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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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The Readback: House Republicans’ big reconciliation moment Mar 01, 2025

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Vault co-author Laura Weiss takes you behind the scenes of House Republicans' victory this past week when they pulled off a successful floor vote on their budget resolution to kick off reconciliation. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.

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Judging Johnson and Thune Feb 28, 2025

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It’s the last day of February. So it’s time to take a spin around Capitol Hill for a Leader Look. Anna and Jake reflect on how House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have been doing. Plus, the latest in a series of town halls where concerns over DOGE are taking center stage.

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The Ones to Watch: Advancing with AI - Energy Innovation Feb 27, 2025

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Punchbowl News technology reporter Ben Brody joins Anna Palmer to discuss the relationship between AI and energy policy. AI policy is quickly spreading into the critical domain of energy. Although AI technology uses a lot of energy, it also has the potential to increase efficiency and conserve energy. One key player to watch here is Virginia GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who Brody interviewed.

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Is the government going to shut down? Feb 27, 2025

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Anna and Jake discuss the politics of a potential government shutdown and what’s happening in the negotiations to avert one with the March 14 funding deadline looming. Plus, a bipartisan effort to ban DeepSeek on government devices.

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A huge win for Johnson. Now comes the hard part. Feb 26, 2025

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Anna and Jake discuss Speaker Mike Johnson's major win after the House’s dramatic passage of Republicans’ multi-trillion dollar budget resolution Tuesday evening. Plus, Sen. John Cornyn kicked off his reelection bid Tuesday night with a campaign reception.

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Johnson is getting squeezed Feb 25, 2025

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Speaker Mike Johnson is under withering pressure from all directions over the GOP’s multi-trillion dollar budget resolution. Plus: Democrats are focusing on DOGE layoffs.

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With a budget vote expected tomorrow, it's a big week for Congress Feb 24, 2025

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Speaker Mike Johnson has a lot on his plate: A tricky budget resolution vote followed by a shutdown fight. Can he get them done? Plus: DOGE's recent activities are making some Republicans wary.

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The Readback: A head-spinning week for GOP hawks Feb 22, 2025

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Congressional reporters Andrew Desiderio and Max Cohen discuss Senate Republicans' response to President Donald Trump's latest controversial comments on the Russia-Ukraine war. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.

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The Senate passed its budget resolution. What does that mean for the House? Feb 21, 2025

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After a nearly 10-hour vote-a-rama, the Senate passed its “skinny” budget resolution early Friday morning. We break down what that means for the House. Plus, as the IRS takes on its busy tax-filing season, former Rep. Billy Long’s nomination to take over the agency has stalled in Committee.

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How Johnson views where the House is on reconciliation Feb 20, 2025

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After President Donald Trump’s decision to back the House’s budget resolution, Speaker Mike Johnson weighs in. Plus, can Senate Republicans pull off permanent tax cuts?

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