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The administration says new Medicaid work rules will save money, but first, states will spend a lot figuring out how to make them work
As the new work‑requirement mandates roll out, states are confronting a costly truth: their eligibility systems weren’t built for this level of verif…
2 months ago
‘Stressful, chaotic, never-ending:’ DoD employees face mounting strain as Middle East conflict widens
As the conflict in the Middle East escalates following the U.S. and Israel’s launch of “major combat operations” against Iran, Defense Department emp…
2 months ago
‘Significant’ staff cuts drive rising FOIA backlogs
Freedom of Information Act backlogs have been increasing across government for years. But the Trump administration’s workforce cuts have deepened cha…
2 months ago
Billions are flowing into munitions production, but there are limits to how quickly the U.S. can replenish its stockpiles
Ongoing U.S. operations tied to Iran are driving a rapid drawdown of munitions, putting new pressure on the defense industrial base. While billions h…
2 months ago
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Monday, March 30, 2026
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Both the U.S. and the EU are quietly narrowing chances for the public to weigh in on new rules and one e…2 months ago
Both the U.S. and the EU are quietly narrowing chances for the public to weigh in on new rules and one expert says it’s time to pay attention
New research argues that opportunities for public comment are shrinking on both sides of the Atlantic, as governments move faster and give people les…
2 months ago
They’re on recess, but DHS funding, voting rules and overseas troop support are all waiting when Congress comes back
Congress is heading into the Easter recess with the Department of Homeland Security still unfunded and no clear path to a deal. The president’s move …
2 months ago
OPM’s Kupor would be ‘perfectly happy’ hiring more feds if contractors are cut
The Trump administration says it is open to hiring more federal employees, but with one big caveat. The Office of Personnel Management says that shou…
2 months, 1 week ago
VA restores AFGE labor contract, but isn’t implementing it, court documents show
A federal judge ordered the Department of Veterans Affairs to restore its labor contract with its largest union. The VA says it has complied with tha…
2 months, 1 week ago
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Friday, March 27, 2026
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
A flagship government and industry leadership program is getting a fresh start with a new class and a new…2 months, 1 week ago