It’s election year blues for GOP leaders on Capitol Hill. Anna and Jake break down Republicans’ rocky start to 2026, the growing GOP messaging mess and why foreign policy fights are complicating life for party leaders. Plus, Democrats’ tricky Venezuela bind and the high-stakes redistricting debate unfolding in Virginia. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways ⁠we’re investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt stopped by the Townhouse to chat with Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer to break down why he thinks the U.S. should pursue Greenland, the capture of former Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro — and more.  PLUS don’t miss the debrief with NBC News's Julie Tsirkin and our very own Anthony Adragna. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump is once again rattling health care talks. Anna and Jake break down how. Plus, Republicans’ are scrambling to avoid a rare defeat on a War Powers vote tied to Venezuela — and where things stand on government funding ahead of the Jan. 30 deadline. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways ⁠we’re investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democrats are split on how far to go in pushing back on President Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela as a war powers vote gains momentum. Anna and Jake discuss the latest. Plus, Congress is barreling toward another ACA showdown, and Sen. Tim Scott takes a high-stakes gamble on landmark crypto legislation. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways ⁠we’re investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congress is back — and January is off to a chaotic start. Anna and Jake break down a packed week of votes on war powers, health care, veto overrides and more. Plus, what lawmakers learned (and didn’t) from the first Venezuela briefing. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways ⁠we’re investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump’s ouster of Nicolás Maduro is putting Congress at the center of a high-stakes foreign policy showdown, with top administration officials heading to Capitol Hill today to answer tough questions about Venezuela. Plus, Senate GOP Leader John Thune reflects on his first year in leadership. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways ⁠we’re investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Punchbowl News founders Anna Palmer, Jake Sherman and John Bresnahan join Max Cohen to reflect on the company's fifth anniversary. They share some stories from over the years and what they are looking forward to. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Punchbowl News Tech Reporter Diego Areas Munhoz joins Max to discuss the Punchbowl News Tech Quarterly newsletter that came out on Tuesday. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s our final episode of 2025! Anna and Jake break down Chuck Schumer’s bruising year as Senate minority leader, from shutdown politics to a rocky path ahead in 2026. Plus, Rep. Mike Lawler joined us for a fiery Fly Out Day interview. We recap his candid take on what he called the “bullshit” discharge petition.  Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways ⁠we’re investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler stopped by the townhouse to break down his chaotic week with Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman. PLUS stellar panelists John Bresnahan and Mychael Schnell brought us their insights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been a stunning week in the House for Speaker Mike Johnson as four moderate Republicans handed Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries a win on enhanced Obamacare premium subsidies, upending the GOP’s agenda. Plus, how the January 30 funding sprint is taking shape. And inside House Dems’ latest move to weaponize discharge petitions heading into 2026. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways ⁠we’re investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Republicans are split over whether to extend Obamacare subsidies — and moderates may be inching toward a discharge petition. Anna and Jake break down the latest. Plus: New details of a brewing Trump executive order that could shake up the defense contracting world. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways ⁠we’re investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy 40th to Jake Sherman — and what a week to celebrate. Anna and Jake break down the House GOP’s latest healthcare meltdown and whether Congress is barreling toward a Jan. 30 shutdown. Plus: New Democratic scrutiny over whether Attorney General Pam Bondi’s brother got special DOJ treatment. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways ⁠we’re investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a make-or-break week for health care on Capitol Hill. Anna and Jake unpack Speaker Mike Johnson’s scramble to keep moderates on board as the House GOP’s health care bill runs into fresh turbulence. Plus, Sen. Ruben Gallego launches a new war powers push amid rising U.S.–Venezuela tensions. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways ⁠we’re investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Defense reporter Anthony Adragna takes you behind the scenes of what it's been like to report on the Pentagon boat strikes and NDAA. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Republicans’ redistricting push is falling flat. Anna and Jake break down how President Donald Trump’s aggressive map strategy backfired across key states. Plus, inside today’s high-stakes House GOP huddle on Obamacare subsidies and why moderates say a simple vote won’t cut it. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways ⁠we’re investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, who's in the middle of a ton of fights, stopped by the Punchbowl News Townhouse for a conversation with Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer. Plus CBS News' Robert Costa and our own Andrew Desiderio join to break down the interview and share their take on What's Not Gonna Fly this week! Stick around to hear what to expect in our new Defense vertical from Punchbowl News Reporter Briana Reilly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the GOP leadership losing control of the House? Anna and Jake dig into the discharge-petition chaos and why a health care deal is slipping further out of reach. Plus, inside the growing calls from rank-and-file lawmakers in both parties for a Venezuela war powers vote. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways ⁠we’re investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hill is revolting over Trump’s push to make defense spending partisan. Anna and Jake break down the NDAA squeeze, why a January health-care deal looks unlikely, and what the Fed’s next move means for 2026. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways ⁠we’re investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Republicans are spiraling on health care as both chambers hunt for a plan. Anna and Jake unpack the pressure on Senate Majority Leader John Thune and the House chaos. Plus, the Texas Senate primaries are getting messy on both sides. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways ⁠we’re investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices