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CQ Budget

CQ Roll Call
Congress
Government Shutdown
Donald Trump
Trump Administration
Medicaid
Homeland Security
Republican Party
Defense Spending
Budget Reconciliation
Health Insurance Subsidies
Senate
House Of Representatives
Appropriations Process
Foreign Aid
Tax Cuts
Appropriations
Federal Budget
Rescissions Bill
Veterans Affairs
House Appropriations Committee

CQ Roll Call’s budget tracker David Lerman explains how lawmakers in Congress spend the nation’s money.

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House Republicans will try to adopt a budget resolution that emerged from the Senate in a first step toward funding immigration agencies. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak, Aidan Quigley and David Lerman discuss the challenge for House leaders and the r... more

President Donald Trump has backed Senate Republicans' plan for two more reconciliation bills, the first of which would focus solely on immigration enforcement funding. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and Aris Folley describe the prospects of the bill an... more

President Donald Trump's fiscal 2027 spending request sets the stage for another partisan clash over guns versus butter, while calling for at least one more reconciliation bill that would test Republican unity. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley Paul M. Kr... more

The House and Senate standoff over homeland security funding exposed a stunning disconnect between the top two Republican leaders. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and David Lerman discuss the clash over funding strategies between the two chambers, the p... more

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Recent Guests

John Donnelly
Senior defense writer at CQ Roll Call
CQ Roll Call
Episode: Uncertain path for Iran war funding
Michael Macagnone
Michael Macagnone, covers the Supreme Court for CQ Roll Call
CQ Roll Call
Episode: Tug-of-war over tariffs
Savannah Behrmann
Covers Senate leadership for CQ Roll Call
CQ Roll Call
Episode: Immigration enforcement standoff
Chris Johnson
Immigration reporter
CQ
Episode: Homeland Security spending spat
Valerie Yurk
Reporter covering House leadership
CQ
Episode: Homeland Security spending spat
Jacob Fulton
Reporter covering Homeland Security standoff
CQ Roll Call
Episode: Immigration funding impasse
Aris Folley
Appropriations All-Star at CQ Roll Call, back as a guest
CQ Roll Call
Episode: Appropriators get busy
Sandhya Raman
Healthcare policy reporter for CQ Roll Call.
CQ Roll Call
Episode: Health subsidies standoff
Aidan Quigley
Covers appropriations for CQ Roll Call
CQ Roll Call
Episode: Rough-and-tumble September

Hosts

David Lerman
Host; Budget team editor at CQ Roll Call; CQ Budget podcast host
Aris Folley
Appropriations reporter; CQ Roll Call; budget/appropriations expert
Aidan Quigley
CQ's budget tracker; appropriations reporter; host of CQ Budget Podcast
Paul Krawzak
Senior budget writer; CQ Roll Call; budget policy expert

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Love the show!

    David Lerman and his colleagues demonstrate their expertise on the federal budget process. Have a great day, David!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    love but hate you
    United States6 years ago
  • Great for quick, non-partisan budget updates

    I’m an MPP who doesn’t always have time to keep track of the federal budget process. This podcast has helped me stay afloat of what is going on each week, featuring the overall budget picture as well as specific aspects like an appropriation or CBO report. Great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alexgam72
    United States8 years ago

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Guests are consistently industry experts who add deep context to complex funding debates.
Listeners appreciate the host's clear, practical breakdowns of budget processes and reconciliation options.
The show provides timely, non-partisan updates that are useful for staying on top of budget news.

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Uncertain path for Iran war funding
Q: Could war funding become the centerpiece of a second reconciliation bill?
Yes, it could give reconciliation a must-pass element and avoid some procedural hurdles, potentially enabling passage with a simple majority.
Uncertain path for Iran war funding
Q: What are the main factors driving the size and timing of a potential war funding package?
Duration and intensity of the conflict, what is included (munitions vs. maintenance vs. other programs), and whether it's packaged standalone or attached to reconciliation.
Uncertain path for Iran war funding
Q: When do you think we'll see a defense supplemental bill and how large will it be?
The guest predicts at least $75 billion and that it might not surface until the end of April, reflecting ongoing needs for munitions and longer-term equipment.
New budget, same problems
Q: So, Aidan, what does that mean now for Congress? How do they handle this? Is this at all realistic? Where do we go from here?
The guests explain that the budget serves as a starting point and that partisan reconciliation bills will be crucial for moving defense funding forward, with competition between House and Senate priorities shaping the path forward.
War impact on funding standoff
Q: Any other words of wisdom on this, Aris, before we wrap up?
Aris suggests monitoring potential deal signals like private signaling and the moratorium on mass federal layoffs, which could become part of a broader compromise.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CQ Budget

What is CQ Budget about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on how federal dollars get spent, with deep dives into budget processes, reconciliation, and how big-ticket items like defense and homeland security shape spending. Episodes frequently forecast political dynamics on Capitol Hill, explore funding gaps, and bring in reporters and budget experts to explain how budget bills navigate between the White House, House, and Senate. Notable strengths include timely, real-time budgeting analysis, clear explanations of complex procedures, and on-the-ground reporting from CQ Roll Call's budget beat. This makes it a practical listen for policy professionals, lobbyists, and corporate partners tracking government funding cycles, appropriations fights, and the implications of partisan budget... more

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