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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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Jan 4, 2024 • 12min
House Republicans dig in for fight over border security
An update from the U.S.-Mexico border after about a fifth of the House GOP Conference visited Eagle Pass, Texas. A government shutdown looms, and House Republicans are itching for a fight over border security. Plus, a look at Georges Berges, Hunter Biden's art dealer who's scheduled to be deposed next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 3, 2024 • 12min
House Republicans gear up for Mayorkas impeachment
House Republicans are formally moving ahead with impeachment proceedings against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas with tight margins in the lower chamber. Plus, Jake is heading to Eagle Pass to speak with Speaker Mike Johnson at the Louisiana Republican's first public event of 2024; more than 60 House Republicans are expected to attend. And finally, Center Forward is out with an ad attacking the Fed's Basel III endgame proposal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 2, 2024 • 12min
Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024
Welcome back! A look at the top 5 storylines we're watching in the coming days and months. Plus, Tesla inks a new lobbying firm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 2023 • 10min
Friday, Dec. 22, 2023
On Schumer and McConnell. The Punch Power Matrix year in review. The major tax fights to come in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 21, 2023 • 10min
Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023
The regular-order experiment has been a failure. Behind the scenes: McConnell warned W.H. about Ukraine and border. A dissent on the China report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 20, 2023 • 12min
Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023
Congress goes home with no movement on Ukraine funding. House Democrats put on a brave face publicly on Biden's poll numbers but privately are nervous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 19, 2023 • 14min
Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023
Get ready for the January legislative pileup. Plus, House Republicans will head to the Greenbriar for their annual retreat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 2023 • 11min
Monday, Dec. 18, 2023
The latest on the Senate border security and immigration talks. Plus, The Vault's year in review.Do you like the Daily Punch? Please fill out this quick survey to help us prepare for 2024! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 2023 • 10min
Friday, Dec. 15, 2023
Discussion on the challenges of creating an immigration deal, including writing a bill and resistance from certain groups and Republicans. Exploring the implications of the Republican primary and the influence of Donald Trump. Highlighting the challenges for Speaker Mike Johnson in the upcoming year, such as spending, immigration deal negotiations, funding deadlines, and impeachment. The potential rise of Hakeem Jeffries as a key legislator in the House of Representatives in 2024.

Dec 14, 2023 • 16min
Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023
Will the Senate stay in town to come to a deal on immigration? What's next for the House GOP impeachment of President Joe Biden? Thanks so much for listening to The Daily Punch! We want your feedback. Please take this quick survey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


