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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.

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Latest Episodes:

The Readback: The all-night markup survival guide May 17, 2025

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Vault co-author Laura Weiss takes you inside the room of the House Ways and Means Committee’s 17-and-a-half hour markup of the GOP tax bill on Tuesday. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.

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The GOP's last-minute mess May 16, 2025

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Speaker Mike Johnson’s House Republican Conference is in the midst of a low-grade rebellion against the GOP’s reconciliation proposal. Plus, Anna and Jake discuss the latest in the Michigan Senate race.

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The biggest reconciliation meeting yet May 15, 2025

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Today, Speaker Mike Johnson will bring together the warring factions inside the House GOP. Anna and Jake preview what to expect. Plus, inside President Donald Trump's unusually active role in the Senate's consideration of his diplomatic nominees.

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Inside the marathon markups May 14, 2025

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While you were sleeping, key House committees were sparring over Republicans’ plans for taxes and Medicaid spending cuts in reconciliation. Plus, Rep. Bill Huizenga is staffing up ahead of a potential Senate bid.

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The Future of Medicine: State of Play May 13, 2025

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Punchbowl News' Special Projects Editor Elvina Nawaguna joins Anna Palmer to discuss how four key factors — regulations, innovation, profit and technological advancements — are shaping the future of medicine.

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It's markup day! May 13, 2025

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It's markup day! Anna and Jake break down what to expect from the three key House committees slated to mark up their reconciliation bills. Plus, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is placing holds on all DOJ political appointees in response to President Trump’s acceptance of a jet from Qatar’s royal family.

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Why we're in for a wild reconciliation week May 12, 2025

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With just eight legislative days until the Memorial Day recess, this is another huge week for House Republicans and their quest to pass a reconciliation package. Plus, Sen. John Cornyn is trailing Ken Paxton by 16 points in a new poll.

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The Readback: The rocky start to appropriations May 10, 2025

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Samantha Handler talks about FBI Director Kash Patel's hearing with House Appropriators this past week and his opposition to the White House’s recommendation of a $500 million cut to the FBI. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.

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The reconciliation bill is not ready for prime time May 09, 2025

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So much about Republicans' reconciliation package is still undecided even though the GOP leadership says they’ve been working on it for more than six months. Plus, a bipartisan group of House members are eyeing a congressional stock-trading ban.

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Why no deal helps SALT Republicans May 08, 2025

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Jake breaks down why SALT Republicans have more leverage than you think. Plus, House and Senate GOP leaders are divided over Medicaid cuts, going in opposite directions on the biggest obstacle to their reconciliation package.

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