The Daily Punch

Anna breaks down the committee chair landscape for House Republicans. With six-year term limits, things can get interesting. PLUS: The NRCC outraised the DCCC in May. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitch McConnell has been largely silent in public about the ongoing race to succeed him as the top Republican. Anna gives you the details on what McConnell said to his GOP colleagues during Tuesday’s closed-door GOP lunch to resist weakening the Senate Republican leader post. PLUS: The latest on Tuesday’s primary election results. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Defense Hawks want a boost in Pentagon funding, but Democrats want a domestic increase, too. Plus: Top CEOs are meeting with senators on Israel, and it's primary day in Oklahoma and Virginia. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Donald Trump veepstakes as kicked into full gear, with the top contenders taking to the Sunday talk shows to voice their support for the former president. Plus: Rep. Steny Hoyer will lead a group of lawmakers to Israel this week. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna and Jake go over Trump's busy Thursday on Capitol Hill where the former president slammed Milwaukee, the city hosting the GOP convention next month. Plus: House Majority Leader Steve Scalise comes out against new AI regulations. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Republicans on Oversight seem to be hitting everyone... except President Joe Biden. Plus: There's a new effort in the Senate with several conservative members expanding their blockade of Biden nominees. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump will return to Washington tomorrow to meet with House Republicans. Jake goes over five questions members will probably have for the GOP nominee. Plus: It's going to be a bumpy week in the House and a primary update. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is mired in a partisan feud that’s threatening to grind the panel’s business to a halt, Jake breaks it down. Plus: It's primary day in Maine, Nevada, North Dakota and South Carolina. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorney General Merrick Garland faces a contempt vote in the House for not releasing audiotapes of President Joe Biden's interviews with Special Counsel Robert Hur. Plus: Punchbowl News announces a new vertical! Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rep. Nancy Mace may have overcharged the House for thousands of dollars in personal expenses while she was in Washington; Anna and Jake go over the receipts. Plus: The latest on Sen. Jacky Rosen and the path she's charting on Israel and Gaza. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sens. John Thune, John Cornyn and Rick Scott are all vying to lead their party in the upper chamber. Anna and Jake go through Andrew and Max's reporting how the GOP leadership hopefuls are courting conservatives. Plus: The latest on the House Intel Committee drama. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna and Jake go over the House GOP's FY2025 strategy as Democratic leaders urge all their members to vote no on the MilCon-VA spending bill. Plus: The latest on the "show votes" in the Senate. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senate Democrats have failed to land a single meaningful punch on the high court. Plus: Senate Republicans see their party prioritize loyalty to former President Donald Trump over winning the majority in the upper chamber. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna and Jake go over what's in store for this abbreviated work week on Capitol Hill. Plus: Checking in on The Canvass — how does K Street feel about election interference? Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With former President Donald Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts in the New York City hush-money case, Jake Sherman takes a look at what will happen now on the Hill. Plus: Democrats are running on abortion in California. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a post-McCarthy House, some California Republicans are feeling the financial pinch. How does Speaker Mike Johnson stack up against the former speaker from Bakersfield? Plus: What are Johnson's plans for 2025 and the latest on the invite for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speak to Congress. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake breaks down the dynamics of which Democrats will get committee gavels should the party win control of the House. Plus: Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo is in Ukraine to meet with officials, and Rep. Tony Gonzales narrowly wins his runoff primary election. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Several top Senate Republicans say that no matter the outcome of the elections in November, they'll keep the filibuster in place. This is in stark contrast to what former President Donald Trump wants. Plus: Rep. Tony Gonzales faces a primary runoff today against Brandon Herrera. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake discusses rank-and-file Republicans ready to embrace former President Donald Trump in California toss-up seats and the impending conclusion of Trump's criminal trial. Plus, Sen. Ted Cruz plans to file a War Powers Resolution. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake breaks down the dynamics in Congressional leadership as we head into the summer. Plus: The latest from The Vault — how crypto spent its way into political power. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speaker Mike Johnson appears to have the upper hand over Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, at least when it comes to inviting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Anna and Jake break down the dynamics. Plus: An update on the farm bill drama and what's happening in the House Democrats’ border security task force. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another senior staffer from Speaker Mike Johnson's office is leaving. Raj Shah is likely to leave the speaker’s office in the coming weeks. Plus: Ways and Means is set to release more information related to the Hunter Biden case. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speaker Mike Johnson is losing three key policy aides, all to the same lobbying firm. Plus: An update on the REPO Act and how Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and the G7 could shape it. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna and Jake go over Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's move to force a vote on the bipartisan border security deal that Republicans killed earlier this year. Plus: The latest on Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's trip to Europe. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna Palmer goes over Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's latest rift with the right; this time it's over foreign policy. Plus, Speaker Mike Johnson and former Speaker John Boehner plan to fundraise together. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sens. Jon Tester and Sherrod Brown face tough reelections sharing a ballot with Biden and Trump. These Senate Democrats are both in states heavily favored for the former president. Plus, Financial Services Reporter Brendan Pedersen joins the show to talk with Max Cohen about the Martin Gruenberg hearing. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressional reporter Max Cohen goes over how White House officials are working to sure up Democratic support as House Republicans push a bill denouncing President Joe Biden over withholding some weapons from Israel. Plus: A bipartisan Senate quartet releases a roadmap for AI legislation. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressional reporter Max Cohen breaks down what's happening in D.C. as Israel's government moves forward with its assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Plus: It's primary day in Maryland and Nebraska. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The crisis in Gaza — and Biden’s handling of the war between Israel and Hamas — will dominate Capitol Hill this week. The FAA bill gets more attention. The House GOP struggles to figure out what to tout this November. Plus, the DCCC backs Oregon state Rep. Janelle Bynum. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speaker Mike Johnson snubs Kenyan President William Ruto. Jake breaks down what happened behind the scenes. Plus: The Senate passed a five-year FAA reauthorization bill, much to the chagrin of the Virginia and Maryland delegations. Also, Max Cohen and Andrew Desiderio join the podcast to talk about Sam Brown's primary race in Nevada. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) failed to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, but neither walked away unscathed. Anna and Jake break down the wins and losses for both members. Plus: Can Senate Magic get the FAA reauthorization over the line? Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna and Jake go over how the Senate is getting ready to jam the House on the FAA reauthorization bill. There is still a question over whether it can pass before the Friday deadline. Plus: Inside the House appropriations wars. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna Palmer and Max Cohen discuss how artificial intelligence is affecting the workforce and how one nonprofit is using the technology to educate people and help them land jobs. Plus, Anna talks with Mark Isakowitz, Google's VP of government affairs and public policy for the U.S. and Canada, about how his company uses AI for training and education. Read the latest edition of The AI Impact, here. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) quest to boot Mike Johnson from the speakership will continue today. Anna and Jake go over what the Georgia Republican wants and whether she'll get it. Plus: Things are looking dicey for the FAA reauthorization bill. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna and Jake go over what Speaker Mike Johnson told donors at his retreat this weekend. Plus: More details emerge about Harry Dunn, a former U.S. Capitol Police officer running for the House. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reps. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) and William Timmons (R-S.C.) aren't in ideal situations for incumbents — facing a primary challenger with support from fellow members of your own party. Plus: The latest on the FAA reauthorization bill; the Senate is out of town until Tuesday, will it pass in time? Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna and Jake go over the hard spot House Democrats find themselves in with being asked to save a speaker who keeps putting up tough votes. Plus: Is Ted Cruz a bipartisan warrior now? Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna and Jake go over what's behind Democrats coming out and saying they'll save Speaker Mike Johnson from a motion to vacate. Plus: The FAA reauthorization debate heats up. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna and Jake go over the delicate situation Speaker Mike Johnson finds himself in with the House Freedom Caucus. Plus, what's the latest on the government's response to the Baltimore bridge collapse? And, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visits the Hill today. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna and Jake review what the House and Senate plan to do after returning from recess. Plus: The latest on the FAA reauthorization bill and a recap of Punchbowl News' event, The Innovators. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna and Jake review Rep. Jim Jordan's (R-Ohio) recent efforts to build bridges across different House factions. Plus: What does the TikTok bill mean for other Big Tech companies? And the latest from The Punch Up. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senate Republican Conference Chair John Barrasso was the only member of GOP leadership to vote against the $95 billion foreign aid package; now he's running unopposed for whip. Plus: Jake Sherman was on the ground in Manhattan for Speaker Mike Johnson's visit to Columbia University. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Senate passed the much-anticipated foreign aid package Tuesday night. Anna Palmer goes into what happened behind the scenes to make that happen. Plus: A look at what senior State Department staffers thought during the messy withdrawal from Afghanistan. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna Palmer and Mica Soellner discuss how artificial intelligence is affecting small businesses in the U.S. Plus, what is the Biden administration doing to help small businesses take advantage of AI tools? Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Senate will be in today working toward passing foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Securing aid for Ukraine will be a win for Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who has fought against members of his own party on the issue. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna and Jake go over how President Joe Biden is coming out ahead this Congress despite some setbacks. With the GOP conference at war with each other and some serious concessions being made by them, the president is in a relatively strong position. Plus: The latest on what's going on in the Senate. Will they work some Senate Magic this week? Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democrats supported a GOP-drafted rule in the Rules Committee, and now the House is scheduled to vote today on the rule for the Israel–Ukraine–Taiwan aid bills and a “sidecar” package that includes a TikTok ban. Jake Sherman takes you behind the scenes with what Speaker Mike Johnson told him. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speaker Mike Johnson is in a tenuous position. Now, top House Republican leaders and aides are privately discussing using the debate over the $95 billion foreign aid package to make it harder to oust him. Plus: The latest on the DCCC numbers. The Daily Punch has been nominated for a Webby Award! Please vote for us here. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speaker Mike Johnson is in a tough spot with foreign aid... what's his next move? Plus: The Senate continues with the impeachment of DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The Daily Punch has been nominated for a Webby Award! Please vote for us here. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speaker Mike Johnson faces a gamble when it comes to passing foreign aid in the House. Plus: Don't plan on the Senate having a timely departure for recess. The Daily Punch has been nominated for a Webby Award! Please vote for us here. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices