The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

Back in April, the Department of Justice issued a new rule governing foreign adversary access to U.S. sensitive data. But the complications of the rule and comments from companies motivated DOJ to provide a 90-day grace period for companies to come into compliance. That grace period ends today. Here with more on the rule, the requirements, and what happens next is partner in the Governmental Practice in Shepherd Mullin's Washington, D.C. office, Townsend Bourne.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The DoD and DHS budget submissions for 2026 are full of information about new priority programs. They also indicate where programs may be flat or declining. Contractors can dig in now to build their strategies and position for the future. Here with more details on which programs gain and which might not is the President of the Professional Services Council, Stephanie Kostro.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Although much is still unsettled in the Trump Administration's approach to federal personnel, some agencies are already beginning to hire, or rehire, talent in key positions. The last few administrations have been frustrated that process takes so long and still doesn't give hiring managers the best set of possible recruits. Here with ideas about a better way to approach hiring tech talent is the Chief Operating Officer of Noble Reach Foundation, Pat Tamburrino.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The DOGE grant termination effort that began in USAID has now topped 19 billion dollars government-wide. This affects research universities, foreign aid providers, and local social services in every corner of the country. But because DOGE also took over the government's grants management system, it takes a major effort to track down all of the data and document exactly what we've lost. Ryan Alcorn, co-founder of GrantExec, and Zoe Kendall, GrantExec's Chief Product and Data Officer, have made that effort and they're here to tell us what they've learned.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 a new look into the scale and scope of the Trump Administration's grant terminations A recent Supreme Court decision clarifies benefits for military reservists Now that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is law, Congress turns its attention to other actionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After President Trump's return to Office orders, some agencies are unsure how to proceed with updating their remote work and telework policies. The Government Accountability Office says the administration needs to issue new guidance to help agencies better measure the effects of their telework policies on performance. A new report from GAO also details the results of a 2024 survey, which found that remote work has a positive effect on recruitment, retention and cost savings. Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman got more from GAO, Director of Strategic Issues, Dawn Locke. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Many federal employees also serve as military reservists. If they are called to active duty, they are entitled to certain benefits, including differential pay under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. A recent Supreme Court decision clarifies how those rules apply in times of declared national emergencies. Joining me with more details is Partner and CEO at Tully Rinckey, Michael Macomber.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Navigating the reconciliation bill process has consumed Congressional attention for weeks. Now, they can transition to more routine matters for the rest of July. Here with insight into what's up next on the Congressional agenda is deputy news director of 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.

The Trump administration says it will keep the FBI headquarters in Washington, DC. This decision walks back the Biden administration's plans to build a new suburban headquarters for the FBI in Greenbelt, Maryland. This is just the latest twist in nearly two decades of planning for a new home for the Bureau. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman is joining me with more of the back story. 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 the requirement for project labor agreements means for federal construction projects For feds thinking about a home renovation project this summer, some ideas on which ones to tackle first and how to finance themBest practices to help oversight agencies prevent the release of confidential information See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.