The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

Despite new legislation and years of advocacy, military spouses still face major hurdles to building portable, sustainable careers. Joining the program to talk about what’s changed, what hasn’t, and how the ongoing 2025 Career Summit fits into the picture is founder and president of the National Military Spouse Network, Sue Hoppin.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new bill would guarantee back pay for contract workers after a shutdown, while a fresh class deviation gives agencies more flexibility to continue essential work even when appropriations lapse. We break down both developments with Stephanie Kostro, Executive Vice President for Policy at the Professional Services Council.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the government shutdown drags on, missed paychecks, rising health care premiums, and ripple effects across the economy are starting to build pressure on both parties. But no one knows how long it will take before that pressure is strong enough to bring them back to the table. Here to break down the politics, the pain points, and the path forward is deputy news director from Bloomberg Government, Loren Duggan. 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 GertonShutdown news for federal contractors: A new bill and a new rule aim to protect contractors and keep essential work movingMilitary spouses still face high unemployment, despite years of advocacy and policy effortsThe question isn’t whether the shutdown hurts, but when it will hurt enough to force a dealSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Trump administration warned of more layoffs in the event of a government shutdown. Now it's following through on that ultimatum. Several agencies began sending reduction in force notices just before the holiday weekend. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman joins me with more details. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Cybersecurity and infrastructure Security Agency is hyper focused on its core priorities of defending government networks and critical infrastructure. That's the key message from Nick Anderson, CISA's new Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity, Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday spoke with Anderson as part of our Cyber Leaders Exchange 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Federal employees and retirees are headed for yet another year of large increases to their health insurance premiums. The Office of Personnel Management's announcement of the 2026 premiums this week comes just a month ahead of this year's Open Season, but under a government shutdown, some Feds may be feeling more uncertain than usual. Here with the latest 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 What past shutdowns can teach federal workers and veterans about navigating the one we’re in now AbilityOne expands economic opportunity for people with significant disabilitiesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The AbilityOne Commission partners with federal agencies to deliver essential services while expanding economic opportunity for people with significant disabilities. As the program evolves, its leaders are working to modernize employment standards and navigate procurement reforms. Here to explain what AbilityOne is and what it isn’t, are Kimberly Zeich, Executive Director of the U.S. AbilityOne Commission, and Robert Hogue, Chairperson of the Commission and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manpower and Reserve Affairs at the Department of the Navy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 from past shutdowns offer practical financial strategies to help federal families stay resilient. With advice on managing through uncertainty, here’s Mike Meese, President of Armed Forces Mutual.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.