The NPR Politics Podcast Weekly Roundup: Thursday, August 1
Aug 1, 2019
Carrie Johnson, NPR's national justice correspondent, shares her insights on the impact of recent judicial confirmations, revealing how Trump has shaped a significant portion of the federal bench. She discusses the implications of this shift on future governance and public trust in the judiciary. The podcast also covers the complexities of a new two-year budget deal, reflecting on governmental spending and partisan attitudes. With hints of humor, the hosts navigate the political landscape and its intertwined relationship with upcoming elections.
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Budget Deal Passed
- The GOP-controlled Senate passed a budget deal increasing defense and domestic spending.
- This deal raises the debt ceiling and sets spending levels for two years, aiming to avoid government shutdowns.
Deficit Trends
- Deficits tend to rise under Republican presidents and fall under Democratic ones.
- This is counterintuitive, given Republicans' emphasis on fiscal conservatism.
Rand Paul on the Budget Deal
- Senator Rand Paul voted against the budget deal, declaring it the "death of the Tea Party".
- He lamented the abandonment of fiscal conservatism and the increase in spending under President Trump.