Laura Blessing

In this conversation, Laura Blessing, a Senior Fellow at the Government Affairs Institute at Georgetown University and an expert on the congressional budget process, dissects President Trump's strategies for controlling government spending amid looming shutdowns. They navigate the complexities of congressional negotiations and the executive's influence on budgets. The hosts also introduce a fun game related to the authenticity of quirky news headlines, blending politics with light-hearted banter.

Laura Blessing, a senior fellow at the Government Affairs Institute at Georgetown University, dives into the current funding battles in Congress and President Trump's attempts to reshape government spending. She explores the looming threat of a government shutdown and the complexities of the budget process. Amid serious discussions, the conversation lightens with a game that tests listeners on headline authenticity, including humorous takes on pop culture and regulatory issues. Plus, they share quirky stories about pawpaws, blending the serious with the absurd.