Entities / Entity
Congressional Budget Office.
government agency
- Reports this week
- 11
- Active events
- 8
- Connections
- 229
What's happening
Reports per dayLast 90 days
90 days agoDrag either end to show only events that began in that periodToday
Active this week
-
The Roosevelt administration, timber industry pressures, and CBO projections on Medicaid spending are discussed in relation to Shasta County.Some support1 report
-
CBO projects that deficits will worsen due to policies enacted by Donald Trump.Some support1 report
-
Congressional committees oversaw Medicare policy while the CBO reported underestimating Part D spending increases.Well supported5 reports
-
Rand Paul and Maya MacGuineas advocate for fiscal responsibility in Congress, utilizing data from the Congressional Budget Office.Some support3 reports
-
Cindy Hyde-Smith voted for Donald Trump's reconciliation law, prompting CBO impact estimates and criticism from Kamala Harris.Some support1 report
-
CBO estimated changes to Medicaid coverage specifically affecting the District of Columbia.Some support1 report
-
The Congressional Budget Office released forecasts detailing the influence of rescissions on current fiscal policy.Well supported4 reports
-
CBO projects that immigration boosts GDP and tax revenue, while Fed official Dan Wilson argues immigrants stimulate economic activity.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
-
The IMF recommends rebalancing entitlement programs, specifically mentioning Social Security and Medicare.Some support1 report
-
The CBO has analyzed the costs associated with the Iran war, specifically discussing the goals of Trump's administration.Well supported11 reports1 development inside
-
CBO estimates that the national deficit is impacting the economy of Idaho amid geopolitical tensions involving Iran.Some support1 report
-
The Congressional Budget Office is analyzing Social Security funding gaps and projections, prompting think tank policy proposals.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
-
Trump is attempting to incorporate costs into a spending bill, involving the Congressional Budget Office.Well supported15 reports6 developments inside
-
U.S. uses Patriot interceptors to defend Israel while the CBO analyzes the costs of the military operations against Iran.Well supported6 reports
-
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report detailing US spending dedicated to flood adaptation measures.Some support1 report
-
Howard Lutnick chaired the Council of Economic Advisers while Phillip W. Magness cited CBO estimates on tariff burden.Some support1 report
-
Historical data shows Mark Whitaker's early career roles and how House spending plans affected CBO deficit estimates in 2011.Some support1 report
-
Administration goals are clashing with the fiscal reality presented by the CBO, which tracks the federal deficit exceeding 5% of GDP.Well supported10 reports2 developments inside
-
The New York Times editorial misrepresented analysis provided by the Congressional Budget Office.Some support1 report
-
CBO estimates equipment replacement costs while CRS reports losses from US military operations against Iran, following a Kuwaiti air defense incident.Some support13 reports
-
Iran has set conditions for talks through Qatar, while the CBO is estimating military costs based on data from the Department of Defense.Some support2 reports
-
CBO monitors national debt exceeding $40 trillion and proposes a $5,000 dividend for adult citizens.Well supported9 reports
-
DCCC supports an opposing candidate in a race while CBO data reveals healthcare cuts in Montana.Some support1 report
-
CBO data released on October 6, 2026, supports arguments against proposed budget cuts.Some support1 report
-
The Congressional Budget Office and Kaiser Family Foundation released estimates regarding the number of immigrants affected by policy changes.Some support1 report
-
S&P and Fitch downgraded the US debt rating, while the Congressional Budget Office projected debt payments doubling.Some support1 report
-
Donald Trump and Scott Bessent commented on the budget, monitoring fiscal health and policy levers during the presidential tenure.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
-
Elon Musk paid to fill LEO with military satellites, involving DARC, the Congressional Budget Office, and the American Physical Society.Some support1 report
-
Rising interest rates are increasing projected national debt, while the Iran military campaign strains the bond market.Some support2 reports
-
The CBO reported an $8.8 billion handout in OBBB, which weakened Medicare drug price negotiation. Bryan Steil voted for the bill benefiting Big Pharma, after receiving donations from lobbyists.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
-
A proposed bill affecting recipients in Mississippi is predicted to cause coverage loss due to new requirements, including employment proof.Some support1 report1 development inside
-
CMS guidance has been released regarding eligibility restrictions that reduce federal spending within the Medicare system.Some support2 reports
-
Trump is scheduled to speak at the UN while reports indicate war costs have surpassed initial estimates.Some support3 reports
-
The Congressional Budget Office and Center on Budget and Policy Priorities are monitoring federal aid program enrollment data, noting the growing burden related to federal food aid in Alabama.Some support1 report
-
FED policy and CBO projections are influencing gold market sentiment and raising concerns about fiscal sustainability.Some support1 report
-
The conflict in the Middle East is taking place, and the total cost of the war is being assessed.Some support2 reports
-
The Congressional Budget Office monitored compliance with PAYGO rules on September 21, 2026.Some support1 report
-
Budgetary constraints affect defense program timelines while reports detail AI failures in US border surveillance systems.Some support1 report
-
Iran war costs are pegged at $38 billion, and the EU has proposed Canada as its first associate member.Some support2 reports
-
CBO forecasts inform FOMC policy decisions amid conflict-driven inflation and rising energy costs.Some support1 report
-
Cato Institute and AARP are currently analyzing Social Security funding issues in conjunction with the Congressional Budget Office.Some support2 reports1 development inside
-
Congress and the Congressional Budget Office are monitoring and must approve massive defense budget requests for new warships.Well supported6 reports8 developments inside
-
The Congressional Budget Office notes that the AUMF influences defense budget oversight mechanisms.Some support1 report
-
Trump continues military action in Iran while the House votes to end the war and the CBO tracks associated costs.Well supported22 reports2 developments inside
-
The CBO estimated the costs of the war, and the House voted on war funding and policy, comparing costs to policy failures.Some support2 reports
-
Iranian forces brought down an American MQ-1 aircraft amidst reports of losses against Iran and threats to commercial shipping.Some support4 reports
-
Donald Trump announced a discounted drug program for Medicare recipients, which is currently undergoing financial feasibility review by the Congressional Budget Office.Well supported3 reports4 developments inside
-
A law was signed by Donald Trump on July 1, 2026, which incorporated estimates produced by the Congressional Budget Office.Well supported36 reports1 development inside
-
The Congressional Budget Office reviewed health care reform proposals in 2009, coinciding with CNN hosting interviews featuring industry critics like Wendell Potter.Some support1 report
-
Dario Amodei called for international AI limits while CBO and DHS monitored war consequences in 2021.Some support1 report
-
The Financial Times is utilizing CBO models for its economic projections, while Scott Bessent argues these projections underestimate growth capacity given the debt burden from US-Israeli aggression against Iran.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
-
Pressley questions Bessent on war costs as Iranian militants control the Bab al-Mandab Strait, with CBO tracking the costs.Some support1 report
-
Michael Cloud and the Congressional Budget Office propose an act requiring cost estimates to be included in legislation.Some support1 report
-
CBO tracked national borrowing under both Trump and Biden administrations, noting shared contributions to national debt rise.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
-
Experts are co-analyzing global economic pressures while the CBO monitors US national debt and federal deficits.Well supported3 reports
-
Bills required CBO estimates on administrative costs regarding land use measures impacting the state of Kentucky.Some support1 report
-
Various unrelated items reported on August 27, including CBO deficit projections from tax cuts, the role of George W. Bush's policies, Trump's golf project in Vietnam, and Reuters revenue estimates.Some support2 reports1 development inside
-
CBO data mentions several states including Kentucky, Georgia, Ohio, South Carolina, Indiana, Wyoming, and Missouri.Some support1 report1 development inside
-
CBO data is being used to inform Peter Schiff's fiscal warnings regarding current economic policies.Some support1 report
-
Democrats push for federal programs while the CBO estimates the fiscal impact of Republican legislation.Well supported4 reports
No events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
What's reaching Congressional Budget Office
Events traced to Congressional Budget Office, step by step, newest first- New social security benefit estimates change CBO solvency projectionsThe Congressional Budget Office must update its long-term solvency projections following new benefit estimatesLikely
- CBO must assess costs of potential Social Security reformsCBO must analyze the financial impact of proposed Social Security reformsLikely
- CBO may analyze CBPP's findings on Colorado tax mobilityCBO may incorporate or critique CBPP's findings on Colorado tax mobilityPossible
- New senior deduction may force CBO to revise SS revenue projectionsNew senior tax deduction may force CBO to revise Social Security revenue projectionsLikely
- Fraud enforcement actions may improve CBO's federal revenue estimatesFraud enforcement actions could improve federal revenue estimates for the CBO.Possible
Explainers that pass through Congressional Budget Office
Congressional Budget Office is a step on the way to someone else- Debt warnings increase fiscal pressure on CongressRising debt and rating downgrades increase fiscal risk for CongressReported
- How will President Trump's attempt to incorporate costs into a spending bill affect Congress?Congress faces pressure to approve massive, controversial spending proposalsReported
Around Congressional Budget Office this week
News at the entities that move Congressional Budget Office most-
FED OperationalRising oil prices contributed to market volatility as Moody's maintained a negative outlook on France, whose debt is monitored by the FED.Moves Congressional Budget Office
-
Medicare Mentioned togetherMedicare reduces Social Security benefit amounts, and the Administration released new estimates for average retired worker benefits.Moves Congressional Budget Office
-
U.S. Treasury StructuralThe Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and U.S. Treasury fined Bank of America for reporting and compliance failures.Moves Congressional Budget Office
-
Social Security StructuralBill Maher questioned the sustainability of Social Security and cited Medicare as an existing benefit.Moves Congressional Budget Office
-
Bill Clinton OperationalBill Clinton supported Bechtel's refinery construction project in early October 2026.Moves Congressional Budget Office
-
George W. Bush StructuralPast political rhetoric is observed to influence local policy in the suburb of Bridgeview, Chicago.Moves Congressional Budget Office
Connections
The 40 strongest of 229, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Phillip Swagel Structural
Phillip Swagel holds the formal leadership role of Director at the Congressional Budget Office.
-
PENTAGON Operational
CBO provides financial analysis and scrutiny of the Pentagon's operational costs and budget proposals.
-
FED Operational
CBO monitors FED policy and fiscal health, while FED actions and rate changes directly influence CBO's projections on debt and deficits.
-
Medicare Mentioned together
CBO consistently analyzes, forecasts, and reports on the financial costs, policy impacts, and spending trends of the Medicare program.
-
House Structural
The House relies on the CBO for official, non-partisan economic assessments, cost estimates, and tracking of legislation.
-
U.S. Treasury Structural
CBO provides fiscal projections and debt status reports that are critical inputs for U.S. Treasury management and analysis.
-
Congress Structural
The CBO functions as the specialized analytical body, providing cost estimates, forecasts, and analysis that Congress uses to inform legislative and spending decisions.
-
Maya MacGuineas Operational
CBO reports and data serve as the factual basis for Maya MacGuineas's policy commentary and fiscal warnings.
Show all 40 connections
-
Donald Trump Structural
The CBO provides non-partisan economic analysis and cost estimates regarding the policies and actions of Donald Trump's administration.
-
Social Security Structural
CBO provides long-term financial analysis and projections regarding Social Security solvency and its impact on federal deficits.
-
Rand Paul Operational
CBO data informs Rand Paul's fiscal policy proposals, which CBO subsequently tracks.
-
George W. Bush Structural
George W. Bush formally directed the Congressional Budget Office during his tenure, influencing its function and policy outcomes.
-
Elizabeth Warren Operational
CBO provides cost estimates and data to Elizabeth Warren, who uses this information for policy review and public citation.
-
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Operational
The two entities are actively competing against each other for a major government program contract valued at $17.5 billion.
-
Scott Bessent Operational
Bessent actively critiques and utilizes CBO's economic projections and fiscal data in his policy commentary.
-
Internal Revenue Service Operational
CBO provides financial estimates regarding lost revenue resulting from cuts affecting the IRS.
-
Federal Open Market Committee Structural
CBO forecasts serve as key inputs informing FOMC's monetary policy decisions.
-
senate Structural
The CBO provides formal budgetary analysis and spending projections essential for the Senate's legislative review and compliance.
-
Bill Clinton Operational
Clinton directed the CBO, which provided budget scrutiny and predictions to the administration.
-
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Operational
The organizations actively engage in policy dialogue, often contradicting each other's predictions on government programs.
-
Republicans Operational
CBO provides economic analysis and estimates the impact of Republican policy proposals and legislation.
-
Patty Murray Operational
Patty Murray actively challenges and scrutinizes the economic projections and findings produced by the Congressional Budget Office.
-
White House Structural
The CBO produces formal assessments and reports that the White House must address and incorporate into its policy decisions.
-
Jeff Merkley Transactional
Merkley commissions CBO reports, which are used to inform his political opposition and questioning of spending.
-
house of representatives Structural
The CBO provides independent economic analysis and budgetary information to the House of Representatives, which exercises oversight.
-
America Structural
The Congressional Budget Office functions as a body whose reports and projections track the fiscal health and national debt of the United States.
-
Greg Steube Structural
Greg Steube relies on cost estimates produced by the Congressional Budget Office for legislative votes.
-
New Jersey Structural
CBO's economic projections and data are utilized by New Jersey to inform state policy decisions regarding issues such as uninsured population growth.
-
Douglas Holtz-Eakin Structural
Douglas Holtz-Eakin served as the director of the Congressional Budget Office.
-
Small Business Administration Structural
The CBO incorporates the costs of the SBA into its deficit calculations.
-
Illinois Department of Insurance Structural
CBO predictions are utilized by the Illinois Department of Insurance to inform its regulatory data and functions.
-
Brendan Boyle Transactional
Brendan Boyle formally requested the Congressional Budget Office to conduct an inquiry and provide expert analysis on his matters.
-
Brookings Institution Operational
The two institutions engage in both competitive research, providing differing policy estimates, and collaborative work on specific issues like SNAP.
-
Cato Institute Operational
Both institutions actively analyze and debate policy issues, particularly regarding Social Security funding gaps and legislative standards.
-
Financial Times Mentioned together
Financial Times utilizes models produced by the Congressional Budget Office for its economic projections.
-
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Structural
CBO provides policy estimates utilized by TAPS for operational planning, while TAPS advocates for policy changes to legislative bodies.
-
Office of Management and Budget Operational
The agencies actively interact by projecting the national budget deficit and through formal procedural exchanges, such as OMB submitting proposals to Congress.
-
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Structural
CDC data informs the Congressional Budget Office's projections on population trends.
-
Democrats Mentioned together
CBO provides economic forecasts and spending requirements that inform the policy advocacy of the Democratic faction.
-
Arizona Shared context
CBO provides analytical projections and estimates regarding the financial and demographic impacts of federal policy on Arizona.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
17 events- The Roosevelt administration, timber industry pressures, and CBO projections on Medicaid spending are discussed in relation to Shasta County.
- CBO projects that deficits will worsen due to policies enacted by Donald Trump.
- Rand Paul and Maya MacGuineas advocate for fiscal responsibility in Congress, utilizing data from the Congressional Budget Office.
- Cindy Hyde-Smith voted for Donald Trump's reconciliation law, prompting CBO impact estimates and criticism from Kamala Harris.
- CBO estimated changes to Medicaid coverage specifically affecting the District of Columbia.
- CBO projects that immigration boosts GDP and tax revenue, while Fed official Dan Wilson argues immigrants stimulate economic activity.
- The IMF recommends rebalancing entitlement programs, specifically mentioning Social Security and Medicare.
- CBO estimates that the national deficit is impacting the economy of Idaho amid geopolitical tensions involving Iran.
- The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report detailing US spending dedicated to flood adaptation measures.
- Howard Lutnick chaired the Council of Economic Advisers while Phillip W. Magness cited CBO estimates on tariff burden.
- Historical data shows Mark Whitaker's early career roles and how House spending plans affected CBO deficit estimates in 2011.
- The New York Times editorial misrepresented analysis provided by the Congressional Budget Office.
- CBO estimates equipment replacement costs while CRS reports losses from US military operations against Iran, following a Kuwaiti air defense incident.
- DCCC supports an opposing candidate in a race while CBO data reveals healthcare cuts in Montana.
- CBO data released on October 6, 2026, supports arguments against proposed budget cuts.
- The Congressional Budget Office and Kaiser Family Foundation released estimates regarding the number of immigrants affected by policy changes.
- S&P and Fitch downgraded the US debt rating, while the Congressional Budget Office projected debt payments doubling.
September 2026
31 events- The CBO has analyzed the costs associated with the Iran war, specifically discussing the goals of Trump's administration.
- The Congressional Budget Office is analyzing Social Security funding gaps and projections, prompting think tank policy proposals.
- U.S. uses Patriot interceptors to defend Israel while the CBO analyzes the costs of the military operations against Iran.
- Iran has set conditions for talks through Qatar, while the CBO is estimating military costs based on data from the Department of Defense.
- CBO monitors national debt exceeding $40 trillion and proposes a $5,000 dividend for adult citizens.
- Donald Trump and Scott Bessent commented on the budget, monitoring fiscal health and policy levers during the presidential tenure.
- Elon Musk paid to fill LEO with military satellites, involving DARC, the Congressional Budget Office, and the American Physical Society.
- Rising interest rates are increasing projected national debt, while the Iran military campaign strains the bond market.
- The CBO reported an $8.8 billion handout in OBBB, which weakened Medicare drug price negotiation. Bryan Steil voted for the bill benefiting Big Pharma, after receiving donations from lobbyists.
- CMS guidance has been released regarding eligibility restrictions that reduce federal spending within the Medicare system.
- Trump is scheduled to speak at the UN while reports indicate war costs have surpassed initial estimates.
- The Congressional Budget Office and Center on Budget and Policy Priorities are monitoring federal aid program enrollment data, noting the growing burden related to federal food aid in Alabama.
- FED policy and CBO projections are influencing gold market sentiment and raising concerns about fiscal sustainability.
- The conflict in the Middle East is taking place, and the total cost of the war is being assessed.
- The Congressional Budget Office monitored compliance with PAYGO rules on September 21, 2026.
- Budgetary constraints affect defense program timelines while reports detail AI failures in US border surveillance systems.
- Iran war costs are pegged at $38 billion, and the EU has proposed Canada as its first associate member.
- CBO forecasts inform FOMC policy decisions amid conflict-driven inflation and rising energy costs.
- The Congressional Budget Office notes that the AUMF influences defense budget oversight mechanisms.
- Trump continues military action in Iran while the House votes to end the war and the CBO tracks associated costs.
- The CBO estimated the costs of the war, and the House voted on war funding and policy, comparing costs to policy failures.
- Iranian forces brought down an American MQ-1 aircraft amidst reports of losses against Iran and threats to commercial shipping.
- The Congressional Budget Office reviewed health care reform proposals in 2009, coinciding with CNN hosting interviews featuring industry critics like Wendell Potter.
- Dario Amodei called for international AI limits while CBO and DHS monitored war consequences in 2021.
- Pressley questions Bessent on war costs as Iranian militants control the Bab al-Mandab Strait, with CBO tracking the costs.
- Michael Cloud and the Congressional Budget Office propose an act requiring cost estimates to be included in legislation.
- Experts are co-analyzing global economic pressures while the CBO monitors US national debt and federal deficits.
- Bills required CBO estimates on administrative costs regarding land use measures impacting the state of Kentucky.
- CBO data mentions several states including Kentucky, Georgia, Ohio, South Carolina, Indiana, Wyoming, and Missouri.
- CBO data is being used to inform Peter Schiff's fiscal warnings regarding current economic policies.
- Democrats push for federal programs while the CBO estimates the fiscal impact of Republican legislation.
August 2026
6 events- The Congressional Budget Office released forecasts detailing the influence of rescissions on current fiscal policy.
- Trump is attempting to incorporate costs into a spending bill, involving the Congressional Budget Office.
- A proposed bill affecting recipients in Mississippi is predicted to cause coverage loss due to new requirements, including employment proof.
- Cato Institute and AARP are currently analyzing Social Security funding issues in conjunction with the Congressional Budget Office.
- CBO tracked national borrowing under both Trump and Biden administrations, noting shared contributions to national debt rise.
- Various unrelated items reported on August 27, including CBO deficit projections from tax cuts, the role of George W. Bush's policies, Trump's golf project in Vietnam, and Reuters revenue estimates.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
2 eventsJune 2026
4 events- Administration goals are clashing with the fiscal reality presented by the CBO, which tracks the federal deficit exceeding 5% of GDP.
- Congress and the Congressional Budget Office are monitoring and must approve massive defense budget requests for new warships.
- Donald Trump announced a discounted drug program for Medicare recipients, which is currently undergoing financial feasibility review by the Congressional Budget Office.
- The Financial Times is utilizing CBO models for its economic projections, while Scott Bessent argues these projections underestimate growth capacity given the debt burden from US-Israeli aggression against Iran.