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Back to SearchShutdown Day 7: Democrats hold firm
One week into the government shutdown — and no end in sight. Jake breaks down where negotiations stand, how both parties are digging in and what to m…
8 months, 1 week ago
Shutdown Day 6: Will Democrats blink?
It’s Monday, and Washington is still at a standstill. Anna and Jake break down what to watch as the shutdown drags into its second week — and whether…
8 months, 1 week ago
The Readback: Shutdown hits home for lawmakers
Shutdowns hit home for most, if not all, lawmakers. While lawmakers are huddling to try to find a deal and open the government, they’re also lamenti…
8 months, 1 week ago
Shutdown Day 3: How Thune sees the shutdown
It’s Day 3 of the government shutdown — and there’s still no deal in sight. Anna and Jake break down Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s shutdown str…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Day Two of Shutdown: Can Schumer get a deal?
It’s Day Two of the government shutdown and still no end in sight. Anna breaks down House Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s shutdown strategy and the r…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Special Edition: The man advising Trump through the shutdown
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett came to the Punchbowl News Townhouse to talk about the government shutdown. The White House official…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Shutdown, Day One: What's the way out?
The government is officially shut down. Anna and Jake break down how we got here, the cracks already forming in Senate Democrats’ wall and Majority L…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
On the brink: 5 shutdown dynamics to watch
With a government shutdown just hours away, Anna and Jake break down the five key dynamics driving the crisis. Plus, Democrats are pressing the Penta…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Shutdown week is here
Shutdown week is here. Anna and Jake break down what both sides want in today’s White House meeting and how Democrats and Republicans are framing the…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
The Readback: Andrew talks UNGA
Punchbowl News Senior Congressional Reporter Andrew Desiderio joins Max to talk about his time in New York this week, speaking with lawmakers at a Wo…
8 months, 3 weeks ago