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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The Daily Punch episodes:

March 21, 2025 Trump’s power play
With Congress out on recess this week, Anna reflects on President Donald Trump's moves to cement his power while the legislative body was gone. Plus, Republicans search for a Democratic bogeyman in their messaging approach.

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11min
March 20, 2025 The 2026 House battlefield is smaller than ever
Anna and Jake take a look at the ever-shrinking battleground for the House majority. Plus, inside Speaker Mike Johnson's options if the House GOP tries to impeach federal judges.

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14min
March 19, 2025 Inside how Schatz is angling for leadership
Sen. Brian Schatz was one of 10 Senate Democrats who voted to advance the GOP-drafted government funding bill last week. Anna and Jake discuss Schatz's leadership ambitions. Plus, what's next for reconciliation?

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16min
March 18, 2025 What Ken Paxton told us about John Cornyn
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is plotting to take on Sen. John Cornyn in a Texas battle royale. Plus, Senate Budget Republicans are set to huddle with the parliamentarian in the next few weeks.

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11min
March 17, 2025 Schumer and Jeffries huddle in Brooklyn
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met in Brooklyn on Sunday as Democrats deal with the fallout from a government shutdown fight. Plus, the Dems on the NRCC's initial target list for the 2026 midterms.

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10min
March 15, 2025 The Readback: The Conference and The Power List
Deputy congressional editor Robert O'Shaughnessy shares what it was like at The Conference, a full-day event that brought together key stakeholders in the public and private sector to focus on the new power players in Washington. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.

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15min
March 14, 2025 Schumer folds and the party explodes
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer made a decision to back the House-passed government funding bill and Democrats are furious. Plus, how Senate retirements can cause problems for House Dems.

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11min
March 13, 2025 The Ones to Watch: Advancing with AI - Cybersecurity
Punchbowl News congressional reporter Mica Soellner joins Anna Palmer to discuss artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Plus: Details from Soellner's interview with Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.).
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9min
March 13, 2025 Schumer's two options as a shutdown nears
Anna and Jake discuss how the Senate's shutdown showdown could play out. Plus, Elon Musk is appearing in Democratic ads as the party's new favorite bogeyman.

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16min
March 12, 2025 Will Senate Dems shut down the government?
Government funding runs out in two days and Senate Democrats face a stark choice to either vote for the CR or let the government shut down. Plus, where the House and Senate are in disagreement on budget reconciliation.

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FAQs about The Daily Punch:

How many episodes does The Daily Punch have?

The podcast currently has 1,136 episodes available.

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