The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton A proposed rule could potentially put all current federal employees on the chopping block Hiring hurdles at USPS? A new report offers fresh ideas that could help clear the path Federal grants face a shake-up—new rules, new gatekeepers, and new limitsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's no secret that the Trump administration wants to have more control of who federal agencies hire and fire. A new proposed rule from the Office of Personnel Management would provide it a new tool to do so, allowing it to examine the suitability and fitness of an employee any time, not just during the hiring process, as it is currently used. As you can imagine, there are some against the idea. One of them is Joe Spielberger, policy counsel for the Project on Government Oversight. He recently spoke to Federal News Network's Eric White to lay out the organization's argument against the proposal.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There’s no single formula for hiring success, but the Postal Service’s inspector general has rounded up some smart, field-tested ideas that other agencies might want to borrow. From welcome kits to walk-in interviews, it’s a reminder that small changes can make a big difference. David Garcia from the USPS OIG joined us to unpack the findings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The President’s latest executive order could change how federal grants are awarded—and who gets them. It puts senior political appointees in charge of reviewing funding opportunities and ties discretionary awards more closely to White House priorities. Here to walk us through what’s in the order and what it could mean for agencies, grantees, and the future of federal funding is partner at Haynes Boone, Dan Ramish.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Trump administration is tapping a private sector tech leader with ties to the Department of government efficiency to overhaul federal websites. Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia says he's been appointed to serve as the Chief Design Officer of the United States. President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week outlining his plans to make public facing services beautiful and efficient. Here with more on the EO and Gebbia is Federal News Network's Jory Heckman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Employees at the Department of Health and Human Services have lost official recognition of their right to union representation. The cancelation of collective bargaining at HHS makes it the latest agency in a growing line of union contract terminations across government. The move comes in response to an executive order from President Trump earlier this year. Here with more details on this is Federal News Network's Drew Friedman.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 Can federal cybersecurity keep up with the quantum threats that are coming? Financial reporting rules boost trust—but small firms still face steep compliance costs FOMO and FOGI are real—but smart TSP investors know how to tune out the noise and stay on trackSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Congress is once again focusing on quantum cybersecurity—this time with a bipartisan bill that calls on the White House to lay out a national strategy for protecting federal systems from future quantum-powered hacks. It builds on earlier efforts to prepare agencies for the encryption-breaking risks that quantum computing could bring. To explain what’s in the bill and where the government stands, Federal News Network’s Eric White spoke with Rebecca Krauthamer, CEO of post-quantum cryptography firm QuSecure.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Keeping financial reporting honest is critical but for smaller public companies, meeting Sarbanes-Oxley requirements can be a costly challenge. A new GAO report finds that while compliance boosts transparency, the burden of auditor fees and internal controls hits small firms harder, raising questions about how to strike the right balance. Here to fill us in on their findings is Director, financial Markets and Community Investment at GAO, Michael Clements.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Federal employees navigating their TSP investments in 2025 are facing more than just market volatility—they’re caught between the emotional pull of FOMO and FOGI. Fear of missing out urges quick action, while fear of getting in warns of looming crashes. But smart investors learn to tune out the noise, focus on long-term strategy, and let process—not panic—guide their decisions. Here to break down the risks and offers a practical path forward in his latest analysis is wealth advisor with RMG advisors, Thiago Glieger.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.