On a new episode of CONTROL, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller reflect on Speaker Johnson’s latest magic act in passing the One Big Beautiful Bill before pivoting to the action in the Senate with the help of Semafor’s Congressional Bureau Chief Burgess Everett. They discuss the dynamics and personalities involved as Senators look to put their stamp on the OBBB. Can Majority Leader Thune deliver? Or will the whole thing fall apart?

Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller

Guest: Burgess Everett

Audio Producer: Benji Englander

Video Producer: Regina Anderson

Articles Discussed:

Politico: Mike Johnson urges Senate not to make major changes to megabill

Punchbowl: Thune’s turn in the reconciliation grinder

Semafor: Ron Johnson takes on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’

Politico: ‘We’re not going there': Thune vows not to overrule parliamentarian on megabill

NOTUS: White House to Send Congress a Rescission Package for Select DOGE Cuts