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Max Cohen

Congressional Reporter
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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

Senate Republicans’ moment of truth
After five weeks of endless political posturing, high-stakes negotiations and late-night text releases, Senate Republicans face a moment of truth.
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Dunham to take over American Investment Council
Will Dunham, a former top aide to former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, is the next president and CEO of the American Investment Council.
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Iran War Powers resolution likely to fail
Sen. Tim Kaine’s War Powers Resolution for Iran is likely to fail when senators consider the measure on Friday night.
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Democrats skeptical after Iran briefing
Senate Democrats left a classified briefing on Thursday skeptical of the White House’s claim that U.S. air and missile strikes “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear program.
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GOP’s Medicaid cuts take massive Byrd blow
Senate Republicans’ reconciliation plans took a huge hit this morning when the parliamentarian knocked out a crucial Medicaid cut.
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