Is the Thune–Johnson bromance cracking? Tensions are rising between the Senate and House GOP leaders as funding fights and the Epstein petition resurface. Plus: Georgia’s messy Senate GOP primary isn’t going away.
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How redistricting backfired on the GOP
Redistricting failure is scrambling the GOP’s 2026 strategy. Jake breaks down how Texas, Indiana, Missouri and more became unexpected trouble spots for Republicans less than a year from the midterms.
Plus: House Democrats notched big wins on Epstein and funding — then stumbled into their own internal mess.
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The Epstein resolution reversal
The Epstein files take center stage on Capitol Hill, and President Donald Trump’s sudden reversal is reshaping the politics around their release. Anna and Jake break down what’s next in the House and Senate.
Plus: A rare Democrat-vs-Democrat floor fight erupts over Rep. Chuy García’s retirement and succession drama.
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Rank and file tries to wrest power back
House rank-and-file members are trying to reclaim power after the shutdown and the Epstein files vote lands this week. Anna and Jake break down the big tensions and what to watch across Capitol Hill. Plus: The Senate pushes ahead on FY2026 funding.
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The Readback: What the shutdown told us about Democrats
Max and Laura share what impact the government shutdown had on Senate Democrats and discuss the House's return after being out of session for 54 days. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.
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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.
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