Shutdown week is here. Anna and Jake break down what both sides want in today’s White House meeting and how Democrats and Republicans are framing the standoff.

Plus: key staff shakeups, CBCF ALC highlights and the latest on NIL.

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Punchbowl News Senior Congressional Reporter Andrew Desiderio joins Max to talk about his time in New York this week, speaking with lawmakers at a World Economic Forum event for their Sustainable Development Impact Meetings coinciding with the U.N. General Assembly.

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Jake reflects on House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' Fly Out Day interview — and why this shutdown fight feels different.

Jeffries opened up about his strategy, his strained dynamic with Trump and why Democrats say they won’t back down.

Plus: Trump’s push for a farm bailout and the latest redistricting shake-up in North Carolina.

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries comes to the Punchbowl News Townhouse for an exclusive interview projecting confidence.

Plus, Heather Caygle, Punchbowl News' managing editor, and Sarah Ferris, CNN Capitol Hill reporter, join for a post-interview conversation.

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With a government shutdown just days away, the OMB says it will conduct mass layoffs. Plus, the Defense Department doesn't seem too worried about the prospect of a shutdown.

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Republicans hold the upper hand in the government funding fight — but are they squandering it? With just seven days until a shutdown, Anna discusses how President Donald Trump’s sudden decision to cancel a meeting with Democratic leaders reshaped the battle and handed Democrats new political leverage.

Plus, Sen. John Cornyn is rolling out a slate of GOP endorsements as he battles Texas AG Ken Paxton in a closely watched Republican primary.

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The government funding deadline is just one week away, and Washington is bracing for a shutdown. Anna breaks down the three key dynamics to watch — from Trump’s upcoming meeting with Democratic leaders, to the optics battle on Capitol Hill, to potential off-ramps in the fight over Obamacare subsidies.

Plus: Kansas Republicans move to force a special redistricting session that could threaten Rep. Sharice Davids’ seat.

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Congress is out of session this week, but the funding deadline is just days away — and a shutdown looks increasingly likely. Jake breaks down the latest dynamics on Capitol Hill, including Trump’s role in the fight, the Senate’s next move and why House Republicans may be giving up their leverage by staying home.

Plus: Tens of millions of dollars are pouring into California as the redistricting battle heads to the ballot and the DCCC continues to outpace the NRCC in fundraising.

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Diego and Max discuss how the Chinese market regulator launched an antitrust investigation into Nvidia, accusing the American chipmaker of violating anti-monopoly laws. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sat down with Punchbowl News for a fly-out day interview — and he didn’t hold back. We break down his strategy on government funding, why he’s bracing for a shutdown, and what it means for Democrats in this high-stakes fight.

Plus: The White House quietly checks in with battleground House Democrats ahead of today’s spending vote. And how Obamacare premium subsidies are shaping the ad wars heading into 2026.

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