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After President Donald Trump’s decision to back the House’s budget resolution, Speaker Mike Johnson weighs in. Plus, can Senate Republicans pull off permanent tax cuts? 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

Senate Republicans kicked off their biggest gamble so far of the 119th Congress — beginning debate on a $300 billion-plus “skinny” budget resolution. Plus, Democrats' demands stall the FY2025 spending agreement talks. 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 Trump’s nomination for the Pentagon’s policy chief is emerging as the next big fight in the GOP’s internal clash over U.S. foreign policy. Plus, will Trump cure cancer? 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 Senate is the only show in town as the House is in recess. Punchbowl News introduces The Conference, a daylong event focused on power, people and politics inside and outside D.C. Plus, DOGE is on a rampage. 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 congressional reporter Mica Soellner discusses Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's path to being chair of the House DOGE subcommittee. It was a windy road for the Georgia Republican, who may be eyeing a Senate run. 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/adch...

Republicans on the House Budget Committee approved a GOP budget resolution late Thursday night that’s designed to unlock President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda. Now what? Plus: New Dems raise concerns about too many progressives joining. 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. Visi...

After lots of fits and starts, the House Budget Committee is going to begin marking up its spending blueprint today. Plus: Tensions persist after Rep. Jerry Nadler’s House Judiciary Committee ouster. 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 House Budget Committee is expected to release its budget resolution today. We've heard this one before. Plus: How Trump's controversial nominees are getting confirmed relatively easily. 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

As Trump's second term kicks off, the heat is on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who are bearing the brunt of intra-party criticism. Plus: Fed Chair Jay Powell is set to testify on Capitol Hill today. 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...

House Republican leaders are looking to cut federal spending by $2 trillion to $2.5 trillion as part of their reconciliation push. Plus: The latest on Trump's Cabinet nominees. 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

Vault co-author Laura Weiss discusses House Republicans' struggle to get on the same page about reconciliation this past week. Laura, a Philly native, also shares her hopes for the Eagles in the upcoming Super Bowl game against the Kansas City Chiefs. 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 C...

Vice President JD Vance finds himself alongside National Security Adviser Michael Waltz tasked with overseeing a potential sale of TikTok. Plus: House Republicans race to show budget progress amid Senate pressure. 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

Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans head to the White House today to meet with President Donald Trump. Plus: The 2026 Georgia Senate race is already heating up. 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

We’re still in the early phase of Hill Republicans’ attempt to pass President Donald Trump’s agenda. Yet it’s fair to say, at this moment, things aren’t going well. Plus: DOGE-curious Democrats fall off after Elon Musk's recent moves. 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 megaph...

Democrats and Republicans are gearing up for a fight over the United States Agency for International Development. Why do both sides want to have this battle? Plus: Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. may defy political gravity today with their committee votes. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choic...

Hill Democrats ask themselves whether it’s still politically feasible to help Republicans conduct any normal business on Capitol Hill. Plus: The latest on Trump's nominees. 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

Get an inside look at what it was like at the House GOP retreat at the Trump National Doral resort in Miami. Congressional reporter Mica Soellner shares her experience talking to lawmakers outside Capitol Hill and where House Republicans are at with the budget resolution. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. Want more in-depth...

A look at where congressional leadership stands as January comes to a close. Plus: The latest on President Donald Trump's nominees; Tulsi Gabbard had a rough day. 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

Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard will sit before the Senate Intelligence Committee this morning for the most consequential confirmation hearing to date. Plus: Hundreds of rescue and emergency personnel responded to the collision between a regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punch...

Democrats get some of their groove back thanks to President Donald Trump. Plus: Sen. Jim Justice's swanky commute. 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' Doral, Fla., retreat continues, and Jake is on the ground covering what's going down. Plus: Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso's style with a GOP trifecta. 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 descend on Trump National Doral Miami for their annual retreat and Jake is in Florida covering it. Plus: What's happening with Trump's nominations? 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

Senior Congressional Reporter Andrew Desiderio takes you into the Capitol Rotunda for President Donald Trump's second inauguration. Access was very limited, and he caught what the TV cameras missed. 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 news...

House Republican committee chairs pitched in a private meeting what could add up to between $2.5 trillion and $3 trillion of spending cuts and budget savings to fund Republicans’ reconciliation package. Plus: House Judiciary Democrats bring in psychologists to help them prep for Trump era. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchb...

Donald Trump has been president for just three days. And in that time, he’s only tightened his grip on House Republicans. Plus: Lawmakers have their eyes on governors’ mansions. 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