Episodes

  • The Ones to Watch: Advancing with AI - Cybersecurity

    The Ones to Watch: Advancing with AI - Cybersecurity
    Mar 13 2025
    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.). 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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    9 mins
  • Schumer's two options as a shutdown nears

    Schumer's two options as a shutdown nears
    Mar 13 2025
    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. 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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    16 mins
  • Will Senate Dems shut down the government?

    Will Senate Dems shut down the government?
    Mar 12 2025
    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. 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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    9 mins
  • Johnson and Jeffries face off with a shutdown on the line

    Johnson and Jeffries face off with a shutdown on the line
    Mar 11 2025
    With just three days until the government funding deadline, House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are locked in a high-stakes power struggle. Plus, Republicans are shrugging as the markets swoon. 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 mins
  • Four days until the deadline: Will Congress avoid a shutdown?

    Four days until the deadline: Will Congress avoid a shutdown?
    Mar 10 2025
    It's deadline week! Anna and Jake take a look at where government funding stands. Plus, introducing the Punchbowl News Power List. 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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    14 mins
  • The Readback: What Trump asked Congress to do during his speech

    The Readback: What Trump asked Congress to do during his speech
    Mar 8 2025
    Jake Sherman dives deep into what President Donald Trump called on Congress to pass during his speech on Tuesday, including passing "tax cuts for everybody," the death penalty for anyone who kills a police officer and banning sex changes for children. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. 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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    16 mins
  • Schumer, Jeffries and the perils of the minority

    Schumer, Jeffries and the perils of the minority
    Mar 7 2025
    Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman takes a look at how Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are performing. Plus, how a DOGE vote could help skittish Republicans — and Elon Musk. 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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    8 mins
  • How Trump broke House Democrats

    How Trump broke House Democrats
    Mar 6 2025
    Jake Sherman discusses how President Donald Trump unites and divides Democrats all at once. Plus, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s reelection decision expected soon. 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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    9 mins