Best Next Generation Vehicles Podcasts (2025)

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GSA’s next-generation contract vehicle is expanding and small businesses need to pay attention 11:42

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OASIS+ enters Phase II with five new service domains and draft scorecards expected December 16 ahead of a January 12 solicitation date. The expansion could reshape competition and compliance for federal contractors, especially small businesses. Stephanie Kostro, President of the Professional Services Council is here to share her insights. See Priva…

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Which houses will survive this bushfire season? 15:33

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In the first week of summer, dozens of homes have been destroyed in bushfires; at Dolphin Sands in Tasmania, on the New South Wales Central Coast, and at Bulahdelah, north of Newcastle where a firefighter also died. A local builder at Koolewong in New South Wales noted that a recently constructed home, built to modern fire safety standards, was lef…

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Trump's government management vision centers on elimination, accountability 7:32

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The Trump administration has just laid out its President’s Management Agenda. The PMA details the administration’s vision to drive changes in government for the next few years. But with many of President Trump’s goals already underway, the PMA’s priorities may look familiar. Here with more, Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman. See Privacy Policy a…

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Jamie Morin helped shape defense strategy from inside the Pentagon. Now he’s being honored for his contributions to public service 11:18

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Jamie Morin has been elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration, recognizing his leadership in defense budgeting, cost analysis and strategic planning. He's here to reflect on what drew him into public service, what’s changed in public administration, and how he hopes to contribute to the Academy’s mission. See Privacy Policy…

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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, December 9, 2025 52:39

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Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Can our safety net programs survive stress and deliver more than short-term relief? GSA’s next-generation contract vehicle is expanding—and small businesses need to pay attention Jamie Morin helped shape defense strategy from inside the Pentagon. Now he’s being honored for his contributions to public ser…

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Can our safety net programs survive stress and deliver more than short-term relief? 10:37

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Shutdowns and crises expose the fragility of programs meant to protect the most vulnerable. Clarence Carter, Tennessee’s Human Services Commissioner and author of "Our Net Has Holes In It," is here to discuss lessons from his decades of reform and how to build a safety net that works for people, not politics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com…

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Federal employees who left ‘DEI’ roles still fired under Trump administration purge, lawsuit claims 8:48

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Former federal employees say they lost their jobs as part of the Trump administration’s plans to remove diversity, equity and inclusion programs. But some claim their most recent jobs had nothing to do with DEI. They’re now part of a class-action lawsuit challenging their removal. For more on this case, Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman spoke wit…

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Scalable Onsite Edge Compute for Modern Streaming Platforms with Premio’s Fanned Industrial Computer 3:23

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Digital entertainment continues to evolve as streaming providers unify live channels, subscription services, and on-demand content into simplified viewing experiences. To support this shift, a leading streaming aggregation platform required a compact and powerful onsite compute solution that could process content locally across apartments, retail l…

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The e-bike problem on our roads (and footpaths) 15:23

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They’re a cheaper and convenient alternative to driving a car, but some e-bike riders are causing massive headaches for other road users and police. A string of serious injuries and deaths in e-bike crashes, particularly involving children, is fuelling calls for a crackdown. Today, Geoff Rose from the Monash Institute of Transport Studies on the in…

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New acquisition bureaucracy starts to take shape in the Army 6:54

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In the Army, a new acquisition bureaucracy is starting to take shape. It means new names for some longstanding Army organizations. But at its core, the reorganization is about letting Army officials manage the acquisition system as portfolios of capabilities, with less of a focus on individual programs. That idea’s been championed by outside reform…

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The federal flood insurance program is key to stable housing markets, the shutdown revealed its fragility 8:22

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The National Flood Insurance Program is a lifeline for communities in flood-prone areas, but during the shutdown its borrowing authority plunged and new policies froze. That disruption rippled through housing markets and raised questions about the resilience of federal disaster programs. Joining us to review what happened and what’s next is Nicole …

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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Monday, December 8, 2025 44:23

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Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Centralization is back in vogue, but is it the right model for government shared services? The federal flood insurance program is key to stable housing markets, the shutdown revealed its fragility House drama over the defense bill sets the stage for a high-stakes December on Capitol Hill See Privacy Poli…

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Centralization is back in vogue, but is it the right model for government shared services? 11:51

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The Trump administration’s second-term strategy leans toward consolidating acquisition, HR and financial management under a centralized approach. That's a departure from the marketplace model of its first term. John Marshall and Steve Goodrich are here to discuss what that means for agency autonomy and service quality. John is the founder and CEO o…

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House drama over the defense bill sets the stage for a high-stakes December on Capitol Hill 7:27

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Lawmakers are scrambling to bring the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to the floor next week amid partisan clashes. The Senate is preparing a vote on health care subsidies, while appropriations talks remain stalled, and a Supreme Court case on Humphrey’s Executor looms large in the background. Loren Duggan, deputy news director at Bloombe…

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OPM advises agencies to consider reducing senior executive staffing 7:10

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Hundreds of thousands of federal employees have left their jobs this year, due to the Trump administration’s efforts. Now, the Office of Personnel Management is telling agencies to start rethinking their senior executive staffing too. The request comes as OPM introduces a number of other changes for federal managers. Here with the latest, Federal N…

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The reality of the teen social media ban 15:31

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Parents and teens are preparing for life cut off from social media when Australia’s world first ban for under-16s officially starts on Wednesday. The government has admitted it will take time to remove everyone aged under 16 from the platforms and it’s becoming clear older users could get caught in the net. So, how can you prove that you’re old eno…

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‘A workplace crisis:’ Nearly all Foreign Service employees report lower morale in union-led survey 7:25

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The State Department’s diplomatic workforce is feeling overburdened, under-resourced and more likely to leave in the next few years. That’s according to a recent survey from the American Foreign Service Association. The State Department conducted widespread layoffs this year. It also closed and consolidated hundreds of offices as part of an agency …

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‘The mission is dead’: Federal workers say the shutdown made an ‘extremely trying year’ worse 6:13

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This year continues to be challenging for the federal workforce. While federal offices reopened and hundreds of thousands of federal workers went back to work after the longest shutdown in history, many say nothing is back to normal. Federal News Network’s Anastasia Obis has more from an exclusive Federal News Network survey. See Privacy Policy at …

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A protest from a winner? A recent case shows why timing matters when challenging solicitation terms 7:46

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The Court of Federal Claims has rejected a post-award protest from Active Deployment Systems, which argued ICE awarded too many IDIQ contracts for detention services. The decision underscores that disputes over solicitation language and pricing structures must be raised before bidding, not after award. Zach Prince, Partner at Haynes Boone, explains…

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The VA's size and complexity may be keeping top tech minds away, and veterans pay the price 12:19

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VA's outdated infrastructure and regional silos make care coordination painfully slow, especially for mental health. Sean O'Connor, navy veteran and Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer at DexCare is here to explain why modernization is urgent and how real-time access could transform veteran care. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and …

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What can individuals and businesses expect when the tax filing window opens in just a few weeks? 10:19

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As Congress catches up on its shutdown backlog, tax legislation is back in play. But now those conversations are under the shadow of an election year. Anna Taylor, Managing Principal of Deloitte’s Tax Policy Group, joins us to break down what’s realistic for year-end packages and the road ahead for tax policy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co…

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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Friday, December 5, 2025 47:40

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Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The VA's size and complexity may be keeping top tech minds away, and veterans pay the price What can individuals and businesses expect when the tax filing window opens in just a few weeks? A protest from a winner? A recent case shows why timing matters when challenging solicitation terms See Privacy Poli…

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Is Trump about to go to war with Venezuela? 16:04

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The United States has deployed 15,000 troops and sent warships to the Caribbean in the biggest military build-up there since the Cuban Missile Crisis. It follows months of deadly US strikes on boats from Venezuela it says are smuggling drugs. Today, Latin America expert Orlando Pérez from the University of North Texas on why Donald Trump is turning…

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House lawmakers to try again to extend TMF through NDAA 8:08

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The Technology Modernization Fund is running out of time. In eight days, the reauthorization will expire for the eight-year old governmentwide account to help agencies update IT systems. That is unless Congress acts to extend the TMF. For more on what it would mean if the Technology Modernization Fund would expire, Federal News Network executive ed…

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3 federal workforce bills to watch in House Oversight Committee markup 8:48

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The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has just advanced an array of bills, including many that would impact the federal workforce. Some legislation, such as a bill to overhaul the probationary period, passed just along party lines. But other bills, like one that would standardize training for federal executives, received unanimous com…

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PSC's vision conference proved that forecasting government contractor workload for 2026 is no easy task 9:45

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Timely payments, rescinding stop-work orders and monitoring long-term impacts are top priorities as agencies restart operations. We’ll also look at key takeaways from PSC’s Vision Conference with CEO Jim Carroll. 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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A new CFPB rule strengthens credit data standards, helping lenders and borrowers 9:46

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued a new rule that reinforces national standards for credit reporting. It confirms that federal law takes precedence over conflicting state rules, a move the Consumer Data Industry Association says will improve consistency, lower costs, and protect access to credit. Dan Smith, President and CEO of CD…

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Outdated SEC communications rules are putting compliance and competitiveness at risk 8:59

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The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association is urging the SEC to modernize its communication and recordkeeping rules. Robert Cruz, Vice President of Information Governance at Smarsh, joins us to explain why the current framework is falling behind, how firms are navigating enforcement risks, and what a workable compliance model could l…

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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Thursday, December 4, 2025 49:10

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Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton A new CFPB rule strengthens credit data standards, helping lenders assess risk and borrowers access affordable credit PSC's vision conference proved that forecasting government contractor workload for 2026 is no easy task Outdated SEC communications rules are putting compliance and competitiveness at ris…

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Can farmers take on transmission towers and win? 16:07

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Australia’s renewable energy transition is well underway with new poles, wires and transmission towers planned across the country. But some farmers say they’re being pressured and harassed to hand over land for the infrastructure to get electricity from where it’s generated to where it’s used. Today, reporter Alysia Thomas-Sam from ABC’s 7.30 progr…

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HHS faces months-long backlog of reasonable accommodation requests from employees 7:44

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The Department of Health and Human Services is centralizing the processing of reasonable accommodation requests from its employees. As a result, it’s facing a months-long backlog. HHS employees say the department is making it harder for employees with disabilities to receive telework as a reasonable accommodation as the Trump administration enforce…

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Defense spending will continue to climb as civilian agencies brace for years of cuts, new forecast projects 6:58

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A new federal spending forecast is out and it paints two different pictures for defense and civilian agencies. The Professional Services Council projects that defense spending will keep climbing through 2035. But civilian agencies aren’t so lucky, analysts predict that non-defense budgets are likely to remain flat or shrink. Federal News Network’s …

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Virginia Tech and Amazon Web Services are teaming up to train the next generation of national security leaders in generative AI 8:39

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A new semester-long program is giving 75 students hands-on experience with advanced AI tools used in defense and cybersecurity. The AWS Generative Artificial Intelligence Training aims to prepare cadets and civilian trainees for careers in national security. Jamie Cogbill, Deputy Director, Defense Civilian Training Corps at Virginia Tech's National…

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An objective, unemotional investment strategy for your TSP, easy to say but hard to do in uncertain times 7:54

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After weeks of missed paychecks and with another shutdown deadline just a few weeks away, financial stress is real, and emotions can drive costly investment mistakes. How do you rebuild emergency savings, stay disciplined, and prepare for the next market downturn without derailing long-term goals? We’ll get practical steps and common pitfalls from …

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GenAI adoption is reshaping roles and raising tough questions about workforce strategy 12:24

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From skill-based adoption patterns to displacement risks, what do these AI trends mean for government jobs and the policies that support reskilling? We’ll explore the long game for integrating GenAI with Dr. Ramayya Krishnan, Director of the Center for AI Measurement Science and Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. See Privacy Policy at https…

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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, December 3, 2025 48:00

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Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Virginia Tech and Amazon Web Services are teaming up to train the next generation of national security leaders in generative AI An objective, unemotional investment strategy for your TSP...easy to say but hard to do in uncertain times GenAI adoption is reshaping roles and raising tough questions about wo…

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How BCG Is Rewriting Its Talent Playbook in the Age of AI 23:06

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What happens when AI meets your most human processes like hiring, feedback, and development? Alicia Pittman, BCG’s global people chair, shares how the firm uses AI to amplify human strengths, not replace them. From building trust to rethinking management roles, she offers a roadmap for leaders navigating AI-powered change. Learn More: Alicia Pittma…

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The AI Factory Audio Book: A Simple Guide to Edge Intelligence 11:22

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This audio book explores how Premio’s AI Factory unifies real-time inference, digital-twin validation, and orchestration into a rugged, scalable edge architecture. Lear more about AI Factories: https://premioinc.com/pages/edge-computing-powering-ai-factories

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OPM touts new training programs, aligned with Trump administration's federal workforce reshaping - Part Two 8:11

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Senior executives have some new training and development opportunities from the Office of Personnel Management. The optional courses cover many of the Trump administration’s new priorities for the federal workforce. OPM initially launched the trainings in November, but the agency says there will be continuous updates to the content moving forward. …

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OPM touts new training programs, aligned with Trump administration's federal workforce reshaping - Part One 7:07

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Senior executives have some new training and development opportunities from the Office of Personnel Management. The optional courses cover many of the Trump administration’s new priorities for the federal workforce. OPM initially launched the trainings in November, but the agency says there will be continuous updates to the content moving forward. …

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What new lending rules mean for property prices 14:34

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Australian property is now more expensive than ever and soaring mortgage debt has the financial regulator hitting the brakes on risky lending. But could stopping banks for offering some loans do anything to stop rapid price growth for homes and units? Today, the ABC’s chief business correspondent Ian Verrender on what’s worrying APRA and the outloo…

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From Capitol Hill to GSA, Katy Kale has spent decades behind the scenes making government work 10:19

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Katy Kale has been elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration, recognizing her long career in federal service and her commitment to operational excellence. She's here to reflect on what drew her into public administration, what’s kept her going, and how she hopes to shape the field’s future. See Privacy Policy at https://art1…

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This Giving Tuesday, one campaign aims to turn generosity into a lifeline for military families 7:58

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Four military aid societies are joining forces under the theme #MakeGivingYourSuperpower to raise critical funds for service members and their families, especially those hit hard by the shutdown and holiday strain. With Lockheed Martin pledging to match donations up to $1 million, retired Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert Ruark, President and CEO of the…

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The shutdown may be over, but its ripple effects on lending and tax compliance are just beginning 11:08

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Over a month of frozen federal functions stalled Small Business Administration loan approvals and cut off IRS data that lenders rely on. Those disruptions rippled through housing markets and raised questions about systemic vulnerabilities. Here to walk through the lessons and what’s next is Dave Bohrman, Co-Founder and VP of Marketing at Tax Guard.…

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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, December 2, 2025 48:23

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Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton This Giving Tuesday, one campaign aims to turn generosity into a lifeline for military families From Capitol Hill to GSA, Katy Kale has spent decades behind the scenes making government work and now she’s being honored for it The shutdown may be over, but its ripple effects on lending and tax compliance …

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Is Ukraine any closer to a deal with Putin? 15:34

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In a flurry of peace talks over the last week, Ukrainian officials have been desperately trying to avoid an unjust deal with Russia being imposed on it. They’ve been pushing back against a controversial 28-point proposal that would have required Ukraine to surrender significant territory, restrict the size of its defence force and give up on ambiti…

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DoD looks to shake up how it works with value-added resellers 10:14

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The Defense Department wants to shake up how it works with value-added resellers. In a draft memo obtained by Federal News Network, the Pentagon would place a 5% cap on most fees charged by resellers. DoD will start with a specific special item number or SIN for IT products. For more on what DoD is planning, Federal News Network’s executive editor …

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Citizen satisfaction with federal government climbs to highest score in nearly 20 years in fiscal year 2025 9:21

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Customer satisfaction with benefits and services provided by the federal government is higher than it’s been in nearly two decades. That’s despite a tumultuous year where agencies have seen a major downsizing of the federal workforce. Scores are higher on average, but the latest scorecard from the American Customer Satisfaction Index shows a few ag…

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POGO has new recommendations to improve the 2026 NDAA before it's finalized 10:48

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The Project On Government Oversight wants Congress to repeal outdated war authorizations, avoid expanding military roles at the border, and strengthen oversight of defense contracts. Their NDAA recommendations also call out the gap between GAO’s reform backlog and lawmakers’ push to undo key acquisition statutes. Greg Williams, National Security An…

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Congress faces a packed December agenda and big decisions on healthcare subsidies 9:24

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From the White House plan to extend healthcare subsidies to the search for a new Comptroller General as Gene Dodaro retires, December brings high-stakes debates on Capitol Hill. Mitchell Miller of WTOP breaks down what’s ahead and what shifting GOP dynamics mean for policy and legislation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor…