The GOP’s affordability crunch

The Daily Punch · Feb 5, 2026 · 8m

Vulnerable Republicans have a big political problem on their hands. Jake breaks down the GOP’s political crunch over affordability in the upcoming midterm elections. Plus, Democrats unveil a sweeping list of demands for DHS and ICE reforms as funding talks stall. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube⁠. ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways⁠⁠ ⁠we’re investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices…