Is it legal to use R&D money to pay troops during shutdown?

Court blocks Trump administration’s latest mass layoffs for federal employees

Shutdown warnings turned into partisan messaging after ethics rules failed to hold the line

What happens to public trust when the National Guard is deployed to American streets?

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Thursday, October 16, 2025

Army secretary tees up acquisition reforms amid ‘unprecedented’ top cover from Trump administration

IRS layoffs that were ‘off the table’ this summer now deepen short-staffing concerns

DOGE’s arrival at Social Security sparked chaos and missed a chance for real reform

As mail delays grow, one lawmaker is fighting to protect and reform the Postal Service

Treasury employees could be rewarded for identifying contract savings

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - October 15, 2025

You got a management directed reassignment. Now what?

4 tips for feds to survive the government shutdown

The question isn’t whether the shutdown hurts, but when it will hurt enough to force a deal

Military spouses still face high unemployment, despite years of advocacy and policy efforts

Shutdown news for federal contractors: A new bill and a new rule

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, October 14, 2025

OMB says ‘substantial’ federal employee layoffs have begun

Federal health insurance premiums to see another large spike in 2026

CISA's Nick Anderson on defending government networks and critical infrastructure