The Daily Punch

Latest Episodes:

Tariffs, taxes and Trump Apr 03, 2025

Show notes

Anna and Jake discuss Republicans reactions to President Donald Trump's tariffs. Plus, we take a look at Trump's effort to unlock Senate GOP votes for a compromise budget resolution.

Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thune's survive-and-advance strategy Apr 02, 2025

Show notes

Anna and Jake discuss Speaker Johnson's failed attempt to block an effort to install proxy voting for new mothers and fathers. Plus, Senate Majority Leader Thune and Budget Committee Republicans are set to meet with President Trump today as they prepare to vote on a compromise budget resolution later this week.

Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Republicans begin to openly fret about Trump's tariffs Apr 01, 2025

Show notes

GOP nerves are growing as President Donald Trump is on the brink of levying a sweeping set of new tariffs against an unidentified number of countries. Plus, how the GOP reconciliation plan is getting House blowback.

Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A week that will tell us a lot about the Trump presidency Mar 31, 2025

Show notes

Anna and Jake take a look at what this week will tell us about the state of Trump's presidency. Plus, Sen. Chris Murphy hits the road for Dems.

Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Readback: Carr makes news Mar 29, 2025

Show notes

Tech reporter Diego Munhoz talks about his newsy interview with FCC Chair Brendan Carr featured in Punchbowl News' Tech Quarterly newsletter.

This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We got the Republicans’ budget plans Mar 28, 2025

Show notes

Jake discusses how Republicans are planning to structure their budget resolution. Plus, Republicans question Vice President JD Vance's push against the Houthi strikes.

Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ones to Watch: Advancing with AI - Workforce Mar 27, 2025

Show notes

Punchbowl News policy reporter Samantha Handler joins Anna Palmer to discuss artificial intelligence and the workforce. Plus: Details from her interview with Rep. Laurel Lee (R-Fla.).

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Republicans are speeding up reconciliation Mar 27, 2025

Show notes

Jake breaks down the two dynamics on Wednesday that have sped up reconciliation. Plus, what Rep. Jan Schakowsky's challenger says about the longtime Illinois Democrat.

Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GOP leaders get unified on reconciliation Mar 26, 2025

Show notes

Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman gives the latest updates on reconciliation. Plus, a look at Sen. Roger Wicker's balancing act.

Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The senators we're watching as House pitches its budget Mar 25, 2025

Show notes

Anna and Jake discuss reconciliation and the senators to watch as Republicans try to push Trump's agenda. Plus, the Atlantic's bombshell reporting on the Trump Administration chatting about war plans on Signal.

Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices