Seamus P. Daniels

In this discussion, Seamus P. Daniels, a Senior Analyst at CSIS specializing in defense budgets, delves into the looming risks of a government shutdown and its implications for FY 2026 defense funding. He outlines key questions framing the impact of appropriations issues and reviews the administration's hefty defense budget request. Listeners learn which Department of Defense operations may continue during a shutdown, how personnel pay would be affected, and lessons learned from past shutdowns, making this an insightful analysis for anyone following military funding.