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THE FEDERAL NEWSCAST, (length about seven minutes), is a daily Monday through Friday, 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/Newscasters Eric White and Michele Sandiford assemble and read the stories on the THE FEDERAL DRIVE with TERRY GERTON, the weekday morning-drive program, heard from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. (ET) on the Fede ...
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Interviews and topics centering on security clearances and protecting classified information according to the National Industrial Security Clearance Operating Manual (NISPOM).
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Discover new opportunities and navigate the challenges of expanding your global footprint with Outside the Box with Asendia USA: The International e-Commerce Podcast. Debuted in January 2024, "Outside the Box with Asendia USA", is designed to educate U.S.-based brands, marketplaces, and e-tailers on cutting-edge global shipping strategies. With a strong emphasis on education, the podcast serves as a resource to guide e-tailers through the complexities of international logistics and evolving ...
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ICE enforces federal laws governing border control, customs, trade and immigration to promote homeland security and public safety.
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🎙️ ACT Now Education Podcast – Empowering the Military Community Through Knowledge & Opportunity Hosted by leaders and experts within the military transition space, the ACT Now Education Podcast is dedicated to helping service members, veterans, and military spouses gain the education, resources, and connections needed to succeed in their post-military careers. Each episode features insightful conversations with industry professionals, veteran entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who provide a ...
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The lead official on the effort to fix security clearances is retiring
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The head of the effort to fix the security clearance process is retiring. David Cattler, the director of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, is retiring after more than 35 years of federal service. Cattler will step down from his role on September 30th. He has been director of DCSA for almost 18 months. Before he retires, Cattler w…
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The Evolution of Cyber Operations and Growth in Defense-Focused Companies
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In today’s ever-shifting security environment, both cyber operations and the defense industry at large are experiencing transformative growth. From humble beginnings of rudimentary attacks to the intricate global threat matrix of today, cyber operations have evolved dramatically. In parallel, defense-focused companies are re-evaluating their strate…
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ICE is offering up to $50,000 signing bonus for retired employees to return to the job
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement is offering retired ICE employees as much as a $50,000 signing bonus to return to the job. The agency is recruiting both deportation officers and special agents. ICE received $8 billion under the Big Beautiful Bill to hire 10,000 new officers over the next four years. ICE says it has a Dual Compensation Waiver to…
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Trump administration creates new classification for non-career employees
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The Trump administration is creating a new classification for non-career employees. President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing Schedule G that would let agencies hire non-career employees who engage in policy-making or policy-advocating work. These employees would leave their position when the president's term is over. The EO say…
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Salt Typhoon hackers compromise a state's Army National Guard network
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Hackers connected to China extensively compromised a U.S. state’s Army National Guard network starting last March. That’s according to a June intelligence memo from the Department of Homeland Security. It details the “Salt Typhoon” group’s intrusion into National Guard networks and subsequent theft of sensitive data. DHS says Salt Typhoon’s success…
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More than 13,400 feds submit retirement paperwork in June
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June saw the third largest number of federal employees retire in calendar year 2025. More than 13,400 feds submitted their paperwork. At the same time, the average number of days to process retirement paperwork dropped to 45, the lowest number since February and the second lowest in the last 18 months. OPM’s backlog of retirement claims stands just…
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How to Navigate a Career Pivot in the Cleared World
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For cleared professionals, the idea of a career pivot can feel particularly complex. Whether you're shifting industries, moving from government to private sector (or vice versa), or simply seeking a new role within national security, making a strategic career change can open exciting new doors—if you approach it right. Joyce, career coach from Digi…
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The number of TSP millionaires is on the rise
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The number of so-called TSP millionaires is on the rise. As of June, more than 171,000 participants in the Thrift Savings Plan have accounts totaling over $1 million. That’s a little over 2% of all TSP accounts across the board. It also means roughly 24,000 more feds have crossed the million-dollar threshold in the last three months. Most TSP milli…
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OPM details federal workforce changes in response to the President’s gender ideology order
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The Office of Personnel Management has detailed the federal workplace changes that should already be in effect, in response to President Trump’s orders on “gender ideology” from January. Agencies were required to cancel any diversity-related training programs and disband employee resource groups that focused on gender inclusion. Federal employees a…
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A new fellowship looks at the impact of the Trump administration on the civil service
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Former federal employees have a new opportunity to study the Trump administration’s impacts on the civil service. The non-profit Democracy Forward has launched a new civil service fellowship program. Throughout the program’s inaugural year, fellows will be tasked with researching the impacts of the Trump administration’s cuts. It's currently seekin…
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Benefits update coming for Public sector retirees impacted by WEP and GPO
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Public sector retirees impacted by the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset should see their benefits fully updated by November. The majority of affected beneficiaries already began receiving their increased monthly benefit amounts in April. But the Social Security Administration says it’s still working through some of the m…
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17 part 2: Unlocking e-Commerce Growth in Mexico – Logistics, Compliance & Innovation
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In Part 2 of this mini episode, co-hosts Nick Agnetti and Jason Rowland explore the benefits of Asendia’s Laredo, TX facility for direct, compliant deliveries into Mexico—and how it helps customers avoid common logistics challenges. Subscribe to our email list Request a consultationBy Asendia USA
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Trump administration extends governmentwide hiring freeze
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Agencies will have to wait until another three months before they can start hiring employees again. The Trump administration has extended its governmentwide hiring freeze until mid-October. The freeze had previously been expected to lift next week. The hiring freeze doesn’t apply to military members, or civilian positions dealing with immigration e…
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FBI urged to step up protection of government officials from mobile cyber threats
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The FBI is being urged to step up its efforts to protect government officials from mobile cyber threats. In a new letter to the bureau, Senator Ron Wyden says its current spyware guidance isn’t enough to protect against advanced cyber tools. He pointed to how spyware has been found on the phones of dozens of government employees. See Privacy Policy…
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How Smaller Contractors Can Maintain an Edge on their Larger Competition
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Small and mid-sized government contractors are quietly using AI to erase the advantage the big primes have long enjoyed. Budgets are tight, recompetes are fierce, and many large incumbents are still dabbling with AI pilot projects. Meanwhile, leaner firms that go “all in” on AI are winning bids by pricing sharper, forecasting resources better, and …
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TSP posts higher returns across the board for June
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Federal employees retirement savings grew at a healthy rate last month. New data from the Thrift Savings Plan shows all 15 funds saw higher rates of return in June as compared to May. Investors in the C and S funds were among biggest winners, seeing over a 5% rate of return for June. All the Lifecycle funds also posted a higher returns last month w…
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Senate Republicans look to limit the size of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence
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Senate Republicans want to limit the size of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. A new bill led by Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton would cap ODNI at 650 full-time staff. ODNI started out the year with roughly 1,800 employees. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard says she has already reduced ODNI’s staff…
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17 part 1: Unlocking e-Commerce Growth in Mexico – Logistics, Compliance & Innovation
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In Part 1 of this mini episode, our co-hosts, Nick Agnetti and Jason Rowland, dive into Mexico’s fast-growing $44B e-commerce landscape and how Asendia USA’s new Laredo, TX facility is streamlining cross-border logistics. From customs compliance to delivery innovations, learn how we’re helping brands expand efficiently into this dynamic market in u…
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SBA launches investigation into fraud in 8(a) business program
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The Small Business Administration is launching an investigation into the 8(a) business development program seeking to root out possible fraud. SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler ordered the full-scale audit after a Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation uncovered a years-long fraud and bribery scheme involving a former federal contracting officer …
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A top official at U.S. Cyber Command is moving on
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The Senate is moving closer to finalizing the GOP’s reconciliation bill. And a few provisions affecting federal employees remain on the table. One proposal that was partially struck down would have made new federal hires choose between at-will employment and a 10% increase in retirement contributions. But even after a decision from the Senate parli…
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