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Johnson's first quarter haul Apr 14, 2025

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Anna discusses Speaker Mike Johnson's big first quarter, having raised $32.2 million. Plus, what to watch this week on President Donald Trump and the world markets.

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The Readback: Budget resolution drama Apr 12, 2025

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Punchbowl News Financial Services Reporter Laura Weiss goes over the drama-filled week on Capitol Hill that culminated with the House approving the compromise budget resolution. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.

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Thune riffs on $1.5T in cuts Apr 11, 2025

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune says "we'll see what's achievable" when it comes to $1.5 trillion in spending cuts. Plus, the factors that make Sen. Rand Paul so unique as a GOP gadfly are converging.

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Ones to Watch: Advancing with AI - Economic Investment Apr 10, 2025

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Punchbowl News technology reporter Diego Munhoz joins Anna Palmer to discuss artificial intelligence and economic development. Plus: Details from his interview with Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa).

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Inside Mike Johnson's next play Apr 10, 2025

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Jake breaks down Speaker Mike Johnson's next play, after a tumultuous night on Capitol Hill. Plus, the lawmakers who are sweating President Donald Trump's impact on 'safe haven' Treasuries.

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Republicans are moving budget resolution toward the floor Apr 09, 2025

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Jake discusses President Trump's sharp message to House Republicans as they move the budget resolution toward the floor. Plus, a look at the House GOP's next headache: the Medicaid fight.

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How Johnson will try to put down the rebellion Apr 08, 2025

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Jake discusses how Speaker Johnson plans to quell the rebellion on his hands. Plus, the ultimate loyalty test that President Trump is putting in front of House and Senate Republicans.

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The sound of chaos Apr 07, 2025

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Jake discusses the chaos following President Trump's announced tariffs. Plus, he takes a look at how the tariffs put the White House on a collision course with the Hill.

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The Readback: D.C. budget brouhaha Apr 05, 2025

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Samantha Handler, author of The Portal newsletter, discusses House Republicans' struggle to pass a measure that would give the D.C. government flexibility to spend its budget. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.

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Can Republicans pass tax cuts in Trump's unpredictable world? Apr 04, 2025

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From tariffs to Signalgate to the proxy-vote fight, Anna and Jake discuss the major developments in Trump's Washington getting in the way of passing the president's tax-and-spending-cut agenda. Plus, it's a vote-a-rama in the Senate.

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