From tackling government funding to the expiring Obamacare subsidies, the month of December is going to be a crazy couple of weeks for Congress. Anna and Jake break down what we’re watching.
Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under congressional scrutiny over his handling of U.S. strikes on drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean.
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Dems push back on FBI investigation
The Trump Administration’s probe into six Democrats over an X video is escalating. Anna breaks down the politics and fallout. Plus, a holiday Punch Power Matrix and fresh Vault reporting on NDAA drama.Watch this episode on YouTube here!
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The W.H.'s Obamacare mess
President Donald Trump’s health care plan hits turbulence, a Tennessee special election heats up and Congress unveils major tech policy moves. Jake and Anna break down the stakes, the politics and what to watch heading into December.
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Why MTG's missive rang true for House GOP
MTG’s weekend manifesto is sending shockwaves through a fragile House GOP majority, with real implications for 2026. Anna breaks it all down — plus new reporting on CIA concerns about Rep. Dan Crenshaw’s conduct in Mexico and whether Congress can finally pass Russia sanctions.
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The Readback: How the shutdown ate my laundry
Vault co-author Brendan Pedersen shares how his laundry got stuck at the dry cleaners during the 43-day government shutdown. 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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