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The Daily Punch
Weekday mornings, The Daily Punch brings you inside Capitol Hill, the White House and Washington for an unfiltered look at the key players and stakes of all major issues of the day. Power. People. Politics. Hosted by Punchbowl News founders, journalists and best-selling authors Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman.
Episodes
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Campaign latest: Barrasso on the trail
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso is on the trail, and we caught up with him. The Wyoming Republican said Senate Majority Leader John Thune isn't going…
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DCCC raises alarm over cash
Democrats worry they don't have the cash to win some races in November, plus there's a lot of turnover in Dan Osborn's campaign. Want more in-depth daily…
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Hakeem Jeffries: The next speaker?
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries may become speaker if Democrats win the majority in the House. We caught up with him in Pennsylvania. Want more in-depth…
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Readback: How 2026 could be the new 2018
Campaign reporter Ally Mutnick dissects some of the House seats that flipped to blue in the 2018 midterms and what it could mean for Democrats in taking the…
The Daily PunchHow many Senate seats are in reach for Dems?
Anna and Jake focus on the Senate this morning, going over President Trump’s poll numbers tanking, the sheer amount of spending on ads and more. Learn more…
The Daily PunchFly Out Day: Sen. Adam Schiff on AI regulation, data centers and China
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of Senate Judiciary and top Democrat on its Intellectual Property subcommittee, will chat about AI, copyright, national…
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Can Democrats win in Iowa?
Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek is within striking distance of becoming the first Democrat to win a Senate election in the state since 2008. Laura Weiss and…
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GOP's redistricting bet is getting expensive
Republicans’ unprecedented mid-decade redistricting push created 14 new strongly red districts, but the GOP is a sure bet to win only five of these races. Now…
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John Curtis rises as the next GOP Trump critic
Republicans willing to publicly break with President Donald Trump are far and few between, but Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) is willing to step into that void…
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Jim Jordan's possible GOP leader play
While he won't admit it publicly, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) is very likely to run for GOP leader if House Republicans lose the majority. Jake Sherman and Max…
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Readback: I stumbled into a surprise Trump news conference
Tech reporter Ben Brody discusses his experience at Trump's driveway news conference with the leaders of Anthropic, Meta, Nvidia and more. This story was…
The Daily PunchHow Thune and Schumer did this session
Anna and Jake go over how Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Schumer did this session. Plus whether Republicans scaling back in Georgia and…
The Daily PunchFly Out Day: Pennsylvania Sen. McCormick on Shapiro's lead, rising gas prices and the AI race with China
Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) — a member of the Foreign Relations, Energy and Banking committees — sat down with Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer to discuss…
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House Dem groups rake in $230M
Jake and Anna go over the big haul House Democratic groups raked in. Plus, the Senate leaves town ahead of the midterms. Want more in-depth daily coverage from…
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The GOP House seats that are nearly gone
Jake and Anthony go over the seats most likely to flip blue in the midterms. Plus, it's the Senate's last gasp. Want more in-depth daily coverage from…
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Stock trading takes over the airwaves
The new hot topic flooding the airwaves this election season is a ban on members of Congress trading stocks. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress?…
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What to expect in the Senate's final week
The Senate is back for what is likely its last week in session before the midterms. What's on the agenda? Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress?…
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Readback: A weird September for government funding
Samantha Handler discusses what appropriators are up to this September without a government shutdown to worry about. This story was featured in the Readback…
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Texas PAC could spend $200M
Texas PAC could be spending big to help Ken Paxton in the Lone Star State. Plus, Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) speaks. Want more in-depth daily coverage from…
The Daily PunchFly Out Day: Top Energy Democrat Sen. Heinrich talks data centers and permitting deal
Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sat down with Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer at the townhouse…
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Is permitting reform cooked?
Will the Senate stick around for another week? All signs indicate that they will. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free…
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Republicans hit the panic button
There are 41 days until Election Day, and Republicans are throwing everything and the kitchen sink at their sinking political fortunes. Jake Sherman and Anna…
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Schumer warns Trump on China
We spoke with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to talk about what Schumer sees as some of the critical…
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Trump on the world stage as the Senate looks to leave
President Donald Trump has a big week ahead at the U.N. General Assembly and the Senate is looking to head home. Plus: DCCC launches an $8 million effort. Want…
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Readback: A Pentagon briefing goes awry
Defense reporter Anthony Adragna breaks down Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby's rough briefing with Senate Republicans on Thursday. This story was featured…
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The 3 House seats eating $100 million
Jake and Max go over where the GOP is spending big in the run-up to the midterms. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free…
The Daily PunchFly Out Day: Gov. Wes Moore on Maryland's energy crisis, AI data centers and the fight for voting rights
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore sat down with Anna Palmer at the townhouse to talk about redistricting, the possibility of a Democratic majority in Congress, issues…
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Hakeem Jeffries holds back, Katherine Clark swings
As Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Jared Golden break with their party on rule votes; House Democratic leaders are handling the situation differently. Want…
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One of the most important days of the cycle
Fed rates are expected to be hiked today, which won't make President Donald Trump happy. Plus, how dead is the crypto agenda? Want more in-depth daily coverage…
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Is Congress missing the moment with AI?
As artificial intelligence dominates the news cycle, AI companies are begging to be regulated. Congress is nowhere on the issue. Want more in-depth daily…
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Congress is back: 50 days to Election Day
Both the House and the Senate are back this week as the sprint kicks off to Election Day. Plus: the latest on the Clarity Act. Want more in-depth daily…
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Readback: A more realistic defense spending assessment
Defense reporter Briana Reilly takes you behind the scenes of the NDIA emerging technology conference and what top DOD officials said about their outlook on…
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Thune on his future, 2026 and Trump
Jake and Brendan go over what Thune told us about the future of the Senate. Plus: HMP's redline. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to…
The Daily PunchFly Out Day: Will Democrats flip the House? Super PAC chief weighs in
House Majority PAC President Mike Smith sits down with Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer at the townhouse to talk about affordability, redistricting and everything…
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Jeffries allies have a new outside group
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is jumping into the dark money game ahead of the midterm elections with a new 501(c)(4). Jake Sherman and Ally Mutnick…
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Can an unpopular Trump save the GOP?
There are 55 days to go until Election Day. Jake and Anna discuss the three headwinds for Republicans going into November and three potential lifelines. Want…
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Inside the Dallas money game
The Republicans’ “midterm convention” in Dallas begins Wednesday. The made-for-TV event is aimed at boosting GOP base turnout in the midterm elections. But…
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What we're watching this week
Trump's "midterm convention" is in Dallas this week alongside top House and Senate Republicans and a handful of key GOP candidates. One Republican who won't be…
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On the trail with Rob Wittman
Max and defense reporter Anthony Adragna talk about the House Armed Services Committee gavel race and Rep. Rob Wittman's reelection campaign. Plus, Anthony…
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Inside Jeffries and Johnson's rollercoaster week
Anna and Jake do a Leader Look and discuss the week Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries had. Want more in-depth daily coverage from…
The Daily PunchFLY OUT DAY: RSC Chair Pfluger on gas prices, midterms and his future
Republican Study Committee Chair Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas) stopped by the townhouse to chat with Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer about the state of the GOP…
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Can House Democrats change their party?
Anna and Jake go over how House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' leadership team is discussing a broad overhaul of how the House Democratic Caucus operates as…
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Jeffries cracks down
Anna and Jake discuss House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' rebuke of two representatives who voted with Republicans on a rule Tuesday afternoon. Plus: a look…
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Should the House stay?
Jake and Laura talk about the spot Speaker Mike Johnson is in, whether he should send everyone home this week. Plus, the latest on the Russia sanctions effort…
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The House is back
Jake and Anthony talk about the House's return and what's on the docket for the chamber leading up to Election Day. Plus: Zelensky sends a top aide to the Hill…
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Readback: What Mike Johnson told us in Pennsylvania
Congressional reporter Laura Weiss discusses what Speaker Mike Johnson told her in Pennsylvania about growing the House GOP majority. This story was featured…
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Who will replace James Braid?
Jake and Andrew discuss who might replace James Braid as Trump's top Hill lobbyist. Plus, more on AOC's delicate balancing act. Want more in-depth daily…
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Johnson bullish on the trail
Anna and Jake break down what Speaker Mike Johnson told us on the campaign trail in Pennsylvania. Plus, James Braid is leaving the White House. Want more…
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The shocker in Florida
Anna and Jake break down Tuesday's primary results. Plus: the prospect of a 50-50 Senate looms. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to…
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A big primary night ahead
Anna and Jake break down what to watch tonight as primary voters head to the polls in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming. Want more in-depth daily coverage from…
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'Crooks vs. Commies’ on the campaign trail
Jake and Anna break down the dynamics at play in the House Democratic Caucus as the midterms creep up. Plus, what House Majority Leader Steve Scalise told Jake…
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Readback: PBN video heads into the field
Our digital content producer Rachel Scully takes you behind the scenes of producing Fly Out Day and capturing Punchbowl News' video content at stakeouts. This…
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What will Scalise do if Republicans lose?
Jake recounts what House Majority Leader Steve Scalise told him on the road in Michigan. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free…
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Data centers take center stage
Jake and Anna break down the role data centers are taking on the campaign trail, with candidates from both sides of the aisle using them as a punching bag…
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Inside a gigantic primary night
Jake and Anna break down what happened last night across the country after the primary polls closed in Connecticut, South Carolina and Wisconsin. Want more…
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Inside Democrats' meltdown in Michigan
Anna and Jake break down what went down with Democrats in a downballot House primary in Michigan where a former DSA member won the party's nomination. Plus…
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What the Senate left undone
Jake and Anna explore what the Senate needs to do when they come back next month; the upper chamber may have pushed the CR down the road, but there's still…
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Readback: Inside Michigan’s primary night
Ally and Max discuss Abdul El-Sayed's victory over Rep. Haley Stevens in the Senate Democratic primary in Michigan Tuesday. This story was featured in the…
The Daily PunchFly Out Day: President Trump on midterms, SAVE America and why he could be “the last Republican president”
Jake Sherman sits down with President Donald Trump to talk the SAVE America Act, Iran, Blanche's nomination and MUCH more. Stick around: John Bresnahan and…
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Trump on Fly Out Day plus the Senate latest
Jake and Anna recap Punchbowl News' exclusive interview with President Donald Trump at the White House. The president refused to back Senate Majority Leader…