

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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Mar 13, 2024 • 14min
The forever impeachment inquiry
Anna and Jake discuss the seemingly endless impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, and how some Republicans fear that there's no smoking gun. Plus, the House is expected to vote today on a bill that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the United States.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

Mar 12, 2024 • 17min
New details on the push for Ukraine aid
Anna and Jake talk about Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick's (R-Pa.) latest moves to try to get aid for Ukraine... he still hasn't "turned on" his discharge petition. Plus: Officials from the FBI, DOJ and Office of the Director of National Intelligence will be on the Hill today to give House lawmakers a classified briefing on TikTok. We have the latest on that.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

Mar 11, 2024 • 9min
Trump troubles for House GOP
Some House Republicans find themselves at odds with Donald Trump today after the former president slammed the idea of banning TikTok. Plus, an update on Ukraine aid and the latest on the Biden impeachment inquiry.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

Mar 8, 2024 • 16min
Biden blasts GOP foes in State of the Union address
Anna and Jake talk about President Joe Biden's feisty State of the Union speech where he went after his GOP foes. Plus: TikTok is in trouble after a unanimous Energy and Commerce Committee vote to advance the bill that could lead to it being banned in the United States.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

Mar 7, 2024 • 14min
Getting ready for the State of the Union
Anna and Jake discuss Punchbow News' interview with White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients ahead of the State of the Union address tonight. Plus, the latest on the TikTok bill and a GOP leadership-filled Trump fundraiser in D.C.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

Mar 6, 2024 • 17min
Johnson and House GOP face reality
Anna and Jake discuss the situation House Republicans find themselves in with government funding and the pace at which Speaker Mike Johnson makes decisions. Plus: Some news on a bipartisan bill that could lead to a ban on TikTok.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

Mar 5, 2024 • 14min
Israel drama comes to Capitol Hill
Anna and Jake discuss Benny Gantz's visit to Washington, which is stirring up drama back in Israel. Plus, an update on Ukraine aid and Super Tuesday.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

Mar 4, 2024 • 12min
Congress' big week ahead
Anna and Jake discuss the busy week ahead for Congress with a government funding deadline fast approaching and a State of the Union address. Plus, the latest on the race for Senate GOP leader and 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

Mar 1, 2024 • 9min
Inside Cornyn's quick-strike campaign for leader
John Cornyn is the first to declare a campaign to succeed Mitch McConnell. Plus, pro-Israel House Democrats call for a cease fire in Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 29, 2024 • 12min
Trump is wild card in Senate GOP leader race
We break down how Donald Trump's shadow will loom large over the contest to replace Mitch McConnell as the top Senate Republican. Plus, Mike Johnson's new spending plan will hit the floor today and the latest on the tax bill.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


