The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

Many federal agencies are not updating their websites through the government shutdown, but critical online services like weather updates will still continue during the funding lapse. For more on how the shutdown impacts the federal government's online presence, I'm joined by Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nearly half of Defense Department civilian workers could be furloughed during this government shutdown – at least, according to the Pentagon's contingency plan released over the weekend. Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis is here with more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the government shutdown begins, Maryland faces immediate fallout: furloughs, economic strain and threats of mass firings under the Trump administration’s downsizing agenda. Here to talk about what this means for federal workers, local businesses and the region’s future is Congressman Glenn Ivey, representing Maryland's 4th district.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most federal employees don’t think about unemployment insurance until a shutdown forces them to. With outdated systems and confusing eligibility rules, navigating support can be slow and frustrating. Here to walk through what furloughed workers need to know is Senior Fellow at the National Academy of Social Insurance, Michele Evermore.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The shutdown reflects more than missed deadlines. It’s the result of years of executive overreach, weakened oversight and a funding process that’s lost its guardrails. Here to explain how these shifts have eroded trust and what it will take to restore transparency and accountability is the Project On Government Oversight's Director of the Effective and Accountable Government Program, Faith Williams.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on The Federal Drive with Terry GertonWith the shutdown underway, federal workers brace for furloughs and financial strainFurloughed feds may need unemployment help they never expected to useA lack of transparency and trust got us to the shutdown. What will get us out?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest White House memo on shutdown planning signals more than temporary disruption. It introduces the possibility of permanent job losses and a shift in executive power. If this approach becomes precedent, it could redefine how Congress and the White House negotiate the federal budget and exercise constitutional authority. Here to explain is professor emeritus at the University of Maryland and former dean of its School of Public Policy, Don Kettl.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Recent hurricanes, wildfires and floods have overwhelmed federal disaster response systems, with FEMA operating at a fraction of its staffing capacity. The GAO warns that workforce reductions and undertrained surge responders could jeopardize future recovery efforts. Here to explain the risks and what needs to change is director of Homeland Security and Justice at GAO, Christopher Currie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Whether it’s the first day of a new fiscal year or the start of a government shutdown, the contributions of federal employees deserve recognition. Michael Perel spent nearly four decades at the Department of Transportation and now, in retirement, he’s using creativity and community service to honor the public servants who keep the country running. Michael joins me now to share his message and his music.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agencies are being allowed to continue any work related to reductions in force, even during a government shutdown. That's according to guidance the Office of Personnel Management published over the weekend. OPM's update comes as the Trump administration is encouraging agencies to conduct even more RIFs. Here with more on this is Federal News Network's Drew Friedman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.