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THE FEDERAL NEWSCAST, (length about seven minutes), is a weekdaily, 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/Newscaster Peter Musurlian assembles and reads the stories on the THE FEDERAL DRIVE with TOM TEMIN, 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 A' powerhouse radio station in the nation's capital. The podcast is most popular with FNN's audience of highly educated listeners, who conveniently access THE FEDERAL NEWSCAST, 24/7, on any podcast platform . Listen to it (as just mentioned) or read the stories each weekday morning at FederalNewsNetwork.com, where the news items contain hyperlinks for those who want more information on a given story.

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At least one member of Congress wants to do away with the Pentagon's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program. Alabama Republican Gary Palmer has submitted a joint resolution of disapproval to overturn the CMMC rule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The White House-led initiative to overhaul the security clearance and personnel vetting process has entered a new phase. The Performance Accountability Council in its latest report on “Trusted Workforce 2.0 says agencies have updated all major policies related to personnel vetting. The PAC is now entering phase three of Trusted Workforce implementation. That includes expanding continuous vetting shifting to more shared services and speeding up the clearance process to get people to work faster.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
OMB Director Shalanda Young says in the coming days the White House will send Congress a comprehensive disaster package to replenish funding for agencies ranging from FEMA to SBA to EPA to the Transportation Department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Congress already passed legislation in Veterans Affairs to fire employees accused of misconduct in 2017, but federal courts and the MSPB block the law from covering VA's workforce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Food and Drug Administration is having trouble retaining employees who inspect drug manufacturers. The vacancy rate for these FDA investigators nearly doubled between November 2021 and June 2024. The agency tells the Government Accountability Office that travel … pay … and work-life balance are contributing factors to turnover. Investigators can spend up to 75% of their work hours on travel. The FDA paused many inspections of drug manufacturing facilities height of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The new organization isn't an official department. It is charged with working from the outside of the government to offer the White House “advice and guidance." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The agency's Payroll and Compensation Branch tells FEMA's inspector general that it will complete all premium pay reconciliations for 2021 by January 31.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey officially assumes duties as the new commander of U.S. Southern Command, making history as the first Black commander of SOUTHCOM since its inception more than six decades ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The General Services Administration says it’s standing at the ready to give Trump’s transition team post-election resources.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The General Services Administration is gearing up for post-election presidential transition efforts. And this time around, the process will look a little different. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Congress gave nearly $3 billion to the Department of Veterans Affairs at the end of fiscal 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Federal employees can contribute more money to their Thrift Savings Plan accounts in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is warning federal executives about a large-scaling spear phishing campaign by a foreign actor. In a new alert issued late yesterday, CISA says the adversaries are often posing as a trusted entity by sending spear-phishing emails containing malicious remote desktop protocol files. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Top lawmakers on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee are calling on a government watchdog to take a closer look at how agencies are addressing improper payments.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A new bill in the House would penalize career federal employees who don’t follow directives from a presidential administration. The so-called STRAFE Act would require agencies to report any policy resistance from federal employees to the White House.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber Safety Review Board will look into an alleged China-linked hack of U.S. telecom networks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Defense Department’s contract obligations, payroll spending and grant awards across the country totaled 609.2 billion dollars in fiscal 2023, which is equivalent to 2.2% of the United States GDP. Approximately 59% that went to ten states, including Texas, Virginia, California, Connecticut and Florida. Top three states by defense grant spending are California, Maryland and Michigan. Top three states by defense contract spending are Texas, Virginia and California. Over $431 billion went to contracts for products and services and more than $167 billion was used for DoD personnel salaries.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In today's Federal Newscast, the Office of Personnel Management is forced to evacuate its headquarters due to water troubles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In today's Federal Newscast, the Securities and Exchange Commission fines four companies for misleading disclosures about a major cybersecurity hack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In today's Federal Newscast, the Postal Service is joining the Biden administration’s efforts to combat opioid overdoses.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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