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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

Hassan backs Pappas as Dems unite in N.H.
Rep. Chris Pappas’ (D-N.H.) Senate campaign received its biggest boost to date on Friday when Pappas secured Sen. Maggie Hassan’s (D-N.H.) endorsement.
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White House leans hard into Abrego Garcia dispute
President Donald Trump and his aides are never subtle about messaging or where they stand in a fight. That couldn’t be clearer in the political and legal struggle over Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the undocumented Salvadoran immigrant improperly deported from Maryland to the notorious CECOT prison in El Salvador.
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The Democratic primaries in seats that will actually matter
There are consequential competitive Democratic primaries emerging in battleground seats where the majority will be determined. Take a look—
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Wood set to jump into Maine Senate race
Democrat Jordan Wood, the former chief of staff for Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) and former vice president of End Citizens United, is preparing to launch a Senate bid against Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) in the coming week, according to multiple sources.
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El-Sayed joins growing Michigan Democratic Senate field
Abdul El-Sayed, a former health official and Michigan gubernatorial hopeful, is running for Senate in Michigan.
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