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CQ Budget

CQ Roll Call
Congress
Government Shutdown
Donald Trump
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Homeland Security
Medicaid
Senate
Republican Party
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Budget Reconciliation
House Of Representatives
Health Insurance Subsidies
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Appropriations
Federal Budget
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Rescissions Bill
Veterans Affairs

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

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The Senate wants to pass an expanded version of a House-passed stopgap funding bill before it leaves town for the August recess. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and Paul M. Krawzak join host David Lerman to discuss the prospects for a funding extension ... more

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is trying this week to adopt a budget resolution and pass the annual defense authorization bill and stopgap spending measure. CQ Roll Call’s Aris Folley and Jacob Fulton join guest host Aidan Quigley to discuss the prospe... more

The death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., triggers a Senate Budget Committee shake-up as House Republicans make a new push this week for a third reconciliation package. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak and Aidan Quigley join host David Lerman to assess... more

A push for new voting restrictions has held up business in the House, including appropriations bills. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and Aris Folley join host David Lerman in assessing the leadership test facing Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and what it... more

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Jacob Fulton
CQ's tax reporter
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Episode: House spending push
Aris Folley
CQ's budget and appropriations reporter
CQ Roll Call
Episode: Spending split
Michael Macagnone
Covers the federal courts for CQ Roll Call
CQ Roll Call
Episode: 'Anti-weaponization' fund retreat
John Donnelly
Senior defense writer at CQ Roll Call
CQ Roll Call
Episode: Uncertain path for Iran war funding
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
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'

Hosts

Aidan Quigley
Host and CQ Budget newsletter writer; on-the-ground reporting and budget tracking
David Lerman
Host focusing on budget tracking and budget policy; long-form budget analysis and reporting

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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Strong host expertise and accessible guests make complex topics approachable.
Regular guests provide depth on budget mechanics and Capitol Hill dynamics.
Great for quick, non-partisan budget updates, helps non-experts stay informed.
Experts at breaking down the budget process in plain terms, per episode.

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House spending push
Q: What are the main sticking points conservatives have with the budget resolution?
Conservatives are unhappy about the defense spending level and the lack of pay-fors; they want tighter controls and more explicit offsets, whereas some Republicans have favored higher defense funding and are wary of expanding deficits without offsetting measures.
House spending push
Q: Why are House leaders pursuing the continuing resolution so early this year?
Because leadership wants to avoid September headaches by getting a head start, assess funding needs ahead of the shutdown deadline, and gain leverage in upcoming funding talks for fiscal 2027, while also testing how Democrats respond to the plan.
'Anti-weaponization' fund retreat
Q: What is the plan from Senate Democrats to address the fund on the floor?
Democrats plan to force votes and amendments to ensure the issue cannot be ducked by Republicans, signaling an intent to make the fund a bargaining chip and a test of party positions.
'Anti-weaponization' fund retreat
Q: Aidan, what is the betting right now on what they're going to do?
The timing is still unclear, but the likely paths include either embedding a prohibition in the reconciliation bill or pursuing restrictions, with the ultimate goal of killing or severely limiting the fund, depending on how many Republicans are willing to support such moves.
Spending split
Q: What is reconciliation 3.0, and what are the prospects for advancing it?
Reconciliation 3.0 would be a large, partisan package to address budget needs, but its passage hinges on offsets and political support across chambers; administration pushes for action, but deep partisan divides and the tight August-to-September schedule make timely passage uncertain.

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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 consistently breaks down the federal budget process with a clear, data-driven edge, focusing on top-line spending, defense vs non-defense allocations, and the reconciliation mechanism. Guests and hosts dissect parliamentary procedures, party dynamics, and the timing of markups, often tying budget decisions to current political developments and court rulings. A notable pattern is the emphasis on actionable context for policymakers and professionals who need timely, behind-the-scenes explanations of how budget policy moves from proposal to passage. Unique strengths include a steady roster of subject-matter guests and a practical, forecasting mindset around reconciliation 2.0 and 3.0, plus real-time interpretation of leadership moves ... more

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