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Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Foreign Service families are used to uncertainty. But months after evacuations from parts of the Middle East, many are still waiting for answers that affect jobs, schools, and where they'll be living next The biggest retirement mistakes usually happen when people make important decisions without fully understanding the consequences, and often before an employee leaves government Congress may be on recess, but the campaign for governing power is still underwaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Who says the federal government should own part of a private company? That's no longer a theoretical question As government takes a bigger role in shaping emerging technologies, Congress is trying to write rules for one that's changing faster than the legislative processFinancial regulators usually write rules for existing markets. Tokenized finance is forcing governments to coordinate rules for one that's still being builtSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Military families don't get to choose when they move. That can make buying a home one of the toughest financial decisions they'll face Getting help starts with recognizing the real problem. For many veterans, that problem turns out to be a legal one As AI becomes more common at the VA, veterans want to know how decisions are made and who's accountable for themSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Clinical trials need participants. Regulators are examining whether existing rules on participant compensation are helping or getting in the way Government asks for public input all the time. Most people don't know what to do with that invitation OPM has spent the past year helping reshape the federal workforce. A new GAO report looks at what's happened inside OPM itselfSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Military commanders have access to more information than ever before, but can they make sense of it fast enough to matter? Contractors trying to comply with the Pentagon's Anthropic restrictions are running into an unexpected problem: not everybody is asking for the same paperwork. Defense leaders aren't short on new technology. They're trying to figure out what it takes to field it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton As Washington debates the future of the civil service, one legal scholar argues that a professional career workforce is more consistent with conservative principles than many people think The federal government can track an award from Washington to a state government. Following it the rest of the way is often where the trail goes cold. Before heading home for August, the Senate cleared a few items that could have lasting consequencesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Most people don't think about cybersecurity when they turn on the tap, but the same remote connections that help utility operators monitor and maintain critical systems can also create opportunities for cyber attackers Some contractors got CMMC certified early, investing before they had to. Now that implementation is on hold, they're asking whether moving first still paysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Breakthroughs get the headlines. Standards rarely do. But supporters of a bipartisan bill say America's biotechnology future depends on measurement science that most people never see Better information often leads to better decisions. ARPA-H is investing in new technology designed to give clinicians a clearer picture of how a baby is tolerating labor Data can reveal a problem. Solving it is another matter. New reporting examines the non-combat deaths of Army women and asks whether years of reviews and reforms have produced meaningful changeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Everyone wants lower energy bills. The question is how much homeowners should have to pay upfront to get them One of the toughest jobs in government is paying today for problems you're hoping won't happen tomorrow A permit is supposed to provide certainty. Some critics say one little-known EPA power means the approval process may never truly be overSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton . . . When technology changes faster than acquisition cycles, government has a problem Contracting officers have broad authority to evaluate proposals. But they don't get to change the scoring system after proposals arrive Many acquisition reform efforts focus on policies and regulations. The Defense Innovation Unit is betting that changing the workforce may be just as importantSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton . . . The Senate is supposed to start its August recess next week. The question is whether senators will be packing suitcases or unpacking another round of White House priorities Before governments commit billions of dollars to an infrastructure project, they have to decide how they'll measure success A strong market can make investors feel smarter than they really are, it can also make them forget how much risk they're carryingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton . . . NIST's Cyber AI Profile is designed to move agencies from abstract frameworks to real operational choices Artificial intelligence is only as reliable as the information behind it. Many organizations are discovering they haven't paid enough attention to that part When an organization hires someone, it assumes it knows who's doing the work. In some cases, that's becoming a risky assumptionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton . . . it's National Whistleblower Day The United States has protected whistleblowers since the Continental Congress. Nearly 250 years later, advocates say insiders remain one of the government's most important tools for uncovering wrongdoing and emerging risks If whistleblowers are essential to enforcement, government increasingly wants them to come forward. One recent case shows just how serious that effort has become Encouraging people to speak up is one challenge. Protecting them afterward is another, especially when they work for government contractors Good intentions, incentives and legal protections only matter if employees know where to turn when they uncover a problem. On National Whistleblower Day, we examine the protections, risks and realities of reporting wrongdoing inside governmentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton It takes a lot for public servants to speak out. More than 1,200 former Justice Department officials recently decided they needed to An $11 billion price tag gets attention. Understanding what government lost in the process may take a lot longer Two recent Supreme Court decisions may have changed the rules for some of government's most independent institutionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The debate over controlled unclassified information is revealing a larger struggle over how government buys technology The Defense Department is looking for new ways to bring commercial innovation and manufacturing capacity into the national security arena Military leaders are drawing new lessons from conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East and beyond. Those lessons are reshaping what they expect from industry and how quickly new capabilities need to reach the fieldSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton . . . Congress can pass legislation. Government still has to implement it. A look at the week on Capitol Hill with Mitchell Miller The Trump administration continues to champion deregulation. But agencies still have thousands of regulatory actions on their to-do lists The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is considering changes to decades-old radiation protection requirements. At issue is how regulators translate scientific risk into practical operating rulesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton It's easy to focus on the latest workforce rule or executive action. But taken together, these changes raise a larger question: what's the right balance between holding employees accountable and helping them perform at their best? What if military readiness starts at the kitchen table? A new survey of more than 10,000 military and veteran families finds that family well-being, financial stability, health care access, and spouse employment are deeply connected—and directly tied to readiness. Supreme Court justices are accustomed to hearing arguments, not making them before Congress. Recently, two justices went to Capitol Hill to make a case for more security funding.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonWhen is a dataset truly dead? And when is it just being kept alive by a stubborn server and a little hope? On the Data Dish, we're checking the pulse of America's public data systemsAfter years of digital transformation efforts, some experts say government still lacks a common vision for what digital success actually looks likeNobody likes talking about long-term care. The problem is that waiting often means making major decisions with less time and less informationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton . . . Government spends a lot of time measuring compliance. But does accountability actually help programs succeed? If accountability depends on honest assessments of performance, are agencies using the tools Congress gave them to make those assessments? Federal agencies measure everything from staffing levels to performance goals. But those metrics don't always tell leaders whether they actually have the capacity to accomplish their missionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The Defense Department has paused part of its cybersecurity certification program, but contractors still have cybersecurity obligations. So who's currently responsible for proving compliance As agencies rethink cybersecurity requirements, they're also working through how to manage risks associated with artificial intelligence. GSA's latest AI contract clause is getting a better reception from industry, but key questions remain If there's a common thread running through debates over cybersecurity requirements, AI rules, and other acquisition policies, it's uncertainty. Contractors are still trying to understand what government expects of themSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on "The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton" Federal data helps drive everything from economic forecasts to local planning decisions. Now a new Commerce Department policy has experts debating how government should balance privacy, transparency, and access to information Artificial intelligence may be getting the attention, but AI is only as reliable as the data behind it Washington is entering the annual sprint to the August recess. Congress still has major decisions ahead on spending, nominations, and a possible new reconciliation packageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on "The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton" The VA wanted a consistent way to determine police staffing levels. An inspector general audit found important gaps in the tool meant to make that happen Runways, hangars, seawalls, and military facilities all start with the same thing: concrete. A former Air Force commander says that's worth paying attention See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on "The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton"The Navy wants a larger fleet, but it's not clear that America's shipyards, suppliers and workforce can deliver it Do the assumptions behind the Navy's new shipbuilding plan still fit today's strategic environment?Modern conflicts move quickly. A new report examines whether the Pentagon's contracting system can keep pace with the demands of today's battlefieldSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on "The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton" Online scam networks hide behind layers of accounts, infrastructure and payment systems. A recent DOJ operation showed what it takes to find them You can't defend critical infrastructure from threats you can't detect. That's becoming a growing concern in space Before policymakers can improve border security, they need confidence in how they're measuring itSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The federal government is going beyond funding research. It's increasingly helping decide which technologies make it to market The government's role in innovation may be changing from customer to investor TZA more active government role in innovation raises an old question: how do you move faster without losing accountability?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The VA is reporting record-high rates for suicide risk screening and follow-up Congress has a lot on its agenda. The harder question is whether everyone agrees on what belongs at the top of the list The federal government spends tens of billions of dollars each year on university research. Most taxpayers never see how that system actually worksSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton In the military, mission success depends on understanding what people can actually do—and matching them to the missions that need them For pregnant Medicaid patients, finding care depends on information that's supposed to point them in the right direction, but may not Federal agencies make thousands of decisions about the workforce every day. A new OPM rule could expand how some of those decisions get madeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The Veterans Health Administration is modernizing everything from clinical systems to care coordination. But the real test is whether veterans and providers actually experience a better healthcare system Federal agencies are being asked to move faster, but speed starts with something more basic: a good business forecastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on "The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton" NIST's National Vulnerability Database has largely been a helpful resource, but needs some help to continue that Many pointed to the policy issues with the proposed NDA's the Trump administration wants federal employees to sign, but what about the constitutional factors? Some federal careers are built to end early, and that changes everything about how you plan the rest of your lifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton For military families with special‑needs children, the Exceptional Family Member Program is essential, but not simple When an agency shuts down, the story usually focuses on policy and program impacts. This one looks at the people left behind The practice of project management isn't static and neither is the examSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonIf AI starts doing the work, can people trust the outcome?The administration's new AI framework includes something the government hasn't had before. A chance to see advanced systems before they're released to the publicCongress returns from recess with a lot of its plateSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on "The Best of the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton" we revisit some of our best interviews of the past couple of months. Learn more about what it will take to replenish the U.S. missile stockpile after the operations in Iran.Also, a warning the agency responsible for overseeing classified work at defense contractors, it may be falling short of its mission.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The FAR rewrite is more than just updated rulesIf you've ever struggled to hear someone in a crowded room, you've experienced a problem today's technology still hasn't solved. Researchers are now taking a different approach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton When it comes to personal security, knowing something is happening isn't the same as knowing what to do about it The next test for the infrastructure investment and jobs act is whether it can deliver, not just distribute A new proposed FAR rule is trying to fix one of the government's most persistent data problems, figuring out exactly what needs to be protectedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The "Father of the Nuclear Navy" is still influencing modern day leaders Two trends in the TSP don't seem to line up, but they might actually be the same story The government is rewriting the rulebook for how it buys and the changes are coming fastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton When there's broad agreement on disaster response reform, why does action still stall? The Postal Service has the authority to expand into government services, so why hasn't it acted?Congress seemed close to resolving several key issues until the White House stepped in, so what happens now?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton As America approaches its 250th anniversary, a new book points back to one of the founders' most important ideas, prevention Some of the biggest fiscal problems facing the government aren't surprises, they're warnings we've chosen to live with There's no perfect answer to when to claim Social Security, but there are real consequences to getting it wrong See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says it's entering a new era, one that resets how it regulates and enforces Nuclear technology is moving fast, regulation has to keep up Better decisions depend on data, but only if people can actually use itSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton For years, commercial drones have been limited by how far operators can actually see them, that's about to change As drones take on a bigger role in the airspace, the rules around them are getting more complicated but also more coordinated than you might expect Electric aircraft are coming. The rules that will allow them to fly aren'tSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Scientific breakthroughs don't run on short timelines, but federal funding is starting to A lot of science policy doesn't fail, it just never makes it through the system Security at major events now depends on how well government and contractors operate as one systemSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton A new House task force is taking aim at everything from free speech to federal programs and for a lot of organizations, the level of scrutiny may be surprising A stretch of Capitol Hill work is shifting from debate to decisionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the best of "The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Bringing more students into public service starts with giving them a way in and a reason to see themselves thereNASA is testing a faster way to recruit top engineering talent inside the federal hiring guardrailsFederal financial management has always been a no‑fail mission. The past year has added new pressure to a workforce already stretched across competing demandsAs AI reshapes work, a new program is showing what it takes to keep upSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Suicide prevention training is meant to protect service members, but the Pentagon can't fully track who's completing it or whether it's helping Life insurance is one of those benefits people tend to carry, but not always understandIt's being pitched as a simple way to build wealth early, but whether it works may depend on how it fits real lifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Everybody studies government contracting, the open question is whether anyone outside the system can actually move itFederal contracting is heading into a different kind of environment, more controlled, more structured and less forgiving Sovereign AI, systems built by national governments that run on their own data, infrastructure and rules is hard, expensive and absolutely necessarySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton When the rules change, people will change how they work Agencies are doubling down on AI upskilling, but new research suggests they may be solving the wrong problem Congress is at a pivot point on reconciliation and the defense billSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ARPA‑H is testing a model to make research faster, more repeatable, and less dependent on where or with whom you workA lot of health AI isn't where you think it is and it's not overseen the way you might expect The people who rely on Medicaid helped design a plan to curb fraud without putting their own care at riskSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Bringing more students into public service starts with giving them a way in and a reason to see themselves there Federal hiring problems may start with how the jobs are defined What looks like stability in today's workforce may actually be caution, as more people choose to stay put in an uncertain economySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonThe government wants more of your seafood to come from U.S. waters and it's standing up a new office to help make that happen A long-running federal river program delivers real returns, but now it's on the chopping block The systems that keep water flowing are more connected than ever and more exposed to cyber risks than most people realizeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton After a marathon markup, the House has shaped its version of the NDAA, but the final outcome is still very much in play Congress and multiple administrations keep coming back to one idea, use more fixed‑price contracts to control costs and improve outcomes. But putting that into practice is more complicated than it sounds When agencies are under pressure to move quickly and enforce the rules, they still have to document how they make decisions, and one recent case suggests SBA didn'tSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.