The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

Members of the Professional Services Council are gaining firsthand insights into the evolving needs of federal agencies—from border operations and international defense collaboration to acquisition reform and innovation. These experiences are helping contractors better understand mission priorities and shape smarter solutions for national security and public service. Here to explain how these efforts are informing the future of federal contracting is PSC's Executive Director, Jim Carroll.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A search-and-rescue platform developed by the Department of Homeland Security played a key role in coordinating emergency response efforts during July’s flooding across Texas, North Carolina, New Mexico, and Vermont—helping responders make faster, more informed decisions in rapidly changing conditions. Here to tell us more about the tool and how it helps first responders is the Community and Infrastructure Resilience Program Manager at the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate, Ron Langhelm.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 A DHS search-and-rescue platform aided flood response across four states in July Building civic tech that actually works for the people who need it most connecting policy, innovation and national security From Capitol Hill to Cape Canaveral with the Professional Services CouncilSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The next chapter of the Pentagon's cloud strategy is starting to take shape, while the final solicitation for the Joint War Fighting Cloud Computing Contract is still months away, the Defense Department is already applying lessons learned from the current vehicle as it finalizes its acquisition strategy to get more on how JWCC Next is coming together, Federal News Network's Executive Editor Jason Miller, spoke with the Chief of Product Management and Development at the Defense Information Systems Agency, John Hale.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 Congressional representatives in the DC Metro region make their case against proposed USDA moves the national security risks behind a wave of cuts at the State Department—and what it will take to rebuild America’s diplomatic muscle Redistricting isn't just about drawing lines—it could redraw the rules of governingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As you can imagine, Democratic members of Congress representing the DC metropolitan area are none too pleased with plans to relocate some USDA agencies out of the area. The idea stems from the first Trump administration, when Suhas Subramanyam was still serving in the Virginia Senate. He's now a member of Congress and spoke with Federal News Network's Eric White about his thoughts on the proposed moves.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the U.S. faces rising global threats, a new warning from national security leaders is raising alarms at home. The National Security Leaders for America (NSL4A) say recent layoffs at the State Department, impacting over 2,000 positions—could do “lasting harm” to U.S. foreign policy and national security. The group says rebuilding the diplomatic corps will require more than just hiring, it will take a generational investment in talent, training, and trust. Here with the details behind this position is former Ambassador Gordon Gray.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The fight over redistricting is still unfolding, but its potential to reshape Congress—and the way Washington works—is already raising alarms. If the current trajectory continues, it could sideline moderates, deepen partisan divides, and make compromise on federal spending even more elusive. That could have serious implications for federal workers, especially as collective bargaining faces new threats and the possibility of a government shutdown looms. I'll unpack the stakes with WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Registration is now open for senior executives who want to take a leadership development training program. The Office of Personnel Management is encouraging federal employees to sign up after launching the new training series this week. The OPM program comes alongside other big changes for the Senior Executive Service this year, and here with more details 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.

The Defense Department's program for assessing whether contractors are following cybersecurity requirements is nearly a reality. The White House is now reviewing the final rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model certification requirements. For more on the path forward for CMMC, Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday joins me now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.