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May 3, 2024 • 8min

Breaking the party line

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
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May 2, 2024 • 12min

Heartburn for House Democrats

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
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May 1, 2024 • 15min

The politics of saving Mike Johnson

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
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Apr 30, 2024 • 12min

The right grumbles but no rebellion against Johnson

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
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Apr 29, 2024 • 11min

Congress is back, what's on their plate?

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
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Apr 26, 2024 • 13min

What does Jim Jordan want?

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
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Apr 25, 2024 • 7min

John Barrasso charts his own path to power

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
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Apr 24, 2024 • 12min

How the Senate passed the foreign aid package

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
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Apr 23, 2024 • 8min

The AI Impact: Small Business

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
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Apr 23, 2024 • 12min

McConnell wins on Ukraine

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

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