The Daily Punch

The Daily Punch

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. Power. People. Politics. Hosted by Punchbowl News founders, journalists and best-selling authors Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman.

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October 31, 2026 • 16 mins
Inside New York GOP Rep. Mike Lawler's quest to win the Orthodox Jewish vote in a tight race against Democrat Cait Conley. 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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Jake Sherman and congressional reporter Max Cohen recap Speaker Mike Johnson’s many top three seats. Also, the difficult path ahead for Democrats vowing to end the Iran war. Plus, can a growing economy save the GOP? 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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Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), the top Democrat on House Judiciary and former Oversight ranking member, sat down with Jake Sherman to talk midterms, the Epstein investigation, a possible Trump impeachment and MUCH more. Stick around: for Hill legends Carl Hulse of The New York Times and our own John Bresnahan break down the interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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October 29, 2026 • 12 mins
Jake Sherman and congressional reporter Laura Weiss discuss factors that could affect several House Republican moderates ahead of Election Day. Plus,  John Bresnahan’s interview with House Minority Whip Katherine Clark and Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) is eyeing a Senate run. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choi...
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Jake Sherman and congressional reporter Max Cohen discuss House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ election week schedule and Senate party breakdown scenarios. Plus, Jeffries and Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) trade jabs.  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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October 27, 2026 • 14 mins
Jake Sherman and senior energy reporter Josh Siegel discuss three dynamics you should watch one week out from Election Day. Plus, Jake's discussion with House Majority Whip Tom Emmer and reporting from Josh on permitting bill pushback. 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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Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer discuss Democrats watching Israel's Tuesday elections, the fate of the NDAA and two House incumbents in California that are hoping to defy political gravity. 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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Tech reporter Diego Areas Munhoz breaks down two key races in Sacramento and his interview Thursday on tech legislation with California Assemblymember Buffy Wicks. 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 me...
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Jake Sherman and Congressional Reporter Ally Mutnick recap Jake's conversation with Speaker Mike Johnson, whether House Republicans can beat Florida Democrat Jared Moskowitz and Arizona Republicans are keeping their distance from President Donald Trump as Election Day draws closer. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choi...
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Democrat on the House on Ways and Means committee, Rep. Don. Beyer, joined Anna Palmer at the Punchbowl News townhouse to discuss the upcoming midterms, Democrats' legislative priorities, tech regulation and MUCH more. PLUS: CNN's Sarah Ferris and our own Ally Mutnick stop by for That's Not Gonna Fly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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October 22, 2026 • 9 mins
Anna and Anthony go over former Sen. Sherrod Brown's chances of getting back to the Senate. Plus, the latest lobbying figures and a dispatch from Arizona. 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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October 21, 2026 • 10 mins
Anna and Anthony go over stories from across the country: the latest on the Florida and Arizona races and what Sherrod Brown wants if he wins. 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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Jake and Anthony go over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's potential future if Democrats win control of the House. Plus, the vast majority of Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee have penned a letter endorsing Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) to continue serving as the committee’s top Democrat. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Le...
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Jake and Max go over the dynamics at play with President Donald Trump and the GOP as the midterms loom just over two weeks away. 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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October 17, 2026 • 14 mins
Senior energy reporter Josh Siegel discusses the latest developments in the permitting reform bill. 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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October 16, 2026 • 14 mins
The GOP’s candidate money problem has gone from bad to worse. 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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October 15, 2026 • 10 mins
House Republicans are dealing with a deep fear of a complete washout in November. 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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October 14, 2026 • 11 mins
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso is on the trail, and we caught up with him. The Wyoming Republican said Senate Majority Leader John Thune isn't going anywhere. 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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October 13, 2026 • 12 mins
Democrats worry they don't have the cash to win some races in November, plus there's a lot of turnover in Dan Osborn's campaign. 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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October 12, 2026 • 11 mins
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries may become speaker if Democrats win the majority in the House. We caught up with him in Pennsylvania. 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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