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CQ Budget

CQ Roll Call
Congress
Government Shutdown
Donald Trump
Trump Administration
Homeland Security
Medicaid
Senate
Republican Party
Defense Spending
Budget Reconciliation
House Of Representatives
United States Congress
Health Insurance Subsidies
Appropriations Process
Foreign Aid
Tax Cuts
Appropriations
Federal Budget
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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While Congress’ fall priorities — cryptocurrency, college sports and permitting — are not budget-related, a new December spending deadline is setting the stage for another funding fight. CQ Roll Call's Peter Cohn, Savannah Behrmann and Aidan Quigley ... more

Congress avoided a shutdown fight until December, but passed on several sticky problems it will need to address after Election Day. CQ Roll Editor in Chief Jason Dick and CQ Roll Call Budget Editor David Lerman outline the major fights looming in Nov... more

The Senate left town for its August recess with much of its agenda put on ice, including a third budget reconciliation package. CQ Roll Call's Paul M. Krawzak and Aris Folley join host David Lerman to assess what the pile-up of work means for Septemb... more

With a bipartisan deal in hand to avoid a partial government shutdown, Senate leaders hope to pass the stopgap measure this week. CQ Roll Call's Aidan Quigley and Aris Folley join host David Lerman to assess the obstacles to passage that lie ahead an... more

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Michael Macagnone
Covers the federal courts for CQ Roll Call
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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
Jacob Fulton
Reporter covering Homeland Security standoff
CQ Roll Call
Episode: Immigration funding impasse
Aidan Quigley
Appropriations All-Star at CQ Roll Call, back with the show
CQ Roll Call
Episode: Appropriators get busy
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

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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Senate funding patch secured
Q: What about the controversial grant rule—how much of a fight is there, and what do lawmakers want to do about delaying it?
The framing is that the rule would be delayed temporarily by the funding patch to avoid politicizing grant awards, with some Republicans and Democrats pushing back or supporting the delay; the issue is set to be revisited in December when the patch expires.
Senate funding patch secured
Q: Is this continuing resolution headed for final passage and enactment, or what do we know as we tape this on Monday?
There's a strong expectation that the bill will pass the Senate and then the House, with a caveat that it might not be immediate and could stretch depending on floor actions and scheduling, but the bipartisan support makes a smooth passage likely for the near term.
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.

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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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2. John Donnelly
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5. Valerie Yurk
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8. Aris Folley

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