The Daily Punch
Punchbowl News
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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Jul 25, 2024 • 11min
Congress limps into August
The House heads into recess after today, so what did the 118th Congress get done? Plus: Defense hawks dish on JD Vance.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 24, 2024 • 13min
Netanyahu turns the Hill upside down
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu comes to Capitol Hill today to address a joint meeting of Congress. Plus: The House GOP’s big problems on spending bills and the latest from The Canvass.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 23, 2024 • 9min
Inside the House GOP's struggles with Harris
With Kamala Harris the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, Republicans have to quickly switch gears. Plus: Democrats hope for a 2024 reset.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 22, 2024 • 18min
Can Harris save Democrats?
With Biden out of the race, can Vice President Kamala Harris save Democrats in November? Plus: Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle will be in the hot seat 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
Jul 19, 2024 • 8min
Biden on the brink
We take you inside how Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem are handling their misgivings about President Joe Biden’s candidacy. Plus, evaluating if Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) can help Senate Republicans and a look at the Congressional Soccer 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
Jul 18, 2024 • 13min
A tale of two presidents — and two parties
Anna and Jake discuss former President Donald Trump's political comeback and potential Cabinet picks in a possible Trump administration. Plus, President Biden remains under intense scrutiny.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 17, 2024 • 15min
GOP campaign chiefs dream of a Red Washington
Anna and Jake go over what Republican leaders hope to achieve come November — control of the House, Senate and White House. Plus: More on the Senate GOP leadership race and how Biden is faring in Capitol Hill outreach.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 16, 2024 • 10min
Knowing J.D. Vance
Former President Donald Trump picked Sen. J.D. Vance to be his running mate. Jake breaks down everything you need to know about the Ohio Republican and reviews who was passed over for the job.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 15, 2024 • 10min
Congress wades into Trump shooting as Biden urges calm
Anna goes over Congress' reaction to the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Plus: What's happening this week at the Republican National Convention?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 12, 2024 • 11min
Did Biden stem the bleeding?
Anna and Jake go over President Joe Biden's news conference, was it enough to save his candidacy? Plus: What Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell thinks of foreign policy heading into the 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
