The Daily Punch

They unpack the House vote that reopens challenges to Trump’s tariffs and who broke ranks. They examine how recurring tariff votes could clog the floor and be used politically. They cover stalled DHS funding talks as a Friday deadline approaches and the Senate dynamics shaping a deal. They also touch on a failed DOJ indictment targeting several Democrats.

Lawmakers deadlock over DHS funding and the last-minute bargaining that failed to land a deal. Internal GOP fights flare over tariff rules and leadership tactics. A high-stakes media ownership battle heats up around a major merger and the fate of the 39% cap.

They break down the looming DHS funding deadline and shutdown risk with possible Senate stopgap strategies. Listeners hear about House priorities this week, from a controversial legislation package to quirky measures like a commemorative coin. A heated clash over depositions involving the Clintons gets covered, along with new documents tying Ghislaine Maxwell to the Clinton Global Initiative. Polling trends for 2026 are also discussed.

Anthony Adragna, a defense reporter covering national security and Capitol Hill, unpacks Tulsi Gabbard's presence at the Fulton County elections raid and why it drew scrutiny. He walks through shifting official accounts and calls for testimony. He also recounts getting a Library of Congress card and what access it actually provides.

A tight countdown over DHS funding and the very real risk of a shutdown. Heated debate over ICE reform and how Democrats frame agency risks like FEMA and TSA. Republican maneuvering and Trump’s influence on strategy. A surprise result shaking up a New Jersey primary and the political fallout. New Virginia maps that could reshape competitive seats. A lawmaker’s controversial policy wishlist.

Anna Paulina Luna, a Florida congresswoman known for her focus on immigration and national security, discusses the SAVE Act, voter ID and efforts to attach it to must-pass bills. She debates changing the talking filibuster, a proposed congressional stock trading ban, FISA concerns, U.S.-Russia engagement and calls for UFO transparency.

A breakdown of the GOP’s political squeeze around affordability and the fallout from lapsing Obamacare subsidies. Discussion of legislative hurdles in the Senate and shrinking appetite for bipartisan deals before the midterms. A look at Democrats’ sweeping DHS and ICE reform demands tied to funding negotiations. Tension over Pentagon transparency and calls to name underperforming contractors.

A tense countdown over DHS funding and the scramble for short-term fixes. Deep divides on immigration policy and procedural roadblocks make a deal unlikely. AIPAC’s big primary wager in New Jersey tests its political reach. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faces scrutiny over nominees, probes, and deposit insurance at intense Hill hearings.

A breakdown of the plan to reopen funding and how lawmakers cleared the path for a stopgap measure. A warning about a looming DHS funding cliff that returns in ten days. A look at policy battles blocking a longer DHS deal and the politics of repeated short-term patches. An update on the Clintons striking a last-minute agreement over testimony.

A breakdown of the shutdown and the Senate funding package that could crumble in the House. A look at why Jeffries may ignore the Senate-White House deal and how that reshapes House strategy. Walkthrough of options for passing a DHS stopgap and the narrow math shaping lawmakers' choices. A preview of looming contempt and expulsion showdowns and how fundraising edges could shape the fight ahead.