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Harsher penalties for contractors who violate new DEI EO
Federal contractors have been required to comply with the Trump administration’s mandate to remove anything that is considered diversity, equity and …
2 months ago
As uncertainty clouds federal research budgets, a new analysis shows how NIH funding ripples through state and local economies nationwide
The National Institutes of Health funding touches far more than major research institutions. A new analysis maps how those dollars support jobs and …
2 months ago
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
As uncertainty clouds federal research budgets, a new analysis shows how NIH funding ripples through sta…2 months ago
U.S. Strategic Command has awarded a $500 million IDIQ contract to accelerate delivery of warfighter‑ready solutions as defense needs evolve
U.S. Strategic Command has awarded a $500 million IDIQ contract to the University of Nebraska’s National Strategic Research Institute to support warf…
2 months ago
During COVID, SBA moved fast to deliver disaster loans, but GAO says limited access to IRS tax data made oversight harder and increased program risk
When disaster loan programs scale up quickly, data sharing becomes critical. GAO says outdated systems and manual consent requirements limited SBA’s …
2 months ago
Army ‘rebalancing’ effort forces civilians to accept reassignments to avoid layoffs
The Army is moving thousands of civilian employees into new roles under a sweeping “rebalancing” effort aimed at avoiding layoffs — but workers are r…
2 months ago
The Army's concept of a single IT network moves closer to reality
The Army has been talking for many years about the concept of a single IT network. But it’s made real, measurable progress recently. The service star…
2 months ago
Contractors are playing a bigger role in TSA screening and national security AI, but that raises new questions about accountability and execution
As the DHS shutdown highlights stress points in TSA operations, a long‑running federal program that relies on contractors is getting renewed attentio…
2 months ago
A new approach to the Pentagon’s long‑troubled audit effort is taking shape as fresh leadership resets expectations
After years of failed attempts, the Defense Department is refining its strategy for achieving and sustaining a clean financial audit. With new financ…
2 months ago
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
A new approach to the Pentagon’s long‑troubled audit effort is taking shape as fresh leadership resets …2 months ago