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CQ Budget

CQ Roll Call
Donald Trump
Defense Spending
Funding Allocations
House Appropriations Committee
Veterans Affairs
Congress
Fiscal 2025
Freedom Caucus
Tom Cole
Oklahoma
Homeland Security Bill
U.S. Congress
House Of Representatives
Farm Bill
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Foreign Aid
Immigration Policy
Gaza
Continuing Resolution
State Foreign Operations Bill

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

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House Republicans face a showdown vote this week over health care affordability as enhanced insurance subsidies are set to expire at the end of the month. And Senate leaders are holding out hope for taking up a major spending package despite objectio... more

A new compromise defense authorization bill calls for a higher level of defense spending than President Donald Trump requested for the current fiscal year. CQ Roll Call's John M. Donnelly, Aidan Quigley, and David Lerman assess the new bill and what ... more

As appropriators aim to finish the nine remaining fiscal 2026 spending bills ahead of the Jan. 30 deadline, CQ Roll Call's Aris Folley and Aidan Quigley discuss two recently released Senate spending bills and the two chambers' competing approaches.

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Now that the partial government shutdown is over, can Congress make up for lost time and get long-delayed appropriations bills moving again? CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley, Aris Folley and David Lerman assess the political and logistical obstacles of p... more

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Sandhya Raman
Healthcare policy reporter for CQ Roll Call.
CQ Roll Call
Episode: Health subsidies standoff
Daniela Altimari
Political reporter for CQ Roll Call
CQ Roll Call
Episode: Political fallout of 'big, beautiful bill'
Paul Krawzak
Senior Budget Reporter at CQ Roll Call
CQ Roll Call
Episode: Funding freeze turmoil
Aidan Quigley
Appropriations reporter at CQ Roll Call
CQ Roll Call
Episode: Political fallout over spending
Peter Cohn
Managing editor at CQ Roll Call
CQ Roll Call
Episode: Post-election end game
Caitlin Reilly
Tax policy expert covering appropriations
CQ Roll Call
Episode: GOP's political edge
Rachel Oswald
Report covering foreign policy at CQ Roll Call
CQ Roll Call
Episode: Border security and foreign aid fights
Mike Macagnone
Reporter covering the Supreme Court and Homeland Security spending
CQ Roll Call
Episode: Border security and foreign aid fights
Caroline Coudriet
Covers defense policy at CQ Roll Call.
CQ Roll Call
Episode: Defense spending schism

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David Lerman
Host and budget tracker, discusses legislative budget issues with insights into Congress's spending decisions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 35 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 States7 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the expertise and insightful updates on the federal budget process.
The show is favored for its non-partisan approach to discussing complex budgetary issues and legislative challenges, making it accessible to a broader audience.

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Budget battle in the House
Q: What is the argument House leaders are making to rally support?
They argue that this is just the beginning of the process and emphasize bipartisan work on the reconciliation bill which is crucial after agreeing on the budget resolution.
Budget battle in the House
Q: Why is the hard right Freedom Caucus all upset about this?
They are upset because the Senate budget resolution only requires $4 billion in spending cuts over 10 years whereas the House is aiming for significantly higher cuts, highlighting a disconnect between the two chambers.
Border security and foreign aid fights
Q: Any chance they have amendments to make any effort at all to sort of up the funding for that?
None of them really seem to be aimed at increasing funding.
Border security and foreign aid fights
Q: Do you think Republicans will have the votes to pass it?
I think there are enough Republicans who don't think we can cut funding to the United Nations, but I think they could have majority Republican support.
Funding freeze turmoil
Q: Tell us what the back and forth was there and did anything come out of that?
Russell Vought said the president believes that the law is not constitutional, and that the president does have the ability to delay funding.

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Content primarily focuses on budget legislation and political maneuvering in Congress, specifically examining the intricacies of budget resolutions, appropriations, and the dynamics between various political factions. Notable topics include the implications of President Trump's budgetary decisions, the ongoing challenges for lawmakers as they negotiate fiscal policies, and the internal conflicts within Congress among different party members. The format typically features engaging discussions with insights from political reporters, analysts, and experts, making it a valuable resource for those interested in understanding the complexities of the federal budget process. Unique characteristics include a strong emphasis on timely budget updates,... more

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