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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
