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A big week in the battle for the House Oct 15, 2025

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Anna and Jake break down how the redistricting battles are shaping the 2026 landscape — with the Supreme Court hearing a pivotal Voting Rights Act case and state-level fights playing out coast to coast.

Plus: Day 15 of the government shutdown and John Thune is trying a new strategy on defense spending.

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White House: We’re ready for a long shutdown Oct 14, 2025

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It’s Day 14 of the government shutdown — and the White House is settling in for the long haul. As President Trump hosts foreign leaders in Washington, his administration is quietly finding ways to blunt the pain of a prolonged standoff.

Jake breaks down how these moves could stretch the shutdown well into November. Plus: Sen. Jim Justice’s daily private jet commute.

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Shutdown Day 13: House gone, Trump in Israel Oct 13, 2025

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It’s Day 13 of the government shutdown — and the House has gone AWOL. As President Trump travels through the Middle East, Washington faces a striking split screen: a major diplomatic moment abroad while negotiations at home remain stalled.

Anna and Jake unpack how congressional inaction is shaping the shutdown. Plus: Inside the administration’s move to make sure the Coast Guard gets paid.

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Fly Out Day: Sen. Ruben Gallego talks shutdown politics Oct 12, 2025

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Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) comes to the Punchbowl News Townhouse to share his views on the government shutdown, now on its ninth day.

When will it end? Gallego doesn't see a quick end to the shutdown.
ACA: The Arizona Democrat is open to negotiations.
Grijalva: Gallego continues to push Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.)

Plus, John Bresnahan, Punchbowl News' co-founder, and Igor Bobic, HuffPost's senior politics reporter, join for a post-interview conversation.

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The Readback: The House’s unusually quiet shutdown Oct 11, 2025

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Laura and Max discuss the government shutdown battle and the absence of House members. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.

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Shutdown Day 10: Into a third week we go Oct 10, 2025

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It’s Day 10 of the government shutdown and pressure is rising as troops prepare to miss their first paychecks. Anna and Jake break down why negotiations remain stuck — and why Trump’s absence looms large.

Plus: The Senate passes the NDAA with bipartisan support.

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The Creator Economy: Offline to Online Oct 09, 2025

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Punchbowl News Tech Reporter Ben Brody joins Max Cohen to discuss the story of Hercules Candy, a well-established business that took off during the Covid-19 pandemic after YouTube gave it new legs.

Plus, stick around for a fireside chat with Punchbowl News Founder and CEO Anna Palmer with Tara Walpert Levy, VP of Americas at YouTube.

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Shutdown Day 9: No end in sight Oct 09, 2025

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The government shutdown hits Day 9 with no end in sight. Anna and Jake break down where the negotiations stand — and why both parties are digging in.

Plus: A major breakthrough in the Middle East as President Trump announces a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas. And the redistricting wars hit a snag in Missouri.

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Will U.S. troops miss a payday? Oct 08, 2025

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Day 8 of the government shutdown — and tensions are mounting. Jake breaks down where negotiations stand, what’s at stake for 1.3 million service members about to miss paychecks and how Trump is shaping the GOP’s next move.

Plus: Mike Johnson faces new pressure to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, and Republican frustration grows as California’s redistricting fight slips away.

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Shutdown Day 7: Democrats hold firm Oct 07, 2025

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One week into the government shutdown — and no end in sight. Jake breaks down where negotiations stand, how both parties are digging in and what to make of Donald Trump’s mixed signals on a potential health care deal.

Plus: Wesley Hunt shakes up the Texas Senate race, and a new January 6 controversy erupts as Pam Bondi heads to Capitol Hill.

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