The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday, October 17, 2025
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The IRS is losing lawyers, giving companies leverage in court A new DFARS rule could block defense contracts for firms with foreign consulting ties From heart health to health equity, Dr. David Goff is shaping science and inspiring public serviceSee 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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The IRS is losing lawyers, giving companies leverage in court
More than 170 IRS attorneys have withdrawn from Tax Court cases since January, with dozens leaving the agency entirely. That’s slowing litigation, prompting settlements, and weakening the government’s ability to enforce tax laws. Here to explain what this exodus means for corporate accountability is Former Chief, DOJ Tax Division’s appellate section, Gil Rothenberg.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 DFARS rule could block defense contracts for firms with foreign consulting ties
The Defense Department is tightening restrictions on who can win consulting contracts. A new DFARS amendment bars awards to firms that also advise certain foreign governments—unless they clear a high bar for conflict mitigation. Here to explain what contractors need to know before the rule takes effect on October 24 is Venable Partner, Diz Locaria.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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From heart health to health equity, Dr. David Goff is shaping science and inspiring public service
Dr. David Goff leads a $2.1 billion cardiovascular research portfolio at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, driving breakthroughs in maternal health, precision medicine, and inclusive data science. His work has helped set the national research agenda while uplifting the culture of public service. As a 2025 Arthur S. Flemming Award recipient, Dr. Goff joins us to reflect on the science, the service, and what’s next.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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Court blocks Trump administration’s latest mass layoffs for federal employees
A judge is temporarily blocking the Trump administration from carrying out its latest round of federal employee layoffs at most agencies. Administration officials say RIF notices went out to about 4000 federal employees last Friday. President Donald Trump and senior administration officials say more layoffs could be coming at the end of this week. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman joins me with the latest.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton provides expert insights on current events in the federal community. Read more interviews to keep up with daily news and analysis that affect the federal workforce. The Federal Drive is found at FederalNewsNetwork.com and 1500 AM in the Washington D.C. region.
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