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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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  • Yesterday · 12 min

    Readback: Mike Johnson’s last hurrah

    Inside Speaker Mike Johnson's election watch party Tuesday as the House Republican majority slipped out of his grasp. 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

  • Friday · 12 min

    What Chuck Schumer told us

    Anna and Jake break down the Punchbowl News AM newsletter, where Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says what he wants to focus on in the 120th Congress. 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

  • Thursday · 33 min

    Fly Out Day: What comes next for Democrats after the midterms? DCCC Chair DelBene weighs in

    DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene, one of the people behind the House Democrats’ huge election wins, sat down with Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman at the townhouse to break down how Democrats pulled off a blue wave, what they will prioritize in the next congress, redistricting and MUCH more. Stick around: Ally Mutnick and Max Cohen stop by for That's Not Gonna Fly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Thursday · 19 min

    What Hakeem Jeffries told us

    Anna and Jake break down what House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told Punchbowl News after Democrats' big win on Tuesday. Plus: Who is running for House leadership? 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

  • Wednesday · 22 min

    The Democratic tsunami

    Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer recap the wins by Democrats Tuesday night that secured them majorities in both chambers next Congress. Plus, what’s next for House Republican leadership and more on Sen. Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) big moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Tuesday · 13 min

    Election Day and what's next

    Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer reflect on the many moments leading up to Election Day. Plus, Democrats plot their new healthcare plan and Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) talks all things Oversight. 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

  • Monday · 15 min

    Leadership on the road hours before Election Day

    Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer break down all of the pre-Election Day campaign activity just hours before voters head to the polls. Plus, inside Sen. Brian Schatz’s (D-Hawaii) world and Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) pays her DCCC dues. 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

  • October 31 · 16 min

    Readback: In New York as Lawler courts Orthodox Jewish vote

    Inside New York GOP Rep. Mike Lawler's quest to win the Orthodox Jewish vote in a tight race against Democrat Cait Conley. 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

  • October 30 · 11 min

    Mike Johnson’s many top three seats

    Jake Sherman and congressional reporter Max Cohen recap Speaker Mike Johnson’s many top three seats. Also, the difficult path ahead for Democrats vowing to end the Iran war. Plus, can a growing economy save the GOP? 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

  • October 29 · 42 min

    Fly Out Day: Raskin on Democrats' plans to investigate Trump

    Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), the top Democrat on House Judiciary and former Oversight ranking member, sat down with Jake Sherman to talk midterms, the Epstein investigation, a possible Trump impeachment and MUCH more. Stick around: for Hill legends Carl Hulse of The New York Times and our own John Bresnahan break down the interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 29 · 12 min

    Can the House GOP's mod squad survive?

    Jake Sherman and congressional reporter Laura Weiss discuss factors that could affect several House Republican moderates ahead of Election Day. Plus, John Bresnahan’s interview with House Minority Whip Katherine Clark and Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) is eyeing a Senate run. 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

  • October 28 · 16 min

    Senate map scenarios and Jeffries on the road

    Jake Sherman and congressional reporter Max Cohen discuss House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ election week schedule and Senate party breakdown scenarios. Plus, Jeffries and Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) trade jabs. 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

  • October 27 · 14 min

    Dynamics to watch ahead of Election Day

    Jake Sherman and senior energy reporter Josh Siegel discuss three dynamics you should watch one week out from Election Day. Plus, Jake's discussion with House Majority Whip Tom Emmer and reporting from Josh on permitting bill pushback. 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

  • October 26 · 11 min

    Democrats keeping eye on Israel's elections

    Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer discuss Democrats watching Israel's Tuesday elections, the fate of the NDAA and two House incumbents in California that are hoping to defy political gravity. 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

  • October 24 · 15 min

    Readback: Punchbowl News takes over Sacramento

    Tech reporter Diego Areas Munhoz breaks down two key races in Sacramento and his interview Thursday on tech legislation with California Assemblymember Buffy Wicks. 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

  • October 23 · 12 min

    Can Mike Johnson keep a Republican majority?

    Jake Sherman and Congressional Reporter Ally Mutnick recap Jake's conversation with Speaker Mike Johnson, whether House Republicans can beat Florida Democrat Jared Moskowitz and Arizona Republicans are keeping their distance from President Donald Trump as Election Day draws closer. 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

  • October 22 · 29 min

    FLY OUT DAY: Virginia Rep. Beyer on Trump impeachment, tariffs, medicaid and AI regulation

    Democrat on the House on Ways and Means committee, Rep. Don. Beyer, joined Anna Palmer at the Punchbowl News townhouse to discuss the upcoming midterms, Democrats' legislative priorities, tech regulation and MUCH more. PLUS: CNN's Sarah Ferris and our own Ally Mutnick stop by for That's Not Gonna Fly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 22 · 9 min

    Sherrod Brown's bid to turn Ohio blue

    Anna and Anthony go over former Sen. Sherrod Brown's chances of getting back to the Senate. Plus, the latest lobbying figures and a dispatch from Arizona. 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

  • October 21 · 10 min

    Will Republicans whiff in Florida?

    Anna and Anthony go over stories from across the country: the latest on the Florida and Arizona races and what Sherrod Brown wants if he wins. 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

  • October 20 · 11 min

    Hegseth may find himself in hot water if Democrats win the House

    Jake and Anthony go over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's potential future if Democrats win control of the House. Plus, the vast majority of Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee have penned a letter endorsing Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) to continue serving as the committee’s top 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

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