Podcast Episodes

Senate GOP to choose a new leader for the first time in 18 years

Senate Republicans are set to pick a new leader today. Sens. Rick Scott, John Cornyn and John Thune are all vying for the top spot. Plus: The House G…

1 year, 2 months ago

What to watch as Congress returns

Congress returns to Capitol Hill today, and this week will be a busy one as the lame-duck session kicks off.

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1 year, 2 months ago

Trump is bending Washington to his will

President-elect Donald Trump is getting involved in the Senate GOP leadership race. Plus: House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik is taking …

1 year, 2 months ago

The Readback: The Senate GOP leadership race kicks into high gear

Punchbowl News reporters Max Cohen and Andrew Desiderio take you behind the scenes of the marathon race between Sens. John Thune, John Cornyn and Ric…

1 year, 2 months ago

Mike Johnson's paper-thin majority

Control of the House is still up in the air. If Republicans do hold onto power, Speaker Mike Johnson will be forced to govern with a paper-thin major…

1 year, 2 months ago

The power in Trump’s Washington

Who is going to have power come January when Trump is sworn in for a second term? Plus: House Republican leadership looks to lock down their position…

1 year, 2 months ago

Welcome to Donald Trump's Washington

Donald Trump's stunning evisceration of the Blue Wall and Vice President Kamala Harris’ underperformance in all corners of the country has ushered in…

1 year, 2 months ago

What will power look like next Congress?

It's Election Day; what are congressional leadership doing and how are they marking the occasion? Plus: How things could shake up in the Senate, and …

1 year, 2 months ago

2024 cycle sputters to a finale

One more day to Election Day: A close look at what brought us here. Plus: House Majority Leader Tom Emmer whips votes for his colleagues — and Trump.…

1 year, 2 months ago

The Readback: Inside the battle to take back a GOP-leaning Wisconsin district

Congressional reporters Max Cohen and Mica Soellner dive into Rep. Derrick Van Orden's increasingly competitive race against Democrat Rebecca Cooke i…

1 year, 2 months ago