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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 3h

Listen to The Daily Punch: Anna and Jake break down how redistricting is shaping 2026 as SCOTUS takes up a major VRA case. Plus: Day 15 of the shutdown and Thune’s new defense strategy.

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A big week in the battle for the House

Podcast Episode · The Daily Punch · 10/15/2025 · 13m

Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 5h

News: Former Sen. John Sununu (R-N.H.) will announce whether he’s running for Senate in the next two weeks, per multiple people familiar with his thinking.
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Sununu inches closer to creating contested N.H. primary

Former Sen. John Sununu will announce whether he’s running for Senate in the next two weeks, per multiple people familiar with his thinking.

Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 5h

As the shutdown drags into week 3, Senate Majority Leader John Thune is upping the pressure with a Thursday vote on the full-year FY2026 Defense Department funding bill.
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Thune tries to mix things up with DOD spending bill

As the government shutdown enters its third week, Thune is shaking things up with a Thursday vote on the full-year FY2026 Defense Department funding bill.

Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 5h

☀️TOP in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM: Day 15 of the shutdown and there’s still no end in sight.

But the real action is in the redistricting wars. SCOTUS hears a major Louisiana VRA case today as battles play out in key states.

Read all the redistricting latest:
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Illinois and SCOTUS drive big week for redistricting

SCOTUS will hear oral arguments today for a second time in a Louisiana redistricting case that could have huge implications for the Voting Rights Act.

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John Bresnahan @bresreports.bsky.social · 7h

@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today
- It’s Day 15 of the gov’t shutdown
- Even with the House AWOL, redistricting wars are raging. Big Louisiana SCOTUS hearing today
- Thune mixes things up with DOD spending bill
- Sununu closer to Senate run
- Johnson’s Q3 $$$ haul

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10/15/25 ☀️ AM:

PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Illinois and SCOTUS drive big week for redistrictingThune tries to mix things up with DOD spending billSununu inches closer

Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 1d

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise raised $7.8M in Q3.
💰 $28M raised this cycle
🏛️ $11.5M sent to NRCC & candidates

Also in Q3:
• Rep. Young Kim raised $1.5M
• AZ GOP Chair Gina Swoboda expected to run in AZ
• VoteVets rolls out new endorsements
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Scalise raises nearly $8M

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise raised $7.8 million in the third quarter. He has raised $28 million so far this cycle.

Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 1d

Maine Gov. Janet Mills is set to launch a campaign today against Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), setting up a blockbuster midterm race.

Her entry is a big win for Dem leaders but sparks a messy primary fight.
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Mills to join Maine Senate race

Maine Gov. Janet Mills is set to launch a campaign today against Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) in what will be a blockbuster midterm race.

Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 1d

NEWS in The Vault: Chris Toppings, a top GOP financial services and tax aide, is leaving Capitol Hill to help lead the American Investment Council’s lobbying unit.
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AIC hires key Thune aide

News: Chris Toppings, a top GOP financial services and tax aide, is leaving Capitol Hill to help lead the American Investment Council’s lobbying unit.

Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 1d

Sen. Jim Justice is still flying to D.C. almost every day on a private jet from West Virginia — a commute he once said would be short-lived.

Justice lands for votes, then heads home the same night.
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Jim Justice is still commuting almost daily to D.C. from W.Va.

In January, we reported that Sen. Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) had the best commute in Washington. Apparently he still does.

Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 1d

☀️TOP in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM: It’s Day 14 of the shutdown and the White House is bracing for the long haul, using new funding streams to keep key programs running and limit pressure to cut a deal.

This could stretch well into November.
Full story: punchbowl.news/article/whit...

White House: We’re ready for a long shutdown

The White House is girding for a long shutdown and has found several new funding streams for critical programs, according to top Trump officials.

Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 1d

Listen to the Daily Punch: It’s Day 14 of the shutdown and the White House is settling in for the long haul. Trump’s team is finding new funding streams for critical programs. Plus: Jim Justice’s daily private jet commute.

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White House: We’re ready for a long shutdown

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John Bresnahan @bresreports.bsky.social · 1d

@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today
- Day 14 of shutdown
- W.H. seeks to pay federal law enforcement as shutdown drags on
- Justice still commuting almost daily to DC from W.Va.
- The Vault: AIC hires key Thune aide
- Mills to enter Senate race
- Scalise raises $$$

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10/14/25 ☀️ AM:

PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION White House: We’re ready for a long shutdownJim Justice is still commuting almost daily to D.C. from W.Va.The Vault: AIC

Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 2d

Listen to the Daily Punch: It’s Day 13 of the shutdown — and as Trump travels through the Middle East, Washington faces a striking split screen: diplomacy abroad, stalemate at home. Plus: The W.H. moves to pay the Coast Guard.

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Shutdown Day 13: House gone, Trump in Israel

Podcast Episode · The Daily Punch · 10/13/2025 · 13m

Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 2d

“Here’s a good lesson in modern-day GOP politics: Don’t mess with mega billionaires,” writes Jake Sherman.

After getting dragged into a Tennessee special, Ken Griffin and Paul Singer dropped $300K to back Matt Van Epps — flipping the race dynamics.
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Why two billionaires got involved in a Tennessee special

Here’s a good lesson in modern-day GOP politics: Don’t mess with mega billionaires.

Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 2d

NEWS: Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to reassure Senate Republicans that the AUKUS pact will survive a Pentagon review, telling them the partnership will emerge “stronger.”

GOP senators have raised alarms about the review and its implications.
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Rubio reassures Republicans on AUKUS

Rubio sought to reassure Senate Republicans last week that the AUKUS security pact will survive an ongoing Pentagon review.

Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 2d

NEWS: Trump plans to pay U.S. Coast Guard personnel during the shutdown — even though the branch isn’t under the Pentagon’s purview.
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U.S. Coast Guard will get paid too

Trump plans to pay U.S. Coast Guard personnel, along with the other members of the armed forces, during the government shutdown.

Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 2d

☀️TOP in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM: Trump is in Israel for a triumphant hostage release.

Back in Washington, the shutdown drags into Day 13 — with the House still MIA and pressure easing on GOP leaders. One major pressure point just disappeared.

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Trump is in Israel for a triumphant hostage release. Plus, Day 13 of shutdown

This is Day 13 of the government shutdown. There’s no resolution to this crisis in sight.The House isn’t in session and the Senate returns Tuesday night.

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John Bresnahan @bresreports.bsky.social · 2d

@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today
- Trump in Israel for hostage-prisoner swap, heads to Egypt
- Day 13 of gov’t shutdown
- The AWOL House. Johnson & GOP leaders keep members home in midst of crisis
- Coast Guard will get paid
- Rubio reassures Republicans on AUKUS

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10/13/25 ☀️ AM:

PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Trump is in Israel for a triumphant hostage release. Plus, Day 13 of shutdownU.S. Coast Guard will get paid tooRubio

Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 5d

Listen to The Daily Punch: It’s Day 10 of the shutdown and pressure is rising as troops prepare to miss their first paychecks. Anna and Jake break down why talks are stuck. Plus: The Senate passes the NDAA.

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Shutdown Day 10: Into a third week we go

Podcast Episode · The Daily Punch · 10/10/2025 · 14m

Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 5d

Maine Gov. Janet Mills is telling Senate Democrats she’ll run against Sen. Susan Collins — a major recruiting win for Schumer. Plus: Tom Emmer posts a $6M Q3 haul.

More in campaign news:
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Mills to join Maine Senate race. Plus, Emmer’s quarter

Maine Gov. Janet Mills is telling Democratic senators that she will launch a bid against GOP Sen. Susan Collins, per multiple sources familiar.

Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 5d

NEW in The Vault: Crypto is next on the tax writers’ agenda.

GOP lawmakers are drafting legislation to set new tax rules for digital assets — and they’re eyeing bipartisan support.
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Crypto is tax writers’ next major project

Crypto is the next big thing to watch in the tax world. GOP tax writers are working to put together legislation addressing tax rules for digital assets.

Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 5d

The Senate voted to approve its version of the FY2026 defense authorization bill in a flurry of late-night action Thursday, capping off weeks of fits and starts that nearly saw the must-pass legislation sidelined.
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Senate version of NDAA clears chamber

The Senate voted to approve its version of the FY2026 defense authorization bill in a flurry of late-night action Thursday.

Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 5d

☀️TOP in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM: It’s shutdown Day 10.

No deal. No pay. No end in sight.

Any glimmer of hope in the Senate collapsed last night. Lawmakers are heading home as troop paychecks — and the stakes — get higher.

Full story: punchbowl.news/article/wash...

Shutdown will drag into third week as Senate leaves town

It’s Day 10 of the government shutdown. There’s no resolution in sight for this crisis. Senators are heading home for a four-day weekend.

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John Bresnahan @bresreports.bsky.social · 5d

@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today
- It’s Day 10 of the gov’t shutdown
- Senate leaves town with no deal
- Civilian fed employees to miss paycheck today, 10/15 military paycheck in doubt
- Senate passes defense policy bill
- Janet Mills to jump into Maine Senate race

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10/10/25 ☀️ AM:

PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Shutdown will drag into third week as Senate leaves town Senate version of NDAA clears chamber The Vault: Crypto is tax

Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 6d

The final episode of our Creator Economy series is here!

@benbrodydc.bsky.social joins Max Cohen to discuss how Hercules Candy found new life on YouTube. Plus: A fireside chat with Punchbowl News CEO Anna Palmer & Tara Walpert Levy, VP of Americas at YouTube.

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The Creator Economy: Offline to Online

Podcast Episode · The Daily Punch · 10/09/2025 · 25m