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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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Schumer folds and the party explodes
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer made a decision to back the House-passed government funding bill and Democrats are furious. Plus, how Senate retirements…
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The Ones to Watch: Advancing with AI - Cybersecurity
Punchbowl News congressional reporter Mica Soellner joins Anna Palmer to discuss artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Plus: Details from Soellner's…
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Schumer's two options as a shutdown nears
Anna and Jake discuss how the Senate's shutdown showdown could play out. Plus, Elon Musk is appearing in Democratic ads as the party's new favorite bogeyman…
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Will Senate Dems shut down the government?
Government funding runs out in two days and Senate Democrats face a stark choice to either vote for the CR or let the government shut down. Plus, where the…
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Johnson and Jeffries face off with a shutdown on the line
With just three days until the government funding deadline, House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are locked in a high-stakes power…
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Four days until the deadline: Will Congress avoid a shutdown?
It's deadline week! Anna and Jake take a look at where government funding stands. Plus, introducing the Punchbowl News Power List. Want more in-depth daily…
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The Readback: What Trump asked Congress to do during his speech
Jake Sherman dives deep into what President Donald Trump called on Congress to pass during his speech on Tuesday, including passing "tax cuts for everybody,"…
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Schumer, Jeffries and the perils of the minority
Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman takes a look at how Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are performing. Plus, how a…
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How Trump broke House Democrats
Jake Sherman discusses how President Donald Trump unites and divides Democrats all at once. Plus, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s reelection decision expected soon. Want…
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The Golden Age of Pettiness
It’s the Era of Pettiness and trolling has become the focal point. Jake Sherman breaks down the biggest moments from President Trump's address to Congress…
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How Washington could stumble into a shutdown
Punchbowl News' Max Cohen discusses the latest in the looming government shutdown. Plus, Republican Rep. Maria Salazar challenges President Donald Trump's…
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Three crises facing Trump and Republicans
President Donald Trump and GOP leaders are confronting a trio of self-made crises as we enter a very big week for Republicans. Plus, Sen. Todd Young, a…
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The Readback: House Republicans’ big reconciliation moment
Vault co-author Laura Weiss takes you behind the scenes of House Republicans' victory this past week when they pulled off a successful floor vote on their…
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Judging Johnson and Thune
It’s the last day of February. So it’s time to take a spin around Capitol Hill for a Leader Look. Anna and Jake reflect on how House Speaker Mike Johnson and…
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The Ones to Watch: Advancing with AI - Energy Innovation
Punchbowl News technology reporter Ben Brody joins Anna Palmer to discuss the relationship between AI and energy policy. AI policy is quickly spreading into…
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Is the government going to shut down?
Anna and Jake discuss the politics of a potential government shutdown and what’s happening in the negotiations to avert one with the March 14 funding deadline…
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A huge win for Johnson. Now comes the hard part.
Anna and Jake discuss Speaker Mike Johnson's major win after the House’s dramatic passage of Republicans’ multi-trillion dollar budget resolution Tuesday…
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Johnson is getting squeezed
Speaker Mike Johnson is under withering pressure from all directions over the GOP’s multi-trillion dollar budget resolution. Plus: Democrats are focusing on…
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With a budget vote expected tomorrow, it's a big week for Congress
Speaker Mike Johnson has a lot on his plate: A tricky budget resolution vote followed by a shutdown fight. Can he get them done? Plus: DOGE's recent activities…
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The Readback: A head-spinning week for GOP hawks
Congressional reporters Andrew Desiderio and Max Cohen discuss Senate Republicans' response to President Donald Trump's latest controversial comments on the…
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The Senate passed its budget resolution. What does that mean for the House?
After a nearly 10-hour vote-a-rama, the Senate passed its “skinny” budget resolution early Friday morning. We break down what that means for the House. Plus…
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How Johnson views where the House is on reconciliation
After President Donald Trump’s decision to back the House’s budget resolution, Speaker Mike Johnson weighs in. Plus, can Senate Republicans pull off permanent…
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The Senate GOP's big gamble with their ‘skinny’ budget plan
Senate Republicans kicked off their biggest gamble so far of the 119th Congress — beginning debate on a $300 billion-plus “skinny” budget resolution. Plus…
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A new fight for Republicans' foreign policy future
President Trump’s nomination for the Pentagon’s policy chief is emerging as the next big fight in the GOP’s internal clash over U.S. foreign policy. Plus, will…
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What will happen to the Senate GOP’s budget resolution?
The Senate is the only show in town as the House is in recess. Punchbowl News introduces The Conference, a daylong event focused on power, people and politics…
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The Readback: MTG's path to the DOGE subcommittee chair
Punchbowl News congressional reporter Mica Soellner discusses Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's path to being chair of the House DOGE subcommittee. It was a windy…
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House GOP gets a win on budget plan, but what’s next?
Republicans on the House Budget Committee approved a GOP budget resolution late Thursday night that’s designed to unlock President Donald Trump’s legislative…
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The easy part on Trump's agenda is about to end
After lots of fits and starts, the House Budget Committee is going to begin marking up its spending blueprint today. Plus: Tensions persist after Rep. Jerry…
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The dueling budget chairs: How Arrington and Graham are playing their hands
The House Budget Committee is expected to release its budget resolution today. We've heard this one before. Plus: How Trump's controversial nominees are…
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Rough days for Democrats in GOP-run Washington
As Trump's second term kicks off, the heat is on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who are bearing the brunt of…
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The race for reconciliation
House Republican leaders are looking to cut federal spending by $2 trillion to $2.5 trillion as part of their reconciliation push. Plus: The latest on Trump's…
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The Readback: The reconciliation rollercoaster
Vault co-author Laura Weiss discusses House Republicans' struggle to get on the same page about reconciliation this past week. Laura, a Philly native, also…
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Vance is now in charge of TikTok deal
Vice President JD Vance finds himself alongside National Security Adviser Michael Waltz tasked with overseeing a potential sale of TikTok. Plus: House…
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Johnson, House GOP to meet with Trump as frustration builds
Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans head to the White House today to meet with President Donald Trump. Plus: The 2026 Georgia Senate race is already…
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The options to jumpstart the Trump agenda
We’re still in the early phase of Hill Republicans’ attempt to pass President Donald Trump’s agenda. Yet it’s fair to say, at this moment, things aren’t going…
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The USAID fight both sides want
Democrats and Republicans are gearing up for a fight over the United States Agency for International Development. Why do both sides want to have this battle?…
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After this weekend, can Democrats help Trump?
Hill Democrats ask themselves whether it’s still politically feasible to help Republicans conduct any normal business on Capitol Hill. Plus: The latest on…
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The Readback: Dispatch from the House GOP retreat in sunny Miami
Get an inside look at what it was like at the House GOP retreat at the Trump National Doral resort in Miami. Congressional reporter Mica Soellner shares her…
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The January leader look
A look at where congressional leadership stands as January comes to a close. Plus: The latest on President Donald Trump's nominees; Tulsi Gabbard had a rough…
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Tulsi Gabbard's consequential hearing
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard will sit before the Senate Intelligence Committee this morning for the most consequential confirmation hearing to date. Plus…
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Democrats were in the dumps — until Trump helped them out
Democrats get some of their groove back thanks to President Donald Trump. Plus: Sen. Jim Justice's swanky commute. Want more in-depth daily coverage from…
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House Republicans' pitfalls in executing Trump’s agenda
House Republicans' Doral, Fla., retreat continues, and Jake is on the ground covering what's going down. Plus: Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso's style with…
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Trump headlines GOP retreat as budget battle heats up
House Republicans descend on Trump National Doral Miami for their annual retreat and Jake is in Florida covering it. Plus: What's happening with Trump's…
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The Readback: Behind the scenes of Trump's second inauguration
Senior Congressional Reporter Andrew Desiderio takes you into the Capitol Rotunda for President Donald Trump's second inauguration. Access was very limited…
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Inside the room: Where House Republicans are looking to slash
House Republican committee chairs pitched in a private meeting what could add up to between $2.5 trillion and $3 trillion of spending cuts and budget savings…
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Who runs the House? Trump
Donald Trump has been president for just three days. And in that time, he’s only tightened his grip on House Republicans. Plus: Lawmakers have their eyes on…
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House Democrats squirm as Trump era begins
Democrats are in desperate search for a winning message as Trump's second term kicks off. Plus: The latest on the debt limit. Want more in-depth daily coverage…
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How Johnson and Thune can use today’s meeting with Trump
Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune will meet with President Donald Trump today with 52 days until the federal government runs out of…
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What’s different about Trump’s 2025 return
Inside Inauguration Day and a glimpse of what the new Trump administration may look like. Plus, the latest on Trump's nominees. Want more in-depth daily…
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Main Street Republicans fight to be Trump’s new confidantes
Congressional reporters Mica Soellner and Max Cohen discuss the dynamic between the Main Street Republican Caucus and the Trump world in comparison to the…
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Democrats’ TikTok dilemma
Congressional Democrats find themselves in an awkward position with the shutdown of TikTok looming in a couple of days. Plus: Newly-elected House Republicans…
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Inside the House GOP hunt for budget savings
House Republicans are looking for budget savings any way they can get them, including asking President-elect Donald Trump to hold off on rolling back several…
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The 5 things you need to know about the future of Trump's agenda
With Trump's inauguration coming up in a few days, what is on his policy agenda? Plus: The Main Street Republicans cozy up to the president-elect. Want more…
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How Democrats plan to battle Hegseth
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to run the Pentagon, has a confirmation hearing this morning. What are Democrats planning on doing? Plus…
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Inside Trump's big nom week
President-elect Donald Trump's nominees have a busy week ahead. Plus: What are Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune focusing on? Want…
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The Readback: Dispatch from CES in Vegas
Tech reporter Ben Brody takes you behind the scenes of the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and how Congress may react to agentic artificial…
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Inside the House Budget Committee's messy search for savings
Rep. Jodey Arrington "accidentally" pitched raising taxes in a presentation to House Republicans. Plus: Tulsi Gabbard changes her tune on Section 702. Want…
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Trump leans toward Johnson in reconciliation
President-elect Donald Trump came to the Capitol Wednesday night and met with Senate Republicans. There, Trump made it clear that he's leaning toward Speaker…
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Inside the strategy as Trump meets with Senate Republicans today
President-elect Donald Trump is set to meet with Senate Republicans tonight on Capitol Hill. Plus: Some congressional Democrats are expressing a willingness to…
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Can Trump count on the Freedom Caucus?
President-elect Donald Trump's relationship with the House Freedom Caucus is growing tenuous. What does the future look like? Plus: The Senate eyes votes on…