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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August 07, 2025 The generational brawl inside the Democratic Party
Democrats face a growing generational rift as younger challengers line up to take on veteran incumbents in a series of high-stakes primaries. Anna Palmer and Max Cohen break down the battle lines — and what it says about the future of the party.
Plus: Sen. Tom Cotton presses the Pentagon to block foreign nationals from accessing sensitive systems, and the GAO offers buyouts as House Republicans propose steep budget cuts.
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August 06, 2025 Members flock to Israel as Gaza war deepens
Lawmakers head to Israel as the Gaza crisis deepens, testing Democratic divisions over support for Israel. Anna is joined by Punchbowl News Reporter Max Cohen to break down what’s driving the trip and how it could shape future primaries.
Plus: Democrats brace for the fallout if Obamacare subsidies lapse at year’s end, and Sen. Lisa Murkowski struggles to sell the One Big Beautiful Bill back home in Alaska.
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August 05, 2025 Schatz secures Schumer’s backing
Sen. Brian Schatz is all but locked in as the next Senate Democratic whip — and possibly a future leader — with Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s backing. Max Cohen joins Anna to break down Schatz’s rapid rise and how he’s reshaping the party’s leadership pipeline.
Plus: Vice President JD Vance heads to Indiana as Republicans eye aggressive redistricting while California Democrats target five new House seats of their own.
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August 04, 2025 Schumer, Jeffries demand 'Big 4' talks
Anna is joined by Punchbowl News Reporter Max Cohen to break down Democrats’ push for a high-stakes leadership meeting on government funding. Plus: A look at the Senate’s weekend meltdown over nominations, and why Texas Democrats are fleeing the state in the latest redistricting fight.
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August 02, 2025 The Readback: Kentucky Hemp Wars
Portal newsletter author Samantha Handler discusses Sen. Rand Paul's effort to strip out language that would close a hemp regulatory loophole in the FY2026 Ag funding bill. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.
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August 01, 2025 Netanyahu's massive problem with Dems
Democrats are breaking from tradition, moving to block arms sales to Israel amid growing concerns over the war in Gaza. Anna and Jake break it all down.
Plus, President Donald Trump’s pitch for tariff rebate checks is falling flat — even among Republicans. And GOP super PACs are outraising their Democratic rivals ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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July 31, 2025 The Senate's earmark explosion
Who’s cashing in during earmark season? Anna and Jake break down how Sen. Susan Collins is flexing her power — and what it means for Maine. Plus, can the Senate strike a minibus deal before the August recess? And Republicans' big bet on Latino candidates in 2026.
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July 30, 2025 Inside the new Texas map
As early as today, Texas Republicans will release their proposed new congressional map for the Lone Star State. Anna and Jake discuss the Democrats who are most directly in the danger zone. Plus, a look at the evolving norms surrounding Senate nominations.
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July 29, 2025 Thune’s next big fight: Governing
Anna and Jake discuss how John Thune must somehow balance a vengeful president, unhappy conservatives, worried GOP moderates and Democrats, all while seeking to protect the Senate’s institutional power and his own majority.
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July 28, 2025 3 things to watch as August nears
Anna and Jake break down the latest developments in the Senate as Republicans look for a path forward on appropriations and President Donald Trump’s nominees.
Plus, the Senate Leadership Fund is launching a digital ad blitz against former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper as the Democrat readies a Senate run.
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