Episode 1723 • • 54:03 - 57:57
1723: Quademic
Government Shutdown Avoidance, Debt Ceiling Negotiations
Congress passed a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown until mid-March 2025, though it excluded Donald Trump's demand to address the debt limit. The bill includes funding for disaster aid and farmers. Media coverage focused on the perceived tension between Trump and fiscal conservatives like Chip Roy regarding the debt ceiling.