Best Dave Faulk Podcasts (2025)

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MIL News Weekly 10-16 Aug 2025 (Episode 11) 22:54

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This episode of MIL News Weekly, covering August 10-16, 2025, delivers key updates for the military and veteran community. Major stories include ongoing National Guard deployments to Washington, D.C., amid protests and political tension, details on the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act impacting active, reserve, and retired personnel, and sig…

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The FED Weekly 10-16 Aug 2025 (Episode 11) 25:07

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With Congress adjourning for the August recess, a government shutdown looms as key budget bills remain unresolved. Divided proposals over federal spending heighten uncertainty, threatening paychecks and agency services. Major union battles escalate, including terminations of collective bargaining agreements at the VA and EPA, while unions mobilize …

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MIL News Weekly 3-9 Aug 2025 (Episode 10) 7:45

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This episode of MIL News Weekly (August 3–9, 2025) covers key developments affecting military personnel, retirees, and veterans. Host Edward highlights the National Guard’s critical role in domestic emergency response, including firefighting in Colorado and disaster rescues in New Mexico. Legislation updates focus on the Senate-passed HR 3944 appro…

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The FED Weekly 3-9 Aug 2025, Episode 10 27:06

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This episode of The FED Weekly covers major updates affecting federal employees and retirees for August 3-9, 2025. Key topics include OPM’s directive to remove COVID-19 vaccine records from personnel files, new legislation to protect employee access to personnel files, and revised rules for probationary periods that make it easier to terminate new …

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MIL News Weekly 27 Jul-2 Aug 2025 (Episode 9) 16:12

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This episode of MIL News Weekly covers key updates for the military and veteran community from July 27 to August 2, 2025. Major highlights include the Department of Defense launching a new call center for permanent change of station (PCS) support, ongoing reforms to military relocation, and expanded childcare options—measures aimed at improving ser…

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The FED Weekly 27 Jul - 2 Aug 2025 (Episode 9) 14:19

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This episode of The FED Weekly covers key policy updates impacting federal employees and retirees for the week of July 27 to August 2, 2025. Major tax changes from the Big Beautiful Bill Act, including adjustments to federal tax rates, deductions for seniors, and new credits for overtime and family leave. The episode examines President Trump’s Exec…

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MIL News Weekly 20-26 Jul 2025 (Episode 8) 15:27

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A confluence of landmark legislative achievements, major administrative overhauls, and significant global military developments has reshaped the landscape for service members, retirees, veterans, and their families. Congress and the White House finalized a historic, two-tiered pay raise aimed at bolstering the financial security of junior enlisted …

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The FED Weekly 20-26 Jul 2025 (Episode 8) 18:20

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This is your essential briefing for the week of 20-26 July 2025. It has been a watershed week for the federal civil service. A landmark Supreme Court decision has fully unleashed the administration's workforce reduction plans, and a stunning court filing has revealed exactly which offices are in the crosshairs. Meanwhile, the massive "One Big Beaut…

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MIL News Weekly 13-19 Jul 2025 (Episode 7) 17:23

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This week, Congress is in the spotlight with major decisions on the defense budget that will impact paychecks and healthcare for every service member. We'll break down the massive National Defense Authorization Act. On the national security front, a startling cyberattack against the National Guard has been revealed, raising serious questions about …

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The FED Weekly 13-19 Jul 2025 (Episode 7) 20:13

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This week, the foundations of the federal civil service experienced seismic shocks. A landmark Supreme Court decision effectively dismantled long-standing job protections, unleashing a wave of workforce reduction actions across multiple agencies. Simultaneously, the administration advanced a legal theory of "at-will" employment and created new hiri…

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MIL News Weekly 6-12 Jul (Episode 6) 17:49

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During the second week of July 2025, the U.S. military and veterans affairs landscape was marked by significant policy shifts and legislative action. The Pentagon introduced a new doctrine to accelerate the use of small drones by reclassifying them as "expendables," empowering lower-level commanders with purchasing authority. This move is influence…

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The FED Weekly 6-12 July 2025 (Episode 6) 20:56

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The second week of July 2025 brought seismic shifts to the U.S. federal workforce, marked by a coordinated effort to reshape the civil service. A landmark Supreme Court ruling on July 8 cleared the way for the administration to proceed with mass layoffs, known as Reductions-in-Force (RIFs), across the government. President Trump signed the "One Big…

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The FED Weekly 29 Jun - 5 Jul 2025 (Episode 5) 14:30

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During the week of June 29 to July 5, 2025, major federal legislative developments preserved key benefits for current and retired federal employees. The Senate version of H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” removed all proposed cuts to pensions and health benefits previously included in the House version, including elimination of the FERS supplem…

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MIL News Weekly 29 Jun - 5 Jul 2025 (Episode 5) 14:41

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From June 29 to July 5, 2025, active-duty and reserve military personnel were heavily involved in domestic missions, including assisting ICE facilities in Florida, Texas, and Louisiana, with thousands of Guard and reserve troops stationed along the U.S.-Mexico border. Financially, a defense budget reconciliation package allocated up to $157 billion…

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MIL News Weekly 22-28 June 2025 (Episode 4) 9:01

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Welcome to the MIL Weekly Briefing, the definitive podcast for staying informed on the most significant news and policy changes affecting U.S. service members, military retirees, veterans, and their families. Each episode delivers a concise, comprehensive roundup of the latest developments from the Department of Defense, Congress, and the Departmen…

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The FED Weekly 22-28 June (Episode 4) 15:03

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Welcome to the FED Weekly, the go-to podcast for current and retired U.S. federal employees who need to stay informed on the issues that matter most. In a rapidly changing political landscape, we deliver concise, weekly updates on the legislative, executive, and agency-level actions that have a direct impact on your professional life and financial …

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MIL News Weekly 15-21 June 2025 (Episode 3) 10:27

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The Weekly Briefing is your go-to resource for accurate, timely, and relevant information that empowers the entire military and veteran community. Subscribe now to stay ahead of the policies and events that shape your world.By Dave Faulk

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MIL News Weekly 8-14 June 2025 (Episode 2) 16:09

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The Weekly Briefing is your go-to resource for accurate, timely, and relevant information that empowers the entire military and veteran community. Subscribe now to stay ahead of the policies and events that shape your world.By Dave Faulk

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MIL News Weekly 1-7 June 2025 (Episode 1) 8:36

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Welcome to the MIL Weekly Briefing, the definitive podcast for staying informed on the most significant news and policy changes affecting U.S. service members, military retirees, veterans, and their families. Each episode delivers a concise, comprehensive roundup of the latest developments from the Department of Defense, Congress, and the Departmen…

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The FED Weekly 15-21 June 2025 (Episode 3) 16:04

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The FED Weekly: June 15–21, 2025 report highlights significant developments impacting federal employees and retirees. A major focus is the Senate’s draft of a budget reconciliation bill that preserves controversial measures requiring new federal employees to either pay a higher retirement contribution or forfeit civil service protections. While som…

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The FED Weekly 8-14 June 2025 (Episode 2) 23:44

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Welcome to the Federal Workforce Roundup, the go-to podcast for current and retired U.S. federal employees who need to stay informed on the issues that matter most. In a rapidly changing political landscape, we deliver concise, weekly updates on the legislative, executive, and agency-level actions that have a direct impact on your professional life…

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The FED Weekly 1-7 June 2025 (Episode 1) 21:02

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The first week of June 2025 brought several important developments for the federal community. Below is a roundup of key news affecting U.S. federal employees and retirees, organized by category for clarity.By Dave Faulk