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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July 09, 2025 Will the government shut down?
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The FY2026 government-funding deadline is just 83 days away. Will the government shut down? Anna and Jake discuss. Plus, the latest on the rescissions package in the Senate.
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July 08, 2025 The Future of Energy: A Leading Voice
Senior Congressional Reporter Ally Mutnick joins Anna to discuss her interview with Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.), to get his perspective on the future of energy.
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10min
July 08, 2025 Big, Beautiful Backlash
Anna and Jake discuss the backlash Republicans are facing over the reconciliation package.
Plus, a look at Sen. Tim Kaine's efforts to challenge President Donald Trump.
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14min
July 07, 2025 OBBB is law. Now what?
With OBBB in the rearview, Anna and Jake discuss what’s next in President Donald Trump’s Washington.
Plus, the latest from the Canvass: a majority of top Capitol Hill staffers say the reconciliation bill’s cuts to Medicaid and SNAP will hurt Republicans in the midterm.
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16min
July 05, 2025 The Readback: What’s the point of the Freedom Caucus?
Mica Soellner breaks down the changing dynamics of the House Freedom Caucus and how the One Big Beautiful Bill passed with only two Republicans voting against it after facing major opposition from GOP hardliners. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.
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July 04, 2025 Five takeaways from the GOP reconciliation drama
Anna and Jake review five takeaways from the GOP reconciliation drama and how the One Big Beautiful Bill will impact the 2026 midterm elections. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.

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July 03, 2025 Johnson and Trump on the brink of victory
It looks like Speaker Mike Johnson and President Donald Trump will make their July 4 deadline to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill. Jake joins Anna from the Capitol to discuss the latest reconciliation developments from overnight.
Plus, what does all this mean for Johnson and what comes next?
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18min
July 02, 2025 Showtime for Johnson
Anna and Jake break down the challenges faced by Speaker Mike Johnson in the House to pass President Donald Trump’s key legislative priorities before the self-imposed July 4 deadline.
Plus: A look at the significant role Senate Majority Leader John Thune played in passing the GOP reconciliation bill in the Senate.
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July 01, 2025 The Future of Energy: Legislative Landscape
Congressional Reporter Mica Soellner joins Anna Palmer to discuss how key policy moves are shaping the energy industry now and into the future.
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July 01, 2025 Trump's agenda is on the brink
Senate Republicans are scrambling to finalize the reconciliation bill, with Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s vote hanging in the balance. Anna and Jake break down the ongoing struggles facing the Senate GOP.
Plus, Speaker Johnson has pleaded with his Senate colleagues to keep the bill as close to the House-passed version as possible. Can he convince enough House Republicans to support President Trump’s signature piece of legislation?
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