CONTROL Is a Shutdown Back on the Table? Feat. Katherine Tully-McManus
Jul 15, 2025
Katherine Tully-McManus, a Congressional reporter for Politico focused on budget and appropriations, joins the discussion on the looming government funding deadline. She dissects the contentious rescissions package and the Freedom Caucus's role in potential shutdowns. The conversation touches on Senator Schumer's strategic implications for Democrats, the challenges of passing continuing resolutions, and the ongoing political drama around budget negotiations. Tully-McManus provides insights into the complexities that characterize current fiscal policies in Congress.
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Rescissions Influence Shutdown Dynamics
- The rescissions package will complicate budget negotiations and codify spending cuts from the previous administration.
- Democrats view this as a politically risky issue to sustain a shutdown fight over.
Origin of 'Mega Bill' Term
- The term "mega bill" for reconciliation was coined by Politico to describe its large, committee-compiled nature.
- Naming reconciliation bills is challenging due to confusing precedents and terminology.
High Shutdown Risk Without Bipartisanship
- The odds of a government shutdown are very high currently due to a lack of bipartisan spending agreement.
- The House's ability to replicate past moves to fund the government alone is doubtful.