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Federal Newscast

THE FEDERAL NEWSCAST , (length about seven minutes), is a daily Monday through Friday, high-information compilation of nine 40-second news stories and news packages, generated by the non-partisan, non-political, private-sector team of reporters at Federal News Network . Federal News Radio Producer/Newscasters Eric White and Michele Sandiford assemble and read the stories on the THE FEDERAL DRIVE with TERRY GERTON , the weekday morning-drive program, heard from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. (ET) on the Federal News Network app (and website), on any smart speaker, and on WFED 1500 AM , a 50,000-watt 'Class...

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Jul 10, 2026

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House Dems think GSA should break lease with Trump Org. after accounting flaws revealed 18.02.2022

In today's Federal Newscast, top Democrats on the House Oversight and Reform Committee are calling on the General Services Administration to terminate its lease for the Trump Hotel in downtown D.C. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

House Dems think GSA should break lease with Trump Org. after accounting flaws revealed 18.02.2022

In today's Federal Newscast, top Democrats on the House Oversight and Reform Committee are calling on the General Services Administration to terminate its lease for the Trump Hotel in downtown D.C. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

CISA: Russian hackers have infiltrated defense contractors' unclassified networks 17.02.2022

In today's Federal Newscast, federal agencies say over the past two years, Russian state-sponsored hackers have systematically infiltrated the unclassified networks of cleared defense contractors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Calling all zero trust experts, ICE is looking for your help 16.02.2022

In today's Federal Newscast, Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it requires the expertise and analysis of industry-leading zero trust analysts, consultants and practitioners to meet the new White House requirements. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Lawmakers have questions for Energy Secretary about stocks she sold 15.02.2022

In today's Federal Newscast, House Republicans are pressing Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on how she is abiding by the STOCK Act. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Companies ask GSA to address inflation in government contracts 14.02.2022

In today's Federal Newscast, the Coalition for Government Procurement wrote a letter to the Federal Acquisition Service asking what GSA's plan are to address inflation under government contracts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Senators looking to pass comprehensive cyber bill 11.02.2022

In today's Federal Newscast, the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee is set to consider a bill combining incident reporting requirements and updated federal cyber standards. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Defense Secretary Austin looks to Mike Bloomberg for advice on innovation 10.02.2022

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin turns to Billionaire Mike Bloomberg for advice on innovation at the Department of Defense. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill express concern over the mental health of American federal workers employed overseas. And login.gov is looking for a new director. Maybe it's you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

Senate bill calls for agencies to prepare for the worst 09.02.2022

In today's Federal Newscast, lawmakers OK a bill with new disaster planning requirements for federal agencies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

New IG report shows Air Force and the Army had issues rolling out the vaccine for troops overseas 08.02.2022

In today's Federal Newscast, a report for the Defense Department Inspector General says providing shots on bases were particularly important since they were less available in civilian facilities overseas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

New group in Congress to look out for the nation's fighter pilots 07.02.2022

In today's Federal Newscast, a group of lawmakers are banding together to create a new caucus focused on the fighter pilot community. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A new idea in the House has immigration judges becoming their own entity 04.02.2022

In today's Federal Newscast, immigration judges would no longer be part of the Justice Department, if a bill introduced in the House passes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Contractors have less than two months to create affirmative action programs 03.02.2022

In today's Federal Newscast, most federal supply and service contractors and subcontractors have less than two months to certify that they are meeting their requirement to develop and maintain annual affirmative action programs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

White House appoints leader of its response to mysterious 'Havana Syndrome' 02.02.2022

In today's Federal Newscast, the Biden administration names a top official to lead an interagency response to Havana Syndrome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Is the government classifying too much information? 01.02.2022

In today's Federal Newscast, the U.S. spy chief certainly seems to think so. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Army leaders will soon know more about discharging soldiers who are refusing to get vaccinated 31.01.2022

In today's Federal Newscast, thought the Army hasn’t involuntarily separated any soldiers for refusing COVID-19 vaccine, guidance on how the process will work is expected as soon as today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

White House has new guidance for agencies concerning vaccines while its mandates are in limbo 28.01.2022

In today's Federal Newscast, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force is telling agencies to start asking employees whether they’re up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Navy is the latest branch to up its sign on bonuses for certain recruits 27.01.2022

In today's Federal Newscast, potential sailors have some new incentives to join the Navy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

One survey says customer experience with federal agencies is on the decline, while another says the opposite 26.01.2022

In today's Federal Newscast, public satisfaction in federal customer experience reached an-time low last year, according to a scorecard that’s been tracking this for decades. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

IG: GSA purchased products from North Korea during height of the pandemic 25.01.2022

In today's Federal Newscast, the General Services Administration struggled to follow the Trade Agreements Act for some contracts that helped with the response to the pandemic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Members of Congress want Pentagon to start covering birth control under TRICARE 24.01.2022

In today's Federal Newscast, lawmakers are trying to achieve cost parity under TRICARE to cover birth control. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A new mechanism to help agencies avoid buying counterfeit products 21.01.2022

In today's Federal Newscast, agencies will have a new weapon in the battle against counterfeit or fraudulent products. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

HHS says it's ready to take over Operation Warp Speed, but GAO is not so sure 20.01.2022

In today's Federal Newscast, the Government Accountability Office says it’s unclear whether HHS is ready to lead some pandemic response efforts that used to be led by the Defense Department. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

USPS has only made $35 in revenue from banking pilot 19.01.2022

In today's Federal Newscast, a Postal Service banking pilot isn’t drawing many customers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Smithsonian and AFGE continue disagreement over COVID-19 safety protocols 18.01.2022

In today's Federal Newscast, the seeming disconnect between the Smithsonian and its largest employee union continued over the weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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