Episodios

  • Senate readies daytime votes

    Senate readies daytime votes
    Jun 30 2025
    With just four days until July 4, Anna and Jake discuss all things reconciliation and the upcoming vote-a-rama, diving into the strategic implications of timing and political maneuvering. Plus, the race to succeed Sen. Thom Tillis is on. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 m
  • The Readback: Republicans racing through reconciliation

    The Readback: Republicans racing through reconciliation
    Jun 28 2025
    Vault co-author Laura Weiss breaks down the news this week on two crucial fronts as Republican leaders push to close out the key sticking points on their reconciliation bill in both the Senate and House. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 m
  • Is the July 4 deadline still doable?

    Is the July 4 deadline still doable?
    Jun 27 2025
    Anna and Jake discuss the pressing issues facing the Senate as they approach the July 4 reconciliation deadline. Plus, Sen. John Cornyn is facing his toughest primary yet — and not a single Texas Republican in Congress is backing him. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 m
  • Senate GOP eyes delaying key Medicaid cut

    Senate GOP eyes delaying key Medicaid cut
    Jun 26 2025
    Senate Republicans are considering delaying a politically explosive Medicaid cut as they look for ways to win over GOP moderate holdouts threatening the massive reconciliation bill. Plus, Anna and Jake discuss Zohran Mamdani's political rise and how it's making vulnerable House Democrats uneasy. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 m
  • Republicans hate the reconciliation bill

    Republicans hate the reconciliation bill
    Jun 25 2025
    Watch this episode on YouTube here! There are just nine days until July 4, but there’s a problem — It seems like lots of Republicans loathe the GOP’s massive reconciliation bill. Anna and Jake discuss the complaints spanning the party’s ideological spectrum. Plus, can OMB Director Russ Vought convince skeptical GOP senators to back his controversial $9.4 billion rescissions package, or will his cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid derail the plan? Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 m
  • The Future of Energy: State of Play

    The Future of Energy: State of Play
    Jun 24 2025
    Technology Reporter Diego Munhoz joins Anna Palmer to discuss the way energy production is evolving and how policymakers are working with the industry to address growing power demands. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 m
  • Senate gears up to jam the House

    Senate gears up to jam the House
    Jun 24 2025
    The Senate is about to jam the House on reconciliation — and many GOP senators are cheering it on. Plus, President Donald Trump took on Iran without congressional approval and lawmakers are racing the clock to respond. Can Congress rein him in? Or is it already too late? Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 m
  • A monumental week for Trump

    A monumental week for Trump
    Jun 23 2025
    With 11 days until July 4, Anna and Jake discuss all things reconciliation as the GOP races to pass President Trump's legislative agenda. Plus, Trump's bombing of Iranian nuclear sites is dividing Democrats, with calls for War Powers votes and even impeachment on the table. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 m