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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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10:50

Schumer folds and the party explodes

The Daily Punch ·

2025/03/14

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer made a decision to back the House-passed government funding bill and Democrats are furious. Plus, how Senate retirements can cause problems for House Dems.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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9:00

The Ones to Watch: Advancing with AI - Cybersecurity

The Daily Punch ·

2025/03/13

Punchbowl News congressional reporter Mica Soellner joins Anna Palmer to discuss artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Plus: Details from Soellner's interview with Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.).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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15:46

Schumer's two options as a shutdown nears

The Daily Punch ·

2025/03/13

Anna and Jake discuss how the Senate's shutdown showdown could play out. Plus, Elon Musk is appearing in Democratic ads as the party's new favorite bogeyman. 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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9:21

Will Senate Dems shut down the government?

The Daily Punch ·

2025/03/12

Government funding runs out in two days and Senate Democrats face a stark choice to either vote for the CR or let the government shut down. Plus, where the House and Senate are in disagreement on budget reconciliation. 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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15:02

Johnson and Jeffries face off with a shutdown on the...

The Daily Punch ·

2025/03/11

With just three days until the government funding deadline, House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are locked in a high-stakes power struggle. Plus, Republicans are shrugging as the markets swoon. 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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13:52

Four days until the deadline: Will Congress avoid a...

The Daily Punch ·

2025/03/10

It's deadline week! Anna and Jake take a look at where government funding stands. Plus, introducing the Punchbowl News Power List. 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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15:58

The Readback: What Trump asked Congress to do during...

The Daily Punch ·

2025/03/08

Jake Sherman dives deep into what President Donald Trump called on Congress to pass during his speech on Tuesday, including passing "tax cuts for everybody," the death penalty for anyone who kills a police officer and banning sex changes for children. 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

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7:54

Schumer, Jeffries and the perils of the minority

The Daily Punch ·

2025/03/07

Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman takes a look at how Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are performing. Plus, how a DOGE vote could help skittish Republicans — and Elon Musk.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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8:59

How Trump broke House Democrats

The Daily Punch ·

2025/03/06

Jake Sherman discusses how President Donald Trump unites and divides Democrats all at once. Plus, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s reelection decision expected soon.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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8:53

The Golden Age of Pettiness

The Daily Punch ·

2025/03/05

It’s the Era of Pettiness and trolling has become the focal point. Jake Sherman breaks down the biggest moments from President Trump's address to Congress. Plus, Senate Dems are feeling the pressure over a government funding fight.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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10:03

How Washington could stumble into a shutdown

The Daily Punch ·

2025/03/04

Punchbowl News' Max Cohen discusses the latest in the looming government shutdown. Plus, Republican Rep. Maria Salazar challenges President Donald Trump's deportation plan.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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9:42

Three crises facing Trump and Republicans

The Daily Punch ·

2025/03/03

President Donald Trump and GOP leaders are confronting a trio of self-made crises as we enter a very big week for Republicans. Plus, Sen. Todd Young, a one-time skeptic, wants to be a ‘team player’ for Trump. More on what Young told us about his 'new' relationship with the president. 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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15:09

The Readback: House Republicans’ big reconciliation...

The Daily Punch ·

2025/03/01

Vault co-author Laura Weiss takes you behind the scenes of House Republicans' victory this past week when they pulled off a successful floor vote on their budget resolution to kick off reconciliation. 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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16:51

Judging Johnson and Thune

The Daily Punch ·

2025/02/28

It’s the last day of February. So it’s time to take a spin around Capitol Hill for a Leader Look. Anna and Jake reflect on how House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have been doing. Plus, the latest in a series of town halls where concerns over DOGE are taking center stage.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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9:37

The Ones to Watch: Advancing with AI - Energy Innovation

The Daily Punch ·

2025/02/27

Punchbowl News technology reporter Ben Brody joins Anna Palmer to discuss the relationship between AI and energy policy. AI policy is quickly spreading into the critical domain of energy. Although AI technology uses a lot of energy, it also has the potential to increase efficiency and conserve energy. One key player to watch here is Virginia GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who Brody interviewed.Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at

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15:48

Is the government going to shut down?

The Daily Punch ·

2025/02/27

Anna and Jake discuss the politics of a potential government shutdown and what’s happening in the negotiations to avert one with the March 14 funding deadline looming. Plus, a bipartisan effort to ban DeepSeek on government devices. 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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17:38

A huge win for Johnson. Now comes the hard part.

The Daily Punch ·

2025/02/26

Anna and Jake discuss Speaker Mike Johnson's major win after the House’s dramatic passage of Republicans’ multi-trillion dollar budget resolution Tuesday evening. Plus, Sen. John Cornyn kicked off his reelection bid Tuesday night with a campaign reception. 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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13:01

Johnson is getting squeezed

The Daily Punch ·

2025/02/25

Speaker Mike Johnson is under withering pressure from all directions over the GOP’s multi-trillion dollar budget resolution. Plus: Democrats are focusing on DOGE layoffs.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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16:21

With a budget vote expected tomorrow, it's a big week...

The Daily Punch ·

2025/02/24

Speaker Mike Johnson has a lot on his plate: A tricky budget resolution vote followed by a shutdown fight. Can he get them done? Plus: DOGE's recent activities are making some Republicans wary. 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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13:56

The Readback: A head-spinning week for GOP hawks

The Daily Punch ·

2025/02/22

Congressional reporters Andrew Desiderio and Max Cohen discuss Senate Republicans' response to President Donald Trump's latest controversial comments on the Russia-Ukraine war. 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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