On DoD
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In today's Federal Newscast, Mark Esper is poised to become the next Defense secretary. If he’s confirmed, one of his first jobs will be to help fill the rest of the vacant politically-appointed positions in the Pentagon.
July 17, 2019 -
Army Secretary Mark Esper, the President’s nominee for secretary of defense, told his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday he is troubled by Turkey’s decision to defy the United States by acquiring Russian-made air defenses.
July 16, 2019 -
It's easy to get confused about the different proposals for space, but Kaitlyn Johnson at the Center for Strategic and International Studies tried to sort it out.
July 16, 2019 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Bureau of Land Management is setting up new headquarters out west.
July 16, 2019 -
The Fulcrum editor in chief David Hawkings joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin for his assessment.
July 16, 2019 -
Tom Temin argues it's not the idea that's problematic — it's the way Congress presents it.
July 16, 2019 -
The Air Force is shifting to more preventative medicine and creating a medical squadron focused on active-duty airmen.
July 15, 2019 -
PSC's Alan Chvotkin joined Federal Drive to discuss the Defense Department's ongoing efforts to get contractors to comply with cybersecuirty standards.
July 15, 2019 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Federal Labor Relations Authority and OPM said a 2018 Supreme Court decision opens up existing law to a new interpretation.
July 15, 2019 -
The main sticking point between the House and Senate versions is the topline number. The Senate bill authorizes an additional $17 billion for the Defense Department, which the House argues would be used for pet projects like the border wall.
July 15, 2019 -
Lt. Gen. Duke Richardson, the Air Force's top acquisition authority, tells government officials it's time to give more credit to industry requests for contracts
July 12, 2019 -
The Court of Federal Claims' brief ruling did not fully explain the rationale behind the decision, but appeared to clear the way for DoD to award the $10 billion contract next month.
July 12, 2019 -
"Fat Leonard" Navy bribery has long ended, but not the aftershocks.
July 12, 2019 -
Mark Pletcher, assistant U.S. attorney for the southern district of California, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin to talk more about the 'details of the 'Fat Leonard' case.
July 12, 2019 -
In today's Federal Newscast, yet another legislative attempt to block the Trump administration's proposed merger of the Office of Personnel Management with the General Services Administration, passed the House.
July 12, 2019