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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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Why Ukraine aid may be dead
Anna and Jake discuss what happens now that the Senate passed the $95 billion Israel-Ukraine-Taiwan foreign aid bill. Speaker Mike Johnson says he's more…
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Senate on the verge
Anna and Jake discuss the $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan following a long night on the Senate floor. Plus, Speaker Mike Johnson says he…
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Senate GOP hawks dig in
The Senate was in session over the weekend burning the clock on the $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. And there's still no agreement on…
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Super Bowl Sunday in the Capitol
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer wants to pass the $95 billion foreign aid package before sending senators home for a two-week recess, meaning Friday…
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Johnson meddles in Montana
Speaker Mike Johnson plans to endorse Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.) in the Montanan's looming campaign for Senate, Anna and Jake discuss. Plus, an update on…
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Johnson loses control
Anna and Jake do a postmortem of the two failed House votes Tuesday night, how did Speaker Mike Johnson lose control? Plus, Senate Majority Leader Chuck…
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Senate Republicans will slow the border bill
The Senate’s $118 billion bipartisan border security supplemental unraveled less than 24 hours after it was released. What's next for the bill? Plus, Mayorkas'…
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Border bill drops, sparks brawl in Senate GOP
The Senate’s bipartisan border security and foreign aid package is finally here. Jake breaks down some of the bill's details, and how it's fracturing the…
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Speaker Mike Johnson's first 100 days
Today is Speaker Mike Johnson's 100th day leading the House; Jake Sherman reviews the Louisana Republican's tenure. Plus, is there a pathway to 60 on the…
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Tax bill heads to the Senate... Will it survive?
The House passed a bipartisan tax package Wednesday night. It's going to get caught up in a Senate legislative logjam over the next few weeks. Plus, the latest…
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House Homeland Security Committee clears Mayorkas impeachment
After a 13-hour hearing, the House Homeland Security Committee voted along party lines to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Plus, Speaker Mike Johnson…
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Mayorkas' impeachment begins today
The latest on the math behind the impeachment of DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the latest on the border fight and we think we'll have a tax vote this week…
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Border, taxes and impeachment. Congress is back
The House and Senate are both in this week as Congress wrestles with the border, taxes and the impeachment of DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Plus, how…
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Democrats get ready to run on the economy
As public sentiment on the economy shifts, Democrats get ready to go on the offensive. Plus, the House Freedom Caucus is expanding... at the state level. And…
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McConnell tries to thread the Trump needle
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is saying the time and political will to pass a border deal has effectively run out. Plus, the Senate wants its say on…
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Discord in the Senate GOP
The Senate Republican Conference is starting to sound like their House GOP counterparts, Jake breaks it down. Plus, the tax bill is out and Rep. Bob Good…
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The Senate's border bill hang ups
Anna and Jake discuss what's happening with the Senate's border negotiations — with the House out this week, can the upper chamber get it together? Plus, the…
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A big week ahead for border talks
An update on the latest in the Senate border negotiations. Plus, Anna and Jake discuss the "Three Johns," the potential successors to Senate Minority Leader…
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New warning signs for the speaker
Speaker Mike Johnson is getting new warning signs after several notable GOP votes against the stopgap to extend government funding Thursday night. Plus, the…
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Johnson's immigration jam
Speaker Mike Johnson is in a precarious spot as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to begin pushing through a border security and foreign aid bill as…
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A preview of today's tough W.H. meeting
Anna and Jake discuss why the Big Four's meeting with President Joe Biden about the president's national security supplemental request will be a tough one…
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Snow, government funding and taxes
Anna and Jake talk about what actions Congress is expected to take to avert a partial government shutdown despite the snow in D.C. Plus, some breaking news…
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Congress is on the clock
What to expect on government funding this week. Plus, it's Mike Johnson vs. Mitch McConnell on the border. And Republican chairs will send new subpoena to…
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The House's government funding mess
Speaker Mike Johnson and the widespread confusion over government funding. Plus, House Democrats fret about the border and how the U.S. attack on the Houthis…
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It's decision time for Johnson
Anna and Jake discuss the precarious position Speaker Mike Johnson finds himself in as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is set to take the first procedural…
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Johnson's funding options
Anna and Jake discuss what options are available to Speaker Mike Johnson with a partial government shutdown just nine days out. Plus, Senate Majority Leader…
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Chances of a border deal seem to be slipping away
As House Republicans push to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the lead Senate GOP negotiator for the border talks is walking back his optimism about…
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What's next for government funding?
News: Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer came to an agreement on FY2024 spending, so what's next for government funding? Plus, Anna…
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Johnson looks to negotiate with the White House
Wrapping up the first week of the year, Anna and Jake talk about Speaker Mike Johnson's call with freshman Republicans where he said he may negotiate directly…
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House Republicans dig in for fight over border security
An update from the U.S.-Mexico border after about a fifth of the House GOP Conference visited Eagle Pass, Texas. A government shutdown looms, and House…
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House Republicans gear up for Mayorkas impeachment
House Republicans are formally moving ahead with impeachment proceedings against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas with tight margins in the lower chamber…
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Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024
Welcome back! A look at the top 5 storylines we're watching in the coming days and months. Plus, Tesla inks a new lobbying firm. Learn more about your ad…
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Friday, Dec. 22, 2023
On Schumer and McConnell. The Punch Power Matrix year in review. The major tax fights to come in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023
The regular-order experiment has been a failure. Behind the scenes: McConnell warned W.H. about Ukraine and border. A dissent on the China report. Learn more…
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Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023
Congress goes home with no movement on Ukraine funding. House Democrats put on a brave face publicly on Biden's poll numbers but privately are nervous. Learn…
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Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023
Get ready for the January legislative pileup. Plus, House Republicans will head to the Greenbriar for their annual retreat. Learn more about your ad choices…
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Monday, Dec. 18, 2023
The latest on the Senate border security and immigration talks. Plus, The Vault's year in review. Do you like the Daily Punch? Please fill out this quick…
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Friday, Dec. 15, 2023
Why an immigration deal is hard. Johnson sends the House home ahead of a tough Q1. Jeffries' opportunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023
Will the Senate stay in town to come to a deal on immigration? What's next for the House GOP impeachment of President Joe Biden? Thanks so much for listening…
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Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023
When is progress progress? Hunter Biden's big day. What to expect in Powell's news conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023
Why Zelensky's trip to Capitol Hill will and won't matter. Plus, Johnson flip flops on FISA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Monday, Dec. 11, 2023
What to watch as Congress closes out the year. Plus, House Financial Services Chairman Patrick McHenry's push before he retires. Learn more about your ad…
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Friday, Dec. 8, 2023
The do-nothing Congress. Dems put new conditions on Israel aid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023
Could Congress end the year without passing Ukraine money? Johnson's FISA flip flop. A bipartisan push for expansion of terror finance rules. Learn more about…
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Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023
The political implications for the top leaders on Ukraine funding. Plus, The Vault: What to watch in the Banking CEO hearing. Learn more about your ad choices…
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Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023
Ukraine puts pressure on Congress to act. Plus, Speaker Johnson gets closer to outlining topline 2024 funding numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Monday, Dec. 4, 2024
Border talks break down leaving Ukraine, Israel funding in question. Plus, House Republicans move forward with impeachment. Learn more about your ad choices…
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Friday, Dec. 1, 2023
Where things stand on the George Santos expulsion vote. Plus, senators still at odds over a border agreement putting Ukraine funding in jeopardy. Learn more…
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Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023
House Republicans move toward impeaching President Joe Biden. What Schumer told us on antisemitism and Israel. What Mike Johnson is doing tonight. Learn more…
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Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023
What to watch in the end-of-year legislative push. Plus, The Vault: Patrick McHenry plays hard ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023
What Israel is telling Senate Democrats concerned about its war against Hamas. Plus, House Democrat retirement watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Monday, Nov. 27, 2023
Will Congress expel George Santos? Plus, a look at what else is on their to-do list before the end of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023
Moderates raising the alarm on House Republican's position on abortion rights ahead of 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023
Speaker Mike Johnson makes the trek to Mar-a-Lago. Plus, Trump-skeptical Senate Republicans not in a rush to endorse in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices…
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Monday, Nov. 20. 2023
In Halifax, lawmakers talk border and Ukraine funding. Dems squeeze Biden on Israel. Mike Johnson's new fundraising vehicle. Learn more about your ad choices…
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Friday, Nov. 17, 2023
Is George Santos done? Plus, what Netanyahu is telling lawmakers Israel needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023
The Senate passed the government funding bill, what's next? Plus, Speaker Mike Johnson tries to grow his fundraising base. Learn more about your ad choices…
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Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023
The House passes its CR, why Johnson's shutdown plan is flawed, and Tony Gonzales 2.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023
The plan to keep the government open. Plus, Scalise's new fundraising vehicle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Monday, Nov. 13, 2023
House Republican's plan to keep the government open. Plus, will Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas get impeached? Learn more about your ad choices…