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What's happening
Active this week
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Donald Trump and Scott Bessent commented on the budget, monitoring fiscal health and policy levers during the presidential tenure.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Trump is attempting to incorporate costs into a spending bill, involving the Congressional Budget Office.Well supported12 reports5 developments inside
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Elon Musk paid to fill LEO with military satellites, involving DARC, the Congressional Budget Office, and the American Physical Society.Some support1 report
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The CBO has analyzed the costs associated with the Iran war, specifically discussing the goals of Trump's administration.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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Rising interest rates are increasing projected national debt, while the Iran military campaign strains the bond market.Some support1 report
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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
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The Congressional Budget Office is analyzing Social Security funding gaps and projections, prompting think tank policy proposals.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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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
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CMS guidance has been released regarding eligibility restrictions that reduce federal spending within the Medicare system.Some support2 reports
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Trump is scheduled to speak at the UN while reports indicate war costs have surpassed initial estimates.Some support3 reports
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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
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FED policy and CBO projections are influencing gold market sentiment and raising concerns about fiscal sustainability.Some support1 report
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The conflict in the Middle East is taking place, and the total cost of the war is being assessed.Some support2 reports
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The Congressional Budget Office monitored compliance with PAYGO rules on September 21, 2026.Some support1 report
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Budgetary constraints affect defense program timelines while reports detail AI failures in US border surveillance systems.Some support1 report
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Iran war costs are pegged at $38 billion, and the EU has proposed Canada as its first associate member.Some support2 reports
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CBO forecasts inform FOMC policy decisions amid conflict-driven inflation and rising energy costs.Some support1 report
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Iran has set conditions for talks through Qatar, while the CBO is estimating military costs based on data from the Department of Defense.Some support1 report
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Cato Institute and AARP are currently analyzing Social Security funding issues in conjunction with the Congressional Budget Office.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Congress and the Congressional Budget Office are monitoring and must approve massive defense budget requests for new warships.Well supported6 reports8 developments inside
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The Congressional Budget Office notes that the AUMF influences defense budget oversight mechanisms.Some support1 report
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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
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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
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Iranian forces brought down an American MQ-1 aircraft amidst reports of losses against Iran and threats to commercial shipping.Some support3 reports
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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
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A law was signed by Donald Trump on July 1, 2026, which incorporated estimates produced by the Congressional Budget Office.Well supported12 reports1 development inside
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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
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Dario Amodei called for international AI limits while CBO and DHS monitored war consequences in 2021.Some support1 report
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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
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Pressley questions Bessent on war costs as Iranian militants control the Bab al-Mandab Strait, with CBO tracking the costs.Some support1 report
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U.S. uses Patriot interceptors to defend Israel while the CBO analyzes the costs of the military operations against Iran.Some support4 reports
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Michael Cloud and the Congressional Budget Office propose an act requiring cost estimates to be included in legislation.Some support1 report
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CBO tracked national borrowing under both Trump and Biden administrations, noting shared contributions to national debt rise.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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Experts are co-analyzing global economic pressures while the CBO monitors US national debt and federal deficits.Well supported3 reports
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Bills required CBO estimates on administrative costs regarding land use measures impacting the state of Kentucky.Some support1 report
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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
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CBO data mentions several states including Kentucky, Georgia, Ohio, South Carolina, Indiana, Wyoming, and Missouri.Some support1 report1 development inside
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CBO data is being used to inform Peter Schiff's fiscal warnings regarding current economic policies.Some support1 report
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Democrats push for federal programs while the CBO estimates the fiscal impact of Republican legislation.Some support2 reports
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The Congressional Budget Office provided cost estimates for the administration's deployment strategy, and Elizabeth Warren was involved in a confirmation process.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Elizabeth Warren warned about a crisis caused by funding cuts, based on projections from the Congressional Budget Office.Some support1 report
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The Commonwealth Fund and CBO identified underinsurance markers in single-coverage deductibles and projected the impacts of ACA expiration and premium hikes.Some support1 report
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CBO monitors national debt exceeding $40 trillion and proposes a $5,000 dividend for adult citizens.Well supported8 reports
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Administration faced budget scrutiny and predictions, with views cited regarding presidential budget successes.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Cato Institute and Congressional Budget Office used their analysis as a standard for scoring legislation.Some support1 report
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Scott Bessent coordinated a US-Japan currency intervention while the CBO reported on public debt costs and UBS strategists expressed doubts about his toolkit.Well supported10 reports3 developments inside
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President signed tax cuts and created Medicare Part D, which contributes to the rise in national debt.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump promotes tariffs to generate federal revenue while the CBO provides fiscal deficit estimates and studies tariff impact.Some support1 report
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CBO estimates the cost associated with renaming the body of water of Lake Ontario.Some support2 reports
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National debt has surpassed the projections made by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).Some support1 report
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Policy changes made during Trump's second term affected safety-net programs, leading to data collection regarding uninsured numbers and health insurance access.Well supported8 reports2 developments inside
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Trump administration policies are leading to budget cuts, which are being analyzed by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, and RFK Jr. was appointed.Some support1 report
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The Congressional Budget Office assessed budget cuts while the Pentagon simultaneously sought funding for the war against Iran.Some support1 report
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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative is cited as a failure, coinciding with new CBO estimates on future US debt trajectory.Some support2 reports
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The Congressional Budget Office reported increases in spending for both Medicare and Social Security programs.Well supported10 reports1 development inside
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The 2014 events surrounding the ACA included CBO reports on the law's economic impact, comparisons to Medicare, and court rulings on its validity.Some support1 report
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The CBO noted that top earners derive bulk income from capital, while the minimum wage in Iowa has remained stagnant for 17 years.Some support1 report
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A leader is dealing with the economic fallout of the Great Recession and COVID-19, with CBO reports detailing the deficits caused by the recession and policy decisions.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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CBO estimated the impact of new work rules, leading to a decline in SNAP recipients due to Trump's law.Some support1 report
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The Congressional Budget Office and International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War discussed nuclear policy risks and missile defense costs.Some support8 reports
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News at the entities that move Congressional Budget Office most-
Donald Trump StructuralThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves Congressional Budget Office
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U.S. Treasury StructuralRenewed U.S.-Iran tensions are discussed at a G20 gathering, adding inflation pressure to global yields.Moves Congressional Budget Office
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Bill Clinton OperationalBill Clinton established the national Classical Music Month, during which the Orchestra of Northern New York holds concerts in Watertown.Moves Congressional Budget Office
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Internal Revenue Service OperationalThe IRS administers tax credits for U.S. energy projects, relying on models developed by Argonne National Laboratory.Moves Congressional Budget Office
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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions OperationalKratos Defense & Security Solutions filed a shelf registration statement with the SEC, with Robert W. Baird & Co. and RBC Capital Markets acting as joint book-running managers.Moves Congressional Budget Office
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George W. Bush StructuralGeorge W. Bush will speak at Applied Net 2026 as Taylor Rhodes exits his CEO role and Graham Blackwell takes over.Moves Congressional Budget Office
Connections
The 40 strongest of 212, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Donald Trump Structural
CBO provides non-partisan economic analysis and cost estimates regarding the policies and actions of Donald Trump's administration.
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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.
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U.S. Treasury Structural
CBO provides fiscal projections and debt status reports that are critical inputs for U.S. Treasury management and analysis.
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Elizabeth Warren Operational
CBO provides cost estimates and data to Elizabeth Warren, who uses this information for policy review and public citation.
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Internal Revenue Service Operational
CBO provides financial estimates regarding lost revenue resulting from cuts affecting the IRS.
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Federal Open Market Committee Structural
CBO forecasts serve as key inputs informing FOMC's monetary policy decisions.
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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.
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George W. Bush Structural
George W. Bush formally directed the Congressional Budget Office during his tenure, influencing its function and policy outcomes.
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PENTAGON Operational
CBO provides independent financial analysis and scrutiny of the Pentagon's operational costs and budget proposals.
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House Structural
The House relies on the CBO for official, non-partisan economic assessments, cost estimates, and tracking of legislation.
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senate Structural
The CBO provides formal budgetary analysis and spending projections essential for the Senate's legislative review and compliance.
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Bill Clinton Operational
Clinton directed the CBO, which provided budget scrutiny and predictions to the administration.
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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Operational
The organizations actively engage in policy dialogue, often contradicting each other's predictions on government programs.
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Greg Steube Structural
Greg Steube relies on cost estimates produced by the Congressional Budget Office for legislative votes.
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White House Structural
The CBO produces formal assessments and reports that the White House must address and incorporate into its policy decisions.
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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.
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Jeff Merkley Transactional
Merkley commissions CBO reports, which are used to inform his political opposition and questioning of spending.
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FED Operational
CBO analyzes economic indicators and fiscal health, while FED actions are simultaneously monitored and factored into market forecasts.
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Patty Murray Operational
Patty Murray actively challenges and scrutinizes the economic projections and findings produced by the Congressional Budget Office.
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Scott Bessent Operational
Bessent actively critiques and utilizes the economic projections and fiscal data published by the CBO in his policy commentary.
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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.
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Brendan Boyle Transactional
Brendan Boyle formally requested the Congressional Budget Office to conduct an inquiry and provide expert analysis on his matters.
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house of representatives Structural
The Congressional Budget Office provides independent economic analysis and budgetary information to the House of Representatives.
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Illinois Department of Insurance Structural
CBO predictions are utilized by the Illinois Department of Insurance to inform its regulatory data and functions.
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Small Business Administration Structural
The CBO incorporates the costs of the SBA into its deficit calculations.
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Social Security Mentioned together
CBO provides financial analysis, projections, and assessments regarding the spending and solvency of the Social Security program.
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Brookings Institution Operational
The two institutions engage in both competitive research, providing differing policy estimates, and collaborative work on specific issues like SNAP.
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Cato Institute Operational
Both institutions actively analyze and debate policy issues, particularly regarding Social Security funding gaps and legislative standards.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Structural
CDC data informs the Congressional Budget Office's projections on population trends.
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Democrats Mentioned together
CBO provides economic forecasts and spending requirements that inform the policy advocacy of the Democratic faction.
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Financial Times Mentioned together
Financial Times utilizes models produced by the Congressional Budget Office for its economic projections.
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Maya MacGuineas Mentioned together
CBO reports provide the factual basis and projections that inform Maya MacGuineas's policy commentary and warnings.
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John Barrasso Structural
The legislative process, which includes Senator Barrasso, requires the Congressional Budget Office to produce publicly scored estimates for bills.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Structural
CBO monitors CBP's performance related to tariff duty collection to fulfill its budgetary oversight function.
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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.
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CCC Structural
CBO models indicate that CCC's operations are constrained by a projected $30 billion borrowing cap.
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Republicans Mentioned together
The CBO provides objective, data-driven analysis and estimates the financial impact of Republican policy proposals and legislation.
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Securities and Exchange Commission Structural
The SEC incorporates findings and analysis from the CBO into its operational methodologies.
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Colorado Operational
The Congressional Budget Office assesses the impact of federal funding cuts on the state of Colorado.
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Bruce Thompson Structural
Bruce Thompson utilizes projections and data produced by the Congressional Budget Office for public warnings and commentary.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
44 events- 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.
- The CBO has analyzed the costs associated with the Iran war, specifically discussing the goals of Trump's administration.
- 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.
- The Congressional Budget Office is analyzing Social Security funding gaps and projections, prompting think tank policy proposals.
- 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.
- Iran has set conditions for talks through Qatar, while the CBO is estimating military costs based on data from the Department of Defense.
- 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.
- U.S. uses Patriot interceptors to defend Israel while the CBO analyzes the costs of the military operations against Iran.
- 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.
- Elizabeth Warren warned about a crisis caused by funding cuts, based on projections from the Congressional Budget Office.
- The Commonwealth Fund and CBO identified underinsurance markers in single-coverage deductibles and projected the impacts of ACA expiration and premium hikes.
- CBO monitors national debt exceeding $40 trillion and proposes a $5,000 dividend for adult citizens.
- The Cato Institute and Congressional Budget Office used their analysis as a standard for scoring legislation.
- President signed tax cuts and created Medicare Part D, which contributes to the rise in national debt.
- Donald Trump promotes tariffs to generate federal revenue while the CBO provides fiscal deficit estimates and studies tariff impact.
- CBO estimates the cost associated with renaming the body of water of Lake Ontario.
- National debt has surpassed the projections made by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
- Trump administration policies are leading to budget cuts, which are being analyzed by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, and RFK Jr. was appointed.
- The Congressional Budget Office assessed budget cuts while the Pentagon simultaneously sought funding for the war against Iran.
- The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative is cited as a failure, coinciding with new CBO estimates on future US debt trajectory.
- The 2014 events surrounding the ACA included CBO reports on the law's economic impact, comparisons to Medicare, and court rulings on its validity.
- The CBO noted that top earners derive bulk income from capital, while the minimum wage in Iowa has remained stagnant for 17 years.
- CBO estimated the impact of new work rules, leading to a decline in SNAP recipients due to Trump's law.
August 2026
9 events- 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.
- The Congressional Budget Office provided cost estimates for the administration's deployment strategy, and Elizabeth Warren was involved in a confirmation process.
- Administration faced budget scrutiny and predictions, with views cited regarding presidential budget successes.
- Scott Bessent coordinated a US-Japan currency intervention while the CBO reported on public debt costs and UBS strategists expressed doubts about his toolkit.
- A leader is dealing with the economic fallout of the Great Recession and COVID-19, with CBO reports detailing the deficits caused by the recession and policy decisions.
July 2026
3 events- A law was signed by Donald Trump on July 1, 2026, which incorporated estimates produced by the Congressional Budget Office.
- The Congressional Budget Office reported increases in spending for both Medicare and Social Security programs.
- The Congressional Budget Office and International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War discussed nuclear policy risks and missile defense costs.
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June 2026
4 events- 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.
- Policy changes made during Trump's second term affected safety-net programs, leading to data collection regarding uninsured numbers and health insurance access.