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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
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IRS layoffs that were ‘off the table’ this summer now deepen short-staffing concerns
We begin today with the IRS, which has furloughed nearly half its workforce last week and carried out more layoffs. But the agency is telling some shu...
Army secretary tees up acquisition reforms amid ‘unprecedented’ top cover from Trump administration
The Army's new secretary says he's getting ready to completely disrupt the service's acquisition bureaucracy. Secretary Dan Driscoll says the current...
You got a management directed reassignment. Now what?
Dozens of Department of Homeland Security employees have received management directed reassignments in recent weeks, the directives are forcing some s...
4 tips for feds to survive the government shutdown
Federal employees and contractors are feeling the strain as the partial government shutdown drags on, and the toll both personal and financial is moun...
OMB says ‘substantial’ federal employee layoffs have begun
The Trump administration warned of more layoffs in the event of a government shutdown. Now it's following through on that ultimatum. Several agencies...
CISA's Nick Anderson on defending government networks and critical infrastructure
The Cybersecurity and infrastructure Security Agency is hyper focused on its core priorities of defending government networks and critical infrastruct...
Federal health insurance premiums to see another large spike in 2026
Federal employees and retirees are headed for yet another year of large increases to their health insurance premiums. The Office of Personnel Manageme...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday, October 10, 2025
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
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What past shutdowns can teach federal workers and veterans about navigating the one we’re in now
The federal government has shut down 22 times since 1976, but only a handful lasted long enough to disrupt paychecks. As furloughs stretch on, lessons...
AbilityOne expands economic opportunity for people with significant disabilities
The AbilityOne Commission partners with federal agencies to deliver essential services while expanding economic opportunity for people with significan...
IRS shutters ‘most operations,’ furloughs employees as shutdown continues
IRS operations were business as usual in the early days of the government shutdown, but with no end in sight for the funding lapse, the agency says it...
‘The law is the law:’ White House memo on pay for furloughed employees called into question
The White House's new view on the government employee fair treatment Act puts shut down compensation for furloughed employees at risk. But many are al...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Thursday, October 9, 2025
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
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The Deferred Resignation Program left federal workers confused, and many still don’t have answers
The Deferred Resignation Program reshaped the federal workforce, but not without turbulence. As the September 30 deadline passed, many employees were...
It sounds like the start of a sci-fi thriller: nuclear reactors on the moon
NASA and the Department of Energy are exploring nuclear power as a way to support long-term missions on the moon by 2030. Here to explain why what so...
Quantum computing - it's still confusing, but now it's mission-critical
Quantum computing might be the most powerful tool we barely understand but Booz Allen’s partnership with SEEQC is betting big on its future. By tackli...
Shutdown exacerbates existing financial burdens for military families
As the 2025 government shutdown drags on, military families across the country are bracing for its fallout to better understand how the funding lapse...
As shutdown lingers, agencies plan to furlough more employees
The Trump administration is doubling down on threats to lay off 1000s of federal employees if Congress doesn't end the government shutdown soon, but i...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
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The shutdown and CISA lapse expose new cracks in America’s cyber defenses
As federal agencies scale back and the CISA Act expires, cybersecurity experts warn that the U.S. is more vulnerable than ever. Staffing gaps that slo...
The World Cup and America’s 250th are colliding into one massive public safety test
Federal, state, and local agencies are preparing for the most complex security challenge in modern U.S. history. But outdated systems and a lack of co...
A new TSP option brings opportunity and tax risk. Smart conversions require careful planning
Starting in January 2026, TSP participants will be able to convert traditional funds to Roth accounts within the plan. It’s a powerful new option that...
Hegseth’s push to tighten IG investigation timelines is a way to ‘make complaints go away’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the military services to overhaul the inspector general complaint process, a move that legal experts say vi...
Senate to confirm first OFPP administrator since 2019
Kevin Rhodes is officially in place to lead the overhaul of federal acquisition Rhodes, who has been serving as senior advisor at OMB since February,...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
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DC’s new Talent Capital platform is turning disruption into opportunity for displaced workers
As federal workforce reductions ripple through the region, the District is launching a bold response. The Talent Capital initiative offers AI-powered...
The shutdown is hitting differently across the contractor community
As the shutdown enters its second week, contractors are navigating uncertainty around staffing, deliverables, and compliance. The Professional Service...
Staffing cuts and legal setbacks limit USDA's ability to ensure animal welfare
Staffing shortfalls and ballooning oversight duties are straining the USDA’s ability to enforce the Animal Welfare Act. A Supreme Court ruling now blo...
Cyber defenders on edge amid shutdown furloughs, expired authorities
It's been a muted start to Cyber Security Awareness Month. Many government cyber staff are furloughed under the ongoing shutdown, and key cyber inform...
Marines start new fellowship with the Naval Postgraduate School that builds on the Marines AI strategy
An awful lot of agencies are trying to add AI skills to their workforces. The Marine Corps now has a very specific way to do that. The Marines are sta...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Monday, October 6, 2025
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The House is back in session, will that change the shutdown dynamics?
Congress skipped weekend votes, signaling no quick end to the shutdown. Some hope that having the House back in session may change the dynamic of disc...
A watchdog that helps root out federal waste is facing its own shutdown
While most eyes are on the broader government shutdown, the Office of Management and Budget plans to zero out FY2026 funding for the Council of the In...
At this year’s AUSA convention, it’s all about global partnerships, education, and mission readiness
The annual Association of the United States Army conference goes on, shutdown or not. From celebrating the Army’s 250th birthday to strengthening tie...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Friday, October 3, 2025
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Federal downsizing is reshaping the DC region’s economy in ways local leaders can’t ignore
The D.C. region is showing troubling signs of economic strain. Unemployment is rising, venture capital is drying up and home listings have surged by 6...
A freshman congressman finds his footing in Fairfax County amid federal job cuts and the shutdown
The government shutdown is now in its third day, and Northern Virginia is already feeling the strain. Congressman James Walkinshaw is just one month i...
A global legal coalition forms to defend judges, and democracy, from rising threats
Federal judges are facing a surge in threats — from bomb scares and swatting to coordinated harassment — that’s beginning to shape courtroom decisions...
Under threat of RIFs and a government shutdown, some federal employees 'not buying it'
Federal employees are now on day three of a government shutdown, but in the days leading up to the lapse in appropriations this week, some feds gather...
USPTO sends layoff notices after Trump administration threatened shutdown RIFs
The Trump administration warned of layoffs across the federal workforce if a government shutdown occurred. So far, only one agency has actually done t...