The Daily Punch
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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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Oct 28, 2024 • 14min
McCormick looks beyond Trump base as PA race tightens
With only eight days until Election Day, Republican Dave McCormick looks to broaden his appeal in the Pennsylvania Senate race. Plus: Racist remarks at Trump's rally in Madison Square Garden stir outrage and the latest from The Canvass.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
Oct 26, 2024 • 9min
The Readback: Freedom Caucus and NRCC play nice, for now
Punchbowl News reporters Max Cohen and Melanie Zanona discuss the unusual alliance developing between the NRCC and the House Freedom Caucus as both organizations fight to keep House Republicans in the majority. This story was part of 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
Oct 25, 2024 • 10min
What’s at stake in the race to succeed McConnell
Speaker Mike Johnson has been on the job for one year today, a review of the Louisiana Republican's first year leading the House. Plus: A SWOT analysis of the Senate GOP leadership race.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
Oct 24, 2024 • 8min
Political campaigns shift from broadcast to streaming
As traditional TV loses relevance, political campaigns are making the shift to advertise more and more on streaming. Plus: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell tries to prevent what he sees as a dangerous weakening of the job he’s held for many years.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
Oct 23, 2024 • 10min
Scalise plots for a Trump win
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise is in Tucson, Ariz., and Jake spoke with him about his plans should Donald Trump win the presidency. Republicans feel like they squandered a lot of time last time Trump won. Plus: House GOP leadership is heading to New York City for Trump.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
Oct 22, 2024 • 13min
Chuck Grassley at 91: The next Judiciary chair
Sen. Chuck Grassley, 91 years old, is in line to head up the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee in the next Congress if Republicans win control of the Senate. How does his age factor into this? Plus: The GOP steps up transgender attacks for its closing message.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
Oct 21, 2024 • 11min
Hakeem Jeffries' path to power
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is remaining cautious as the hype around him builds. With 15 days until Election Day, what does the New York Democrat think of his party's chances? Plus: An update on the House’s bipartisan task force investigating the attempted assassinations of former President Donald Trump.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
Oct 19, 2024 • 18min
The Readback: The other side of the campaign trail
Punchbowl News founder Jake Sherman joins congressional reporter Max Cohen to chat about Speaker Mike Johnson on the campaign trail and Rep. Jim Jordan's ambitions for the next Congress.This episode is part of 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
Oct 18, 2024 • 8min
The center of the political universe
Michigan is buzzing as the Senate race heats up, with over $90 million in campaign spending. Personal narratives clash with ideological shifts among candidates, driven by super PAC influence. Freshmen politicians are shaking up the scene with strategic political donations to their committees. Keep an eye on the competitive landscape in Maryland's 6th District, where external funding is reshaping emerging races and shifting political power.
Oct 17, 2024 • 10min
Jim Jordan's ambitions
Rep. Jim Jordan is on the rise, sparking intrigue about his aspirations for House Minority Leader. His strategy, shaped by Trump’s backing, poses questions for GOP leadership. Meanwhile, the FTC grapples with industry pressures, as support for Lina Khan faces challenges, while Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter emerges as a preferred choice. Additionally, Congress debates enhancing consumer protections for online subscriptions, showcasing the intricate dance of policy-making and electoral strategy.
