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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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Tech reporter Ben Brody brings you behind the scenes of a Zoom call with Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya, two Democratic members of the Federal Trade Commission who were fired by President Donald Trump this past week, and other key figures from the Biden-era tech antitrust world. 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
Trump’s power play

Trump’s power play

2025-03-2109:55

With Congress out on recess this week, Anna reflects on President Donald Trump's moves to cement his power while the legislative body was gone. Plus, Republicans search for a Democratic bogeyman in their messaging approach. 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
Anna and Jake take a look at the ever-shrinking battleground for the House majority. Plus, inside Speaker Mike Johnson's options if the House GOP tries to impeach federal judges. 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
Sen. Brian Schatz was one of 10 Senate Democrats who voted to advance the GOP-drafted government funding bill last week. Anna and Jake discuss Schatz's leadership ambitions. Plus, what's next for 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
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is plotting to take on Sen. John Cornyn in a Texas battle royale. Plus, Senate Budget Republicans are set to huddle with the parliamentarian in the next few weeks. 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
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met in Brooklyn on Sunday as Democrats deal with the fallout from a government shutdown fight. Plus, the Dems on the NRCC's initial target list for the 2026 midterms. 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
Deputy congressional editor Robert O'Shaughnessy shares what it was like at The Conference, a full-day event that brought together key stakeholders in the public and private sector to focus on the new power players in Washington. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
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
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
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
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
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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Jan 15th
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Carlyn Malzhan

I am really enjoying your content. My only comment would be that Jake's sound levels are really uneven. sometimes I cant make out what he is saying and then he is super loud. I wonder if this is something that could be fixed?

Oct 23rd
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