On a new episode of CONTROL, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller discuss the latest efforts to avoid a government shutdown. With Speaker Johnson’s original plan in tatters, what’s his next move? And how will it affect his relationship with Tom Emmer and Donald Trump? Then, Burgess Everett, the Semafor congressional bureau chief, joins the show to discuss all things Senate: spending, IVF, leadership races, and more.

Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller

Guest: Burgess Everett

Producer: Benji Englander

Articles Discussed:

Punchbowl: House GOP no closer to resolving spending mess

New York Times: Déjà Vu for Mike Johnson as Internal Strife Stalls Spending Plan

The Hill: Trump complicates Speaker Johnson’s plan to avoid government shutdown

Axios: The lame duck farm bill push

Fox News: Schumer revives Dem-backed IVF bill after Trump proposal

Axios: Scoop: McConnell's power play over vote for his replacement

Congress is back, Brendan is back and CONTROL is back on Shutdown Watch. Hosts Annalyse Keller and Brendan Buck talk to Punchbowl’s Jake Sherman about where the spending fight stands and what moves party leaders will look to make. They discuss Speaker Johnson’s strategy, the impact of the upcoming election as well as Republican’s fundraising woes. Plus, Annalyse and Brendan preview tonight’s presidential debate and the potential for divided government no matter who takes the White House.

Hosts: Annalyse Keller and Brendan Buck

Producer: Benji Englander

Guest: Jake Sherman

Articles Discussed

Punchbowl: Congress returns as all eyes turn to Philadelphia

Punchbowl: House Republican leaders post big August hauls amid GOP money woes

New York Times: Trump and Harris Neck and Neck After Summer Upheaval, Times/Siena Poll Finds

Washington Post: Even in victory, Harris or Trump could earn a dubious prize: Hostile Congress

The House may be out, but recess has not yet begun for CONTROL hosts Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci. After discussing the latest on the Trump assassination attempt investigations, JD Vance’s early struggles, VP Harris’s potential running mates, and some upcoming primaries, two very special guests join the show. First, Brendan Buck calls in to talk about the floundering appropriations process. Then, former Speaker John Boehner joins the show to offer his perspective on appropriations, President Biden’s withdrawal, Speaker Johnson and more.

Hosts: Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci

Guests: Former Speaker John Boehner and Brendan Buck

Producer: Benji Englander

Articles Discussed

Politico: House leadership appoints Trump shooting task force members

NBC News: Trump agrees to give a victim interview to the FBI after assassination attempt

WSJ: Secret Service Director Resigns Amid Anger Over Trump Shooting

NYT: JD Vance Stumbles in His Debut, as Democrats Go on Offense

Bloomberg: Harris’ Running-Mate Search Zeroes In on Three Top Contenders

Roll Call: Rep. Cori Bush faces well-funded prosecutor in Missouri primary

Spokesman Review: Central Washington’s Dan Newhouse faces 7 challengers in a primary that tests Trump’s hold on GOP

The Tennessean: Johnston touts record, wins traditional GOP backers in race for Tennessee's 5th District

Politico: House Republicans bail on another spending bill as their summer funding ambitions fizzle