The Daily Punch

By 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... more

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December 13, 2025 The Readback: Launching a defense vertical — with sushi!
Defense reporter Anthony Adragna takes you behind the scenes of what it's been like to report on the Pentagon boat strikes and NDAA. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.
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December 12, 2025 Trump’s redistricting crash
Republicans’ redistricting push is falling flat. Anna and Jake break down how President Donald Trump’s aggressive map strategy backfired across key states. Plus, inside today’s high-stakes House GOP huddle on Obamacare subsidies and why moderates say a simple vote won’t cut it.
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December 11, 2025 Fly Out Day: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen on what’s next in the health care battle
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, who's in the middle of a ton of fights, stopped by the Punchbowl News Townhouse for a conversation with Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer.

Plus CBS News' Robert Costa and our own Andrew Desiderio join to break down the interview and share their take on What's Not Gonna Fly this week!

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December 11, 2025 Republicans’ shaky grip on the House
Is the GOP leadership losing control of the House? Anna and Jake dig into the discharge-petition chaos and why a health care deal is slipping further out of reach. Plus, inside the growing calls from rank-and-file lawmakers in both parties for a Venezuela war powers vote.
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December 10, 2025 How Trump wants to blow up defense spending
The Hill is revolting over Trump’s push to make defense spending partisan. Anna and Jake break down the NDAA squeeze, why a January health-care deal looks unlikely, and what the Fed’s next move means for 2026.
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December 09, 2025 Inside Thune's health care decision day
Republicans are spiraling on health care as both chambers hunt for a plan. Anna and Jake unpack the pressure on Senate Majority Leader John Thune and the House chaos. Plus, the Texas Senate primaries are getting messy on both sides.
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December 08, 2025 A big week for defense and health care
Congress faces a high-stakes December sprint. Anna and Jake break down the scramble on health care with just weeks left, the latest on the NDAA and how Trump’s new national security strategy is dividing defense hawks. Plus, fresh Canvass data on who senior staffers say is the most effective congressional leader.
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December 06, 2025 The Readback: Congress, celebs, chips and clashes
Ben Brody takes you inside Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's visit to Capitol Hill Wednesday. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.
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13min
December 05, 2025 Thune gets heat from all sides
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is under new pressure inside the Senate GOP. Jake breaks it all down. Plus, the Supreme Court gifts the Texas GOP their redrawn congressional map — and House Republicans’ scramble to finalize their health care package.
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December 04, 2025 Fly Out Day: NY GOP Rep. Stefanik opens up on her feud with Speaker Johnson
NY GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik sits down with Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer to chat about her feud with Speaker Johnson, her gubernatorial bid and more!
Stick around after for That’s Not Gonna Fly with The Wall Street Journal's Olivia Beavers and The New York Times' Carl Hulse.

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