The U.S. federal budget landscape in late 2025 remains tense, as we say, with looming deadlines and partisan clashes over spending, taxes, and entitlements. On December 10, 2025, Chairman Jodey Arrington of the House Budget Committee praised the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut rates, citing it as relief for families amid inflation pressures. The FOMC statement noted inflation remains “somewhat elevated” but affirmed commitment to maximum employment.
If you are (a) wondering what sense any of that makes, and (b) overcome with a nauseating sense of déjà vu, welcome to the club.
The Boom & Bust Club, that is, where insiders pretend they’re in control and outsiders like us just hope to shore up a big against the ruin.
On the 6th, Trump signed a $12 billion farmer aid executive order, aimed at countering “unfair” trade impacts; it bridged gaps for farmers until full budget reconciliation.
Meanwhile, thr Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 1968) is in play to avert shutdowns, but reconciliation battles persist. Congressional Budget Office projections warn economic shifts could widen deficits through 2035.