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Hakeem Jeffries' take: Inside the funding fight Sep 25, 2025

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries comes to the Punchbowl News Townhouse for an exclusive interview projecting confidence.

Shutdown showdown: Jeffries insists Republicans will own a government shutdown, but hopes that progress could be made over the next five days.
Redistricting: The House minority leader doesn't see “any circumstance” where Republicans will net 10 new seats by November 2026.
The Mamdani of it all: Jeffries still hasn't endorsed Zohran Mamdani for the New York City mayoral election.

Plus, Heather Caygle, Punchbowl News' managing editor, and Sarah Ferris, CNN Capitol Hill reporter, join for a post-interview conversation.

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Trump goes nuclear on shutdown Sep 25, 2025

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With a government shutdown just days away, the OMB says it will conduct mass layoffs. Plus, the Defense Department doesn't seem too worried about the prospect of a shutdown.

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Is the GOP losing control of the shutdown battle? Sep 24, 2025

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Republicans hold the upper hand in the government funding fight — but are they squandering it? With just seven days until a shutdown, Anna discusses how President Donald Trump’s sudden decision to cancel a meeting with Democratic leaders reshaped the battle and handed Democrats new political leverage.

Plus, Sen. John Cornyn is rolling out a slate of GOP endorsements as he battles Texas AG Ken Paxton in a closely watched Republican primary.

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The three funding dynamics to understand Sep 23, 2025

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The government funding deadline is just one week away, and Washington is bracing for a shutdown. Anna breaks down the three key dynamics to watch — from Trump’s upcoming meeting with Democratic leaders, to the optics battle on Capitol Hill, to potential off-ramps in the fight over Obamacare subsidies.

Plus: Kansas Republicans move to force a special redistricting session that could threaten Rep. Sharice Davids’ seat.

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Congress is nowhere on funding the government Sep 22, 2025

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Congress is out of session this week, but the funding deadline is just days away — and a shutdown looks increasingly likely. Jake breaks down the latest dynamics on Capitol Hill, including Trump’s role in the fight, the Senate’s next move and why House Republicans may be giving up their leverage by staying home.

Plus: Tens of millions of dollars are pouring into California as the redistricting battle heads to the ballot and the DCCC continues to outpace the NRCC in fundraising.

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The Readback: A chips state of mind Sep 20, 2025

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Diego and Max discuss how the Chinese market regulator launched an antitrust investigation into Nvidia, accusing the American chipmaker of violating anti-monopoly laws. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.

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Inside Schumer's shutdown strategy Sep 19, 2025

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sat down with Punchbowl News for a fly-out day interview — and he didn’t hold back. We break down his strategy on government funding, why he’s bracing for a shutdown, and what it means for Democrats in this high-stakes fight.

Plus: The White House quietly checks in with battleground House Democrats ahead of today’s spending vote. And how Obamacare premium subsidies are shaping the ad wars heading into 2026.

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Senate Minority Leader Schumer gets candid on shutdown politics Sep 18, 2025

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Punchbowl News co-founders Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer sit down with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for an exclusive interview discussing:

The prospects of a government shutdown; who's to blame?
NYC mayoral election; will Schumer endorse Zohran Mamdani?
And, the Buffalo Bills

Plus, Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News' senior congressional reporter, and Burgess Everett, Semafor's congressional bureau chief, join for a post-interview conversation.

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Dems, GOP dig in as shutdown nears Sep 18, 2025

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Washington is careening toward a government shutdown, with both parties digging in. Anna and Jake break down the latest on the fight to keep the government open.

Plus: inside the messy Texas GOP Senate primary that could soon add a new candidate, and the looming questions around Trump’s TikTok deal.

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Fed Day hits different this time Sep 17, 2025

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A new era is underway at the Federal Reserve — but not everyone is cheering. Anna and Jake break down today’s expected rate cut, the unusual dual role of Stephen Miran and the high-stakes fight over Lisa Cook’s future at the Fed.

Plus: Democrats are rolling out their counteroffer in the government funding showdown. Can it change the shutdown math?

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