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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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Welcome to the game, Mr. President
President Donald Trump will be on Capitol Hill today in an attempt to get the House GOP Conference to coalesce around the “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” Anna and…
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Budget clears reconciliation
The House Budget Committee approved the GOP’s reconciliation bill late Sunday night, but Speaker Mike Johnson still faces tough negotiations ahead. Plus, one…
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The Readback: The all-night markup survival guide
Vault co-author Laura Weiss takes you inside the room of the House Ways and Means Committee’s 17-and-a-half hour markup of the GOP tax bill on Tuesday. This…
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The GOP's last-minute mess
Speaker Mike Johnson’s House Republican Conference is in the midst of a low-grade rebellion against the GOP’s reconciliation proposal. Plus, Anna and Jake…
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The biggest reconciliation meeting yet
Today, Speaker Mike Johnson will bring together the warring factions inside the House GOP. Anna and Jake preview what to expect. Plus, inside President Donald…
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Inside the marathon markups
While you were sleeping, key House committees were sparring over Republicans’ plans for taxes and Medicaid spending cuts in reconciliation. Plus, Rep. Bill…
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The Future of Medicine: State of Play
Punchbowl News' Special Projects Editor Elvina Nawaguna joins Anna Palmer to discuss how four key factors — regulations, innovation, profit and technological…
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It's markup day!
It's markup day! Anna and Jake break down what to expect from the three key House committees slated to mark up their reconciliation bills. Plus, Senate…
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Why we're in for a wild reconciliation week
With just eight legislative days until the Memorial Day recess, this is another huge week for House Republicans and their quest to pass a reconciliation…
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The Readback: The rocky start to appropriations
Samantha Handler talks about FBI Director Kash Patel's hearing with House Appropriators this past week and his opposition to the White House’s recommendation…
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The reconciliation bill is not ready for prime time
So much about Republicans' reconciliation package is still undecided even though the GOP leadership says they’ve been working on it for more than six months…
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Why no deal helps SALT Republicans
Jake breaks down why SALT Republicans have more leverage than you think. Plus, House and Senate GOP leaders are divided over Medicaid cuts, going in opposite…
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House mods get a win, as conservatives seethe
Anna and Jake take a look at the massive pressure Speaker Mike Johnson is facing in navigating Medicaid cuts. Plus, the Senate is barreling towards a showdown…
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What you need to know about reconciliation
Anna and Jake preview what to expect in reconciliation today. Plus, they take a look at how Republicans are trying to push back on the Democratic attacks when…
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Will Republicans ever get a reconciliation deal?
Anna and Jake discuss the big question: Can House Republicans find a path forward on reconciliation? Plus, a look inside Sen. Brian Schatz's inner circle. Want…
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The Readback: Our Amazon scoop
Diego Areas Munhoz takes you behind the scenes of breaking the news that Amazon was planning to display tariff costs for consumers, which provoked a call…
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Reconciliation hits a rough patch
Anna and Jake discuss the delay of three critical markups on the reconciliation package as internal party squabbles have hobbled the GOP’s ability to move…
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The perils of punting
It's now May 1! Anna and Jake review some of the most serious conflicts that Republicans face over the massive reconciliation package. Plus, Democrats are…
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Day 101: Big tests for Trump's economic agenda
Republicans are bracing for several flashpoints today that will tell us about the economic and political ramifications of President Donald Trump's tariffs…
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Can Republicans meet the new July 4 deadline?
House Republicans have a new, patriotic deadline for their bill enacting President Donald Trump’s domestic legislative agenda: the Fourth of July. Can they…
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Trump, Congress and the next 100 days
Anna and Jake reflect on President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office and preview what's next. Plus, anti-abortion groups are urging lawmakers to expand…
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The Readback: The GOP’s Medicaid mess
Punchbowl News reporter Samantha Handler breaks down the Medicaid fight and how Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans need to find $880 billion in cuts…
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Booker backs Schatz for No. 2 leadership slot
Jake discusses Sen. Cory Booker's endorsement of Sen. Brian Schatz in his yet-to-be-announced bid to become the next Senate Democratic whip. Plus, a look at…
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What Durbin's retirement means for Democratic leadership
Anna and Jake discuss Sen. Dick Durbin's big announcement that he won't seek reelection, and they break down the chain reaction that follows. Plus, Democratic…
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What the House has on deck
Anna and Jake take a detailed look at the House Republican leadership’s schedule for May. Plus, Marco Rubio wants to overhaul the State Department — and while…
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Treasury eyes debt limit end date
Anna and Jake talk all things debt limit with the Treasury Department set to give Congress its estimate next week for a debt limit X date. Plus, can the U.S…
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House GOP leaders eye early May rescissions vote
Anna and Jake discuss House GOP leaders' tentative plan to vote on President Trump’s rescissions package during the week of May 5. Plus, House Republican…
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The Readback: Vulnerable Republicans send a warning on Medicaid
Punchbowl News congressional reporter Mica Soellner goes behind the scenes of a big story we broke this week on the new flashing warning signs vulnerable House…
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Leader Look: Johnson and Jeffries
Anna takes a look at how Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are doing. Plus: the Democratic primaries that will actually matter…
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Leader Look: Thune and Schumer
Anna takes a look at how Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Majority Leader John Thune are doing. Plus: the House Energy and Commerce Committee's big…
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Some Republicans set limits on Medicaid cuts
A dozen House Republicans are warning GOP leaders that they won't back a reconciliation package that includes massive cuts to Medicaid. Plus, Anna takes a look…
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Why Trump isn't signing many laws
Anna and Jake take a look at House Republican fundraising numbers, with the NRCC having raised over $21 million in March. Plus, why President Donald Trump…
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Johnson's first quarter haul
Anna discusses Speaker Mike Johnson's big first quarter, having raised $32.2 million. Plus, what to watch this week on President Donald Trump and the world…
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The Readback: Budget resolution drama
Punchbowl News Financial Services Reporter Laura Weiss goes over the drama-filled week on Capitol Hill that culminated with the House approving the compromise…
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Thune riffs on $1.5T in cuts
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says "we'll see what's achievable" when it comes to $1.5 trillion in spending cuts. Plus, the factors that make Sen. Rand…
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Ones to Watch: Advancing with AI - Economic Investment
Punchbowl News technology reporter Diego Munhoz joins Anna Palmer to discuss artificial intelligence and economic development. Plus: Details from his interview…
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Inside Mike Johnson's next play
Jake breaks down Speaker Mike Johnson's next play, after a tumultuous night on Capitol Hill. Plus, the lawmakers who are sweating President Donald Trump's…
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Republicans are moving budget resolution toward the floor
Jake discusses President Trump's sharp message to House Republicans as they move the budget resolution toward the floor. Plus, a look at the House GOP's next…
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How Johnson will try to put down the rebellion
Jake discusses how Speaker Johnson plans to quell the rebellion on his hands. Plus, the ultimate loyalty test that President Trump is putting in front of House…
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The sound of chaos
Jake discusses the chaos following President Trump's announced tariffs. Plus, he takes a look at how the tariffs put the White House on a collision course with…
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The Readback: D.C. budget brouhaha
Samantha Handler, author of The Portal newsletter, discusses House Republicans' struggle to pass a measure that would give the D.C. government flexibility to…
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Can Republicans pass tax cuts in Trump's unpredictable world?
From tariffs to Signalgate to the proxy-vote fight, Anna and Jake discuss the major developments in Trump's Washington getting in the way of passing the…
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Tariffs, taxes and Trump
Anna and Jake discuss Republicans reactions to President Donald Trump's tariffs. Plus, we take a look at Trump's effort to unlock Senate GOP votes for a…
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Thune's survive-and-advance strategy
Anna and Jake discuss Speaker Johnson's failed attempt to block an effort to install proxy voting for new mothers and fathers. Plus, Senate Majority Leader…
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Republicans begin to openly fret about Trump's tariffs
GOP nerves are growing as President Donald Trump is on the brink of levying a sweeping set of new tariffs against an unidentified number of countries. Plus…
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A week that will tell us a lot about the Trump presidency
Anna and Jake take a look at what this week will tell us about the state of Trump's presidency. Plus, Sen. Chris Murphy hits the road for Dems. Want more…
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The Readback: Carr makes news
Tech reporter Diego Munhoz talks about his newsy interview with FCC Chair Brendan Carr featured in Punchbowl News' Tech Quarterly newsletter. This story was…
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We got the Republicans’ budget plans
Jake discusses how Republicans are planning to structure their budget resolution. Plus, Republicans question Vice President JD Vance's push against the Houthi…
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The Ones to Watch: Advancing with AI - Workforce
Punchbowl News policy reporter Samantha Handler joins Anna Palmer to discuss artificial intelligence and the workforce. Plus: Details from her interview with…
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How Republicans are speeding up reconciliation
Jake breaks down the two dynamics on Wednesday that have sped up reconciliation. Plus, what Rep. Jan Schakowsky's challenger says about the longtime Illinois…
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GOP leaders get unified on reconciliation
Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman gives the latest updates on reconciliation. Plus, a look at Sen. Roger Wicker's balancing act. Want more in-depth daily coverage…
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The senators we're watching as House pitches its budget
Anna and Jake discuss reconciliation and the senators to watch as Republicans try to push Trump's agenda. Plus, the Atlantic's bombshell reporting on the Trump…
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Inside the week's most important Hill meeting
Anna and Jake discuss the big reconciliation meeting that will dominate this week. Plus, who we're watching and the storylines that could get a lot of…
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The Readback: The Zooms behind the firings
Tech reporter Ben Brody brings you behind the scenes of a Zoom call with Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya, two Democratic members of the Federal Trade…
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Trump’s power play
With Congress out on recess this week, Anna reflects on President Donald Trump's moves to cement his power while the legislative body was gone. Plus…
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The 2026 House battlefield is smaller than ever
Anna and Jake take a look at the ever-shrinking battleground for the House majority. Plus, inside Speaker Mike Johnson's options if the House GOP tries to…
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Inside how Schatz is angling for leadership
Sen. Brian Schatz was one of 10 Senate Democrats who voted to advance the GOP-drafted government funding bill last week. Anna and Jake discuss Schatz's…
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What Ken Paxton told us about John Cornyn
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is plotting to take on Sen. John Cornyn in a Texas battle royale. Plus, Senate Budget Republicans are set to huddle with the…
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Schumer and Jeffries huddle in Brooklyn
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met in Brooklyn on Sunday as Democrats deal with the fallout from a government…
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The Readback: The Conference and The Power List
Deputy congressional editor Robert O'Shaughnessy shares what it was like at The Conference, a full-day event that brought together key stakeholders in the…