It’s State of the Union day! Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci share what they’ll be looking for during tonight’s speech and how lawmakers from both parties are likely to react. Then, they discuss the latest maneuvering around DHS funding, tariffs, and the SAVE America Act before being joined by Sahil Kapur, Senior National Political Reporter for NBC News, to learn the latest from Capitol Hill and the White House. When will the government shutdown end? Is the talking filibuster a realistic possibility? Is President Trump losing his grip on the GOP? All that and more only on CONTROL.

Hosts: Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci

Guest: Sahil Kapur, NBC News

Audio Producer: Benji Englander

Video Producer: Regina Anderson

Articles Discussed:

NYT: ‘It’s Going to Be a Long Speech’: Trump Prepares for State of the Union

POLITICO: A high-stakes State of the Union just got harder for Trump

Axios: Democratic response to Trump's SOTU becomes a crowded affair

NBC News: 'Everyone here is irate': White House scrambles after tariff loss as Trump unloads on Supreme Court

CNBC: Congress contemplates its role on tariffs after Supreme Court decision

The Hill: Republicans eye opening for DHS deal this week as Democrats double down

NBC News: Trump's election bill tops 50 Senate votes, but Democrats could still block it

All signs point to a stalemate on Homeland Security funding – where does Congress go from here? Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci discuss if a deal can be reached or if another shutdown is ahead. Then, Andrew Desiderio, senior congressional reporter for Punchbowl News, joins the show to share what he is hearing from the halls of the Senate. Plus, revelations in the Epstein files continue to roil Capitol Hill, pressure is rising to pass the SAVE America Act, and more Members head for the exits.

Hosts: Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci

Guest: Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News

Audio Producer: Benji Englander

Video Producer: Regina Anderson

Articles Discussed:

Punchbowl News: The Big Four, Trump and DHS

Punchbowl News: WH responds to Democrats’ DHS overhaul

Punchbowl News: Clintons continue sparring with Comer

CNN: GOP lawmaker behind Congress’ Epstein push says Commerce Secretary Lutnick should resign over links

The Hill: House GOP digs in on push for voting bill in hopes of pressuring Senate

Matt’s Five Points: Talking Filibuster Explainer

The Hill: Rep. Mark Amodei is 30th House Republican to not seek reelection

NYT: The Troubled State of the Senate Has Members Eyeing Governorships

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