The House may be out, but recess has not yet begun for CONTROL hosts Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci. After discussing the latest on the Trump assassination attempt investigations, JD Vance’s early struggles, VP Harris’s potential running mates, and some upcoming primaries, two very special guests join the show. First, Brendan Buck calls in to talk about the floundering appropriations process. Then, former Speaker John Boehner joins the show to offer his perspective on appropriations, President Biden’s withdrawal, Speaker Johnson and more.

Hosts: Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci

Guests: Former Speaker John Boehner and Brendan Buck

Producer: Benji Englander

Articles Discussed

Politico: House leadership appoints Trump shooting task force members

NBC News: Trump agrees to give a victim interview to the FBI after assassination attempt

WSJ: Secret Service Director Resigns Amid Anger Over Trump Shooting

NYT: JD Vance Stumbles in His Debut, as Democrats Go on Offense

Bloomberg: Harris’ Running-Mate Search Zeroes In on Three Top Contenders

Roll Call: Rep. Cori Bush faces well-funded prosecutor in Missouri primary

Spokesman Review: Central Washington’s Dan Newhouse faces 7 challengers in a primary that tests Trump’s hold on GOP

The Tennessean: Johnston touts record, wins traditional GOP backers in race for Tennessee's 5th District

Politico: House Republicans bail on another spending bill as their summer funding ambitions fizzle