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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.

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14:45

Inside the new Texas map

The Daily Punch ·

2025/07/30

As early as today, Texas Republicans will release their proposed new congressional map for the Lone Star State. Anna and Jake discuss the Democrats who are most directly in the danger zone. Plus, a look at the evolving norms surrounding Senate nominations. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more

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12:06

Thune’s next big fight: Governing

The Daily Punch ·

2025/07/29

Anna and Jake discuss how John Thune must somehow balance a vengeful president, unhappy conservatives, worried GOP moderates and Democrats, all while seeking to protect the Senate’s institutional power and his own majority.Punchbowl News is on YouTube! ⁠Subscribe⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways ⁠we’re investing in video.⁠ Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? ⁠Subscribe⁠ to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at ⁠punchbowl.news.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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13:56

3 things to watch as August nears

The Daily Punch ·

2025/07/28

Anna and Jake break down the latest developments in the Senate as Republicans look for a path forward on appropriations and President Donald Trump’s nominees. Plus, the Senate Leadership Fund is launching a digital ad blitz against former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper as the Democrat readies a Senate run. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl

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10:18

The Readback: Epstein drama dominates the House

The Daily Punch ·

2025/07/26

Mica Soellner breaks down the Jeffrey Epstein drama that paralyzed the House this week. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:56

Bursting Democrats' redistricting bubble

The Daily Punch ·

2025/07/25

Anna and Jake break down Democrats’ redistricting strategy and the challenges they face in pushing back against President Trump’s push to shift the House map in the GOP’s favor. Plus: a look at how Republicans are working to change public opinion on the One Big Beautiful Bill ahead of the midterm elections. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl

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13:14

Trump loses grip on the House

The Daily Punch ·

2025/07/24

President Donald Trump is no longer steering the narrative on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The House Oversight Committee is moving forward with subpoenas — despite Trump's efforts to rally his base and downplay the issue. Anna and Jake break down what this means politically. Plus: a preview of the intensifying GOP Senate primary battle in Georgia. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from

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13:17

The GOP reality in Trump’s Washington

The Daily Punch ·

2025/07/23

Anna is joined by Punchbowl News Reporter Max Cohen to break down the five things to watch before the midterm elections, from government funding to President Donald Trump’s Epstein problems. Plus: Republicans are placing a big bet on Latino voters in their Texas redistricting gambit. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at

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13:46

Congress is behind on spending

The Daily Punch ·

2025/07/22

Anna and Jake discuss the current state of government funding, the challenges faced by congressional leaders and the implications of the Epstein documents on the House Rules Committee.Plus, a look ahead to 2026: how redistricting strategies are already taking shape — and what that could mean for Republicans’ chances of holding onto their majority. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from

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10:51

Congress crawls toward August

The Daily Punch ·

2025/07/21

Anna and Jake break down the latest developments in Washington as Congress heads toward its August recess. Will President Trump's push to keep the Senate in session to confirm his nominees succeed? They also explore the growing race to replace Rep. Mark Green as the next Republican chair of the Homeland Security Committee, and share all the latest updates on Texas redistricting. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. Want

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9:21

The Readback: Crypto craziness

The Daily Punch ·

2025/07/19

Vault co-author Brendan Pedersen breaks down how Crypto Week was a disaster for House GOP leadership. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:25

Leader Look: Jeffries and Johnson

The Daily Punch ·

2025/07/18

For our July Leader Look, Anna and Jake take a look at how Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have been doing. Plus, Senate Majority Leader John Thune is teeing up a key vote to test whether there’s going to be a shutdown fight in September. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at

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12:39

The Creator Economy: Entertainment's New Era

The Daily Punch ·

2025/07/17

Punchbowl News Policy Reporter Samantha Handler joins Max Cohen to discuss the ways content creators are disrupting how people consume media. They’re shaking up Hollywood, too. Plus, details from Samantha's conversation with Dude Perfect's CEO Andrew Yaffe.Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:11

House Dems are California dreamin’

The Daily Punch ·

2025/07/17

Anna and Jake discuss California Democrats’ ambitious and potentially expensive plan to squeeze between five and seven more Democratic seats out of their congressional map. Plus, Senate Republicans passed President Donald Trump’s $9B rescissions package. Now the question remains: what will Democrats do? And what does this mean for the appropriations process? Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. Want more in-depth daily

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15:16

The Three Amigos vote no — again

The Daily Punch ·

2025/07/16

The Senate narrowly advanced the White House’s $9 billion rescissions package late Tuesday night, but the bigger story: who opposed the procedural votes and why. Anna and Jake discuss the trio of GOP appropriators who voted against moving forward with the Republican-only effort. Plus, another huge, politically charged deadline looms at the end of the year: the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits are set to expire. The stakes? 4.2 million Americans could lose health insurance

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13:39

The Future of Energy: The Players

The Daily Punch ·

2025/07/15

Technology Reporter Diego Munhoz joins Anna to talk about some of the key individuals and institutions driving the energy sector for years to come. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:27

Rescissions stalls

The Daily Punch ·

2025/07/15

All eyes are on the rescissions package and what happens in the Senate this week. OMB Chief Russell Vought is set to meet with Senate Republicans today as Senate Majority Leader John Thune tries to find the votes. Plus, former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz is coming to Capitol Hill today. Democrats plan to hammer him on Signalgate and much more in his confirmation hearing to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Anna and Jake preview what to expect. Punchbowl News is on

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13:50

What Hakeem Jeffries is thinking

The Daily Punch ·

2025/07/14

Anna and Jake discuss the latest on rescissions as President Trump places maximum pressure on Senate Republicans to support the White House-drafted package. Plus, inside House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Democrats’ messaging strategy in response to reconciliation. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at

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10:04

The Readback: Approps take center stage

The Daily Punch ·

2025/07/12

Portal author Samantha Handler takes you behind the scenes of the Senate drama over relocating the FBI headquarters. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:47

The Leader Look: Thune and Schumer

The Daily Punch ·

2025/07/11

It’s Leader Look time! Anna and Jake discuss how Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are doing. Plus, President Donald Trump is putting down the hammer on Senate Republicans in an effort to get them to vote for his $9 billion rescissions package by the end of next week. Anna and Jake take a look at where things stand. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage

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12:59

Funding wars begin

The Daily Punch ·

2025/07/10

T-minus 82 days until the government-funding deadline and the appropriations process is getting messy. Anna and Jake discuss the latest developments. Plus, MAGA world is melting down over an alleged Epstein cover up. And now, Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen is entering the fray. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at

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