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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:

Schumer's two options as a shutdown nears Mar 13, 2025

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Anna and Jake discuss how the Senate's shutdown showdown could play out. Plus, Elon Musk is appearing in Democratic ads as the party's new favorite bogeyman.

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Will Senate Dems shut down the government? Mar 12, 2025

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Government funding runs out in two days and Senate Democrats face a stark choice to either vote for the CR or let the government shut down. Plus, where the House and Senate are in disagreement on budget reconciliation.

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Johnson and Jeffries face off with a shutdown on the line Mar 11, 2025

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With just three days until the government funding deadline, House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are locked in a high-stakes power struggle. Plus, Republicans are shrugging as the markets swoon.

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Four days until the deadline: Will Congress avoid a shutdown? Mar 10, 2025

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It's deadline week! Anna and Jake take a look at where government funding stands. Plus, introducing the Punchbowl News Power List.

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The Readback: What Trump asked Congress to do during his speech Mar 08, 2025

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Jake Sherman dives deep into what President Donald Trump called on Congress to pass during his speech on Tuesday, including passing "tax cuts for everybody," the death penalty for anyone who kills a police officer and banning sex changes for children. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.

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Schumer, Jeffries and the perils of the minority Mar 07, 2025

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Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman takes a look at how Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are performing. Plus, how a DOGE vote could help skittish Republicans — and Elon Musk.

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How Trump broke House Democrats Mar 06, 2025

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Jake Sherman discusses how President Donald Trump unites and divides Democrats all at once. Plus, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s reelection decision expected soon.

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The Golden Age of Pettiness Mar 05, 2025

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It’s the Era of Pettiness and trolling has become the focal point. Jake Sherman breaks down the biggest moments from President Trump's address to Congress. Plus, Senate Dems are feeling the pressure over a government funding fight.

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How Washington could stumble into a shutdown Mar 04, 2025

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Punchbowl News' Max Cohen discusses the latest in the looming government shutdown. Plus, Republican Rep. Maria Salazar challenges President Donald Trump's deportation plan.

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Three crises facing Trump and Republicans Mar 03, 2025

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President Donald Trump and GOP leaders are confronting a trio of self-made crises as we enter a very big week for Republicans. Plus, Sen. Todd Young, a one-time skeptic, wants to be a ‘team player’ for Trump. More on what Young told us about his 'new' relationship with the president.

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