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

After one of the most newsworthy two-week stretches in recent memory, Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci are back to make sense of everything that’s happened and where things may go. From President Biden’s decision not to stand for re-election to the groundswell of support for Vice President Harris to the assassination attempt on former President Trump to JD Vance’s debut at the RNC, the political fallout will be felt in the halls of Congress and around the country for years to come. Plus, Speaker Johnson marks a noteworthy milestone and Bibi Netanyahu heads to Washington.

Hosts: Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci

Producer: Benji Englander

Articles Discussed:

Politico: Kamala Harris clears the path to the nomination as potential challengers fall in line

NYT: Harris Raised $81 Million in First 24 Hours as Candidate

AP: Who’s No. 2? Four leading Democrats emerge as a possible running mate for Kamala Harris

AP: Biden continues to recover from COVID-19, stays out of public view after ending his 2024 campaign

AP: JD Vance introduces himself as Trump’s running mate and makes direct appeal to his native Rust Belt

Punchbowl: The Canvass RNC recap: Most prefer Youngkin over Vance for VP

NYT: Seeking Answers, Lawmakers From Both Parties Ask Secret Service Chief to Quit

Punchbowl: Trump’s Capitol Hill Cabinet

WaPo: Harris won’t preside over Netanyahu’s speech to Congress

NBC News: Matt Gaetz and Kevin McCarthy's feud erupts at Republican convention