Laura and Max discuss the government shutdown battle and the absence of House members. 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...
It’s Day 10 of the government shutdown and pressure is rising as troops prepare to miss their first paychecks. Anna and Jake break down why negotiations remain stuck — and why Trump’s absence looms large. Plus: The Senate passes the NDAA with bipartisan support. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl New...
Punchbowl News Tech Reporter Ben Brody joins Max Cohen to discuss the story of Hercules Candy, a well-established business that took off during the Covid-19 pandemic after YouTube gave it new legs. Plus, stick around for a fireside chat with Punchbowl News Founder and CEO Anna Palmer with Tara Walpert Levy, VP of Americas at YouTube. 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...
The government shutdown hits Day 9 with no end in sight. Anna and Jake break down where the negotiations stand — and why both parties are digging in. Plus: A major breakthrough in the Middle East as President Trump announces a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas. And the redistricting wars hit a snag in Missouri. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. Want more ...
Day 8 of the government shutdown — and tensions are mounting. Jake breaks down where negotiations stand, what’s at stake for 1.3 million service members about to miss paychecks and how Trump is shaping the GOP’s next move. Plus: Mike Johnson faces new pressure to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, and Republican frustration grows as California’s redistricting fight slips away. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new...
One week into the government shutdown — and no end in sight. Jake breaks down where negotiations stand, how both parties are digging in and what to make of Donald Trump’s mixed signals on a potential health care deal. Plus: Wesley Hunt shakes up the Texas Senate race, and a new January 6 controversy erupts as Pam Bondi heads to Capitol Hill. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. Want ...
It’s Monday, and Washington is still at a standstill. Anna and Jake break down what to watch as the shutdown drags into its second week — and whether Chuck Schumer can keep Senate Democrats united. Plus: Fresh polling out of California shows Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting measure gaining steam ahead of November, and new data from The Canvass reveals which party senior Hill staffers blame for the shutdown. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our cha...
Shutdowns hit home for most, if not all, lawmakers. While lawmakers are huddling to try to find a deal and open the government, they’re also lamenting how the shutdown is affecting their respective home states. 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...
It’s Day 3 of the government shutdown — and there’s still no deal in sight. Anna and Jake break down Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s shutdown strategy. Plus: EMILY’s List’s bold move in Illinois. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad c...
It’s Day Two of the government shutdown and still no end in sight. Anna breaks down House Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s shutdown strategy and the risks Democrats face as the standoff drags on. Plus: A look at our exclusive Fly Out Day conversation with National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett on the shutdown, tariffs and the Fed. And will Congress move to ensure U.S. troops get paid during the shutdown? Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new w...
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett came to the Punchbowl News Townhouse to talk about the government shutdown. The White House official also spoke about tariffs, saying the Trump administration will send billions of dollars to hurting farmers impacted by tariffs and they don't need Congress to pass a bill to do it. After, Jake and Anna were joined by CNN’s Phil Mattingly and Fox News’ Jacqui Heinrich for a panel discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
The government is officially shut down. Anna and Jake break down how we got here, the cracks already forming in Senate Democrats’ wall and Majority Leader John Thune’s hardball strategy to force their hand. Plus, a rare bright spot for Democrats in the redistricting wars — a new Utah map that could hand them pickup opportunities heading into the midterms. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in...
With a government shutdown just hours away, Anna and Jake break down the five key dynamics driving the crisis. Plus, Democrats are pressing the Pentagon over how it plans to spend its reconciliation funds. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about you...
Shutdown week is here. Anna and Jake break down what both sides want in today’s White House meeting and how Democrats and Republicans are framing the standoff. Plus: key staff shakeups, CBCF ALC highlights and the latest on NIL. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at pun...
Punchbowl News Senior Congressional Reporter Andrew Desiderio joins Max to talk about his time in New York this week, speaking with lawmakers at a World Economic Forum event for their Sustainable Development Impact Meetings coinciding with the U.N. General Assembly. 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...
Jake reflects on House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' Fly Out Day interview — and why this shutdown fight feels different. Jeffries opened up about his strategy, his strained dynamic with Trump and why Democrats say they won’t back down. Plus: Trump’s push for a farm bailout and the latest redistricting shake-up in North Carolina. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. Want more in-d...
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries comes to the Punchbowl News Townhouse for an exclusive interview projecting confidence. Shutdown showdown: Jeffries insists Republicans will own a government shutdown, but hopes that progress could be made over the next five days. Redistricting: The House minority leader doesn't see “any circumstance” where Republicans will net 10 new seats by November 2026. The Mamdani of it all: Jeffries still hasn't endorsed Zohran Mamdani for the New York City mayoral el...
With a government shutdown just days away, the OMB says it will conduct mass layoffs. Plus, the Defense Department doesn't seem too worried about the prospect of a shutdown. 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...
Republicans hold the upper hand in the government funding fight — but are they squandering it? With just seven days until a shutdown, Anna discusses how President Donald Trump’s sudden decision to cancel a meeting with Democratic leaders reshaped the battle and handed Democrats new political leverage. Plus, Sen. John Cornyn is rolling out a slate of GOP endorsements as he battles Texas AG Ken Paxton in a closely watched Republican primary. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on...
The government funding deadline is just one week away, and Washington is bracing for a shutdown. Anna breaks down the three key dynamics to watch — from Trump’s upcoming meeting with Democratic leaders, to the optics battle on Capitol Hill, to potential off-ramps in the fight over Obamacare subsidies. Plus: Kansas Republicans move to force a special redistricting session that could threaten Rep. Sharice Davids’ seat. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the n...
Congress is out of session this week, but the funding deadline is just days away — and a shutdown looks increasingly likely. Jake breaks down the latest dynamics on Capitol Hill, including Trump’s role in the fight, the Senate’s next move and why House Republicans may be giving up their leverage by staying home. Plus: Tens of millions of dollars are pouring into California as the redistricting battle heads to the ballot and the DCCC continues to outpace the NRCC in fundraising. Punchbowl News is...
Diego and Max discuss how the Chinese market regulator launched an antitrust investigation into Nvidia, accusing the American chipmaker of violating anti-monopoly laws. 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...
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sat down with Punchbowl News for a fly-out day interview — and he didn’t hold back. We break down his strategy on government funding, why he’s bracing for a shutdown, and what it means for Democrats in this high-stakes fight. Plus: The White House quietly checks in with battleground House Democrats ahead of today’s spending vote. And how Obamacare premium subsidies are shaping the ad wars heading into 2026. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our cha...
Punchbowl News co-founders Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer sit down with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for an exclusive interview discussing: The prospects of a government shutdown; who's to blame? NYC mayoral election; will Schumer endorse Zohran Mamdani? And, the Buffalo Bills Plus, Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News' senior congressional reporter, and Burgess Everett, Semafor's congressional bureau chief, join for a post-interview conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
Washington is careening toward a government shutdown, with both parties digging in. Anna and Jake break down the latest on the fight to keep the government open. Plus: inside the messy Texas GOP Senate primary that could soon add a new candidate, and the looming questions around Trump’s TikTok deal. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM...
A new era is underway at the Federal Reserve — but not everyone is cheering. Anna and Jake break down today’s expected rate cut, the unusual dual role of Stephen Miran and the high-stakes fight over Lisa Cook’s future at the Fed. Plus: Democrats are rolling out their counteroffer in the government funding showdown. Can it change the shutdown math? Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from ...
Congress is barreling toward another shutdown fight — and Speaker Mike Johnson faces his toughest test yet. Can he rally his conference behind a short-term funding bill before time runs out? Anna and Jake break down Johnson’s cautious approach, Trump’s unpredictable role, and the new political incentives shaping GOP hardliners. Plus: Why the Senate might skip the NDAA again, and what’s driving Democrats’ Obamacare subsidy push as open enrollment nears. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to ...
Washington is just over two weeks away from a possible government shutdown, with both parties digging in and no clear path forward. Anna and Jake break down the latest on government funding. Plus: Joe Manchin’s new book and “revenge tour” taking aim at top Democrats, and a look at House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ big fundraising push in California as redistricting battles heat up. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video....
Max and Ally discuss how Senate Democratic leaders are closer than ever to landing Maine Gov. Janet Mills, their top recruit to take on GOP Sen. Susan Collins in 2026. 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...
Anna and Jake discuss their wide-ranging Fly Out Day conversation with Senate Majority Leader John Thune. Thune weighed in on the looming government shutdown, Obamacare subsidies, tariffs and more. Plus, we break down what the Senate’s “nuclear” fight means for nominations — and the latest on Maryland Democrats’ redistricting debate. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subs...
