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The redistricting wars are ramping up. Texas is expected to release its proposed new congressional map imminently, and President Trump teased last week that “three or four or five” other states could follow. Here are the top places to watch— punchbowl.news/article/campai…
How the Main Street Caucus is finding its niche in helping President Donald Trump push his immigration and border security agenda through Congress in @PunchbowlNews Midday. More from @MicaSoellnerDC: punchbowl.news/article/house/…
THE VAULT: Democrats are preparing for a tough fall fight over IRS funding as Republicans push for deep cuts. With midterms ahead, Democrats are arguing this isn’t just spending — it’s lost revenue. Read more: punchbowl.news/article/vault/…
The House is effectively frozen as the Epstein fallout paralyzes the Rules Committee. Speaker Johnson is stuck between Trump-world pressure and GOP calls for transparency. More from @JakeSherman and @bresreports — punchbowl.news/article/house/…
TOP in @PunchbowlNews AM: Congress is way behind on FY2026 funding — just two spending bills passed with August recess looming. The Epstein fallout has frozen the House and a shutdown is looking more likely by the day. Full story: punchbowl.news/article/financ…
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Listen to the Daily Punch: Government funding is falling behind, the Epstein documents are causing waves on the Hill and redistricting battles for 2026 are already taking shape. What does it all mean for GOP control? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/con…
.@PunchbowlNews AM today - Congress way behind on FY2026 spending bills as August recess beckons - House floor frozen over Epstein scandal - again - Redistricting Wars: Where could the House GOP redistrict next? - The Vault: Democrats’ uphill IRS fight punchbowl.news/archive/72225-…
Tech lobbyists are particularly interested in how the next chair of the House Homeland Committee will handle the renewal of a critical cybersecurity law that expires in September. More from @Dareasmunhoz and @MicaSoellnerDC: punchbowl.news/article/tech/c…
In @PunchbowlNews PM: John Thune is considering curtailing the chamber’s August recess, entertaining President Trump’s request to keep the Senate in session to confirm more nominees. Plus, the tech factor in the Homeland gavel race punchbowl.news/archive/72125-…
What French Hill told us about the impact of crypto’s campaign spending in @PunchbowlNews' The Vault. @BrendanPedersen has the details: punchbowl.news/article/financ…
Why Trump is pushing Thune to cancel the August recess to confirm more of his nominees in @PunchbowlNews Midday. Plus, The Vault: Does crypto own Congress? punchbowl.news/archive/72125-…
🚨 Who’s next to lead the powerful Homeland Security Committee? House GOP meets tonight to pick a new chair — and Speaker Mike Johnson could tip the scales. 👀 @apalmerdc & @JakeSherman break it down on The Daily Punch 🎙️ 📺 Watch: youtu.be/HU0sQaIMGQE
"The biggest story of the next 15 months." @apalmerdc and @JakeSherman discussed all things Texas redistricting and the GOP 2026 midterms strategy this morning on the Daily Punch. Watch the full conversation: youtu.be/HU0sQaIMGQE
The House is packing up for recess — the Senate? Not so fast. Will President Trump's push to keep the Senate in session to confirm his nominees succeed? @apalmerdc and @JakeSherman discussed on this morning's Daily Punch. Watch the full conversation: youtu.be/HU0sQaIMGQE
The Texas legislature will come back into session today in Austin where it will redraw the state’s congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. @JakeSherman and @allymutnick preview what to expect: punchbowl.news/article/campai…
The House Republican Steering Committee will meet tonight to pick the next Homeland Security Committee chair to succeed Rep. Mark Green, who announced his resignation earlier this month. @MicaSoellnerDC and @JakeSherman break down the crowded contest: punchbowl.news/article/house/…
TOP in @PunchbowlNews AM — It’s the House’s final week before recess, but President Donald Trump is pressuring the Senate to stay and confirm his nominees. Here’s a look at the week ahead: punchbowl.news/article/washin…
