Federal Drive with Tom Temin Podcast
1) 2025 marks a transformational year for the Defense Dept
2025 has been a transformational year for the Defense Department. The Air Force scrapped most of its sweeping Reoptimization Initiative announced under previous leadership. The Army undertook one of i...Show More
2) CBP increases hiring incentives, amid record DHS recruiting year
The Department of Homeland Security's year was marked by high profile immigration enforcement operations and turbulence behind the scenes. DHS also received a historic influx of new funding under the ...Show More
3) When the U.S. stops tracking global air quality, the world feels it
The State Department’s Global Air Monitoring Program gave diplomats and citizens abroad real-time data on air pollution and drove transparency worldwide. Its shutdown leaves a gap with serious health ...Show More
4) The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Monday, December 29, 2025
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton A hidden DoD lab sounds like a cyber-thriller, but its real mission is shaping the future of digital investigations When the U.S. stops tracking global air...Show More
5) A hidden DoD lab sounds like a cyber-thriller, but its real mission is shaping the future of digital investigations
Few people outside the Pentagon know about the Defense Department's CyberCrime Center's Cyber Forensics Lab, but its work underpins Defense Department criminal investigations, major defense contractor...Show More
6) An FBI practice meant to safeguard national security was quietly set aside for top leadership
New reporting shows FBI Director Kash Patel granted polygraph waivers to Deputy Director Dan Bongino and two senior aides. That's an unprecedented step in the bureau’s clearance process. William Turt...Show More
7) 'Best of' The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday, December 26, 2025
It's Friday, December 26th, and today on the 'Best of' the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton, we're sharing conversations with some amazing people and what motivates their public service.Diana BurleyEli...Show More
8) 'Best of' The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Thursday, December 25, 2025
It's Thursday, December 25th, Christmas Day and today on the 'Best of" the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton, we're sharing some of our conversations with amazing people on what motivates their public s...Show More
9) Trump administration reshaping of agencies saw GSA as focal point of governmentwide changes
The Trump administration reshaped many agencies this year. But the General Services Administration became the focus point of many governmentwide changes. The Department of Government Efficiency set hi...Show More
10) After a tumultuous year, the federal workforce looks a lot different
After a tumultuous year for the federal workforce, many feds are in a much different position now than they were at the start of 2025. The Trump administration's workforce reductions hit some agencies...Show More