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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Speaker Mike Johnson needs to make a move to avoid a government shutdown in 12 days. Plus: Sen. Roger Marshall cuts an ad with the Merchants Payments Coalition. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Speaker Mike Johnson is bringing a short-term funding bill to the floor that won't pass. So what's next? Plus: The Senate Intelligence Committee will hear from top executives at Alphabet, Meta and Microsoft about foreign election interference. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn…
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Future of Defense Aviation: Legislative Landscape
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Congress plays a crucial role in providing funding for the nation’s defense, working year-round to pass the annual National Defense Authorization Act and the Pentagon spending bill. But Congress hasn’t always made things easy for the Pentagon or its contractors as it seeks to modernize the nation’s aero-defense capabilities at the pace of U.S. adve…
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The Secret Service's latest problem may be funding. Plus: Senate Republicans are poised to reject Democrats’ IVF bill again. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Punchbowl News
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House GOP no closer to resolving spending mess
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How will Congress respond to an alleged second attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump? Plus: The House is no closer to resolving the spending mess, Republican leadership in the lower chamber has their work cut out for them. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn m…
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Maybe Congress should have stayed home? The House is struggling to get a vote on a CR to keep the government from shutting down come Oct. 1. Plus: The Republicans running on abortion rights and Tuberville's new military hold. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your a…
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Speaker Mike Johnson faces some tough end-of-year decisions, sound familiar? Plus: The latest on the GOP's Ukraine split-screen. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Punchbowl News
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Vice President Kamala Harris got under former President Donald Trump's skin during the debate Tuesday night. Plus: Speaker Mike Johnson is convinced Republicans will sweep in the elections this year. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…
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The Future of Defense Aviation: State of Play
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The U.S. has long used its defense production capacity — the best in the world — as a critical tool for deterring conflicts and strengthening its alliances. Andrew Desiderio sat down with Anna Palmer to break down the state of play and how members of both parties are concerned that the United States isn't producing enough air defense machinery to m…
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Johnson's funding plan is in huge trouble
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Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to pair a six-month funding bill with the SAVE Act is on the brink of imploding. Plus: The Trump shooting task force obtains the gunman's autopsy report. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Congress returns and has a lot on its plate before the end of the month. Can they get a stopgap funding bill passed in time? Plus: An exclusive look at the August fundraising hauls from Speaker Mike Johnson. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m…
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Scalise lays out House GOP’s September plans
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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise spoke to us about what he has planned in the House for the next month or so. Plus: Democrats are embracing cops and the Jeff Flake exit interview. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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House Republicans turn committees loose on Harris
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With Congress set to return to Washington after a very long absence, House Republicans are targeting Vice President Kamala Harris. Plus: The latest on Senate Minority Whip John Thune's fundraising efforts. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…
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What is Mike Johnson's government shutdown strategy?
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As a government shutdown looms, Speaker Mike Johnson has some decisions to make. What is his strategy? Plus: An update on Sen. John Cornyn's fundraising prowess as he runs to be Senate GOP leader. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…
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Dems slam Mike Johnson over government-funding plan
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Speaker Mike Johnson's short-term government funding plan meets some expected resistance from Democrats and the Senate. Plus: The Congressional Leadership Fund spends big on ads. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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And we’re back. Johnson is eyeing CR with SAVE Act next week
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It’s that time of year again. Federal agencies run out of money on Sept. 30. Anna discusses Speaker Mike Johnson's government funding plan and House Republicans' China week. PLUS: Chuck Schumer riffs on Mitch McConnell’s legacy. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about you…
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What Harris’ convention speech means for legislating in D.C.
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What does Vice President Kamala Harris' convention speech mean for legislating in D.C.? Plus: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s fundraising blitz and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ bold House predictions. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choice…
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Jake discusses what Vice President Kamala Harris needs to do on the final night of the DNC. Plus: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz introduces himself to the American public, and we share a scoop from Punchbowl News HQ. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other top Democrats say their chances of holding the Senate are far better than they appear. Plus, the Obamas bring down the house on the second night of the DNC and McCarthy’s revenge fizzles. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more abo…
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The presidential race may have limited impact on the fight for control of the House — and here's why. Plus: President Joe Biden's swan song and primary day in Florida, Wyoming and Alaska. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice…
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Welcome to Chicago. On Biden, Harris, Congress and the week ahead
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Welcome to Democratic convention week. The next four days in Chicago will be full of history, spectacle and big speeches. Plus: Speaker Mike Johnson will be out West this week on a campaign swing, and House Republicans unveil a long-awaited report on their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress…
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House Republican leadership are sounding the alarm with NRCC Chair Richard Hudson saying that he needs GOP lawmakers to actually “want” to grow the majority. Plus: A look at House Freedom Caucus drama as questions rise over who will succeed Rep. Bob Good in leading the ultraconservative Republican faction. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Con…
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Harris gives House Dems hope in California
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Vice President Kamala Harris may be a boon to House Democrats in the Golden State. Plus: A look at how Senate committee leadership could shuffle in 2025. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Behind the scenes of Johnson's and Jeffries’ summers
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Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are keeping busy this summer fundraising and getting ready for the election in November. Plus: The latest from The Vault. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Inside the drama roiling Senate Foreign Relations
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The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is at a standstill, with no end in sight to a partisan dispute that’s putting Democrats in a bind. Plus: Rep. Bill Pascrell is back in the hospital and it’s sparking questions as to whether he’ll run for reelection in November. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl Ne…
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The assassination task force makes its first moves
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The House task force investigating the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump is taking its first official act today, kicking off a four-month sprint that will put several key agencies in the hot seat. Plus: Pro-Ukraine Republicans look to avert a funding lapse in January. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe…
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Checking in on the Senate race in the Silver State, where do the candidates stand on abortion? Plus: What Larry Hogan told us as he runs to represent Maryland in the upper chamber. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Vulnerable Democrats are skipping the Chicago convention
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With the Democratic Convention around the corner, some vulnerable candidates are opting to skip the event. Plus: Inside Speaker Mike Johnson's Jackson Hole retreat and Nancy Pelosi on Biden, Trump and her role in making the Democratic ticket. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn …
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Johnson staffs up attempted assassination task force
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Speaker Mike Johnson has installed several veteran Republican oversight operators atop the House task force investigating the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Plus: Kamala Harris starts campaigning with her running mate, Tim Walz. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsl…
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Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to unveil her pick for running mate today. Plus: What challenges does Harris face with Election Day 91 days out? Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Sanders pushes Harris on progressive agenda
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Sen. Bernie Sanders is pressing the presumptive Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, to embrace a sweeping progressive agenda during her run for the White House. Plus: Senate Minority Whip John Thune's warnings on reconciliation and the latest on the races in Arizona and Nevada. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscrib…
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McConnell pushes back on Democrats and Trump
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As Sen. Mitch McConnell transitions out of the top Republican post he’s held for a record-breaking 18 years, the minority leader is sending a clear signal that he’ll remain engaged and defiant. Plus: A look at the 2024 Senate map and the latest on the House Freedom Caucus. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punch…
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has had a busy month, and no one on Capitol Hill had a better vantage point of President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race than the New York Democrat. Plus: More on former President Donald Trump's racist attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our…
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The Senate is gearing up to head home for recess having passed no spending bills on the floor. And the House has only passed five of the 12 FY2025 spending bills. Plus: A look at the Arizona primary results. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m…
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The Senate is in its last week before recess, and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is setting up votes; it's a tale of two Senates. Plus: Rep. Andy Ogles faces a tougher-than-expected primary on Thursday. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho…
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Dems head to Houston to remember Sheila Jackson Lee
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Many members of Congress and other high-ranking officials are heading to Houston for the funeral of the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas). Plus: The Senate has its focus on Big Tech. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice…
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Who the leadership is eyeing for the assassination task force
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Who are the House leadership's picks for the task force investigating the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Plus: Who is leading the NRCC fundraising scoreboard. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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The House heads into recess after today, so what did the 118th Congress get done? Plus: Defense hawks dish on JD Vance. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Punchbowl News
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu comes to Capitol Hill today to address a joint meeting of Congress. Plus: The House GOP’s big problems on spending bills and the latest from The Canvass. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/…
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Inside the House GOP's struggles with Harris
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With Kamala Harris the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, Republicans have to quickly switch gears. Plus: Democrats hope for a 2024 reset. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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With Biden out of the race, can Vice President Kamala Harris save Democrats in November? Plus: Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle will be in the hot seat today. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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We take you inside how Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem are handling their misgivings about President Joe Biden’s candidacy. Plus, evaluating if Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) can help Senate Republicans and a look at the Congressional Soccer Caucus. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our fr…
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A tale of two presidents — and two parties
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Anna and Jake discuss former President Donald Trump's political comeback and potential Cabinet picks in a possible Trump administration. Plus, President Biden remains under intense scrutiny. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…
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GOP campaign chiefs dream of a Red Washington
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Anna and Jake go over what Republican leaders hope to achieve come November — control of the House, Senate and White House. Plus: More on the Senate GOP leadership race and how Biden is faring in Capitol Hill outreach. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choic…
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Former President Donald Trump picked Sen. J.D. Vance to be his running mate. Jake breaks down everything you need to know about the Ohio Republican and reviews who was passed over for the job. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…
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Congress wades into Trump shooting as Biden urges calm
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Anna goes over Congress' reaction to the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Plus: What's happening this week at the Republican National Convention? Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Anna and Jake go over President Joe Biden's news conference, was it enough to save his candidacy? Plus: What Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell thinks of foreign policy heading into the election. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…
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Today will be another massive moment for President Joe Biden and his allies-turned-critics on the Hill. Anna and Jake discuss. Plus: The latest from The Vault — Senate Banking Committee Chair Sherrod Brown said he was “open to working with” Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow on an ambitious reform of crypto regulation. Want more in-…
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Biden has made a mess of the Democratic Party
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Anna and Jake go over President Joe Biden's standing with Democrats in Congress. After nearly two weeks since his poor debate performance, the incumbent president can't shake the age story. Plus: Inside the House Freedom Caucus meltdown. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more …
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Anna and Jake talk about Biden's standing on Capitol Hill. So far, no Senate Democrats have called for the president to step down from the ticket. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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