With Speaker Johnson coming up short on his six-month CR plan, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller discuss the ramifications of the new December funding deadline. They debate how various election scenarios will impact Speaker Johnson’s standing in the conference and quest to keep his job. Then, Bloomberg Government’s Jonathan Tamari joins the show to offer his perspective on the CR and share some insights about the pivotal state in this election: Pennsylvania.

Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalsye Keller

Guest: Jonathan Tamari

Producer: Benji Englander

Articles Discussed:

CNN: Speaker Johnson unveils short-term spending bill, urges members to avoid shutdown

Politico Playbook: Why Trump wanted a shutdown

Axios: Johnson's colleagues baffled by his shutdown strategy

Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Trump returning to Western Pennsylvania today; Harris to head to Pittsburgh.

Philadelphia Inquirer: How Pa.’s undecided voters are processing their decision with just weeks until the election

The Economist: Pennsylvania, the crucial battleground in America’s election

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