The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

Federal judges are facing a surge in threats — from bomb scares and swatting to coordinated harassment — that’s beginning to shape courtroom decisions and discourage judicial candidates. Here with a warning about what that could mean for legal independence is founder of the Speak Up for Justice initiative, Paul Kiesel.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 GertonFederal downsizing is reshaping the DC region’s economy in ways local leaders can’t ignoreA freshman congressman finds his footing in Fairfax County amid federal job cuts and the shutdownA global legal coalition forms to defend judges, and democracy, from rising threatsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The D.C. region is showing troubling signs of economic strain. Unemployment is rising, venture capital is drying up and home listings have surged by 64%. Brookings’ new DMV Monitor tracks these shifts in real time and flags the federal government’s retreat as a key driver. Here to break down the data and explore how local leaders can respond before temporary disruption becomes permanent change is non-resident senior fellow at Brookings, Amy Liu.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The government shutdown is now in its third day, and Northern Virginia is already feeling the strain. Congressman James Walkinshaw is just one month into representing Fairfax County as federal job cuts and economic uncertainty ripple through the region. He joins us to share what he’s hearing from constituents, how he’s approaching the crisis and what this moment reveals about the future of federal work in the DMV.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Federal employees are now on day three of a government shutdown, but in the days leading up to the lapse in appropriations this week, some feds gathered in downtown D.C. to push back against the Trump administration. When the threat of a government shutdown was inching closer, the employees had a clear message for the White House. Federal News Network's Drew Friedman was at that gathering earlier this week, and she files this report.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Trump administration warned of layoffs across the federal workforce if a government shutdown occurred. So far, only one agency has actually done that. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office sent reduction in force notices to some of its employees on day one of the shutdown as part of an agency reorganization. Top administration officials say there's more to come. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman is here with more detail. 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.

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.

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.