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**The Daily Punch**

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.

Latest Episodes:

Big, Beautiful Backlash Jul 08, 2025

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Anna and Jake discuss the backlash Republicans are facing over the reconciliation package.

Plus, a look at Sen. Tim Kaine's efforts to challenge President Donald Trump.

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OBBB is law. Now what? Jul 07, 2025

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With OBBB in the rearview, Anna and Jake discuss what’s next in President Donald Trump’s Washington.

Plus, the latest from the Canvass: a majority of top Capitol Hill staffers say the reconciliation bill’s cuts to Medicaid and SNAP will hurt Republicans in the midterm.

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The Readback: What’s the point of the Freedom Caucus? Jul 05, 2025

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Mica Soellner breaks down the changing dynamics of the House Freedom Caucus and how the One Big Beautiful Bill passed with only two Republicans voting against it after facing major opposition from GOP hardliners. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.

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Five takeaways from the GOP reconciliation drama Jul 04, 2025

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Anna and Jake review five takeaways from the GOP reconciliation drama and how the One Big Beautiful Bill will impact the 2026 midterm elections. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.

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Johnson and Trump on the brink of victory Jul 03, 2025

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It looks like Speaker Mike Johnson and President Donald Trump will make their July 4 deadline to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill. Jake joins Anna from the Capitol to discuss the latest reconciliation developments from overnight.

Plus, what does all this mean for Johnson and what comes next?

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Showtime for Johnson Jul 02, 2025

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Anna and Jake break down the challenges faced by Speaker Mike Johnson in the House to pass President Donald Trump’s key legislative priorities before the self-imposed July 4 deadline.

Plus: A look at the significant role Senate Majority Leader John Thune played in passing the GOP reconciliation bill in the Senate.

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The Future of Energy: Legislative Landscape Jul 01, 2025

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Congressional Reporter Mica Soellner joins Anna Palmer to discuss how key policy moves are shaping the energy industry now and into the future.

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Trump's agenda is on the brink Jul 01, 2025

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Senate Republicans are scrambling to finalize the reconciliation bill, with Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s vote hanging in the balance. Anna and Jake break down the ongoing struggles facing the Senate GOP.

Plus, Speaker Johnson has pleaded with his Senate colleagues to keep the bill as close to the House-passed version as possible. Can he convince enough House Republicans to support President Trump’s signature piece of legislation?

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Senate readies daytime votes Jun 30, 2025

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With just four days until July 4, Anna and Jake discuss all things reconciliation and the upcoming vote-a-rama, diving into the strategic implications of timing and political maneuvering. Plus, the race to succeed Sen. Thom Tillis is on.

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The Readback: Republicans racing through reconciliation Jun 28, 2025

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Vault co-author Laura Weiss breaks down the news this week on two crucial fronts as Republican leaders push to close out the key sticking points on their reconciliation bill in both the Senate and House.

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