

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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Nov 29, 2023 • 14min
Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023
The podcast covers the end-of-year legislative push, including the hardball tactics of Patrick McHenry and the watch for House GOP members' retirement. It discusses critical meetings with Senate Republicans and urgent issues like government funding and the Ukraine border deal. The challenges and lack of progress in Congress are also addressed, along with Patrick McHenry's efforts to add crypto reform legislation to the annual defense authorization bill. Speculations on House Republicans' retirement and Kevin McCarthy's future are also discussed.

Nov 28, 2023 • 14min
Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023
What Israel is telling Senate Democrats concerned about its war against Hamas. Plus, House Democrat retirement watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 27, 2023 • 12min
Monday, Nov. 27, 2023
The podcast discusses the potential expulsion of George Santos, along with other legislative matters in Congress. It explores the impact of Santos' legal issues on the Republican majority. The pressing need for Congress to pass an aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, and Indo-Pacific allies is highlighted. The busy end of the year and political issues are also covered, along with Mike Johnson's upcoming activities in Sarasota.

Nov 22, 2023 • 15min
Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023
Moderate Republicans express concerns about House Republicans' position on abortion rights for 2024 election. Challenges faced by Republicans in running for 2024 elections and the hardening support for abortion rights. Internal dynamics of the House Republican party and differences between the House and Senate bills. Discussion on student loans, future of the economy, and implications of House retirements for committee assignments.

Nov 21, 2023 • 12min
Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023
Speaker Mike Johnson's campaign fundraising efforts and visit to Mar-a-Lago. The fundraising performance of the NRCC and the influence of super PACs. House Republicans' fundraising efforts and potential GOP candidates for the 2024 election.

Nov 20, 2023 • 9min
Monday, Nov. 20. 2023
Lawmakers discuss border and Ukraine funding. Dems press Biden on Israel. Mike Johnson's fundraising vehicle. Car financing through Carvana. GOP fundraising with new joint account.

Nov 17, 2023 • 13min
Friday, Nov. 17, 2023
Is George Santos done? Plus, what Netanyahu is telling lawmakers Israel needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 16, 2023 • 14min
Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023
Senate passes government funding bill, Speaker Mike Johnson's fundraising efforts, House Republicans' bills, White House opposition to Israel package, Senator Tommy Tubberville's military promotions blockade, possible lawsuit challenging Pentagon's abortion policy.

Nov 15, 2023 • 9min
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023
The podcast discusses the passing of a funding bill, flaws in a shutdown plan, and Tony Gonzalez aligning with the right. It highlights the lopsided House vote, the ineffectiveness of the spending bill, and the political challenges faced by Mike Johnson and Tony Gonzalez.

Nov 14, 2023 • 14min
Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023
The plan to keep the government open. Plus, Scalise's new fundraising vehicle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


