BOP re-terminates union contract, days after being ordered to restore it
The Federal Bureau of Prisons has, for a second time, terminated its collective bargaining agreement with the American Federation of Governm...
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20 of 990 episodesNavy looks to become more agile, with less focus on compliance
The Navy is trying to become more agile and less focused on compliance, but that kind of change doesn't happen without support from the top....
Treasury wants companies thinking about national-security risk long before a foreign investment deal reaches the government's review process
Treasury is offering investors earlier guidance and a clearer picture of what draws scrutiny in foreign investment reviews. The goal is to i...
A new Buy America ruling says waiver decisions must be based on today's manufacturing capacity, not tomorrow's
The administration's push for more domestic manufacturing and the proposed FAR overhaul both put greater focus on Buy America requirements....
Confidence doesn't come from having all the information. It comes from knowing what information matters
Every organization wants more information. The organizations that perform best focus on a different challenge: knowing what information they...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Thursday, October 15, 2026
Today on The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Treasury wants companies thinking about national-security risk long before a foreign investment...
Army turns to prefabricated buildings to cut construction costs
The Army is rethinking how it builds and maintains its facilities as it faces a $140 billion backlog of military construction projects. The...
NSA issues warnings with new zero trust guide for operational technology
The National Security Agency says in a new zero trust guide for operational technology systems that nation states and hacktivists are target...
USDA wants better agricultural data while asking farmers fewer questions
The Agriculture Department wants to reduce the reporting burden on farmers and ranchers while improving the data it uses to make decisions....
If technology can help collect information, can it also be trusted to act on it?
New technologies are increasingly helping professionals collect and analyze information. Researchers at ARPA-H are now testing a more ambiti...
The federal government knows it's cheaper to prevent disasters than rebuild after them
A new GAO review finds FEMA has struggled to turn resilience funding into completed projects, even as communities across the country seek he...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton USDA wants better agricultural data while asking farmers fewer questions. Whether that works ma...
Federal News Network looks at the status of alternative work schedules at federal agencies
The Social Security Administration joined a small but seemingly growing number of agencies when it decided to no longer offer its employees...
AUSA, the biggest military conference in D.C. is back
The biggest military conference in Washington D.C. is back. The Association of the United States Army annual conference is taking place this...
Whether it's preparing for the next war or responding to the next storm, success usually depends on work that's already been done
The Government Accountability Office has repeatedly found that the administration improperly withheld congressionally appropriated funds und...
The first wave of government AI adoption came with pilot projects and discounted pricing. The next phase could bring a very different budget reality
The economics of AI are creating an unusual problem. Unit costs are falling, but overall spending may still rise as adoption spreads across...
Whether it's preparing for the next war or responding to the next storm, success usually depends on work that's already been done
The Defense Department is creating a new command dedicated to autonomous warfare, while federal agencies are responding to the effects of th...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Whether it's preparing for the next war or responding to the next storm, success usually depend...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Monday, October 12, 2026
Welcome to this holiday edition of the Federal Drive on Federal News Network. It's Monday, October 12. I'm your host Terry Gerton, and I'm g...
TSA leader details PreCheck upgrades, staffing plans and chair decision
The new leader of the Transportation Security Administration is laying out a bold vision for the future of TSA. TSA Administrator David Cumm...