Federal Budget Standoff: Bobby Cogan on Potential Government Shutdown and Policy Impacts
Bobby Cogan, former OMB official and senior director of federal budget policy at the Center for American Progress, discussed the ongoing budget negotiations and potential government shutdown. He highlighted the political nature of shutdowns, concerns over federal workforce reductions, and the stakes for programs like Affordable Care Act subsidies. Cogan also noted past issues with the Trump administration?s enforcement of spending laws, emphasizing Democrats? push for assurances that allocated funds will actually be spent.
Bobby Cogan, former OMB official and senior director of federal budget policy at the Center for American Progress, discussed the ongoing budget negotiations and potential government shutdown. He highlighted the political nature of shutdowns, concerns over federal workforce reductions, and the stakes for programs like Affordable Care Act subsidies. Cogan also noted past issues with the Trump administration?s enforcement of spending laws, emphasizing Democrats? push for assurances that allocated funds will actually be spent.
Trump Addresses UNGA Amid Global Tensions; Climate, Immigration, and Ukraine in Focus
President Trump wrapped up his United Nations General Assembly address, drawing attention for blunt remarks on climate change and immigration, and signaling disappointment with Russia over the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Violet Jira, NOTUS reporter, discussed the U.S.?s increasingly isolated stance on key issues, the evolving dynamics with allies, and the president?s shifting approach toward Vladimir Putin.
President Trump wrapped up his United Nations General Assembly address, drawing attention for blunt remarks on climate change and immigration, and signaling disappointment with Russia over the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Violet Jira, NOTUS reporter, discussed the U.S.?s increasingly isolated stance on key issues, the evolving dynamics with allies, and the president?s shifting approach toward Vladimir Putin.
2025 government shutdown: What it could mean for federal workers in DC, Maryland, Virginia
The deadline to keep the government open is fast approaching. At midnight on Tuesday, the government will shut down unless a funding deal is reached — and the jobs of thousands of federal workers in the D.C. region are hanging in the balance.
The deadline to keep the government open is fast approaching. At midnight on Tuesday, the government will shut down unless a funding deal is reached — and the jobs of thousands of federal workers in the D.C. region are hanging in the balance.
Latest on looming 2025 government shutdown
At midnight on Tuesday, the government will shut down unless a funding deal is reached.
At midnight on Tuesday, the government will shut down unless a funding deal is reached.
Trump's 20-point plan to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza includes 'board of peace'
President Trump’s plan to end the Israel-Gaza war was released by the White House Monday following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.
President Trump’s plan to end the Israel-Gaza war was released by the White House Monday following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.
Countdown to a possible government shutdown
Tom Fitzgerald chats with Rep. Glenn Ivey to discuss what a possible government shutdown could mean.
Tom Fitzgerald chats with Rep. Glenn Ivey to discuss what a possible government shutdown could mean.
What's next for the RFK Stadium site in DC?
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Ward 2 DC Councilmember Brooke Pinto to discuss the latest with RFK stadium and crime in the city.
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Ward 2 DC Councilmember Brooke Pinto to discuss the latest with RFK stadium and crime in the city.
Charlie Kirk Memorial
Tom Fitzgerald chats with Marko Sukovic, a colleague and friend of Charlie Kirk, to discuss Charlie Kirk's life.
Tom Fitzgerald chats with Marko Sukovic, a colleague and friend of Charlie Kirk, to discuss Charlie Kirk's life.
Americans favor compromise from politicians to get things done in government, poll shows
A recent poll shows that while Americans prefer for lawmakers to compromise to accomplish tasks in government, others admit that their own members of Congress opt to cling to their beliefs.
A recent poll shows that while Americans prefer for lawmakers to compromise to accomplish tasks in government, others admit that their own members of Congress opt to cling to their beliefs.
What could a potential government shutdown mean for the public?
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Nicolee Embrose, a Maryland GOP committeewoman, to discuss the potential government shutdown.
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Nicolee Embrose, a Maryland GOP committeewoman, to discuss the potential government shutdown.
The relationship between President Trump and Ukraine President Zelenskyy
Tom Fitzgerald chats with Michael O'Hanlon, a senior fellow at Brookings, to discuss the relationship between President Trump and Ukraine President Zelenskyy.
Tom Fitzgerald chats with Michael O'Hanlon, a senior fellow at Brookings, to discuss the relationship between President Trump and Ukraine President Zelenskyy.
James Comey Indicted
Tom Fitzgerald chats with Tim Belevetz, a former federal prosecutor, to discuss the indictment of James Comey.
Tom Fitzgerald chats with Tim Belevetz, a former federal prosecutor, to discuss the indictment of James Comey.
Hegseth's military leaders meeting: Trump will attend, reportedly speak
President Donald Trump will reportedly now be speaking at Hegseth’s called meeting of top military leaders this week.
President Donald Trump will reportedly now be speaking at Hegseth’s called meeting of top military leaders this week.
Government shutdown deadline looms as Trump set to meet with lawmakers
President Trump is set to meet with congressional leaders Monday in a high-stakes meeting to prevent a government shutdown.
President Trump is set to meet with congressional leaders Monday in a high-stakes meeting to prevent a government shutdown.
Trump, Netanyahu meet at White House amid calls to end war in Gaza
Days after rejecting international calls to end the war in Gaza during a U.N. address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.
Days after rejecting international calls to end the war in Gaza during a U.N. address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.
Trump says Portland is next city where he's sending troops
President Donald Trump said he’s sending troops to Portland, Oregon, expanding his controversial deployments to more American cities and “authorizing Full Force, if necessary."
President Donald Trump said he’s sending troops to Portland, Oregon, expanding his controversial deployments to more American cities and “authorizing Full Force, if necessary."
DC, Maryland sue Trump over order to remove 'gender ideology' from sex ed materials
Sixteen states and Washington, D.C., are suing the Trump administration over threats to withhold PREP grants.
Sixteen states and Washington, D.C., are suing the Trump administration over threats to withhold PREP grants.
Miyares accuses Faifax prosecutor of misconduct
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is calling for Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano to resign, alleging misconduct.
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is calling for Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano to resign, alleging misconduct.
Sherrill blasts Trump, Ciattarelli over ‘illegal’ release of military records
Sherrill claims the Trump administration illegally released Mikie Sherrill’s unredacted Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) to Nicholas De Gregorio.
Sherrill claims the Trump administration illegally released Mikie Sherrill’s unredacted Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) to Nicholas De Gregorio.
Justice Department sues six more states in push for voter data
States are objecting to the DOJ’s request for voters’ personal information and have and have promised to challenge it.
States are objecting to the DOJ’s request for voters’ personal information and have and have promised to challenge it.