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Federal Newscast

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 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.

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FOI documents show CBP's long-term problem with corruption Apr 26, 2018

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In today's Federal Newscast, recently-released documents indicated more than 200 Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employees have been arrested on charges related to corruption in the past 14 years. At least 13 of those arrests have come since the start of the Trump Administration.

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House Dems threaten subpoenas for Trump Administration whistleblower documents Apr 25, 2018

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In today's Federal Newscast, Democratic leaders on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee want to subpoena documents the Justice and Homeland Security departments have failed to supply related to possible violations involving whistleblowers.

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OPM's Pon seeks important role for human capital council Apr 24, 2018

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The director of the Office of Personnel Management said he wants to restore the importance of the Chief Human Capital Officers Council. Jeff Pon has asked agency and department heads to put very senior level representatives on the council that strategizes human resource policy for government employees.

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DRAIN Act would move non-security agencies out of Washington Apr 23, 2018

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In today's Federal Newscast, a Senate lawmaker has proposed legislation that would seek to move all non-security federal agencies out of the Washington, D.C. area by 2029.

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Former cyclist Lance Armstrong ordered to pay Postal Service $5 million Apr 20, 2018

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In today’s Federal Newscast on Federal News Radio, the Justice Department settles a lawsuit that alleges Armstrong violated sponsorship agreements his cycling team had with USPS.

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Pentagon officials describe impact sequestration had on DoD facilities Apr 19, 2018

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In today’s Federal Newscast on Federal News Radio, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations and Environment Lucian Niemeyer tells members of Congress about the effect 6 years of sequestration had on military buildings.

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Vice President Pence nominates Commerce Department for maintaining safety in space Apr 18, 2018

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In today’s Federal Newscast on Federal News Radio, the National Space Council, led by Vice President Mike Pence, will recommend giving Commerce the task of maintaining space situational awareness to be shared with civil, commercial and military users of satellites.

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Pentagon gives details on plan to send National Guard to U.S. southern border Apr 17, 2018

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In today’s Federal Newscast, the Defense Department will be sending up to 4,000 troops to U.S.-Mexico border to assist the Homeland Security Department.

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Pentagon to set up new office focused on advancing artificial intelligence Apr 16, 2018

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Defense Department's research and engineering chief says the office's creation to counter advancements made in the field by U.S. adversaries.

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President Trump launches task force to study Postal Service Apr 13, 2018

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In today’s Federal Newscast, a new executive order assembles a team to look into how USPS prices its package delivery services.

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