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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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Latest Episodes:

DHS issues Hatch Act reminder to federal workers Oct 10, 2024

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In a new memo to DHS staff, the department's top lawyer runs down what is and isn't allowed under the Hatch Act.

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Lawmaker questions FEMA on advanced forecasting models Oct 09, 2024

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In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation a top Republican on the House Homeland Security Committee is asking questions about the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s advanced forecasting models. New York Congressman Anthony D’Esposito, Chairman of the Emergency Management subcommittee says many communities caught in the path of Hurricane Helene weren’t aware of the potential for destructive flooding. D’Esposito is asking FEMA to provide data on its advanced forecasting models and prepositioning of resources. He’s also asking FEMA whether the agency has adjusted its rainfall modeling after Hurricane Helene.

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Democratic lawmakers call for firing of DHS IG Oct 08, 2024

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Those calls come after the Council on Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency substantiated multiple allegations of wrongdoing by DHS Inspector General Joseph Cuffari.

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Lawmakers want more time off for service members Oct 07, 2024

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The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act has a provision that would bump it up to 20 days of leave.

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IRS looks to improve privacy protections in Free File program Oct 04, 2024

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The IRS told its inspector general that its reviewing privacy disclosures from Free File partners to mitigate risks of exposing personal information.

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Emergency leave for federal employees impacted by Hurricane Helene Oct 03, 2024

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OPM says employees who are adversely affected and seek to become emergency leave recipients must apply in writing to their agencies.

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CISA faces challenges sharing cyber threat information Oct 02, 2024

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The IG says CISA made some good improvements to the Automated Indicator Sharing program in recent years.

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Federal employees get new source for 'official time' rules Oct 01, 2024

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The Federal Labor Relations Authority's new training video for federal employees, unions and managers highlights types of work that are included as part of official time.

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Federal Trade Commission employees unionize Sep 30, 2024

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FTC began the process to unionize back in 2023, raising concerns about their access to telework, potential politicization of the civil service and other issues.

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FEMA prepares for Hurricane Helene aftermath Sep 27, 2024

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency is using a big part of the base's airfield as a holding area for truckloads of meals, cots and generators ready to move to other areas of the southeastern U.S. once the storm passes.

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