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3 things to watch as August nears Jul 28, 2025

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Anna and Jake break down the latest developments in the Senate as Republicans look for a path forward on appropriations and President Donald Trump’s nominees.

Plus, the Senate Leadership Fund is launching a digital ad blitz against former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper as the Democrat readies a Senate run.

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The Readback: Epstein drama dominates the House Jul 26, 2025

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Mica Soellner breaks down the Jeffrey Epstein drama that paralyzed the House this week. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.

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Bursting Democrats' redistricting bubble Jul 25, 2025

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Anna and Jake break down Democrats’ redistricting strategy and the challenges they face in pushing back against President Trump’s push to shift the House map in the GOP’s favor. Plus: a look at how Republicans are working to change public opinion on the One Big Beautiful Bill ahead of the midterm elections.

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Trump loses grip on the House Jul 24, 2025

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President Donald Trump is no longer steering the narrative on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The House Oversight Committee is moving forward with subpoenas — despite Trump's efforts to rally his base and downplay the issue. Anna and Jake break down what this means politically.

Plus: a preview of the intensifying GOP Senate primary battle in Georgia.

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The GOP reality in Trump’s Washington Jul 23, 2025

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Anna is joined by Punchbowl News Reporter Max Cohen to break down the five things to watch before the midterm elections, from government funding to President Donald Trump’s Epstein problems. Plus: Republicans are placing a big bet on Latino voters in their Texas redistricting gambit.

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Congress is behind on spending Jul 22, 2025

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Anna and Jake discuss the current state of government funding, the challenges faced by congressional leaders and the implications of the Epstein documents on the House Rules Committee.

Plus, a look ahead to 2026: how redistricting strategies are already taking shape — and what that could mean for Republicans’ chances of holding onto their majority.

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Congress crawls toward August Jul 21, 2025

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Anna and Jake break down the latest developments in Washington as Congress heads toward its August recess. Will President Trump's push to keep the Senate in session to confirm his nominees succeed?

They also explore the growing race to replace Rep. Mark Green as the next Republican chair of the Homeland Security Committee, and share all the latest updates on Texas redistricting.

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The Readback: Crypto craziness Jul 19, 2025

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Vault co-author Brendan Pedersen breaks down how Crypto Week was a disaster for House GOP leadership. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.

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Leader Look: Jeffries and Johnson Jul 18, 2025

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For our July Leader Look, Anna and Jake take a look at how Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have been doing.

Plus, Senate Majority Leader John Thune is teeing up a key vote to test whether there’s going to be a shutdown fight in September.

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The Creator Economy: Entertainment's New Era Jul 17, 2025

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Punchbowl News Policy Reporter Samantha Handler joins Max Cohen to discuss the ways content creators are disrupting how people consume media. They’re shaking up Hollywood, too. Plus, details from Samantha's conversation with Dude Perfect's CEO Andrew Yaffe.

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