The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

Last week, a federal judge criticized the way Office of Personnel Management officials allowed DOGE to access sensitive OPM databases. The judge is now considering issuing an order that would restrict how DOGE can access those systems in the future for the latest Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday joins me.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 Lessons every agency can learn about protecting PII The latest product from the FAR overhaul is posted, to positive reviews Maintaining military readiness includes making sure the lights stay on See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Service members stationed at Anderson Air Force Base in Guam have been forced to live in hazardous conditions with mold growing on the walls, black rusted pipes covering the ceiling and exposed electrical wires dangerously dangling. Meanwhile, the Defense Department is moving billions of dollars from the service's facilities and restoration accounts to fund the southern border mission. Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis is here with a report.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Earlier this month, the White House announced it would consider drone strikes against Mexican drug cartels. Recent experience indicates those cartels likely have the capacity to respond in kind. Are we ready for such a scenario? Here with his insights on how we should be planning is Virginia National Guard State Judge Advocate, Carter Lee.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 Big plans for workforce expansion at Customs and Border Protection Why we should be thinking about drone attacks in the US Why resolving the debt limit while also passing the reconciliation bill might be the next installment of Mission Impossible See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Small business advocates are sounding alarm bells over the Small Business Administration's fiscal 2026 budget request, the White House is proposing to eliminate several long standing programs that support the development of small businesses, including the Women's Business Centers, and score for more on the potential impact on small businesses if the Trump administration cuts funding for these programs. Federal News Network's Executive Editor Jason Miller talked to Bridget Weston, the CEO of Score.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 calling on agencies to hire federal employees more quickly, and soon it will ask candidates applying for federal jobs how they will adhere to its government efficiency agenda. The Office of Personnel Management rolled out a new governmentwide hiring plan last week, and Federal News Network's Jory Heckman is here with the highlights. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Trump's Big Beautiful reconciliation bill moves to the Senate this week, but some senators are already voicing concerns about the impact of the House version's provisions on the deficit and what that means for raising the national debt limit. Here with insight on the negotiations and the calendar squeeze is Bloomberg Government's Congressional Reporter, Jack Fitzpatrick.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The reconciliation bill includes $6.2 billion to increase staff at CBP. To make that happen, the agency has to address both retention and hiring challenges. Joining me to discuss CBP's new hiring portal and other HR strategies is CBP's Executive Director for Talent Management, Bob Simpson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Quantum computers promise to speed calculations dramatically. But they’re so different from today’s computers that scientists need to figure out the best ways to feed them information to take full advantage. Emerging research from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory offers a new approach. Joining me with more details is Dr. Bo Peng.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.