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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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- Today14 min
The Senate GOP’s rough days
The Senate is in a bad place after GOP leaders just spent 18 hours trying to quell a rebellion from within their own ranks that threatened passage of their $70 billion immigration-enforcement funding package. Anna and Jake discuss the latest. Plus, Fetterman allows a Trump judge to advance. 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
- Yesterday40 min
Fly Out Day: Sen. Ted Cruz on his quest to change college sports
Sen. Ted Cruz joined Jake Sherman to unpack the Protect College Sports Act — what it means for student athletes, schools and more. Plus: A deep dive into Texas politics. Stick around: Texas Tribune's DC Correspondent Gabby Birenbaum and our own Policy Reporter Samantha Handler keep the conversation going with That's Not Gonna Fly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Yesterday11 min
A messy day in store for the Senate
Senate GOP leaders face a brutal day on Capitol Hill. As Republicans try to push through reconciliation and a FISA extension, President Donald Trump’s recent moves are creating major headaches for Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso. Jake and Defense Reporter Anthony Adragna discuss the latest. Plus, how NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s decision to endorse against CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat is threatening Mamdani’s relationships with influential Latinos on Capitol Hill. 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
- 2 days ago14 min
AI has a Democrat problem
Top executives from artificial intelligence giants are making regular visits to Capitol Hill. Yet their message seems to have landed on deaf ears with top Democrats. Jake breaks it all down ahead of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s visit today. Plus, Punchbowl News Defense Reporter Anthony Adragna discusses the latest FISA drama surrounding President Donald Trump’s appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. 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 ago9 min
Trump's losing streak
President Donald Trump is suddenly taking losses from his own friends and allies, especially on Capitol Hill. From Trump’s White House ballroom security funding to his “anti-weaponization” fund, Anna and Jake discuss the latest. Plus, inside a big primary day and what we’re watching. 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
- 4 days ago12 min
Reconciliation is getting much harder
With five months until Election Day, Congress returns to a tough legislative environment, as lawmakers face a major challenge: two of the president’s key priorities conflict. Anna and Jake discuss the latest on reconciliation. Plus, a breakdown of the highway bill’s next hurdles. 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 ago16 min
Readback: Crisscrossing the Hawkeye State
Max and Laura discuss Iowa Democrats' optimism in the upcoming midterms and what to expect when Congress returns after recess. 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
- 1 weeks ago9 min
Iowa could be big for Democrats in '26
Iowa Democrats are dreaming big in 2026, aiming to flip the governor’s mansion, a Senate seat and three House districts. Anna and Jake discuss Max Cohen’s latest on-the-ground reporting on the Democrats’ very tall task. Plus, who’s up and who’s down in this week’s Punch Power Matrix. 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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