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.