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