Federal Newscast
News & Politics Podcasts
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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
Long-time OMB official lands COO post at SSA
5/6/2024
(5/6/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Army will discontinue its temporary promotion policy for non-commissioned officers. In April, TSP posts negative returns for first time this year. And a long-serving official at Office of Management and Budget is taking on a new role at the Social Security Administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:06:13
DISA's new five-year plan will consolidate support for the warfighter
5/3/2024
(5/3/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: A permanent under secretary of Defense for policy, remains elusive. OPM prepares to launch its HR career-growth website. And DISA's new five-year plan will consolidate support for the warfighter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:06:43
Pro-Russian hacktivists have breached American critical-infrastructure networks
5/2/2024
(5/2/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: Expanded data on the federal workforce is opening the door for better planning and hiring. Republican Senators are squeezing the Education Dept for higher telework numbers. And pro-Russian hacktivists have broken into American and European critical infrastructure networks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:10
CISA makes significant progress deploying Endpoint Detection and Response tools on agency systems
5/1/2024
(5/1/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Defense Innovation Unit gets a new deputy director of commercial operations. The GSA's effort to "right size" the inventory of federal office space continues. And CISA makes major progress deploying Endpoint Detection and Response tools on agency systems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:07
Navy defends itself over health impact of Honolulu fuel spill
4/30/2024
(4/30/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: Members of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee have introduced a bill to authorize new VA facilities in eight states and Puerto Rico. CISA has identified more than 150 beneficial use cases for AI in critical infrastructure. And the Navy defends itself in court over the health impact of a Honolulu fuel spill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:07:04
By Friday, agencies required to name senior career official to lead their presidential transition efforts
4/29/2024
(4/29/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: GSA is looking for members to serve on its new Open Government Federal Advisory Committee. Senators are raising concerns about Homeland Security's practice of searching through phones at U.S. border checkpoints. And by Friday, agencies are required to name a senior career official to lead their presidential transition efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:06
Iowa Senator underwhelmed by DoD oversight of government purchase card
4/26/2024
(4/26/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: OPM advises agencies on how they should consider a job candidate's criminal background. Staffing shortfalls will likely mean the Coast Guard will shut down about two dozen small-boat stations across the country. And Sen. Chuck Grassley is underwhelmed by DoD's oversight of the government purchase card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:06:35
GSA releases GenAI buying guide for agencies
4/25/2024
(4/25/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: Assistant U.S. attorneys at DOJ are calling for more flexibility and consistency in their telework options. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration helped stop a $3.5 billion fraud scheme targeting pandemic relief funds. And GSA will release a new buying guide this week to help agencies purchase generative AI capabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:07:49
Wisconsin Senator calls out USPS leadership as first-class financial failures
4/24/2024
(4/24/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: Federal employees’ participation rates in the Thrift Savings Plan are gradually rising. The Census Bureau is laying the groundwork for its next population count in 2030. And seven Senate Democrats call out postal-service leaders for poor service and unsustainable pay hikes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:06:48
Army commanders fail to adequately address all forms of harassment, DoD IG says
4/23/2024
(4/23/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Defense Information Systems Agency reaches a new milestone in its classified cloud environment. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is finalizing a list of critical software products. And the DoD IG says Army commanders fail to adequately address all forms of harassment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:07:35
New law requires telework option for pregnant women
4/22/2024
(4/22/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Defense Health Agency and the Defense Innovation Unit are asking for ideas to make DoD health care more human-centered. The Defense Department, once again, dominates the President's Cup Cybersecurity Competition. And the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act includes a requirement for a telework option. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:06:02
Defense contractor pleads guilty to bribery
4/19/2024
(4/19/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: An Illinois Congresswoman looks to put the postal service's network modernization plans on hold. The State Department joins a nationwide initiative to hire and retain more women for law enforcement positions. And a Virginia-based defense contractor pleads guilty to bribery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:06:49
Children at this air force base appear to have higher rate of rare brain-and-spinal-cord cancer
4/18/2024
(4/18/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The IRS received over 100 million individual tax returns this year. The big membership numbers for AFGE, make it the fastest growing major union in the country. And children at a New Mexico Air Force base appear to have a higher rate of a rare brain-and-spinal- cord cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:07:52
Since recent pay raise, fewer feds leaving TSA
4/17/2024
(4/17/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: A half million veterans give high marks to VA health care. The NSA is urging organizations to deploy increasingly ubiquitous AI systems with security in mind. And recent TSA pay raises have reportedly done wonders for staff attrition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:06:41
Accenture Federal Services acquires major federal contractor
4/16/2024
(4/16/24) - Lawmakers are pushing for more access to specialty services in the military’s health care system. The IRS hit its goal for the number of tax filers who used the agency's new-and-free Direct File system. And Accenture Federal Services has acquired a major contractor for the Veterans Affairs Department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:06:43
OMB discards all COVID-19 executive orders onto the syringe-heap of history
4/15/2024
(4/15/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: Military pharmacies are finally back to business as usual after a February cyber attack. A new request for information is asking for feedback on a new part of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. And OMB disbands the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force and tosses all COVID-19 orders and guidance onto the syringe-heap of history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:06:18
COVID-fraud crackdown has netted over $3B since 2021
4/12/2024
(4/12/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: Junior enlisted service members could get a 15% pay hike as soon as next year. A Senate committee is trying to find out why the Postal Service keeps raising mail prices. And DoJ's efforts to come down hard on pandemic fraudsters, has recovered more than $3 billion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:06:47
Since February, DHS has received over 3,000 applications for new AI Corps
4/11/2024
(4/11/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: To curb costs, Army officials are considering cuts to education benefits for their soldiers. The Army's Chief Information Officer is out with another new policy. And the Department of Homeland Security is seeing a lot of interest in new job postings for artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:09
Navy unveils new strategy for science and technology
4/10/2024
(4/10/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: An Air Force legislative proposal to transfer National Guard space units to the Space Force is sparking a backlash among state governors. NIST is seeking feedback on new recommendations for cyber incident response. And the Navy has a new strategy for science and technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:06:33
Oregon Senator fed up with data breaches, blasts Big Tech, demands mandatory standards
4/9/2024
(4/9/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The General Services Administration is looking to eliminate the use of "forever chemicals" in federal buildings. Meantime, a couple of California Congressmen want to turn empty federal buildings into housing. And Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) is fed up with data breaches and has Big Tech in his crosshairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:07:38