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House Republican leaders are looking to cut federal spending by $2 trillion to $2.5 trillion as part of their reconciliation push. Plus: The latest on Trump's Cabinet nominees.
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The Readback: The reconciliation rollercoaster
Vault co-author Laura Weiss discusses House Republicans' struggle to get on the same page about reconciliation this past week. Laura, a Philly native, also shares her hopes for the Eagles in the upcoming Super Bowl game against the Kansas City Chiefs. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.
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14:52
Vance is now in charge of TikTok deal
Vice President JD Vance finds himself alongside National Security Adviser Michael Waltz tasked with overseeing a potential sale of TikTok. Plus: House Republicans race to show budget progress amid Senate pressure.
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7:41
Johnson, House GOP to meet with Trump as frustration builds
Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans head to the White House today to meet with President Donald Trump. Plus: The 2026 Georgia Senate race is already heating up.
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15:48
The options to jumpstart the Trump agenda
We’re still in the early phase of Hill Republicans’ attempt to pass President Donald Trump’s agenda. Yet it’s fair to say, at this moment, things aren’t going well. Plus: DOGE-curious Democrats fall off after Elon Musk's recent moves.
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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.