Bonus Episode: Johnson Gets Foreign Aid Done

On a special bonus episode of CONTROL, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller break down how Speaker Johnson got the foreign aid package over the line and what the fallout may be. Will he survive a Motion to Vacate? Can the “coalition government” of Republicans and Democrats keep the House functioning? And what else can Congress get done the rest of the year?

 

Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller

Producer: Benji Englander

 

Articles Discussed:

Brendan’s NYT oped

AP: The House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle. Next is the Senate

Politico: Bipartisan outrage boils over at threat to Johnson’s speakership

WaPo: Senate votes to dismiss impeachment charges against Mayorkas