On a milestone episode of CONTROL, Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci cover the stack of items that have piled up on Congress’ to-do list over the spring recess – starting with a critical vote to extend FISA. Then, with peace talks to end the Iran War faltering, will more Republicans support a War Powers Resolution? And will DHS ever reopen? At the end, Reese Gorman, a political reporter at NOTUS, shares his insights into the resignations of Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzales, House leadership maneuvering, and TMZ’s new focus on Capitol Hill.

Hosts: Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci

Guest: Reese Gorman, NOTUS

Audio Producer: Benji Englander

Video Producer: Regina Anderson

Articles Discussed:

NBC News: Congress returns to battles over DHS, expelling lawmakers and the Iran war

WaPo: Powerful surveillance program faces obstacles as renewal deadline looms

Politico: GOP leaders prepare to steamroll opponents of DHS funding plan

NOTUS: Notice Anything Different About Jim Jordan? That’s Because He’s Probably Angling for Leadership

NOTUS: Tony Gonzales Announces He’s Leaving Congress, Avoiding Likely Expulsion Vote

NYT: TMZ Sics Its Tipsters on a New Breed of Celebrity Villain: Members of Congress