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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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Dems push back on FBI investigation
The Trump Administration’s probe into six Democrats over an X video is escalating. Anna breaks down the politics and fallout. Plus, a holiday Punch Power…
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The W.H.'s Obamacare mess
President Donald Trump’s health care plan hits turbulence, a Tennessee special election heats up and Congress unveils major tech policy moves. Jake and Anna…
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Why MTG's missive rang true for House GOP
MTG’s weekend manifesto is sending shockwaves through a fragile House GOP majority, with real implications for 2026. Anna breaks it all down — plus new…
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The Readback: How the shutdown ate my laundry
Vault co-author Brendan Pedersen shares how his laundry got stuck at the dry cleaners during the 43-day government shutdown. This story was featured in The…
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Inside the GOP talks on Obamacare
Republican senators have been privately lobbying President Donald Trump to support a limited short-term extension of Obamacare subsidies. Anna and Jake discuss…
The Daily PunchFly Out Day: Breaking Down the Health Care Fight with Sen. Bill Cassidy
Sen. Bill Cassidy sits down with Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer to chat about the future of health care, RFK Jr. and a possible Trump endorsement. Stick around…
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Thune vs. Johnson?
Is the Thune–Johnson bromance cracking? Tensions are rising between the Senate and House GOP leaders as funding fights and the Epstein petition resurface…
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How redistricting backfired on the GOP
Redistricting failure is scrambling the GOP’s 2026 strategy. Jake breaks down how Texas, Indiana, Missouri and more became unexpected trouble spots for…
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The Epstein resolution reversal
The Epstein files take center stage on Capitol Hill, and President Donald Trump’s sudden reversal is reshaping the politics around their release. Anna and Jake…
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Rank and file tries to wrest power back
House rank-and-file members are trying to reclaim power after the shutdown and the Epstein files vote lands this week. Anna and Jake break down the big…
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The Readback: What the shutdown told us about Democrats
Max and Laura share what impact the government shutdown had on Senate Democrats and discuss the House's return after being out of session for 54 days. This…
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What Emmer told us on Fly Out Day
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer joined Fly Out Day to talk about the shutdown, the 2026 landscape and more. Jake recaps the newsy interview. Plus: a growing…
The Daily PunchFly Out Day: Majority Whip Emmer opens up about Epstein probe, shutdown aftermath and more
Majority Whip Tom Emmer swings by the townhouse to sit down with Jake Sherman about the Epstein probe, shutdown aftermath and more. Stick around after the…
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What the House can do to get back on track
The government is finally open after 43 days — now what? Jake breaks down how the shutdown ended, what’s next for Congress and why the next funding fight is…
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How the shutdown will end
Welcome back members of the House of Representatives! Anna and Jake break down the vote to reopen the government and what’s next for Speaker Mike Johnson…
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How to judge Schumer after the shutdown
It’s Veterans Day — and the longest shutdown in U.S. history is finally nearing its end. Anna and Jake break down Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s…
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The very bumpy end to the shutdown
It’s Day 41 of the shutdown — and Washington may finally be nearing a deal. Anna and Jake break down how Senate Democrats moved toward ending the standoff and…
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The Readback: A huge moment for Trump’s tariffs — and for Congress
Laura takes you behind the scenes of what it was like to report on the Supreme Court hearing on President Trump's tariffs. This story was featured in The…
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Why Senate Dems want to keep fighting
It’s Day 38 of the government shutdown — and no end in sight. Anna and Jake break down how the standoff hardened after Tuesday’s elections and Sen. Chris…
The Daily PunchFly Out Day: Sen. Chris Murphy Digs In
Sen. Chris Murphy stops by the townhouse to unpack Democrats’ Tuesday wins and what it means for the shutdown battle. Stick around after for a conversation…
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How Republicans lost their groove
President Donald Trump’s focus is drifting abroad just as his party faces mounting political headwinds at home. Anna and Jake break down how Trump’s split…
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Democrats' big night
It’s Day 36 of the government shutdown and Democrats are waking up to a big election-night boost. Jake and Anna break down how Democrats’ sweeping wins shifted…
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Inside the talks to open the government
It’s Day 35 of the government shutdown — now tied for the longest in U.S. history. But for the first time in weeks, there’s movement on Capitol Hill: Senators…
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Polls, elections and shutdown talks
It’s Day 34 of the shutdown — and one year out from the midterms. Anna and Jake break down new polling and Trump’s approval numbers. Plus: A new GOP civil war…
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The Readback: The shutdown’s tone shift
Samantha and Max discuss the changing dynamics of ending the government shutdown. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the…
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What's at stake for Schumer and Thune
It’s Day 31 of the government shutdown — and there’s no end in sight. Jake breaks down how Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader John…
The Daily PunchFly Out Day: What's Next In Shutdown Standoff?: No. 2 Dem On Their Strategy
Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer sit down with Democratic Whip Katherine Clark to unpack Democrats’ strategy through the shutdown. Then Geoff Bennett and Julie…
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Is there life in the Senate?
It’s Day 30 of the government shutdown, and there’s still no clear off-ramp. Anna and Jake break down the latest signs of movement in the Senate. Plus…
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Scalise's chief is leaving the Hill
Steve Scalise’s top aide is leaving and it’s raising big questions about the Louisiana Republican’s political future. Plus: Republicans are already bracing for…
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Thune skeptical of one-off funding bills
It’s Day 28 of the shutdown and the pressure is rising. Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed deep skepticism of one-off funding bills as SNAP and air…
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Shutdown Day 27: SNAP on the brink
It’s Day 27 of the government shutdown — and there’s no end in sight. President Trump is abroad and the House has been out of session for 38 days. Anna and…
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The Readback: Redistricting gone wild
Ally and Max discuss the growing redistricting battle across 15 states and what it means for future elections. This story was featured in The Readback, our…
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How James Blair sees the shutdown
It’s Day 24 of the shutdown and there’s still no off-ramp in sight. Anna and Jake recap their Fly Out Day conversation with top Trump advisor and White House…
The Daily PunchFly Out Day: Inside the West Wing with James Blair
White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair joins Anna and Jake at the Punchbowl News Townhouse to take us inside the government shutdown, now on its 23rd…
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Senate Dems harden with no exit strategy
It’s Day 23 of the shutdown and there’s still no off-ramp in sight. Anna and Jake break down the competing Senate proposals to pay federal workers and why…
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Could Congress punt on funding for the year?
It’s Day 22 of the shutdown and a year-long CR could be on the table. Jake and Anna break down what that would mean for Speaker Mike Johnson, appropriators and…
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Shutdown Day 21: Healthcare takes center stage
It’s Day 21 of the government shutdown and the fight over Obamacare is front and center in Washington. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is floating a one-year…
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Do Democrats now have an off ramp?
The shutdown hits Day 20 — and pressure is mounting as Nov. 1 looms. Jake breaks down Schumer’s next move, a potential off-ramp for Democrats and why this week…
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The Readback: A dispatch from Finchella
Punchbowl News Financial Services Reporter Brendan Pedersen recaps his interviews at D.C. Fintech Week, aka Finchella. Want more in-depth daily coverage from…
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Scalise draws a line on Obamacare
Day 17 of the shutdown — and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise is drawing a hard line. Anna and Jake break down their Fly Out Day conversation with Scalise…
The Daily PunchFly Out Day: Inside the shutdown with Steve Scalise
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joins Anna and Jake at the Punchbowl News Townhouse to take us inside the government shutdown, now on its 16th day…
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How Thune manages Trump
It’s Day 16 of the government shutdown and there's still no resolution. Jake and Anna discuss Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s delicate balancing act with…
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A big week in the battle for the House
Anna and Jake break down how the redistricting battles are shaping the 2026 landscape — with the Supreme Court hearing a pivotal Voting Rights Act case and…
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White House: We’re ready for a long shutdown
It’s Day 14 of the government shutdown — and the White House is settling in for the long haul. As President Trump hosts foreign leaders in Washington, his…
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Shutdown Day 13: House gone, Trump in Israel
It’s Day 13 of the government shutdown — and the House has gone AWOL. As President Trump travels through the Middle East, Washington faces a striking split…
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Fly Out Day: Sen. Ruben Gallego talks shutdown politics
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) comes to the Punchbowl News Townhouse to share his views on the government shutdown, now on its ninth day. When will it end?…
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The Readback: The House’s unusually quiet shutdown
Laura and Max discuss the government shutdown battle and the absence of House members. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring…
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Shutdown Day 10: Into a third week we go
It’s Day 10 of the government shutdown and pressure is rising as troops prepare to miss their first paychecks. Anna and Jake break down why negotiations remain…
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The Creator Economy: Offline to Online
Punchbowl News Tech Reporter Ben Brody joins Max Cohen to discuss the story of Hercules Candy, a well-established business that took off during the Covid-19…
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Shutdown Day 9: No end in sight
The government shutdown hits Day 9 with no end in sight. Anna and Jake break down where the negotiations stand — and why both parties are digging in. Plus: A…
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Will U.S. troops miss a payday?
Day 8 of the government shutdown — and tensions are mounting. Jake breaks down where negotiations stand, what’s at stake for 1.3 million service members about…
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Shutdown Day 7: Democrats hold firm
One week into the government shutdown — and no end in sight. Jake breaks down where negotiations stand, how both parties are digging in and what to make of…
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Shutdown Day 6: Will Democrats blink?
It’s Monday, and Washington is still at a standstill. Anna and Jake break down what to watch as the shutdown drags into its second week — and whether Chuck…
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The Readback: Shutdown hits home for lawmakers
Shutdowns hit home for most, if not all, lawmakers. While lawmakers are huddling to try to find a deal and open the government, they’re also lamenting how the…
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Shutdown Day 3: How Thune sees the shutdown
It’s Day 3 of the government shutdown — and there’s still no deal in sight. Anna and Jake break down Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s shutdown strategy…
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Day Two of Shutdown: Can Schumer get a deal?
It’s Day Two of the government shutdown and still no end in sight. Anna breaks down House Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s shutdown strategy and the risks…
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Special Edition: The man advising Trump through the shutdown
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett came to the Punchbowl News Townhouse to talk about the government shutdown. The White House official also…
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Shutdown, Day One: What's the way out?
The government is officially shut down. Anna and Jake break down how we got here, the cracks already forming in Senate Democrats’ wall and Majority Leader John…
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On the brink: 5 shutdown dynamics to watch
With a government shutdown just hours away, Anna and Jake break down the five key dynamics driving the crisis. Plus, Democrats are pressing the Pentagon over…
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Shutdown week is here
Shutdown week is here. Anna and Jake break down what both sides want in today’s White House meeting and how Democrats and Republicans are framing the standoff…