The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

Agencies now have explicit authority to put federal employees on paid administrative leave for “workforce realignment” reasons. That’s after the Office of Personnel Management published final regulations earlier this month. The changes effectively codify the Trump administration's unprecedented use of leave through last year's deferred resignation program. Here to break it all down, Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman.

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The Trump administration is prioritizing the removal of fraud, waste and abuse from federal programs and funding. Last week federal officials discussed how they're contributing to the administration's priorities through new technology, data sharing and interagency collaboration. Federal News Network reporter Silvia Oakland attended the ATARC Fraud, Waste and Abuse Forum. She joins me to talk more about how agencies are approaching the directive.

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Scientists don't often encounter materials that behave in ways they can't fully explain. That's what happened when researchers studying a quantum material known as uranium ditelluride uncovered surprising behavior that is reshaping scientific understanding of superconductivity. Joining me now is Dr. Nicholas Butch of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, a recipient of the 2026 Arthur S. Flemming Award.
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The Justice Department has lost a significant number of employees, but many of its responsibilities remain unchanged. New reporting from The Hill shows what that looks like for the attorneys still on the job. Senior Staff Writer Rebecca Beitsch, spoke to Federal News Network's Eric White about what they were able to find.
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As the Defense Department pushes for faster and more scalable solutions, companies are weighing where they can have the greatest impact. Joining me for Contractors to Watch, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase, is Doug Denneny, founder, owner and CEO of CoAspire.
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