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

CNN: Trump leans on Republicans to back his funding deal with Democrats — eager to end government shutdown

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

Semafor: Trump administration eyes drawdown in Minnesota