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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Aug 8, 2024 • 8min
Vulnerable Democrats are skipping the Chicago convention
With the Democratic Convention around the corner, some vulnerable candidates are opting to skip the event. Plus: Inside Speaker Mike Johnson's Jackson Hole retreat and Nancy Pelosi on Biden, Trump and her role in making the Democratic ticket.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
Aug 7, 2024 • 14min
Johnson staffs up attempted assassination task force
Speaker Mike Johnson has installed several veteran Republican oversight operators atop the House task force investigating the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Plus: Kamala Harris starts campaigning with her running mate, Tim Walz.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
Aug 6, 2024 • 12min
It's Harris' decision day
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to unveil her pick for running mate today. Plus: What challenges does Harris face with Election Day 91 days out?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
Aug 5, 2024 • 12min
Sanders pushes Harris on progressive agenda
Sen. Bernie Sanders is pressing the presumptive Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, to embrace a sweeping progressive agenda during her run for the White House. Plus: Senate Minority Whip John Thune's warnings on reconciliation and the latest on the races in Arizona and 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
Aug 2, 2024 • 13min
McConnell pushes back on Democrats and Trump
As Sen. Mitch McConnell transitions out of the top Republican post he’s held for a record-breaking 18 years, the minority leader is sending a clear signal that he’ll remain engaged and defiant. Plus: A look at the 2024 Senate map and the latest on the House Freedom Caucus.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
Aug 1, 2024 • 9min
Schumer’s July journey
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has had a busy month, and no one on Capitol Hill had a better vantage point of President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race than the New York Democrat. Plus: More on former President Donald Trump's racist attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris.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
Jul 31, 2024 • 15min
The appropriations mess rolls on
The Senate is gearing up to head home for recess having passed no spending bills on the floor. And the House has only passed five of the 12 FY2025 spending bills. Plus: A look at the Arizona primary 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
Jul 30, 2024 • 7min
Schumer's dueling Senate goals
The Senate is in its last week before recess, and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is setting up votes; it's a tale of two Senates. Plus: Rep. Andy Ogles faces a tougher-than-expected primary on Thursday.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
Jul 29, 2024 • 10min
Dems head to Houston to remember Sheila Jackson Lee
Many members of Congress and other high-ranking officials are heading to Houston for the funeral of the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas). Plus: The Senate has its focus on Big Tech.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
Jul 26, 2024 • 9min
Who the leadership is eyeing for the assassination task force
Who are the House leadership's picks for the task force investigating the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Plus: Who is leading the NRCC fundraising scoreboard.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
