Sinopsis
The Federal Newscast is a daily compilation of the stories Federal News Radio Producer Eric White reads on Federal Drive with Tom Temin. Listen to the newscast or read the stories each weekday morning on FederalNewsRadio.com.
Episodios
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Biden administration trying to find happy medium when it comes to facial recognition
27/04/2022 Duración: 08minIn today's Federal Newscast, Can the government safely and equitably use facial recognition for identity proofing? That's the question the General Services Administration's Technology Transformation Service is asking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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OPM wants to help formerly incarcerated with finding work in the federal government
26/04/2022 Duración: 07minIn today's Federal Newscast, the Office of Personnel Management is giving formerly incarcerated individuals an opportunity to join the federal workforce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Current and former members of the military can squeeze in on some military flights again
25/04/2022 Duración: 09minIn today's Federal Newscast, the Air Force’s Air Mobility Command will allow those with special privileges to tag along on military flights if there is room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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EPA changing on-boarding process due to pandemic's effect on the workplace
22/04/2022 Duración: 08minIn today's Federal Newscast, the Environmental Protection Agency is revising its onboarding process to reflect the pandemic's effects on the workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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GAO: HHS needs to find ways to shield its scientists from political strong-arming
21/04/2022 Duración: 08minIn today's Federal Newscast, a new study from the Government Accountability Office finds the Health and Human Services Department needs to take steps to protect career scientists from political interference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Members of Congress want State Dept. to go to bat for LGBTQ diplomats
20/04/2022 Duración: 07minIn today's Federal Newscast, top Democrats on the House Foreign Affairs Committee are calling on the State Department to expand opportunities for LGBTQ diplomats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Federal employees can now send portion of their pay to help Ukrainian refugees
19/04/2022 Duración: 07minIn today's Federal Newscast, the Office of Personnel Management is giving all federal workers the option to contribute to humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Agencies and companies now have a how to guide on reporting cybersecurity incidents
18/04/2022 Duración: 06minIn today's Federal Newscast, there’s a new guide for how to report cyber incidents from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Federal agencies have their plans for increasing equity in government services
15/04/2022 Duración: 07minIn today's Federal Newscast, more than 90 federal agencies announce new plans to improve equity in government services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Questions arise from Air Force's decision to move Space Force headquarters to Alabama
14/04/2022 Duración: 06minIn today's Federal Newscast, concerns about the movement of U.S. Space Command headquarters are mounting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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USCIS looks to streamline the process for those applying for DACA status
13/04/2022 Duración: 06minIn today's Federal Newscast, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services expands online filing to those with DACA status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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OPM hopes new hiring resource hub will make it easier to recruit cyber experts
12/04/2022 Duración: 06minIn today's Federal Newscast, the Office of Personnel Management wants to make it easier to recruit cyber experts for federal jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Small Business Administration wants to show off new technologies made possible through its funding programs
11/04/2022 Duración: 07minIn today's Federal Newscast, the Small Business Administration is looking to showcase entrepreneurs developing technology in key industries in part through federal funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Federal employees will get the first crack at the State Department's online passport renewal process
08/04/2022 Duración: 07minIn today's Federal Newscast, the State Department invites federal employees to renew their passports online ahead of public launch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Agency in charge of legislative workers hopes to keep things rolling
07/04/2022 Duración: 07minIn today's Federal Newscast, to continue enhancing worker protections in the legislative branch, the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights is requesting a flat budget for fiscal 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Coast Guard may soon have the first woman in uniform to lead a military branch
06/04/2022 Duración: 07minIn today's Federal Newscast, President Joe Biden taps Admiral Linda Fagan as the next commandant of the Coast Guard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Biden admin. worries effects from climate change will take a toll of federal budgets for years to come
05/04/2022 Duración: 06minIn today's Federal Newscast, the Biden administration expects climate change’s toll on the federal government will become more expensive over time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Three members of U.S. Army are charged in alleged gun running scheme
04/04/2022 Duración: 07minIn today's Federal Newscast, the Justice Department has charged three Army servicemembers for allegedly having a key role in a criminal network that supplied guns to gang members in Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Biden admin. hoping to make government services more inclusive for transgender people
01/04/2022 Duración: 08minIn today's Federal Newscast, the White House wants to boost inclusion for transgender people in federal services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Another court rules in favor of Navy sailors who do not want COVID-19 vaccine
31/03/2022 Duración: 07minIn today's Federal Newscast, a federal judge in Texas has blocked the Navy from enforcing its COVID vaccine mandate against nearly 4,000 sailors who’d filed religious exemptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.