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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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10:18

House GOP's health care week goes sideways

The Daily Punch ·

2025/12/16

Happy 40th to Jake Sherman — and what a week to celebrate. Anna and Jake break down the House GOP’s latest healthcare meltdown and whether Congress is barreling toward a Jan. 30 shutdown. Plus: New Democratic scrutiny over whether Attorney General Pam Bondi’s brother got special DOJ treatment. Watch this episode on YouTube here! 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?⁠⁠⁠

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13:55

Inside new House health care drama

The Daily Punch ·

2025/12/15

It’s a make-or-break week for health care on Capitol Hill. Anna and Jake unpack Speaker Mike Johnson’s scramble to keep moderates on board as the House GOP’s health care bill runs into fresh turbulence. Plus, Sen. Ruben Gallego launches a new war powers push amid rising U.S.–Venezuela tensions. Watch this episode on YouTube here! 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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15:24

The Readback: Launching a defense vertical — with sushi!

The Daily Punch ·

2025/12/13

Defense reporter Anthony Adragna takes you behind the scenes of what it's been like to report on the Pentagon boat strikes and NDAA. 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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12:48

Trump’s redistricting crash

The Daily Punch ·

2025/12/12

Republicans’ redistricting push is falling flat. Anna and Jake break down how President Donald Trump’s aggressive map strategy backfired across key states. Plus, inside today’s high-stakes House GOP huddle on Obamacare subsidies and why moderates say a simple vote won’t cut it.Watch this episode on YouTube here! 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

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39:44

Fly Out Day: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen on what’s next in...

The Daily Punch ·

2025/12/11

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, who's in the middle of a ton of fights, stopped by the Punchbowl News Townhouse for a conversation with Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer.Plus CBS News' Robert Costa and our own Andrew Desiderio join to break down the interview and share their take on What's Not Gonna Fly this week! Stick around to hear what to expect in our new Defense vertical from Punchbowl News Reporter Briana Reilly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:38

Republicans’ shaky grip on the House

The Daily Punch ·

2025/12/11

Is the GOP leadership losing control of the House? Anna and Jake dig into the discharge-petition chaos and why a health care deal is slipping further out of reach. Plus, inside the growing calls from rank-and-file lawmakers in both parties for a Venezuela war powers vote.Watch this episode on YouTube here! 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

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11:21

How Trump wants to blow up defense spending

The Daily Punch ·

2025/12/10

The Hill is revolting over Trump’s push to make defense spending partisan. Anna and Jake break down the NDAA squeeze, why a January health-care deal looks unlikely, and what the Fed’s next move means for 2026.Watch this episode on YouTube here! 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

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12:14

Inside Thune's health care decision day

The Daily Punch ·

2025/12/09

Republicans are spiraling on health care as both chambers hunt for a plan. Anna and Jake unpack the pressure on Senate Majority Leader John Thune and the House chaos. Plus, the Texas Senate primaries are getting messy on both sides.Watch this episode on YouTube here! 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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11:14

A big week for defense and health care

The Daily Punch ·

2025/12/08

Congress faces a high-stakes December sprint. Anna and Jake break down the scramble on health care with just weeks left, the latest on the NDAA and how Trump’s new national security strategy is dividing defense hawks. Plus, fresh Canvass data on who senior staffers say is the most effective congressional leader.Watch this episode on YouTube here! 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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12:28

The Readback: Congress, celebs, chips and clashes

The Daily Punch ·

2025/12/06

Ben Brody takes you inside Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's visit to Capitol Hill Wednesday. 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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8:06

Thune gets heat from all sides

The Daily Punch ·

2025/12/05

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is under new pressure inside the Senate GOP. Jake breaks it all down. Plus, the Supreme Court gifts the Texas GOP their redrawn congressional map — and House Republicans’ scramble to finalize their health care package. Watch this episode on YouTube here! 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

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35:52

Fly Out Day: NY GOP Rep. Stefanik opens up on her...

The Daily Punch ·

2025/12/04

NY GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik sits down with Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer to chat about her feud with Speaker Johnson, her gubernatorial bid and more! Stick around after for That’s Not Gonna Fly with The Wall Street Journal's Olivia Beavers and The New York Times' Carl Hulse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:11

Where's the leadership on Obamacare subsidies?

The Daily Punch ·

2025/12/04

The deadline to extend Obamacare premium subsidies is just three weeks away. And Congress is nowhere on this issue. Plus, Senate Republicans are approaching the danger zone on appropriations. 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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13:27

Why Elise Stefanik went to war with Mike Johnson

The Daily Punch ·

2025/12/03

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) is engaged in an open war with Speaker Mike Johnson, a very public rift at the highest level of the House Republican Conference. Anna and Jake break it down. Plus, what the Tennessee special election results mean for Republicans and problems with the Crypto Congress. 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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14:57

Mike Johnson's brutal 11-month stretch

The Daily Punch ·

2025/12/02

Speaker Mike Johnson is heading into the toughest stretch of his speakership. Anna and Jake break down his shrinking majority, GOP frustrations and Trump’s silence on Obamacare subsidies. Plus: why Senate Republicans are defying Trump on blue slips.Watch this episode on YouTube here! 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

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14:44

Congress's crazy December

The Daily Punch ·

2025/12/01

From tackling government funding to the expiring Obamacare subsidies, the month of December is going to be a crazy couple of weeks for Congress. Anna and Jake break down what we’re watching. Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under congressional scrutiny over his handling of U.S. strikes on drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean. Watch this episode on YouTube here! 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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11:52

Dems push back on FBI investigation

The Daily Punch ·

2025/11/26

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 Matrix and fresh Vault reporting on NDAA drama.Watch this episode on YouTube here!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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11:49

The W.H.'s Obamacare mess

The Daily Punch ·

2025/11/25

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 break down the stakes, the politics and what to watch heading into December.Watch this episode on YouTube here! 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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13:11

Why MTG's missive rang true for House GOP

The Daily Punch ·

2025/11/24

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 reporting on CIA concerns about Rep. Dan Crenshaw’s conduct in Mexico and whether Congress can finally pass Russia sanctions. Watch this episode on YouTube here! 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

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13:35

The Readback: How the shutdown ate my laundry

The Daily Punch ·

2025/11/22

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 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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