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

OMB to agencies: Learn to live with less

4m · Published 13 Jul 09:15

In today's Federal Newscast, the Office of Management and Budget has issued its guidelines to federal agencies for 2019 budget submissions, telling them to get comfortable with lower civilian spending and workforce levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Severe cybersecurity issues found at Army medical facilities

4m · Published 12 Jul 09:16

In today's Federal Newscast, a report issued by the Defense Department inspector general has found 350 known security vulnerabilities at three Army hospitals and clinics, adding Defense Heath Agency and Army officials have failed to effectively protect electronic patient health information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Report offers a roadmap for White House leadership on innovation

4m · Published 11 Jul 07:11

In today's Federal Newscast, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation has proposed a detailed set of recommendations for the White House to boost faith in the legitimacy of government by improving its effectiveness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

VA's first 'accountability' posting shows hundreds fired since Trump inauguration

3m · Published 10 Jul 11:01

In today's Federal Newscast, the Department of Veterans Affairs has posted its first list of employee removals, suspensions and demotions showing 525 VA staffers have been fired since President Trump took office in January. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watchdog group claims 'biased hierarchy' persists at NPS

3m · Published 07 Jul 07:01

In today's Federal Newscast, senior National Park Service officials continue to receive immunity from disciplinary actions despite findings of misconduct. The findings, according to an independent watchdog group, continue the perception of a biased hierarchy within the agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Audit finds deficiencies with DHS data security

3m · Published 06 Jul 11:50

In today's Federal Newscast, an audit finds the Homeland Security Department's Office of the Chief Information Officer and Office of Financial Management is not taking all the necessary steps to make sure data it collects was not compromised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

State Dept. survey shows lack of leadership and vision of the future among employee concerns

4m · Published 05 Jul 11:50

In today's Federal Newscast, a survey of employees from the State Department shows deep dissatisfaction with longstanding problems and with current leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justice Department's Compliance Officer resigns citing Trump conduct

59s · Published 04 Jul 11:50

In today's Federal Newscast, Compliance Counsel for the Justice Department Hui Chen says she is leaving her job to participate in more political activism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senate committee passes FAA funding measure without plan to privatize air traffic control

59s · Published 03 Jul 11:50

In today's Federal Newscast, a bill authorizing the Federal Aviation Administration gets through the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee without plans to privatize the nation's air traffic control system like it's House counterpart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FBI Special Agent indicted for making false statements about Oregon standoff

4m · Published 30 Jun 11:50

In today's Federal Newscast, an FBI Special Agent involved with the 2016 standoff at an Oregon wildlife refuge gets indicted for making false statements about an encounter with one of the occupiers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal Newscast has 1836 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 203:40:48. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on May 14th 2023. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on June 1st, 2024 21:10.