments takes technology that works when and where it's needed …
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The Coast Guard works everywhere from command centers to cutters at sea. Keeping people connected and information moving across all of those environments takes technology that works when and where it's needed. here to share how the Coast Guard is using technology to reduce friction and create more minutes on mission is Lindsay Abbott, chief of the Coast Guard's Technical Readiness Transformation Office.
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday, November 13, 2026
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton We may be on the way to more clarity on when vendors can protest other transaction agreements The Coast Guard measures success in minutes on mission. New technology …
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Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
- We may be on the way to more clarity on when vendors can protest other transaction agreements
- The Coast Guard measures success in minutes on mission. New technology investments are aimed at creating more of them
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Air Force previews AI training as it prepares to deploy new tools
The Department of the Air Force is laying out a new plan to bring artificial intelligence, or what federal officials now call superintelligence, into 15 different mission areas across the Air Force and Space …
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The Department of the Air Force is laying out a new plan to bring artificial intelligence, or what federal officials now call superintelligence, into 15 different mission areas across the Air Force and Space Force. The blueprint puts senior leaders in charge of identifying where AI can make a difference. It also tackles some of the less glamorous but critical challenges around data management, workforce training and accountability. Federal News Network's Rachel Cohen joins me to explain what the department is trying to accomplish and what it could mean for military operations.
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VA.gov refresh is ‘early step’ in broader push to modernize digital services
Changes are coming for users of the Department of Veteran Affairs website, VA.gov. The VA is modernizing how veterans navigate, log in and access VA.gov in a multi-phased approach. The first phase went live …
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Changes are coming for users of the Department of Veteran Affairs website, VA.gov. The VA is modernizing how veterans navigate, log in and access VA.gov in a multi-phased approach. The first phase went live November 11. Here to talk more about this first phase is Federal News Network reporter Silvia Oakland.
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A new report looks at what the DOGE cuts actually cost the public
By now, you've heard from us and many other news outlets about some of the numbers behind the DOGE cuts, and what agencies lost. However, what about the real world consequences of the layoffs and those who …
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By now, you've heard from us and many other news outlets about some of the numbers behind the DOGE cuts, and what agencies lost. However, what about the real world consequences of the layoffs and those who participated in the Deferred Resignation Program? A new report from Democracy Forward analyzes the government services that were greatly affected by this loss of personnel. To learn what they found, Federal Drive host Terry Gerton spoke to Skye L. Perryman, who is President at Democracy Forward, as well as Astrid Dorélien the Civil Service Fellows Program Director there.
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One organization is asking federal employees about morale, engagement, leadership, and their ability to carry out the mission
For years, the government's Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey provided a common measure of workforce engagement and satisfaction across agencies. After OPM moved to a decentralized approach, the Partnership for …
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For years, the government's Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey provided a common measure of workforce engagement and satisfaction across agencies. After OPM moved to a decentralized approach, the Partnership for Public Service launched its own government-wide Public Service Viewpoint Survey. Michelle Amante, Senior Vice President of Government Programs at the Partnership for Public Service, joins me now.
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A former Justice Department attorney shares what he learned defending the government after two devastating mass shootings
Federal employees are often called on to carry out difficult assignments on behalf of the public. For one former Justice Department lawyer, that meant representing the government against families seeking …
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Federal employees are often called on to carry out difficult assignments on behalf of the public. For one former Justice Department lawyer, that meant representing the government against families seeking answers after the Parkland and Sutherland Springs shootings. Paul Stern says the experience changed his understanding of duty, accountability, and public service. He joins me now.
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Thursday, November 12, 2026
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton A new report looks at what the DOGE cuts actually cost the public As the government moves away from a single workforce survey, one organization is once again asking …
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Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
- A new report looks at what the DOGE cuts actually cost the public
- As the government moves away from a single workforce survey, one organization is once again asking federal employees about morale, engagement, leadership, and their ability to carry out the mission
- Public service can require people to carry out responsibilities that conflict with their own sense of right and wrong. A former Justice Department attorney shares what he learned defending the government after two devastating mass shootings
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For some veterans In Southern California, post military service takes the form of helping military families
One of the lesser-known veteran stories is what happens after the uniform comes off. Former service members, community groups and volunteers are helping military families meet immediate needs while staying …
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One of the lesser-known veteran stories is what happens after the uniform comes off. Former service members, community groups and volunteers are helping military families meet immediate needs while staying connected to a sense of service and purpose. Here with one story is Raymond Foster, President of the San Demas Rotary Foundation.
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Military service develops leaders who often continue serving in new ways after they leave uniform
Veterans bring years of leadership experience into civilian life, but opportunities for further development aren't always accessible. A new fellowship from Harvard Kennedy School is designed to change that by …
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Veterans bring years of leadership experience into civilian life, but opportunities for further development aren't always accessible. A new fellowship from Harvard Kennedy School is designed to change that by providing full scholarships for veterans and other public servants pursuing mid-career graduate study. Rob Berschinski, chief of staff at the Kennedy School, joins me now with more details on the program.
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A new study suggests important questions about veteran outcomes in the workplace remain surprisingly difficult to answer
From hiring initiatives to transition programs, organizations invest significant resources in helping veterans build civilian careers. But according to a new RAND report, important gaps in the underlying data …
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From hiring initiatives to transition programs, organizations invest significant resources in helping veterans build civilian careers. But according to a new RAND report, important gaps in the underlying data make it difficult to assess what is working and where veterans may still need support. Dr. George Zuo, economist at RAND and professor of policy analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy, joins me now to share his findings.
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For many veterans, access to federal benefits begins close to home
Veterans benefits are federal, but navigating the system often starts at the local level. County governments and veterans service officers help connect former service members with healthcare, benefits and other …
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Veterans benefits are federal, but navigating the system often starts at the local level. County governments and veterans service officers help connect former service members with healthcare, benefits and other support available in their communities. Joining me with more on how these county offices can help are George Dunlap and Catherine Nichols of the National Association of Counties.
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Coming up on this Veterans Day edition of the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Many veterans continue serving long after they leave the military. In Southern California, that service has taken the form of …
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Coming up on this Veterans Day edition of the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
- Many veterans continue serving long after they leave the military. In Southern California, that service has taken the form of helping military families who are struggling to put food on the table
- Military service develops leaders who often continue serving in new ways after they leave uniform. Harvard Kennedy School is launching a new fellowship aimed at helping veterans and other public servants prepare for the next chapter of leadership
- Employers, policymakers and advocates all talk about supporting veterans in the workforce. A new study suggests important questions about veteran outcomes remain surprisingly difficult to answer
- For many veterans, access to federal benefits begins close to home. Counties and local veterans service officers often serve as the first connection between veterans and the resources they've earned
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OPM formally discontinues Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey
Agencies have less than two months to conduct a required assessment of federal employee satisfaction and engagement. That’s as the Office of Personnel Management is finalizing a major overhaul of the …
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Agencies have less than two months to conduct a required assessment of federal employee satisfaction and engagement. That’s as the Office of Personnel Management is finalizing a major overhaul of the now-defunct Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey. OPM says the changes will make the survey more actionable. But critics warn of undermining the survey’s transparency and value. Here with the latest, Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman.
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TRICARE costs remain mostly stable in 2027, but some premiums spike
Most military families won't see a major change in their health care costs next year, but some TRICARE beneficiaries are facing some pretty steep premium increases. The Defense Department has released its 2027 …
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Most military families won't see a major change in their health care costs next year, but some TRICARE beneficiaries are facing some pretty steep premium increases. The Defense Department has released its 2027 rates, including a nearly 13% increase for young adults enrolled in one of TRICARE's coverage options. Federal News Network's Rachel Cohen joins me to break down what's changing, who's going to pay more and what military families should know as open enrollment gets underway.
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Researchers and census advocates are raising concerns that proposed changes for 2030 could affect both participation rates and confidence in the data
The census serves as the baseline for countless public and private decisions. A growing debate centers on whether major methodological changes proposed for 2030 could reduce participation and limit the …
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The census serves as the baseline for countless public and private decisions. A growing debate centers on whether major methodological changes proposed for 2030 could reduce participation and limit the demographic information available to policymakers and planners. As the comment period on these changes has just closed, the co-directors of the Census Project, Howard Fienberg and Mary Jo Mitchell, joined Terry Gerton to talk about what the Commerce Department has proposed.
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How to make sure you finish out the year in a good spot tax wise
You may not know it, but November is actually the tax-planning sweet spot: enough of the year has passed to estimate taxes, but there's still time to act before December 31. For some tips on how to make sure …
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You may not know it, but November is actually the tax-planning sweet spot: enough of the year has passed to estimate taxes, but there's still time to act before December 31. For some tips on how to make sure you're making all the necessary considerations, I welcomed back to the program Thiago Glieger of RMG Advisors.
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How contractors can prepare for a new Congress that may be more interested in what they've done instead of what they can do
The next Congress is going to look very different come next year after the midterms created a new reality. Many new members have already indicated there is going to be an exponential growth in oversight …
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The next Congress is going to look very different come next year after the midterms created a new reality. Many new members have already indicated there is going to be an exponential growth in oversight activities. Caught in the middle or even front and center sometimes are government contractors that were hired to tackle the government's priorities. So how can companies make sure they're ready for whatever comes their way? Stephanie Kostro is President of the Professional Services Council.
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Researchers and census advocates are raising concerns that proposed changes for 2030 could affect both participation rates and confidence in the data that follows …
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Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
- Researchers and census advocates are raising concerns that proposed changes for 2030 could affect both participation rates and confidence in the data that follows
- How to make sure you finish out the year in a good spot tax wise
- How contractors can prepare for a new Congress that may be more interested in what they've done instead of what they can do
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Pentagon sued over its Project Meridian advisory committee
Three government watchdog groups are asking a federal judge to shut down the Pentagon’s new panel focused on the future of warfare. Federal News Network’s Anastasia Obis has more.See Privacy Policy at …
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Three government watchdog groups are asking a federal judge to shut down the Pentagon’s new panel focused on the future of warfare. Federal News Network’s Anastasia Obis has more.
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America.gov opens the digital front door to accessing online government services
America.gov is the digital front door to accessing online government services. As artificial intelligence adoption grows across the government, agency leaders are thinking about how to keep the user at the …
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America.gov is the digital front door to accessing online government services. As artificial intelligence adoption grows across the government, agency leaders are thinking about how to keep the user at the center of design. Federal News Network reporter Silvia Oakland joins me to talk more about the role AI will play in digital service delivery.
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A new GAO strategic plan looks at the capabilities Congress will need
Last month, the Government Accountability Office released a new strategic plan developed over nearly two years in consultation with Congress. It outlines the capabilities GAO believes Congress will need as …
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Last month, the Government Accountability Office released a new strategic plan developed over nearly two years in consultation with Congress. It outlines the capabilities GAO believes Congress will need as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and other emerging technologies reshape government. Steve Sanford, Managing Director of Strategic Planning and External Liaison at GAO, joins me now with highlights.
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A strategic plan can help define an institution's future. Choosing the next Comptroller General will help determine how that vision is carried out
The search for the next Comptroller General comes at a pivotal moment for the Government Accountability Office. As Congress looks to GAO for oversight, accountability, and insight into emerging challenges, the …
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The search for the next Comptroller General comes at a pivotal moment for the Government Accountability Office. As Congress looks to GAO for oversight, accountability, and insight into emerging challenges, the next leader will help shape how the agency fulfills that mission. Phillip Joyce, professor of public policy at the University of Maryland, joins me now.
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The election dramatically changed the balance of power in Washington. But the current Congress still has several weeks left to govern
A dramatically different Congress is waiting in the wings, but lawmakers still have several weeks to address funding, the NDAA, nominations, and other unfinished business. The challenge is determining what …
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A dramatically different Congress is waiting in the wings, but lawmakers still have several weeks to address funding, the NDAA, nominations, and other unfinished business. The challenge is determining what Republicans want to pass, what Democrats are willing to support, and how much can realistically get done before power changes hands. Loren Duggan, Deputy News Director at Bloomberg Government, joins me now.
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Monday, November 9, 2026
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton A new GAO strategic plan looks at the capabilities Congress will need as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and other emerging technologies reshape government A …
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Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
- A new GAO strategic plan looks at the capabilities Congress will need as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and other emerging technologies reshape government
- A strategic plan can help define an institution's future. Choosing the next Comptroller General will help determine how that vision is carried out
- The election dramatically changed the balance of power in Washington. But the current Congress still has several weeks left to govern and a long list of unfinished business
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DHS to face aggressive investigations, oversight in next Congress
The Department of Homeland Security is expected to face reinvigorated oversight under the next Congress. With new majorities in the House and Senate, Democrats are pledging to pursue investigations into DHS’s …
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The Department of Homeland Security is expected to face reinvigorated oversight under the next Congress. With new majorities in the House and Senate, Democrats are pledging to pursue investigations into DHS’s immigration enforcement operations, along with a host of other issues. For more on what to expect next year, Federal News Network’s Justin Doubleday joins me.
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Midterm elections could bring significant implications for Pentagon oversight
The midterm elections will bring a major shift in power to Capitol Hill, as Democrats take control of both chambers of Congress and several key defense lawmakers prepare to leave. That could have significant …
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The midterm elections will bring a major shift in power to Capitol Hill, as Democrats take control of both chambers of Congress and several key defense lawmakers prepare to leave. That could have significant implications for Pentagon oversight, the 2027 defense budget and the war in Iran. Federal News Network's Rachel Cohen joins me to break down who will shape the defense agenda, what the change in power means for the Pentagon and how it could affect the defense industry.
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