Federal Newscast

by Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

THE FEDERAL NEWSCAST, (length about seven minutes), is a weekdaily, 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/Newscaster Peter Musurlian assembles and reads the stories on the THE FEDERAL DRIVE with TOM TEMIN, 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.

Episodes

DoD slated to receive over $18B for military construction initiatives

8m · Published 07 Mar 13:07

(3/7/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Government Publishing Office has a new CHCO. VA efforts have accelerated tohire and market jobs to military spouses. And the Defense Department is slated toreceive over $18 billion for military construction initiatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New House bill specifies how agencies should use artificial intelligence

7m · Published 06 Mar 12:42

(3/6/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: When it comes to safety, many federal buildings can't keep up, according to the Government Accountability Office. The National Cyber Directoris touting progress on the White House’s cyber efforts. And a new House bill specifies how agencies should buy, use and manageartificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

VA finalizes new abortion rule for all states

6m · Published 05 Mar 11:51

(3/5/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: Funding for IT modernization at one agency is slated to get a boost this year. CISA says hackers are still exploiting vulnerabilities in a widely used VPN service. And the VA finalizes its new abortion rule that will apply to all 50 states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawmakers weekend effort delivers six funding bills, as government-shutdown-fuse burns slowly toward detonation

7m · Published 04 Mar 12:45

(3/4/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Commandant of the Marine Corps is still waiting to get the all-clear from his doctors, since his January heart surgery. The PLUM Book is one step closer to its hard-copydemise. And some lawmakers worked over the weekend to deliver a package of six funding bills, as the government shutdown bomb continues to tick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DoD contractors slip the grip of new environmental regulations

7m · Published 01 Mar 12:29

(3/1/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: .President Biden names his former Labor Secretary to the Postal Service Board of Governors. The Social Security Administration is getting a new technology leader. And Congress helps DoD contractorsslip the grip of new greenhouse-gas reporting regulations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Agencies need to do more to train employees on workplace sexual harassment prevention, GAO says

7m · Published 29 Feb 12:14

(2/29/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The White House is considering new recommendations for agencies to take action on critical infrastructure security. The FDA has outlinedsix goals driving its technology modernization. And the GAO says agencies need to do more training to preventworkplace sexual harassment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thrift Savings Plan board prepares for government shutdown

7m · Published 28 Feb 13:10

(2/28/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Army is cutting about 24,000 military positions, as it restructures itself for large-scale combat operations. The Energy Department is handing out $45 million for 16 new cybersecurity projects. And the board, over at theThrift Savings Plan, prepares for a government shutdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House VA Committee Chairman takes closer look at recent sexual harassment scandal

7m · Published 27 Feb 12:15

(2/27/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The White House is shining a light on a major source of cybersecurity risks. A new policy will increase drinking water system oversightacross all Navy installations. And House VA Committee Chairman Mike Bost is taking acloser look at therecent sexual harassment scandal at VA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whistleblowers exposing fraud pocket over $350M

7m · Published 26 Feb 12:51

(2/26/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The FCC moves towardestablishing an “Energy Star” type labeling program for cybersecurity. Navy’s new council will focus on enhancing supply chain resilience. And Whistleblowing is a growth industry, as those exposing fraud pocket hundreds of millions of dollars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fraudster hacks federal auction website, buys truck for a dollar

6m · Published 23 Feb 12:39

(2/23/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Justice Departmenthas named a Princeton professoras its first chief science and technology adviser. Some new proposals for cybersecurity standards and regulations are causing industry heartburn. And an Oklahoma man faces prison time, for hacking into a federal online auction site and getting some pretty good deals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal Newscast has 1844 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 204:27:34. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 27th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on June 1st, 2024 02:42.