Steering Into the Holidays

It’s the last week in the legislative calendar and the last episode of CONTROL for the year, leaving plenty of hot topics for hosts Brendan Buck, Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci. The trio discuss the relationship between President-elect Trump, Speaker Johnson and Incoming Senate Majority Leader Thune as they map out a plan for reconciliation and analyze the drama at the Steering Committee. At the end, what the hosts are looking out for in 2025. Hosts: Brendan Buck, Annalyse Keller, Mike Ricci Producer: Benji Englander Articles Discussed: Fox News: President-elect Trump takes in Army-Navy game with powerhouse posse The Hill: Johnson says new GOP agenda will be ‘very aggressive beginning right out of the gate’ The Hill: Thune expects tax package by summer: ‘Failure is not an option’ Politico: Conservatives fall in line behind Mike Johnson ahead of speaker race Punchbowl: Inside how Johnson handled steering and what it means for the pitfalls ahead