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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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Louisiana Senate GOP primary gets loopy
The three-way Republican Senate primary in Louisiana has become a mess. And the uncertainty and chaos within just five weeks to the primary is throwing a…
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Can Republicans turn the page from Iran?
Can Republicans escape the long shadow of the Iran war? President Donald Trump is seemingly trying to turn the page, but it won’t be so easy. Anna breaks down…
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Trump faces Iran endgame
President Donald Trump agreed to a 14-day ceasefire with Iranian officials in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Anna discusses the latest and what…
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Judging Johnson and what comes next
There is a healthy amount of anger at Speaker Mike Johnson among his rank-and-file members right now. Punchbowl News Deputy Congressional Editor Robert…
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Trump drags GOP through Iran war
President Donald Trump is dragging Republicans through the Iran war, with his recent rhetoric presenting the conference with a political mess. Punchbowl News…
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Readback: A pro forma of a different kind
Andrew and Max discuss how DHS funding talks led to an unusual Senate pro forma session Thursday. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest…
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The Senate strikes back
House Republicans are in open revolt after a nearly three-hour call Thursday, during which Speaker Mike Johnson pitched them on passing the Senate’s DHS minus…
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The AI Innovators: Cybersecurity
In this latest installment of The AI Innovators, Anna Palmer speaks with Punchbowl News Special Projects Reporter Shania Shelton about how artificial…
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Reconciliation 2.0: Challenges, Opportunities and Tensions
President Donald Trump addressed the nation last night on the Iran war. Jake and Anna unpack what Trump did (and didn’t) say, and what it all means for…
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Could Dems blow it in Virginia?
In 20 days, Virginia voters will decide if their legislature is allowed to gerrymander the state’s congressional map to turn 10 of the 11 House seats blue for…
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Trump and Johnson vs. Thune
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is under increasing pressure from all sides — including from President Donald Trump — following his tumultuous split with…
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Republicans' DHS mess
Now on Day 44, the record-breaking DHS funding impasse has turned into a political disaster for Republicans. Jake and Anna break down where things stand with…
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Readback: The Hill's spring tech bloom
Ben Brody breaks down the latest quarterly Tech edition, which includes the latest on KOSA and chips export issues. This story was featured in The Readback…
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Senate passes DHS funding — without ICE and CBP
After 41 days, the Senate voted early Friday morning to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, excluding ICE and CBP, ending the bitter impasse. So…
The Daily PunchFly Out Day: Democratic Rep. Jim McGovern on how he'd change the House
Massachusetts Rep. Jim McGovern joined Anna and Jake in the Punchbowl News Townhouse to break down DHS funding, efforts to curb President Trump’s Iran war…
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How will this DHS shutdown end?
It’s Day 40 of the DHS shutdown and the Senate remains at a crippling impasse over a GOP proposal to fund all of the department except for ICE enforcement…
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Is the DHS deal falling apart?
It’s Day 39 of the DHS shutdown and Senate leaders are hitting more snags as they try to reach a deal to reopen the massive department. Punchbowl News Reporter…
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Inside the deal to open DHS
For the first time in more than a month, there’s optimism that the Senate and the White House can finally find a path to reopening the Department of Homeland…
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What John Thune offered Donald Trump
With the DHS shutdown now in its 37th day, Senate Majority Leader John Thune approached President Donald Trump with a new proposal on Sunday that he believed…
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Readback: Paul and Mullin clash in DHS hearing
Laura goes behind the scenes of Markwayne Mullin's Senate hearing Wednesday to lead DHS and his bitter clash with Rand Paul. This story was featured in The…
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Who will lead the House GOP if they lose?
We’re now 228 days until Election Day and Republicans are likely to lose their razor-thin majority. The big question: Can — and will — Speaker Mike Johnson…
The Daily PunchFly Out Day: Indiana Sen. Banks on the Iran war and the SAVE Act
Indiana Sen. Jim Banks stopped by the Punchbowl News townhouse for a wide‑ranging conversation with Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer — from the war with Iran to…
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The AI Innovators: Education
In this second installment of The AI Innovators, Anna Palmer speaks with Punchbowl News Special Projects Reporter Shania Shelton about how artificial…
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Trump drags Congress into war
Congress has sat firmly on the sidelines as President Donald Trump wages an increasingly deadly war on Iran. But that may be about to change. Anna and Jake…
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Inside the House GOP's Latino problem
Swing districts with large Latino populations will determine control of the House — yet House Republicans are very aware that the same Latino voters who…
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Could AIPAC faceplant in Illinois?
AIPAC and a cadre of affiliated groups have pumped more than $21 million into four open Illinois congressional races with the hopes of installing a slew of…
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Congress returns to a perfect storm
With war raging in the Middle East, DHS still shut down and yet another storm bearing down on the East Coast, Congress returns to session today amid an array…
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Readback: DHS fight heats up on the Senate floor
Portal author Samantha Handler discusses the Senate dispute over the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown. This story was featured in The Readback…
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Fly Out Day Live at the Punchbowl News Conference
During the Conference lunch break, Amy Walter, publisher and editor-in-chief of The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, joined Punchbowl News founders Anna…
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Thune and Trump hit the skids
The relationship between Senate Majority Leader John Thune and President Donald Trump is under increasing stress, as the two diverge on legislative strategy…
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Lankford on the filibuster and Iran
Oklahoma Republican Senator James Lankford joins Anna and Jake at the townhouse ahead of a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act. Plus, HuffPost’s Igor Bobic…
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Trump’s on the ROAD to nowhere
A massive, bipartisan Senate housing push is running into a wall in the House. Anna and Jake discuss how President Trump’s focus on the SAVE America Act is…
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A tough time to be a Hill Republican
Dragged by President Donald Trump into another war in the Middle East, the GOP’s problems are growing worse every day, and there’s no sign things have hit…
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Trump's plan to save midterms? Voter ID law
House Republicans are defending a razor-thin majority amid a balky economy, a growing retirement list and a burgeoning oil crisis sparked by the chaotic U.S…
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Iran, the SAVE America Act and the House GOP retreat
The Senate is in this week and the House is out, with Republicans down in Doral, Fla., at the Trump National Doral for their annual legislative retreat. From…
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Readback: Iran war fallout on Capitol Hill
Defense reporter Briana Reilly talks about the Hill's reaction to the United States' launch of military operations against Iran last weekend. This story was…
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House GOP eye reconciliation 2.0
Are you ready for another Big Beautiful Bill? Mike Johnson is. House GOP leaders decided at their Florida retreat last weekend that they’re going to pursue a…
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Fly Out Day: California Rep. Ro Khanna sounds alarm on war in Iran
California Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna stopped by the townhouse to talk with Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer about his Iran war powers resolution, the latest on the…
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The AI Innovators: Health care
Kicking off the series, The AI Innovators, Anna Palmer speaks with Punchbowl News Special Projects Reporter Shania Shelton about how artificial intelligence is…
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Republicans want it both ways on Iran
Congress seems to want it both ways as the war with Iran progresses: Republicans want a piece of overseeing the unfolding conflict, but they don’t want to do…
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Texas' big night
Senate Republicans spent $77 million to buy themselves a runoff in Texas. Anna and Jake recap the Lone Star State’s big primary night. Plus, what's next for…
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Hill GOP won't stop Trump's Iran war
Republicans on Capitol Hill are about to give President Donald Trump a major boost — a green light to conduct a war against Iran without worrying about…
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Congress’ war over the war
With President Donald Trump plunging the U.S. into its riskiest military gamble in two decades — overthrowing the Iranian regime — lawmakers on Capitol Hill…
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Readback: House Democratic retreat recap
Max and Ally are on the road back from Leesburg, Va., and they recount some of the highlights of their trip covering the House Democratic retreat this week…
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Will Dems secure the House majority?
At their yearly retreat, House Democrats are telling anyone who’ll listen how confident they are about winning the majority in November. Dems need to flip just…
The Daily PunchFly Out Day: CA Sen. Alex Padilla on DHS shutdown and 2026
Senator Alex Padilla gets candid on California politics, DHS shutdown, SAVE Act and the DNC. PLUS NOTUS’ Daniella Diaz and CNN’s Lauren Fox stop by for a…
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The SAVE America Act looks dead
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is facing relentless pressure from all directions as he navigates a politically perilous — and MAGA-driven — fight over the…
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The Trump show at the Capitol
President Donald Trump delivered a State of the Union address Tuesday night in typical Trump fashion, far more political theater than substance. Anna and Jake…
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Why Reconciliation 2.0 is much harder now
Passing a second reconciliation bill this year is going to be nearly impossible following the Supreme Court’s blockbuster decision last week on Trump’s global…
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And we're back... kind of
It’s the final week of February, with 253 days to Election Day. From DHS funding to the State of the Union, Anna and Jake discuss what congressional leaders…
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Readback: My Texas trip takeaways
Ally breaks down her four-day trip to Texas to cover the Senate race. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of…
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Is Crockett going to top Talarico?
The Texas Democratic Senate primary is turning into one of 2026’s marquee fights. Jake discusses the latest in the showdown between Rep. Jasmine Crockett…
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A new flood of corporate cash for 2026
Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) will force a House floor vote next week on their Iran war powers resolution. Anna and Jake discuss the…
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The Ken Paxton survival strategy
The GOP establishment spent more than $60 million to kneecap Texas AG Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign, but it didn’t work. Jake breaks down how Paxton is…
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Dems submit new DHS counterproposal
Congressional Democrats late Monday evening submitted their latest counteroffer to the White House on overhauling ICE operations — the newest ping-pong between…
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A DHS shutdown with no urgency
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security ran out Friday evening — and there doesn’t seem to be any real rush to end the impasse. Anna breaks down the…
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Readback: The first Tally of 2026
Ally Mutnick discusses the first 2026 edition of The Tally and some of the top races to watch in the midterms. This story was featured in The Readback, our…
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Jordan on Epstein files, DOJ & 2026 elections
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) joined Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer in the Punchbowl News Townhouse to discuss Attorney General Pam Bondi’s…
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Why the DHS shutdown could drag on
Today is Friday the 13th and the massive Department of Homeland Security is set to shut down at midnight. Jake explains why this shutdown could drag on. Plus…
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Dems review W.H. offer
The W.H. sent Dems text of their offer for DHS funding on Wednesday night, a last-minute bid to avoid a shutdown for the massive department and its 260,000…