The National Labor Relations Board is operating without a quorum and its case backlog is continuing to grow. Now the Trump Administration is proposing a smaller budget and fewer staff. Here to help us understand the details and the implications for employers and unions is Senior Counsel in the Labor & Employment Law Department at Proskauer, Josh Fox.

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The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act is making its way through committee. This annual bill is always closely watched by defense contractors, and they're paying especially close attention this year. Here with some specific details is the CEO of the Professional Services council, Jim Carroll.

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Cyber threats continue to expand at a time when the Trump administration seems inclined to reduce resources focused on cybersecurity. Could AI tools fill the gap? Maybe, says my next guest, if deployed thoughtfully and with human oversight. The Founder and CEO of Electrosoft, Dr. Sabari Gupta joins me now.

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Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

• Things to think about when deploying AI tools in the cybersecurity space
• 64 straight years and counting for the NDAA--what's new in the 2026 bill
• Better IT but fewer people for the National Labor Relations Board

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The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Defense Department have over 100 sharing agreements to help deliver health care services. These agreements provide greater access to health care for veterans while also saving money for the federal government. But the agencies don't evaluate their effectiveness or track opportunities to expand them for more federal news networks. Anastasia Obis spoke to the Government Accountability Office's Alyssa Hundrup,

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Out of all the reductions happening across government, one of the lesser-known changes has been the elimination of the Presidential Management Fellows Program. President Trump ended the PMF program back in February in what he called an effort to reduce federal bureaucracy. Now, hundreds of PMF alumni are urging Congress to take action to restore it. Here with more is Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman. 

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A major State Department plan for its biggest reorganization in decades is underway. The department laid off more than 1300 employees on Friday, impacting both civil service and Foreign Service employees. In total, the department is looking at a 15% overall cut to its workforce. It says it's now moving on to the final phase of its reorganization plan. Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman has more.

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The Senate has until Friday to pass President Trump's 9.4 billion dollar rescission package. The future of the FBI's headquarters has tied up a usually congenial appropriations package. And, congressional delegations are taking up support for federal workers in their districts. Here with more on all of these issues is WTOP capitol hill correspondent, Mitchell Miller.

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Getting through a federal security clearance investigation has always been a little harrowing. The process is also often the reason it takes so long to get federal workers hired. But recently, some say the process itself has become political, and that poses a danger to national security. Virginia Democratic Senator Mark Warner has recently introduced legislation with Senator Susan Collins of Maine to address this issue. Senator Warner joins me now to explain his concerns and his bill.

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• Senator Mark Warner wants to keep security clearances free from politics.
• If you have ever thought about being a teacher, now might be the time
• Fireworks are not just for the fourth of July---this promises to be a big, and contentious, week for Congress

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