
CONTROL Inside the White House as the Government Shuts Down (Again) Feat. Shelby Talcott
With the government shutdown again, it is starting to feel like Groundhog Day at CONTROL. Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci analyze the latest impasse from every angle and are joined by Semafor White House Correspondent Shelby Talcott to hear the administration’s perspective. They discuss the key players in the negotiations, the divide between House and Senate Democrats, and President Trump’s shifting focus. Plus, what does the surprising result in a Texas special election say about the midterms?
Hosts: Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci
Guest: Shelby Talcott, Semafor
Audio Producer: Benji Englander
Video Producer: Regina Anderson
Articles Discussed:
Semafor: Democrats strike deal with White House on government funding
Politico: How Mike Johnson is scrambling to keep the shutdown short
NBC News: Schumer and Jeffries take different tacks on government funding bill
NYT: Clintons Capitulate on House Epstein Inquiry, Agreeing to Testify
NYT: Democratic Upset in Deep Red Texas District Rattles Republicans
