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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer joined Fly Out Day to talk about the shutdown, the 2026 landscape and more. Jake recaps the newsy interview. Plus: a growing retirement wave in Congress and Eric Swalwell’s possible run for California governor — with new polling on the field. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways ⁠we...

Majority Whip Tom Emmer swings by the townhouse to sit down with Jake Sherman about the Epstein probe, shutdown aftermath and more. Stick around after the interview for a fun That’s Not Gonna Fly with NBC's Scott Wong and The Washington Post's Marianna Sotomayor. Fly Out Day lands every Thursday evening — your front-row pass to Capitol Hill’s end-of-week chaos and conversations. Learn more about y...

The government is finally open after 43 days — now what? Jake breaks down how the shutdown ended, what’s next for Congress and why the next funding fight is already brewing. Plus: Maxine Waters says she’s not going anywhere. 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 d...

Welcome back members of the House of Representatives! Anna and Jake break down the vote to reopen the government and what’s next for Speaker Mike Johnson. Plus: how moderates and redistricting fights could shape the road to 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-de...

It’s Veterans Day — and the longest shutdown in U.S. history is finally nearing its end. Anna and Jake break down Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s pressure from the left and Speaker Mike Johnson’s next moves in the House. Plus: Sen. Katie Britt’s behind-the-scenes role in the deal to reopen the government. Punchbowl News is on YouTube Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new way...

It’s Day 41 of the shutdown — and Washington may finally be nearing a deal. Anna and Jake break down how Senate Democrats moved toward ending the standoff and what’s next in the House. Plus: A look at the wave of former lawmakers who suddenly want back in. 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...

Laura takes you behind the scenes of what it was like to report on the Supreme Court hearing on President Trump's tariffs. 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....

It’s Day 38 of the government shutdown — and no end in sight. Anna and Jake break down how the standoff hardened after Tuesday’s elections and Sen. Chris Murphy’s message on Fly Out Day. Plus: what California’s new post-Prop 50 map 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.⁠⁠...

Sen. Chris Murphy stops by the townhouse to unpack Democrats’ Tuesday wins and what it means for the shutdown battle. Stick around after for a conversation with New York Times' Catie Edmondson and The Washington Post's Paul Kane and our fun That's Not Gonna Fly segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump’s focus is drifting abroad just as his party faces mounting political headwinds at home. Anna and Jake break down how Trump’s split attention is worrying GOP leaders and reshaping the shutdown fight on Capitol Hill. Plus: What this week’s elections in Virginia and New Jersey reveal about Democrats’ 2026 momentum. Punchbowl News is on YouTube Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel toda...

It’s Day 36 of the government shutdown and Democrats are waking up to a big election-night boost. Jake and Anna break down how Democrats’ sweeping wins shifted the political map to the left — and what it means for 2026. Plus: The Supreme Court takes up a major tariff case that could upend Trump’s trade powers. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our ch...

It’s Day 35 of the government shutdown — now tied for the longest in U.S. history. But for the first time in weeks, there’s movement on Capitol Hill: Senators from both parties are exploring an off-ramp that could reopen the government and jump-start the appropriations process.  Anna and Jake break down what’s on the table. Plus: It’s Election Day, with key races in California, Virginia and New Je...

It’s Day 34 of the shutdown — and one year out from the midterms. Anna and Jake break down new polling and Trump’s approval numbers. Plus: A new GOP civil war takes hold. 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...

Samantha and Max discuss the changing dynamics of ending the government shutdown. 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

It’s Day 31 of the government shutdown — and there’s no end in sight. Jake breaks down how Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader John Thune are navigating the high-stakes fight, as Republicans face growing pressure and Trump stirs up talk of ending the filibuster. Plus: House Minority Whip Katherine Clark doubles down on her party’s shutdown strategy — and we get into her...

Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer sit down with Democratic Whip Katherine Clark to unpack Democrats’ strategy through the shutdown. Then Geoff Bennett and Julie Tsirkin join for analysis — and a fresh round of That’s Not Gonna Fly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Day 30 of the government shutdown, and there’s still no clear off-ramp. Anna and Jake break down the latest signs of movement in the Senate. Plus: President Trump announces a surprise trade deal with China. And we’ve got exclusive details on a surprising redistricting compromise out of Ohio that could shake up the 2026 map. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Sub...

Steve Scalise’s top aide is leaving and it’s raising big questions about the Louisiana Republican’s political future. Plus: Republicans are already bracing for a brutal internal fight over healthcare once the shutdown ends. And Maryland Dems decide not to redistrict. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways ⁠we...

It’s Day 28 of the shutdown and the pressure is rising. Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed deep skepticism of one-off funding bills as SNAP and air traffic control disruptions loom. Plus: Inside Democrats’ New York redistricting push. 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.⁠...

It’s Day 27 of the government shutdown — and there’s no end in sight. President Trump is abroad and the House has been out of session for 38 days. Anna and Jake break down the stakes as air traffic controllers brace for a missed paycheck and SNAP benefits near a cliff on Nov. 1. Plus: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries heads to Illinois to push for a mid-decade redistricting plan — and why Blac...

Ally and Max discuss the growing redistricting battle across 15 states and what it means for future elections. 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

It’s Day 24 of the shutdown and there’s still no off-ramp in sight. Anna and Jake recap their Fly Out Day conversation with top Trump advisor and White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair. Plus: Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is pushing for “Russia week” on the Senate floor, where senators would take up a trio of bills targeting Moscow. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on Yo...

White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair joins Anna and Jake at the Punchbowl News Townhouse to take us inside the government shutdown, now on its 23rd day. • Shutdown: W.H. invites Senate to Rose Garden Club post shutdown • Midterms: Trump's spending on races • That's Not Gonna Fly: Trump's Ballroom Plus, a post-interview breakdown with CNN's Alayna Treene and our very own redistricting expe...

It’s Day 23 of the shutdown and there’s still no off-ramp in sight. Anna and Jake break down the competing Senate proposals to pay federal workers and why neither side is blinking.  Plus: Inside the mood of Senate Dems, where some are betting on Trump to end the stalemate. And the shutdown’s ripple effects start to hit home as states prepare to suspend SNAP benefits, impacting millions of American...

It’s Day 22 of the shutdown and a year-long CR could be on the table. Jake and Anna break down what that would mean for Speaker Mike Johnson, appropriators and the rest of Washington. Plus: Redistricting drama heats up in North Carolina, and crypto’s big day on the Hill. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube!⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways w...