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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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Netanyahu turns the Hill upside down
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu comes to Capitol Hill today to address a joint meeting of Congress. Plus: The House GOP’s big problems on spending…
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Inside the House GOP's struggles with Harris
With Kamala Harris the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, Republicans have to quickly switch gears. Plus: Democrats hope for a 2024 reset. Want more…
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Can Harris save Democrats?
With Biden out of the race, can Vice President Kamala Harris save Democrats in November? Plus: Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle will be in the hot seat…
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Biden on the brink
We take you inside how Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem are handling their misgivings about President Joe Biden’s…
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A tale of two presidents — and two parties
Anna and Jake discuss former President Donald Trump's political comeback and potential Cabinet picks in a possible Trump administration. Plus, President Biden…
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GOP campaign chiefs dream of a Red Washington
Anna and Jake go over what Republican leaders hope to achieve come November — control of the House, Senate and White House. Plus: More on the Senate GOP…
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Knowing J.D. Vance
Former President Donald Trump picked Sen. J.D. Vance to be his running mate. Jake breaks down everything you need to know about the Ohio Republican and reviews…
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Congress wades into Trump shooting as Biden urges calm
Anna goes over Congress' reaction to the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Plus: What's happening this week at the Republican…
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Did Biden stem the bleeding?
Anna and Jake go over President Joe Biden's news conference, was it enough to save his candidacy? Plus: What Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell thinks of…
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Can Biden survive?
Today will be another massive moment for President Joe Biden and his allies-turned-critics on the Hill. Anna and Jake discuss. Plus: The latest from The Vault…
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Biden has made a mess of the Democratic Party
Anna and Jake go over President Joe Biden's standing with Democrats in Congress. After nearly two weeks since his poor debate performance, the incumbent…
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Why Biden is surviving right now
Anna and Jake talk about Biden's standing on Capitol Hill. So far, no Senate Democrats have called for the president to step down from the ticket. Want more…
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Biden’s hold on Democrats weakens
Anna and Jake go over President Joe Biden's challenges as Congress returns to D.C. for the first time since the presidential debate. Want more in-depth daily…
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What the Senate will do for the rest of the summer
As the Fourth of July recess comes to a close, Jake looks at what the Senate will do between now and the next recess. Plus: Rep. Michael Waltz is eyeing a spot…
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Hill Democrats: Joe Biden won’t take us down with him
Jake goes over Hill Democrats' response to calls for Biden to drop out of the race. Plus: Inside the next leaders of House Dem groups and The Canvass. Want…
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How Biden is losing Hill Democrats
President Joe Biden is losing the support of Democrats on Capitol Hill. Anna and Jake go over the White House's outreach, or lack thereof, to members of…
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What does Trump’s winning streak mean?
Jake goes over the dynamics to watch as things appear to break in former President Donald Trump's favor. Plus: A brutal Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) ad hits the…
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The debate fallout continues
President Joe Biden continues to face questions about his ability to serve another four-year term following his disastrous debate performance last week. Plus…
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Biden and Democrats' terrible night
Thursday night's debate wasn't good for President Joe Biden. And it wasn’t that former President Donald Trump was great, either. Anna breaks it all down. Want…
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Debate night in America
Anna and Jake go over the dynamics going into the first presidential debate. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump face off in Atlanta, and the…
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The center thrives as Bowman gets thrashed
Rep. Jamaal Bowman lost his primary to George Latimer. Jake goes over what this means for the Squad. Plus: The House Energy and Commerce Committee is set to…
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Manchin to start donating to Republicans
Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) will start donating money to centrist lawmakers — including Republicans. Plus: It's primary day in New York, Colorado and Utah…
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Spending fights hit the House floor
FY2025 spending fights hit the House floor as GOP seeks to punish the Justice Department on Trump. Plus: The NTSB report on the East Palestine, Ohio, freight…
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NEWS: Netanyahu on Congress, Biden and the war
Jake sat down with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for an exclusive interview covering the war in Gaza plus the tense relationship with President Joe…
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The House GOP’s committee scramble
Anna breaks down the committee chair landscape for House Republicans. With six-year term limits, things can get interesting. PLUS: The NRCC outraised the DCCC…
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McConnell urges GOP to resist weakening leader post
Mitch McConnell has been largely silent in public about the ongoing race to succeed him as the top Republican. Anna gives you the details on what McConnell…
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The looming battle over defense funding
Defense Hawks want a boost in Pentagon funding, but Democrats want a domestic increase, too. Plus: Top CEOs are meeting with senators on Israel, and it's…
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Trump veepstakes dominate the airwaves
The Donald Trump veepstakes as kicked into full gear, with the top contenders taking to the Sunday talk shows to voice their support for the former president…
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The odd couple: Donald Trump and Congress
Anna and Jake go over Trump's busy Thursday on Capitol Hill where the former president slammed Milwaukee, the city hosting the GOP convention next month. Plus…
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House GOP probes hit everyone — besides Biden
House Republicans on Oversight seem to be hitting everyone... except President Joe Biden. Plus: There's a new effort in the Senate with several conservative…
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5 questions for Trump
Former President Donald Trump will return to Washington tomorrow to meet with House Republicans. Jake goes over five questions members will probably have for…
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The Senate’s tussle over punishing the ICC
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is mired in a partisan feud that’s threatening to grind the panel’s business to a halt, Jake breaks it down. Plus: It's…
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House GOP gets ready for Garland contempt vote
Attorney General Merrick Garland faces a contempt vote in the House for not releasing audiotapes of President Joe Biden's interviews with Special Counsel…
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Inside Nancy Mace's questionable reimbursements
Rep. Nancy Mace may have overcharged the House for thousands of dollars in personal expenses while she was in Washington; Anna and Jake go over the receipts…
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The Senate GOP leadership race for the right
Sens. John Thune, John Cornyn and Rick Scott are all vying to lead their party in the upper chamber. Anna and Jake go through Andrew and Max's reporting how…
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The 2025 spending wars hit the floor
Anna and Jake go over the House GOP's FY2025 strategy as Democratic leaders urge all their members to vote no on the MilCon-VA spending bill. Plus: The latest…
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Senate Democrats' big SCOTUS whiff
Senate Democrats have failed to land a single meaningful punch on the high court. Plus: Senate Republicans see their party prioritize loyalty to former…
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Congress is back for a short week
Anna and Jake go over what's in store for this abbreviated work week on Capitol Hill. Plus: Checking in on The Canvass — how does K Street feel about election…
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What the Trump verdict means for Capitol Hill
With former President Donald Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts in the New York City hush-money case, Jake Sherman takes a look at what will happen now on…
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The post-McCarthy California landscape
In a post-McCarthy House, some California Republicans are feeling the financial pinch. How does Speaker Mike Johnson stack up against the former speaker from…
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The battle for gavels if Dems win the House
Jake breaks down the dynamics of which Democrats will get committee gavels should the party win control of the House. Plus: Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally…
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GOP senators say they'll resist bagging filibuster
Several top Senate Republicans say that no matter the outcome of the elections in November, they'll keep the filibuster in place. This is in stark contrast to…
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California Republicans grow more comfortable with Trump
Jake discusses rank-and-file Republicans ready to embrace former President Donald Trump in California toss-up seats and the impending conclusion of Trump's…
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Leader Look: Summer 2024
Jake breaks down the dynamics in Congressional leadership as we head into the summer. Plus: The latest from The Vault — how crypto spent its way into political…
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Johnson boxes Schumer in on Netanyahu visit
Speaker Mike Johnson appears to have the upper hand over Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, at least when it comes to inviting Israeli Prime Minister…
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Another one bites the dust: Johnson losing another top aide
Another senior staffer from Speaker Mike Johnson's office is leaving. Raj Shah is likely to leave the speaker’s office in the coming weeks. Plus: Ways and…
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Mike Johnson's brain drain
Speaker Mike Johnson is losing three key policy aides, all to the same lobbying firm. Plus: An update on the REPO Act and how Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen…
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Democrats try border play again
Anna and Jake go over Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's move to force a vote on the bipartisan border security deal that Republicans killed earlier this…
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Mitch McConnell's latest rift with the right
Anna Palmer goes over Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's latest rift with the right; this time it's over foreign policy. Plus, Speaker Mike Johnson and…
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Tester and Brown's Biden problem
Sens. Jon Tester and Sherrod Brown face tough reelections sharing a ballot with Biden and Trump. These Senate Democrats are both in states heavily favored for…
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White House pushes back on Israel bill
Congressional reporter Max Cohen goes over how White House officials are working to sure up Democratic support as House Republicans push a bill denouncing…
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Inside House Democrats' Israel problem
Congressional reporter Max Cohen breaks down what's happening in D.C. as Israel's government moves forward with its assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah…
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Congress clashes over Israel
The crisis in Gaza — and Biden’s handling of the war between Israel and Hamas — will dominate Capitol Hill this week. The FAA bill gets more attention. The…
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Mike Johnson’s Kenyan snub
Speaker Mike Johnson snubs Kenyan President William Ruto. Jake breaks down what happened behind the scenes. Plus: The Senate passed a five-year FAA…
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Johnson vs. MTG
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) failed to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, but neither walked away unscathed. Anna and Jake break down the wins and losses for…
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Senate gears up to jam House on FAA
Anna and Jake go over how the Senate is getting ready to jam the House on the FAA reauthorization bill. There is still a question over whether it can pass…
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The AI Impact: Education and the Workforce
Anna Palmer and Max Cohen discuss how artificial intelligence is affecting the workforce and how one nonprofit is using the technology to educate people and…
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What MTG asked Johnson for
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) quest to boot Mike Johnson from the speakership will continue today. Anna and Jake go over what the Georgia Republican…
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Mike Johnson steps up
Anna and Jake go over what Speaker Mike Johnson told donors at his retreat this weekend. Plus: More details emerge about Harry Dunn, a former U.S. Capitol…
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Breaking the party line
Reps. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) and William Timmons (R-S.C.) aren't in ideal situations for incumbents — facing a primary challenger with support from fellow…