The Senate is moving ahead with reconciliation while things go off the rails in the House – all while a pivotal election takes place across the Potomac. On a new episode of CONTROL, Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci discuss Speaker Johnson’s FISA flop and next steps in the Senate for DHS funding and the Iran war. Then, Punchbowl News’ Senior Congressional Reporter Ally Mutnick joins the show to preview the redistricting ballot measure in Virginia and what it portends for both the 2026 midterms and future election cycles. Plus, the trio analyze the most competitive races across the Senate map.
Hosts: Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci
Guest: Ally Mutnick, Punchbowl News
Audio Producer: Benji Englander
Video Producer: Regina Anderson
Articles Discussed:
POLITICO: Republicans stare down a growing, neverending FISA crisis
Punchbowl News: Thune: Full speed ahead on reconciliation
New York Times: House Thwarts Bid to Halt Iran War, but Some in G.O.P. See Support Fading
WaPo: Senate rejects resolution to block Trump from striking Iran
New York Times: White House Declines to Offer Congress an Estimate of Iran War Cost
Punchbowl News: House, Senate Dems post giant Q1 numbers
Punchbowl News: NRCC outraises DCCC in Q1
New York Times: Democrats Spend Big but Face Tough Fight in Virginia Gerrymandering Battle
CNN: How a must-win Michigan Senate race turned messy for Democrats
