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Punchbowl News
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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Dec 18, 2023 • 11min
Monday, Dec. 18, 2023
The latest on the Senate border security and immigration talks. Plus, The Vault's year in review.Do you like the Daily Punch? Please fill out this quick survey to help us prepare for 2024! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 2023 • 10min
Friday, Dec. 15, 2023
Discussion on the challenges of creating an immigration deal, including writing a bill and resistance from certain groups and Republicans. Exploring the implications of the Republican primary and the influence of Donald Trump. Highlighting the challenges for Speaker Mike Johnson in the upcoming year, such as spending, immigration deal negotiations, funding deadlines, and impeachment. The potential rise of Hakeem Jeffries as a key legislator in the House of Representatives in 2024.

Dec 14, 2023 • 16min
Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023
Will the Senate stay in town to come to a deal on immigration? What's next for the House GOP impeachment of President Joe Biden? Thanks so much for listening to The Daily Punch! We want your feedback. Please take this quick survey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 2023 • 10min
Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023
When is progress progress? Hunter Biden's big day. What to expect in Powell's news conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 2023 • 15min
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023
The podcast discusses the upcoming testimony of the Ukrainian president and the prospects of Senate Republicans shifting their demands. It also examines the challenges faced by the Biden administration in gaining support for their Ukraine policy. The visit of Zelensky to Washington is analyzed and its potential impact on Republican strategy is explored. Speaker Mike Johnson's changing stance on FISA and upcoming challenges in the House are discussed. The chapter also highlights the NRCC's successful fundraising, raising $9 million in November.

Dec 11, 2023 • 12min
Monday, Dec. 11, 2023
Updates on aid for Ukraine and impeachment inquiry. Upcoming events and legislative actions in Congress. Interview with House Financial Services Committee Chair on financial policy and crypto regulations.

Dec 8, 2023 • 13min
Friday, Dec. 8, 2023
The podcast discusses the lack of progress in passing legislation and unresolved issues in Congress. It highlights recent actions like expulsion and censure of lawmakers, potential impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden, and Senate's efforts to address military promotions blockade. It also covers foreign aid, Democratic and Republican strategies with Hispanic voters.

Dec 7, 2023 • 10min
Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023
Could Congress end the year without passing Ukraine money? Johnson's FISA flip flop. A bipartisan push for expansion of terror finance rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 6, 2023 • 14min
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023
The political implications for the top leaders on Ukraine funding. Plus, The Vault: What to watch in the Banking CEO hearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 5, 2023 • 14min
Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023
Ukraine funding and the border situation create divisions among members of Congress. The ongoing border package issue and proxy battle over Ukraine funding cause disagreements and difficulty in finding a solution. Speaker Mike Johnson emphasizes the urgency to agree on a top line spending number. Ongoing negotiations for FISA extension and challenges with National Defense Authorization Act add to the complexities of funding bills.


