The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Latest news from the hill concerning furloughed employees backpay Forget blueprints. AI is learning to sketch buildings from scratch, starting with just your words How the SEC and those who work with it are handling the shutdownSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Drew Friedman, a Federal News Network reporter specializing in workforce and personnel policy, shares insights on the thawing federal hiring freeze initiated during Trump's administration. He explains the new executive order that allows political appointees to influence hiring decisions, amid stringent limits. Drew discusses the necessity for agencies to establish strategic hiring committees and outlines the implications for staffing plans. Additionally, he highlights workforce reactions, concerns about politicization, and the anticipated impacts on federal employee numbers.

The concept of DevSecOps has been around long enough that it's now firmly established in most federal agencies, but using it to produce secure software on a regular basis takes careful planning. Darren Death is the Chief Information Security Officer at the Export Import Bank, and Madhuri Sammid is the Deputy Associate Chief Information Officer at the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement. They talked with Federal News Network's Jared serbu As part of our 2025 Cyber Leaders Exchange.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

By this point, the lines have been drawn and it seems as if there may be no end in sight for this government shutdown. That's not only the general consensus, that seems to be the attitude many leaders in Congress are taking as well. To find out the latest and where things currently stand, we welcome back 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.

From hiring freezes to shifting workforce priorities, federal HR teams are under pressure. But technology may offer a path forward, especially for smaller offices trying to stay ahead. That’s the view of Rick Hammell, founder and CEO of Globalli.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With many federal employees currently furloughed, American University's School of Public Affairs is a day of free learning and networking opportunities for government employees who have been impacted by the shutdown. It's an idea that was sparked from one of the previous shutdowns, and has garnered some positive feedback. To hear more about this, I had the chance to speak with Alison Jacknowitz Interim Dean of the School of Public Affairs (SPA) at American University. 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 Some help from a local university to help furloughed feds broaden their horizons during their forced time off With federal HR in flux, smaller teams are finding smarter ways to do more with less We get the latest updates on Congressional inaction regarding the government shutdownSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agencies are on a tight deadline to address a new and major cyber security vulnerability. The cyber security and infrastructure security agency directed agencies to patch potentially vulnerable F5 devices in an emergency. Directive comes as agencies also navigate reduced staffing during the shutdown. For more on all of this, we bring in Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The anxiety level among federal contractors is starting to rise as the partial government shutdown enters its third week with lawmakers still far apart in how to at least temporarily fund the government, some contractors are implementing austerity measures to help reduce the impact on their bottom line for more on what steps some federal contractors are starting to take. Federal News Network Executive Editor Jason Miller 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.

Dr. David Goff leads a $2.1 billion cardiovascular research portfolio at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, driving breakthroughs in maternal health, precision medicine, and inclusive data science. His work has helped set the national research agenda while uplifting the culture of public service. As a 2025 Arthur S. Flemming Award recipient, Dr. Goff joins us to reflect on the science, the service, and what’s next.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.