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Max Cohen

Congressional Reporter

Max has covered Congress for Punchbowl News since 2021. Max helms Punchbowl News’ election coverage and is the lead author of The Tally, Punchbowl News’ campaign newsletter. Max has reported on House Republican investigations into the Biden Administration in addition to daily developments from House Democrats and Republicans. Max recently started covering the Senate for Punchbowl News and will be tracking how the new Congress tackles nominations and confirmations. Max is a Chevy Chase, Md., native and graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.

Latest from Max Cohen

Mental health organization launches ad campaign urging against Medicaid cuts

Inseparable, a national mental health organization, is launching a $250,000 ad campaign calling on vulnerable House Republicans to protect mental health initiatives and reject Medicaid cuts.

Schatz moves quickly to lock up whip race

Sen. Brian Schatz’s strategy as he hopes to succeed Sen. Dick Durbin as Senate Democratic whip — and ultimately become his party’s leader in the chamber.

Justice Dems-backed McKinney challenges Thanedar

Thanedar, a wealthy entrepreneur, won the crowded primary for Michigan’s 13th District in 2022 after self-funding his race.

GOP gets pummeled on Medicaid ads

A group of organizations are running ads pressuring lawmakers to protect Medicaid against funding cuts in reconciliation.

The Durbin chain reaction

Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin’s announcement that he won’t seek reelection in 2026 has instantly kicked off three high-stakes succession fights.