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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TSA increasing fines for those who violate federal mask mandate in airports
10/09/2021 Duración: 08minIn today's Federal Newscast, the Transportation Security Administration is increasing fines for individuals who don’t follow a federal mask mandate at airports and on commercial flights. 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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IRS issues warning about its lack of funding for IT systems
09/09/2021 Duración: 07minIn today's Federal Newscast, the IRS warns its IT systems are severely underfunded, and must take extraordinary measures to keep it running. 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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Defense Department seeking public input for renaming bases with that honor Confederate leaders
08/09/2021 Duración: 07minIn today's Federal Newscast, the Defense Department is changing the names of some of its most high profile bases and it wants the public’s help. 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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Pentagon looks to address supply chain issues exposed by pandemic
07/09/2021 Duración: 06minIn today's Federal Newscast, the Pentagon is launching a two-year effort to fix supply chain problems. 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 managers worried about implementing White House's vaccine and testing policies
03/09/2021 Duración: 07minIn today's Federal Newscast, federal managers say they need more guidance from the Biden administration about the new vaccine and testing policy for employees. 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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Should political appointees have access to a car service all day?
02/09/2021 Duración: 07minIn today's Federal Newscast, one agency is testing the idea of not having cars at their executives' beckon call. 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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Some federal employees still stuck in Afghanistan
01/09/2021 Duración: 07minIn today's Federal Newscast, the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan leaves some federal employees behind. 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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Many federal agencies pitching in for Hurricane Ida response
31/08/2021 Duración: 06minIn today's Federal Newscast, agencies are pulling out all the stops in the response to Hurricane Ida. 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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FEMA deploying over 2,000 employees as Ida carves destructive path
30/08/2021 Duración: 08minIn today's Federal Newscast, more than 2,400 FEMA employees are in place to help out citizens in Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi and other states that are in the path of Hurricane Ida. 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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IG: GSA did not always take steps to limit COVID-19 exposure in federal buildings
27/08/2021 Duración: 07minIn today's Federal Newscast, the General Services Administration didn’t always take appropriate steps to limit exposure to COVID-19 in federal buildings, according to its inspector general. 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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USDA looking to stop the next pandemic before it begins
26/08/2021 Duración: 07minThe Agriculture Department is investing $300 million to build an early warning system against the next pandemic. 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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With Afghan government falling, the Pentagon now trying to decide what to do with the money it was going to give it
25/08/2021 Duración: 06minIn today's Federal Newscast, the Pentagon is determining what it should do with billions intended for the Afghan armed forces. 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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USPS sees steep decline in revenue due to lack of passport applications during pandemic
24/08/2021 Duración: 06minIn today's Federal Newscast, the Postal Service saw a more than 30% decrease in passport applications last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 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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New report suggests cutting down number of appointees who need Senate confirmation
23/08/2021 Duración: 07minIn today's Federal Newscast, the Senate has more political appointees than ever to confirm, and the process itself is taking longer. 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 looking to hire thousands to help speed up asylum process
20/08/2021 Duración: 07minIn today's Federal Newscast, the Biden administration wants to hire potentially thousands of new federal employees to overhaul the asylum process for immigrants arriving at the border. 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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Some military installations are reinstituting COVID-19 travel restrictions
19/08/2021 Duración: 07minIn today's Federal Newscast, military bases are beginning to restrict travel again as coronavirus rates are on the rise. 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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IG report shows federal agencies have been failing in Afghanistan for years
18/08/2021 Duración: 07minIn today's Federal Newscast, during its 20 years in Afghanistan, no specific agency had the mindset, expertise or resources to develop the country, according to the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction. 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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Senator wants agencies to take bigger role in going after fake vaccine cards
17/08/2021 Duración: 07minIn today's Federal Newscast, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is calling on federal agencies to crack down on fake vaccine cards. 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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House staffers could now make more than the representatives they work for
16/08/2021 Duración: 06minIn today's Federal Newscast, new salary caps mean House staffers can now make up to nearly $200,000 a year. 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 union give their take on the president's new vaccine guidance
13/08/2021 Duración: 06minIn today's Federal Newscast, federal employee unions are responding to President Biden's new vaccine guidance. 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.