The Daily Punch

Welcome to The Daily Punch podcast, your daily weekday morning listen where Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman dive into the news shaping the day in the time it takes to make your coffee.

Go to Inside Trump’s legislative plans for D.C.

Anna and Jake break down President Donald Trump’s push for a new D.C. security fund and the uphill battle it faces in Congress.

Inside Trump’s legislative plans for D.C.

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Go to Trump’s BLS pick faces Senate test

Trump’s pick to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics faces a rocky Senate confirmation over his past comments on jobs data, Social Security, and more.

Trump’s BLS pick faces Senate test

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Go to Inside the Cornyn rescue mission

Anna & Jake unpack the GOP’s multimillion-dollar push to rescue Sen. John Cornyn, and why Trump’s staying out.

Inside the Cornyn rescue mission

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Go to The 2026 Senate map: Hits and misses

Democrats see only a narrow path to reclaiming the Senate in 2026 — but a handful of key states could still deliver a surprise.

The 2026 Senate map: Hits and misses

Monday, August 11, 2025

Go to Inside the GOP’s redistricting push

Republicans are mounting an unprecedented mid-decade redistricting push — one they hope could net double-digit House seats heading into 2026.

Inside the GOP’s redistricting push

Friday, August 8, 2025

Go to The generational brawl inside the Democratic Party

Democrats face a growing generational rift as younger challengers line up to take on veteran incumbents in a series of high-stakes primaries.

The generational brawl inside the Democratic Party

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Go to Members flock to Israel as Gaza war deepens

Lawmakers head to Israel as the Gaza crisis deepens, testing Democratic divisions over support for Israel.

Members flock to Israel as Gaza war deepens

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Go to Schatz secures Schumer’s backing

Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) is all but locked in as the next Senate Democratic whip — and possibly a future leader — with Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s backing.

Schatz secures Schumer’s backing

Tuesday, August 5, 2025