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Watchdog Still Reviewing Trump Administration's Handling of Some Ukraine Funds 

GAO found that the Trump team broke the law by withholding $214 million in Defense funds for policy reasons, but is still looking at another $168 million in State Department funds.

  • Courtney Bublé

GovExec Daily: The Shutdown Watch Begins

Eric Katz joins the podcast to discuss the continuing resolution negotiations.

  • Ross Gianfortune and Adam Butler

House Passes Shutdown and Default-Averting Package That Now Faces Uphill Battle in Senate

The measure's passage appears unlikely to do much to avoid a shutdown at the end of the month.

  • Eric Katz

Democrats Announce Plan to Avert a Shutdown and Suspend the Debt Ceiling in a Single Bill

The stage is set for a showdown, with Republicans opposed to raising or suspending the debt limit.

  • Eric Katz

Why People Resist Disaster Preparedness Spending

Some people may oppose disaster preparedness spending because it "only seems worthwhile to those personally affected by extreme weather events."

  • Futurity

White House Seeking Up to $30B in Emergency Funds as Part of Shutdown-Averting Stopgap Spending Bill

Request for emergency response and Afghan resettlement money raises stakes as deadline looms.

  • Eric Katz

Pandemic Preparedness and Climate Change Are Among Federal Research Priorities For 2023

White House tells agencies to consider these and the other R&D priorities in developing their budget proposals. 

  • Courtney Bublé

Lawmakers Send Biden Bill to Enhance Transparency of Federal Spending

The House passed the bipartisan bill overwhelmingly on Monday night.

  • Courtney Bublé

GovExec Daily: Secrecy Around Apportionments and the Budget

The Project on Government Oversight's Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette joins the podcast to discuss the secretive OMB spending process.

  • Ross Gianfortune and Adam Butler

Republicans Throw Roadblocks Into Government Spending, Debt Ceiling Plans

Lawmakers have a long way to go to stave off a shutdown or fiscal calamity this fall.

  • Eric Katz

GovExec Daily: A Minibus Pay Raise Update

Erich Wagner joins the podcast to discuss the latest pay and benefits news.

  • Ross Gianfortune and Adam Butler

House Passes Spending Bills With Big Boosts for Agencies, But Major Roadblocks Remain to Avoid October Shutdown

Senate will need bipartisan spending measures but is far behind the House's timeline.

  • Eric Katz

GovExec Daily: How CFOs See the Pandemic and Resiliency

Ann Ebberts of the Association of Government Accountants and Grant Thornton's Tony Scardino join the podcast to discuss a survey of government financial officials.

  • Ross Gianfortune and Adam Butler
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US Navy’s Shipbuilding Plan Doesn’t Meet Congress’ Needs, Lawmakers Say

The past few have come with a “check-the-box mentality,” Rep. Wittman said.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney

IRS Funding Surge Punted From Bipartisan Infrastructure Package

Democrats still plan to fund major hiring boost for the tax agency in another measure.

  • Eric Katz

National Guard Scrambles for Funds After Congress Refuses to Cover Jan. 6-Related Costs

More than a half billion dollars in the hole, the Guard’s chief has ordered the heads of the Army and Air Guards to claw back money from state units.

  • Tara Copp

GovExec Daily: How Federal Housing Policy Can Promote Climate Resiliency

Sarah Cunningham and Doug Criscitello join the podcast to discuss budgeting can work toward advances in equity and environmental justice that can result in broad economic growth.

  • Ross Gianfortune and Adam Butler

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on the Fight to Pass Care Infrastructure: 'It Has to Happen'

Gina Raimondo came to the Biden administration in part to pass policies that support working women. In an exclusive interview with The 19th, Raimondo discusses the work she’s doing to make good on that promise.

  • Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th

FBI Director Makes the Case for Increased Staffing

He touts the bureau’s low attrition rate and high number of applicants. 

  • Courtney Bublé

Bipartisan Bill Would Exempt FAA From Shutdowns, Preventing Furloughs and Missed Pay

Impacts to air system played key role in ending the last shutdown.

  • Eric Katz

GovExec Daily: How Human Capital Officials See White House Budgets

Dr. Reginald Wells joins the podcast to discuss his experience with budget blueprints as Deputy Commissioner of the Social Security Administration’s Office of Human Resources.

  • Ross Gianfortune and Adam Butler