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Apr 22, 2024 • 11min

The winner of this Congress? That's Joe Biden

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
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Apr 19, 2024 • 10min

Democrats bail out Mike Johnson

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
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Apr 18, 2024 • 8min

Leadership mulls raising threshold to oust speaker

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
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Apr 17, 2024 • 12min

Johnson seeks a way out on foreign aid

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
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Apr 16, 2024 • 17min

Johnson's complicated foreign aid plan

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
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Apr 15, 2024 • 14min

What Johnson could do on Israel

Speaker Mike Johnson has a lot to balance: Global security, election-year politics and a desire to save his job. Anna and Jake break down the Louisiana Republican's predicament. Plus: Ken Griffin donates $4 million to CLF.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
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Apr 12, 2024 • 11min

Johnson’s FISA adventure nears an end

Speaker Mike Johnson heads to Palm Beach, Fla., today for a joint news conference with former President Donald Trump. But first, the House looks set to reauthorize FISA for two years despite strong opposition. Plus, Jake Sherman breaks down the tensions between Reps. Austin Scott and Bob Good.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
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Apr 11, 2024 • 16min

Johnson's Trump problem

Speaker Mike Johnson heads to Florida tomorrow to hold a joint news conference with former President Donald Trump. Anna and Jake break down the tough spot Johnson finds himself in. Plus, Rep. Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) throws his hat in the ring to be the top Republican on HFSC.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
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Apr 10, 2024 • 12min

Johnson's stark choice

Speaker Mike Johnson finds himself in a tough spot. His speakership could be in peril if he moves on Ukraine aid. Anna and Jake break it down. Plus, the Mayorkas impeachment trial is punted another week.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
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Apr 9, 2024 • 9min

AI Impact: Health care & scientific development

Punchbowl News founder and CEO Anna Palmer and financial services reporter Laura Weiss talk about artificial intelligence's impact on the health care sector in the second installment of The AI Impact.Check out the AI Impact here.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

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