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Back to SearchFly Out Day: Sen. Ruben Gallego talks shutdown politics
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) comes to the Punchbowl News Townhouse to share his views on the government shutdown, now on its ninth day.
When will it end? Gallego doesn't see a quick end to the shu…Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago
The Readback: The House’s unusually quiet shutdown
Laura and Max discuss the government shutdown battle and the absence of House members. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week.
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Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Shutdown Day 10: Into a third week we go
It’s Day 10 of the government shutdown and pressure is rising as troops prepare to miss their first paychecks. Anna and Jake break down why negotiations remain stuck — and why Trump’s absence looms l…
Published on 3 weeks ago
The Creator Economy: Offline to Online
Punchbowl News Tech Reporter Ben Brody joins Max Cohen to discuss the story of Hercules Candy, a well-established business that took off during the Covid-19 pandemic after YouTube gave it new legs.
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Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Shutdown Day 9: No end in sight
The government shutdown hits Day 9 with no end in sight. Anna and Jake break down where the negotiations stand — and why both parties are digging in.
Plus: A major breakthrough in the Middle East as …
Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Will U.S. troops miss a payday?
Day 8 of the government shutdown — and tensions are mounting. Jake breaks down where negotiations stand, what’s at stake for 1.3 million service members about to miss paychecks and how Trump is shapi…
Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Shutdown 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 make of Donald Trump’s mixed signals on a potential…
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days 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 Chuck Schumer can keep Senate Democrats united.
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Published on 3 weeks, 4 days 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 lamenting how the shutdown is affecting their respective …
Published on 3 weeks, 6 days 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 strategy. Plus: EMILY’s List’s bold move in Illinois.…
Published on 4 weeks ago