The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

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 already pushing back against what they clearly say is the law. 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.

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 will now have to shutter most of its operations. The agency, however, says that 10s of 1000s of furloughed employees will be paid once the shutdown ends. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman has been covering the story and is here with more See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 tackling the engineering hurdles, they’re aiming to unlock breakthroughs in national security, material science, and beyond. Here to explain how quantum could change everything in the next decade… even if no one can quite explain why it works is Booz Allen's CTO, Bill Vass See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 sounds like science fiction matters and how it works is CEO of NANO Nuclear Energy, James Walker.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Deferred Resignation Program reshaped the federal workforce, but not without turbulence. As the September 30 deadline passed, many employees were still unsure about their status, next steps, and legal exposure. Here to help us to sort through the aftermath and explain what former feds need to watch for now is Managing Partner at Tully Rinckey, Michael Fallings.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 Deferred Resignation Program left federal workers confused, and many still don’t have answers It sounds like the start of a sci-fi thriller: nuclear reactors on the moon Quantum computing...it's still confusing, but now it's mission-criticalSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the 2025 government shutdown drags on, military families across the country are bracing for its fallout to better understand how the funding lapse is affecting the military community. Blue Star Families conducted a quick poll last week, and the results paint a concerning picture from worries about delayed paychecks to fears of dipping into savings or visiting food banks. Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis spoke to Blue Star family's Chief Impact Officer, Lindsay Knight.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 doubling down on threats to lay off 1000s of federal employees if Congress doesn't end the government shutdown soon, but it's yet to deliver on its ultimatum, and meanwhile, one agency is doing the opposite, bringing back laid off employees to work and keeping them on the job during the shutdown. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman has more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 coordination could put citizens at risk. Here to explain how to improve the national playbook is Senior VP of Law Enforcement and Homeland Security at Booz Allen, Carl Ghattas.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 could boost long-term returns...but it also comes with immediate tax consequences and requires careful planning. Certified financial planner Art Stein is here to walk us through the pros and cons.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.