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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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- Today7 min
The Future of Housing: Legislative Landscape
Special Projects Reporter Shania Shelton joins Deputy Congressional Editor Robert O'Shaughnessy to discuss what Congress is doing with housing legislation like the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. 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
- Today8 min
Can Republicans pivot from Iran?
President Donald Trump’s ceasefire with Iran is perhaps the most critical moment of his presidency — but will it serve as a potential pivot point for the endangered Republican majorities on Capitol Hill? Jake discusses the latest on Trump’s Iran deal in Congress. Plus, an early look at the book that’s riling House GOP leadership. 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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Yesterday11 min
Iran, FISA and Jay Clayton: Congress’s week
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he has an agreement with Iranian officials to end the three-and-a-half-month conflict between the two countries. Punchbowl News Congressional Reporter Laura Weiss joins Jake to discuss the latest and what it means for Congress. Plus, a preview of the year-end dealmaking agenda. 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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 days ago15 min
Readback: What Schumer said about flipping the Senate
Congressional reporter Laura Weiss breaks down her interview with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and what he said about endorsing Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan and the Maine Senate race. 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
- 4 days ago9 min
Can Thune catch a break?
President Donald Trump showed again on Thursday that he’s not done messing with Senate Republicans, choosing the worst time to take action on something GOP leaders spent days pleading for. Anna and Jake break down the latest and how the Trump-Thune dynamic could get worse. Plus, inside the DWS drama in South Florida. 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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 5 days ago36 min
Fly Out Day: CO Rep. Jason Crow on FISA, Trump's Iran strategy and congressional stock ban
Colorado Rep. Jason Crow (D) sits down with Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer to break down FISA, his work on the Intelligence and Armed Services committees and much more! Stick around: NOTUS’ Daniella Diaz and our own Anthony Adragna stop by for townhouse fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 5 days ago15 min
FISA flails and Trump makes new demands
FISA is headed for a cliff as Democrats oppose even a short-term extension ahead of Friday’s expiration — all while Trump’s push for a $350B Pentagon reconciliation package faces serious resistance. Anna and Jake break down the latest. Plus, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer backs Rep. Haley Stevens — and what Schumer told our reporters about Democrats’ “multiple paths” to the Senate majority. 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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 6 days ago10 min
Thune's unhappy summer
President Donald Trump has created many problems on Capitol Hill. Increasingly, he’s leaving Senate Majority Leader John Thune on the sidelines as he tries to solve them. Anna and Jake break down the latest. Plus, how Trump’s $1.5 trillion Pentagon dream is unraveling. 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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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