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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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Inside the national contest to be Senate GOP leader
Senate Minority Whip John Thune took his campaign for GOP leader to Fort Wayne, Ind. What's next in the race to succeed Mitch McConnell? Plus: The latest from…
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Sherrod Brown’s race against the machine
Sen. Sherrod Brown faces a tough reelection bid as he relies on voters splitting their tickets in the Buckeye State. Plus: Speaker Mike Johnson raises a…
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The Readback: On the ground in the swingiest of swing states
Punchbowl News reporters Max Cohen and Mica Soellner take you behind the scenes of two congressional races in Pennsylvania, in the 1st and 10th Districts…
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The world according to Mike Johnson
After almost a year of holding the speaker's gavel, we check in with Mike Johnson on the road in Lancaster, Pa. Plus: Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) faces a…
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Can Dems beat Scott Perry?
The race to represent Pennsylvania's 10th District is much closer than anyone anticipated with Janelle Stelson climbing in the polls against Rep. Scott Perry…
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How Milton and the Middle East will shape Congress' fall
When Congress returns later this fall, they'll have to contend with the fallout from Hurricane Milton and an ongoing crisis in the Middle East. Plus: House GOP…
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It's debate week for Congress
Hurricane Milton is barrelling toward the Florida coast and debates are being held across the country for congressional races as Election Day nears. Plus: Rep…
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How Oct. 7 changed Washington
Anna and Jake go over how the Hamas terrorist attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, changed Washington. Plus: Democrats are going after some GOP Senate candidates for being…
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The Readback: Dissecting Lina Khan's October travel
Punchbowl News reporters Max Cohen and Ben Brody take you behind the scenes of Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan's events with members of Congress this…
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Schumer and McConnell with the majority on the line
We focus on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell as part of our Leader Look series. Plus, Sen. Josh Hawley's…
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Johnson and Jeffries head down the stretch
We take a Leader Look at Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Plus, House GOP tensions drag down the Kids Online Safety Act, and…
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A ‘Midwest nice’ debate
Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz have a ‘Midwest nice’ debate that feels like a throwback to debates of yesteryear. Plus, Federal Trade Commission…
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Future of Defense Aviation: The Players
While Congress plays a crucial role in shaping the country’s air defense policies and spending, there are additional players advocating for the issues on and…
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Hurricane Helene recovery tests Harris, Trump and Biden
Hurricane Helene has magnified legislative and political dynamics worth diving into before the election. Plus, House Democrats implore voters to remember the…
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The VP debate and Israel’s latest crisis
Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance will meet Tuesday night for the VP debate. Plus, at-risk House Republicans shift their message to narrow…
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A spin around the very bizarre political scene
It's a bizarre time in American politics. From our viewpoint, things are pretty grim. Here's a review of the state of play. Plus: An update on The Tally. Want…
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Adams indicted, Cardin targeted
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Ben Cardin was the target of a sophisticated deepfake operation that impersonated a top Ukrainian official. Plus, New…
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Jet fumes swamp Capitol Hill
Congress wraps up today, taking a recess until after Election Day. A three-month CR is at the top of their to-do list. Plus: GOP hawks wince at the new…
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Future of Defense Aviation: A Leading Voice
What are members of Congress saying about defense aviation? Congressional reporter Max Cohen spoke with Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) to break down the key issues…
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Donald Trump MIA on NRCC fundraising
Former President Donald Trump hasn't given the NRCC a single penny while Vice President Kamala Harris recently transferred $10 million to the DCCC. Plus…
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What government funding week will look like
Congress will vote on a CR this week to avoid a government shutdown, kicking the can down the road to Dec. 20. Plus: The latest on the Maryland Senate race…
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What the DCCC raised during Dems' big August
The DCCC just put up big numbers. Plus: What's the future of the House Republican leadership? Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our…
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All eyes on Johnson’s next funding move
Speaker Mike Johnson needs to make a move to avoid a government shutdown in 12 days. Plus: Sen. Roger Marshall cuts an ad with the Merchants Payments…
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Mike Johnson's doomed funding strategy
Speaker Mike Johnson is bringing a short-term funding bill to the floor that won't pass. So what's next? Plus: The Senate Intelligence Committee will hear from…
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Future of Defense Aviation: Legislative Landscape
Congress plays a crucial role in providing funding for the nation’s defense, working year-round to pass the annual National Defense Authorization Act and the…
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The Secret Service’s Hill problems
The Secret Service's latest problem may be funding. Plus: Senate Republicans are poised to reject Democrats’ IVF bill again. Want more in-depth daily coverage…
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House GOP no closer to resolving spending mess
How will Congress respond to an alleged second attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump? Plus: The House is no closer to resolving the spending…
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Congress is stuck in neutral
Maybe Congress should have stayed home? The House is struggling to get a vote on a CR to keep the government from shutting down come Oct. 1. Plus: The…
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Mike Johnson's dilemma
Speaker Mike Johnson faces some tough end-of-year decisions, sound familiar? Plus: The latest on the GOP's Ukraine split-screen. Want more in-depth daily…
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Harris triggers Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris got under former President Donald Trump's skin during the debate Tuesday night. Plus: Speaker Mike Johnson is convinced…
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The Future of Defense Aviation: State of Play
The U.S. has long used its defense production capacity — the best in the world — as a critical tool for deterring conflicts and strengthening its alliances…
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Johnson's funding plan is in huge trouble
Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to pair a six-month funding bill with the SAVE Act is on the brink of imploding. Plus: The Trump shooting task force obtains the…
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Congress is back!
Congress returns and has a lot on its plate before the end of the month. Can they get a stopgap funding bill passed in time? Plus: An exclusive look at the…
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Scalise lays out House GOP’s September plans
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise spoke to us about what he has planned in the House for the next month or so. Plus: Democrats are embracing cops and the…
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House Republicans turn committees loose on Harris
With Congress set to return to Washington after a very long absence, House Republicans are targeting Vice President Kamala Harris. Plus: The latest on Senate…
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What is Mike Johnson's government shutdown strategy?
As a government shutdown looms, Speaker Mike Johnson has some decisions to make. What is his strategy? Plus: An update on Sen. John Cornyn's fundraising…
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Dems slam Mike Johnson over government-funding plan
Speaker Mike Johnson's short-term government funding plan meets some expected resistance from Democrats and the Senate. Plus: The Congressional Leadership Fund…
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And we’re back. Johnson is eyeing CR with SAVE Act next week
It’s that time of year again. Federal agencies run out of money on Sept. 30. Anna discusses Speaker Mike Johnson's government funding plan and House…
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What Harris’ convention speech means for legislating in D.C.
What does Vice President Kamala Harris' convention speech mean for legislating in D.C.? Plus: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s fundraising blitz and…
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Harris’ big night
Jake discusses what Vice President Kamala Harris needs to do on the final night of the DNC. Plus: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz introduces himself to the American…
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Can Democrats really hold the Senate?
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other top Democrats say their chances of holding the Senate are far better than they appear. Plus, the Obamas bring…
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The fight for the House
The presidential race may have limited impact on the fight for control of the House — and here's why. Plus: President Joe Biden's swan song and primary day in…
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Welcome to Chicago. On Biden, Harris, Congress and the week ahead
Welcome to Democratic convention week. The next four days in Chicago will be full of history, spectacle and big speeches. Plus: Speaker Mike Johnson will be…
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Harris shifts the mood for House GOP
House Republican leadership are sounding the alarm with NRCC Chair Richard Hudson saying that he needs GOP lawmakers to actually “want” to grow the majority…
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Harris gives House Dems hope in California
Vice President Kamala Harris may be a boon to House Democrats in the Golden State. Plus: A look at how Senate committee leadership could shuffle in 2025. Want…
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Behind the scenes of Johnson's and Jeffries’ summers
Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are keeping busy this summer fundraising and getting ready for the election in November. Plus…
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Inside the drama roiling Senate Foreign Relations
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is at a standstill, with no end in sight to a partisan dispute that’s putting Democrats in a bind. Plus: Rep. Bill…
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The assassination task force makes its first moves
The House task force investigating the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump is taking its first official act today, kicking off a…
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Rosen, Brown and abortion in Nevada
Checking in on the Senate race in the Silver State, where do the candidates stand on abortion? Plus: What Larry Hogan told us as he runs to represent Maryland…
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Vulnerable Democrats are skipping the Chicago convention
With the Democratic Convention around the corner, some vulnerable candidates are opting to skip the event. Plus: Inside Speaker Mike Johnson's Jackson Hole…
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Johnson staffs up attempted assassination task force
Speaker Mike Johnson has installed several veteran Republican oversight operators atop the House task force investigating the attempted assassination of former…
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It's Harris' decision day
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to unveil her pick for running mate today. Plus: What challenges does Harris face with Election Day 91 days out? Want…
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Sanders pushes Harris on progressive agenda
Sen. Bernie Sanders is pressing the presumptive Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, to embrace a sweeping progressive agenda during her run for…
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McConnell pushes back on Democrats and Trump
As Sen. Mitch McConnell transitions out of the top Republican post he’s held for a record-breaking 18 years, the minority leader is sending a clear signal that…
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Schumer’s July journey
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has had a busy month, and no one on Capitol Hill had a better vantage point of President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the…
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The appropriations mess rolls on
The Senate is gearing up to head home for recess having passed no spending bills on the floor. And the House has only passed five of the 12 FY2025 spending…
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Schumer's dueling Senate goals
The Senate is in its last week before recess, and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is setting up votes; it's a tale of two Senates. Plus: Rep. Andy Ogles faces a…
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Dems head to Houston to remember Sheila Jackson Lee
Many members of Congress and other high-ranking officials are heading to Houston for the funeral of the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas). Plus: The…
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Who the leadership is eyeing for the assassination task force
Who are the House leadership's picks for the task force investigating the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Plus: Who is leading the…
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Congress limps into August
The House heads into recess after today, so what did the 118th Congress get done? Plus: Defense hawks dish on JD Vance. Want more in-depth daily coverage from…