The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

The Senior Executives Association is condemning the doxxing of federal officials, warning that harassment and intimidation threaten not just individual safety but the integrity of public service. SEA says protecting those who swear the Oath of Office is essential to sustaining a motivated, mission-driven workforce. Here to explain the statement and its urgency is President of the Senior Executives Association, Marcus Hill.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The federal government is rolling out sweeping changes to acquisition policy, including final CMMC rules, a new centralized GSA office, and a restructured FAR Part 8. To help contractors stay focused and flexible amid the turbulence, we turn to 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.

Threats against public servants have surged in recent years, affecting not just officials but their families. The Public Service Alliance offers a lifeline of curated tools, legal support, and crisis response services to help current and former public servants stay safe and resilient. Here o talk about the dangers facing the workforce and the resources now available to support them is the Founder and CEO of PSA, Isabella Ulloa.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is charting a new path forward for a widely used catalog of software vulnerabilities. Last week, CISA released a roadmap to guide the future of the common vulnerabilities and exposure program, and CISA's top cybersecurity official says the agency is committed to the future of the program Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday joins me with the latest.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The General Services Administration is about to go through even more changes. An agency reorganization is coming to GSAs, Public Building Service. Employees working in Federal Real Estate have already been hit with widespread layoffs, but agency leaders say there are no more personnel cuts planned Federal News Network's Jory Heckman is here with more details. 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 has finalized the core rule for its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program, laying out how contractors must safeguard sensitive data. While the framework is now official, the rollout may hinge on the readiness and capacity of third-party assessors. Here to explain what’s in the rule and what comes next is , partner at Hunton, Andrews, Kurth--Eric Crusius.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lawmakers are facing heightened security concerns and a compressed timeline to pass critical legislation. The Senate approved a rules change to fast-track Trump administration nominees, while the House and Senate remain divided on appropriations. With just weeks left in the fiscal year, Bloomberg Government’s Loren Duggan breaks down the path to a continuing resolution—and the risks if it fails.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The August jobs report showed signs of a softer labor market, with slower job growth and persistent inflation pressures. The Trump administration has released a workforce strategy that targets training for jobs in AI and the skilled trades, but questions remain about whether those moves are addressing the core challenges facing American workers. Here to walk us through the numbers and the policy decisions behind them is the Executive Director of the Center for Labor and a Just Economy at Harvard Law School, Sharon Block.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 GertonAs summer ends, workers face rising costs, fewer jobs, and shrinking protectionsWith the issuance of the final CMMC rule, contractors brace for audits, assessors, and aspirin Congress is facing a short calendar, rising tensions, and a shutdown threat that’s getting harder to ignoreSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everything the Defense Logistics Agency does to support the war fighter is now based on three basic priorities, set the agency, set the globe and set the supply chains. For more on how DLA is using these three priorities to improve how it allocates resources and drives mission success. Federal News Network's Executive Editor Jason Miller spoke with Brad Bunn DLA, Vice Director.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.