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Back to SearchThe Readback: Create a new financial system with one weird trick
Vault co-author Brendan Pedersen breaks down the Genius Act, the first piece of crypto legislation ever passed by the Senate. This story was featured…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
The Byrd begins its bath
Punchbowl News Reporter Max Cohen is back to talk all things reconciliation as the Senate Finance Committee begins its “Byrd Bath” process. Plus, the…
1 year ago
A big, beautiful bust
Jake is joined by Punchbowl News Reporter Max Cohen to discuss new polling that paints a grim picture for the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill. Plus, Ohi…
1 year ago
What Dems want to knock out of reconciliation
Anna and Jake discuss the threats to the Senate GOP’s July 4 reconciliation rush. Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth returns to Capitol Hill today …
1 year ago
Inside the Senate GOP's tough reconciliation negotiation
Anna and Jake discuss the Senate GOP's tough reconciliation negotiation. Plus, as Israel and Iran continue their deadly conflict, senators in Washing…
1 year ago
A short but busy week in the Senate
Congress responds to the assassination and attempted assassination of two Minnesota state lawmakers. Plus, Senate Finance Committee Republicans will …
1 year ago
The Readback: Outrage in the Senate over Padilla chaos
Andrew Desiderio breaks down the Senate's response to California Sen. Alex Padilla getting shoved and thrown to the floor by federal agents at DHS Se…
1 year ago
War abroad. Chaos at home.
Anna and Jake discuss the Israeli attacks against Iranian nuclear and military sites on Thursday night. Plus, in the United States, the national poli…
1 year ago
The Creator Economy: Setting the Stage
Punchbowl News Technology Reporter Ben Brody joins Max Cohen to discuss the impact content creators have on the U.S. economy and the policy conversat…
1 year ago
'To hell with Congress'
Anna and Jake discuss FY2026 funding as the House is set to vote today on a $9 billion-plus rescissions package. Plus, the Senate makes moves to chan…
1 year ago