It’s Day 41 of the shutdown — and Washington may finally be nearing a deal. Anna and Jake break down how Senate Democrats moved toward ending the standoff and what’s next in the House. Plus: A look at the wave of former lawmakers who suddenly want back in. 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 Punchbow...
Nov 10, 2025•15 min
Laura takes you behind the scenes of what it was like to report on the Supreme Court hearing on President Trump's tariffs. 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...
Nov 08, 2025•14 min
It’s Day 38 of the government shutdown — and no end in sight. Anna and Jake break down how the standoff hardened after Tuesday’s elections and Sen. Chris Murphy’s message on Fly Out Day. Plus: what California’s new post-Prop 50 map means for 2026. 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...
Nov 07, 2025•13 min
Sen. Chris Murphy stops by the townhouse to unpack Democrats’ Tuesday wins and what it means for the shutdown battle. Stick around after for a conversation with New York Times' Catie Edmondson and The Washington Post's Paul Kane and our fun That's Not Gonna Fly segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 06, 2025•41 min
President Donald Trump’s focus is drifting abroad just as his party faces mounting political headwinds at home. Anna and Jake break down how Trump’s split attention is worrying GOP leaders and reshaping the shutdown fight on Capitol Hill. Plus: What this week’s elections in Virginia and New Jersey reveal about Democrats’ 2026 momentum. 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 Cong...
Nov 06, 2025•12 min
It’s Day 36 of the government shutdown and Democrats are waking up to a big election-night boost. Jake and Anna break down how Democrats’ sweeping wins shifted the political map to the left — and what it means for 2026. Plus: The Supreme Court takes up a major tariff case that could upend Trump’s trade powers. 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...
Nov 05, 2025•17 min
It’s Day 35 of the government shutdown — now tied for the longest in U.S. history. But for the first time in weeks, there’s movement on Capitol Hill: Senators from both parties are exploring an off-ramp that could reopen the government and jump-start the appropriations process. Anna and Jake break down what’s on the table. Plus: It’s Election Day, with key races in California, Virginia and New Jersey shaping the 2026 map. Punchbowl News is on YouTube Subscribe to our channel today to see all...
Nov 04, 2025•16 min
It’s Day 34 of the shutdown — and one year out from the midterms. Anna and Jake break down new polling and Trump’s approval numbers. Plus: A new GOP civil war takes hold. 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 choices. Visit me...
Nov 03, 2025•14 min
Samantha and Max discuss the changing dynamics of ending the government shutdown. 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...
Nov 01, 2025•14 min
It’s Day 31 of the government shutdown — and there’s no end in sight. Jake breaks down how Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader John Thune are navigating the high-stakes fight, as Republicans face growing pressure and Trump stirs up talk of ending the filibuster. Plus: House Minority Whip Katherine Clark doubles down on her party’s shutdown strategy — and we get into her comments from Fly Out Day. Punchbowl News is on YouTube Subscribe to our channel today to see a...
Oct 31, 2025•9 min
Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer sit down with Democratic Whip Katherine Clark to unpack Democrats’ strategy through the shutdown. Then Geoff Bennett and Julie Tsirkin join for analysis — and a fresh round of That’s Not Gonna Fly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 30, 2025•36 min
It’s Day 30 of the government shutdown, and there’s still no clear off-ramp. Anna and Jake break down the latest signs of movement in the Senate. Plus: President Trump announces a surprise trade deal with China. And we’ve got exclusive details on a surprising redistricting compromise out of Ohio that could shake up the 2026 map. 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-...
Oct 30, 2025•16 min
Steve Scalise’s top aide is leaving and it’s raising big questions about the Louisiana Republican’s political future. Plus: Republicans are already bracing for a brutal internal fight over healthcare once the shutdown ends. And Maryland Dems decide not to redistrict. 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 ...
Oct 29, 2025•8 min
It’s Day 28 of the shutdown and the pressure is rising. Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed deep skepticism of one-off funding bills as SNAP and air traffic control disruptions loom. Plus: Inside Democrats’ New York redistricting push. 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 ...
Oct 28, 2025•15 min
It’s Day 27 of the government shutdown — and there’s no end in sight. President Trump is abroad and the House has been out of session for 38 days. Anna and Jake break down the stakes as air traffic controllers brace for a missed paycheck and SNAP benefits near a cliff on Nov. 1. Plus: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries heads to Illinois to push for a mid-decade redistricting plan — and why Black lawmakers in the state are wary. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube!...
Oct 27, 2025•11 min
Ally and Max discuss the growing redistricting battle across 15 states and what it means for future elections. 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...
Oct 25, 2025•15 min
It’s Day 24 of the shutdown and there’s still no off-ramp in sight. Anna and Jake recap their Fly Out Day conversation with top Trump advisor and White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair. Plus: Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is pushing for “Russia week” on the Senate floor, where senators would take up a trio of bills targeting Moscow. 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....
Oct 24, 2025•12 min
White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair joins Anna and Jake at the Punchbowl News Townhouse to take us inside the government shutdown, now on its 23rd day. • Shutdown: W.H. invites Senate to Rose Garden Club post shutdown • Midterms: Trump's spending on races • That's Not Gonna Fly: Trump's Ballroom Plus, a post-interview breakdown with CNN's Alayna Treene and our very own redistricting expert Ally Mutnick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 23, 2025•39 min
It’s Day 23 of the shutdown and there’s still no off-ramp in sight. Anna and Jake break down the competing Senate proposals to pay federal workers and why neither side is blinking. Plus: Inside the mood of Senate Dems, where some are betting on Trump to end the stalemate. And the shutdown’s ripple effects start to hit home as states prepare to suspend SNAP benefits, impacting millions of Americans. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channe...
Oct 23, 2025•15 min
It’s Day 22 of the shutdown and a year-long CR could be on the table. Jake and Anna break down what that would mean for Speaker Mike Johnson, appropriators and the rest of Washington. Plus: Redistricting drama heats up in North Carolina, and crypto’s big day on the 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 more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to ou...
Oct 22, 2025•12 min
It’s Day 21 of the government shutdown and the fight over Obamacare is front and center in Washington. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is floating a one-year CR as health care premium hikes dominate the shutdown debate. Plus: Democrats are shifting their Illinois redistricting strategy — and the latest cash dash on the campaign front. 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...
Oct 21, 2025•13 min
The shutdown hits Day 20 — and pressure is mounting as Nov. 1 looms. Jake breaks down Schumer’s next move, a potential off-ramp for Democrats and why this week could be decisive. Plus: Hakeem Jeffries ramps up his redistricting push and the Grijalva lawsuit heads for a showdown. 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...
Oct 20, 2025•9 min
Punchbowl News Financial Services Reporter Brendan Pedersen recaps his interviews at D.C. Fintech Week, aka Finchella. 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
Oct 18, 2025•19 min
Day 17 of the shutdown — and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise is drawing a hard line. Anna and Jake break down their Fly Out Day conversation with Scalise, fresh FEC numbers in the fight for the House and Georgia’s wide-open GOP Senate primary. 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...
Oct 17, 2025•14 min
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joins Anna and Jake at the Punchbowl News Townhouse to take us inside the government shutdown, now on its 16th day. • Shutdown: Scalise brushed off concerns that people will turn their anger toward GOP • Cassidy: Scalise declined to endorse Sen. Bill Cassidy’s (R-La.) reelection effort • Future plans: Scalise said he will run for reelection in 2026 Plus, a post-interview breakdown from MSNBC’s Laura Barrón-López and The New York Times’ Carl Hulse, wher...
Oct 16, 2025•39 min
It’s Day 16 of the government shutdown and there's still no resolution. Jake and Anna discuss Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s delicate balancing act with President Donald Trump. Plus: Big takeaways from the FEC filing deadline, and how Democrats are outpacing Republicans in key races. 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? ...
Oct 16, 2025•14 min
Anna and Jake break down how the redistricting battles are shaping the 2026 landscape — with the Supreme Court hearing a pivotal Voting Rights Act case and state-level fights playing out coast to coast. Plus: Day 15 of the government shutdown and John Thune is trying a new strategy on defense spending. 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 ...
Oct 15, 2025•13 min
It’s Day 14 of the government shutdown — and the White House is settling in for the long haul. As President Trump hosts foreign leaders in Washington, his administration is quietly finding ways to blunt the pain of a prolonged standoff. Jake breaks down how these moves could stretch the shutdown well into November. Plus: Sen. Jim Justice’s daily private jet commute. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we...
Oct 14, 2025•8 min
It’s Day 13 of the government shutdown — and the House has gone AWOL. As President Trump travels through the Middle East, Washington faces a striking split screen: a major diplomatic moment abroad while negotiations at home remain stalled. Anna and Jake unpack how congressional inaction is shaping the shutdown. Plus: Inside the administration’s move to make sure the Coast Guard gets paid. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in v...
Oct 13, 2025•13 min
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) comes to the Punchbowl News Townhouse to share his views on the government shutdown, now on its ninth day. When will it end? Gallego doesn't see a quick end to the shutdown. ACA: The Arizona Democrat is open to negotiations. Grijalva: Gallego continues to push Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) Plus, John Bresnahan, Punchbowl News' co-founder, and Igor Bobic, HuffPost's senior politics reporter, join for a post-interview conversati...
Oct 12, 2025•35 min
