With reconciliation in the rear-view mirror, the countdown is on to the next government funding deadline. But first Congress must deal with a rescissions package that is making the appropriations process even more contentious than usual. To break it all down, Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller are joined by POLITICO’s Katherine Tully-McManus, a congressional reporter focused on budget and appropriations. Can the Freedom Caucus reassert themselves? What is Minority Leader Schumer’s plan? And how long can Congress continue passing CRs?
Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller
Guest: Katherine Tully-McManus, POLITICO
Audio Producer: Benji Englander
Video Producer: Regina Anderson
Articles Discussed:
NBC News: Trump's push to claw back funding ignites a fight that threatens a government shutdown
Punchbowl: Senate Approps hits pause amid escalating drama
Axios: Schumer draws line in government funding fight
POLITICO: A tough week for Susan Collins
POLITICO: Cole: Hill GOP likely to pursue funding topline above White House request
Axios: House "crypto week" could change how Americans use, save money
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