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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 4h

Matt Van Epps won the GOP special primary in Tennessee’s 7th District after a late Trump endorsement. He’ll face Democrat Aftyn Behn in the Dec. 2 special.

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Trump-endorsed Matt Van Epps wins special GOP primary in Tennessee

Matt Van Epps won the special GOP primary Tuesday to fill former Rep. Mark Green’s (R-Tenn.) seat after a late endorsement from President Donald Trump.

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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 4h

THE VAULT: Speaker Mike Johnson isn’t optimistic about an Obamacare deal.

He says the enhanced subsidies need “dramatic changes” — but the politics inside his own party may be even tougher to fix.
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Why an Obamacare deal is tough for Johnson

Speaker Mike Johnson injected a dose of pessimism into the conversation around extending enhanced Obamacare subsidies Tuesday — with good reason.

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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 4h

California Republicans have significantly scaled back their TV advertising against Proposition 50 amid increasing pessimism among the GOP that they’ll be able to defeat Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting ballot measure.
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GOP fears mount in California redistricting fight

California Republicans have significantly scaled back their TV advertising against Proposition 50 amid increasing pessimism among the GOP.

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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 4h

Speaker Mike Johnson still hasn’t sworn in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva.

Democrats say it’s to block the Epstein files petition. GOP leaders insist it’s not related.
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When will Johnson swear Grijalva in?

OK, we’ll bite. Why isn’t Speaker Mike Johnson swearing in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.)?

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☀️TOP in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM: Day 8 of the shutdown — and the stakes are rising.

1.3M service members could miss their next paycheck if Congress doesn’t act. Trump says troops will be paid, but no plan exists yet to make that happen.

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Will Congress or the W.H. do anything to pay the troops?

This is Day 8 of the government shutdown and some 1.3 million active duty service members will miss their next scheduled paycheck if nothing is done first.

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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 5h

Listen to The Daily Punch: Jake breaks down where shutdown negotiations stand and what’s at stake for 1.3 million service members about to miss paychecks. Plus: GOP frustration grows as CA’s redistricting fight slips away.

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Will U.S. troops miss a payday?

Podcast Episode · The Daily Punch · 10/08/2025 · 9m

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@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today
- It’s Day 8 of the shutdown
- Will Congress or the W.H. do anything to pay the troops?
- When will Johnson swear Grijalva in?
- GOP fears mount in Calif. redistricting fight
- The Vault: Why an Obamacare deal is tough for Johnson

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PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Will Congress or the W.H. do anything to pay the troops? When will Johnson swear Grijalva in? GOP fears mount in California

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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 1d

New Jan. 6 controversy: The FBI pulled phone records of eight GOP senators and one House Republican as part of its Jan. 6 probe.

The revelation drops as AG Pam Bondi is set to testify today before Senate Judiciary.

@bresreports.bsky.social has the details:
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New Jan. 6 controversy as Bondi set to testify

The revelation that FBI agents pulled the phone records of some lawmakers as part of the Jan. 6 investigation set off a new controversy.

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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 1d

THE VAULT: Senate moderates are hunting for a breakthrough on Obamacare subsidies as they search for a way out of the shutdown.

Here's what we're watching:
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The Obamacare developments to watch

Senate moderates are reaching for any hint of a breakthrough on the looming expiration of Obamacare subsidies.

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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 1d

Rep. Wesley Hunt’s entrance into the Texas Senate race has thrown the GOP primary into chaos — setting up a three-way brawl with Sen. John Cornyn and Texas AG Ken Paxton.

We break it all down:
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How Hunt scrambles Texas Senate race

If you thought the Texas Senate race couldn’t be more of a mess, you’re in for a surprise.

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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 1d

☀️TOP in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM: It’s Day 7 of the government shutdown — and the outlook is grim.

Democrats blocked the GOP’s CR again Monday as both sides dig in, and President Trump’s mixed messages are only adding to the chaos.

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Can Democrats withstand Trump’s cuts and threats? They say yes

This is Day 7 of the government shutdown. There’s no resolution to the crisis in sight. In fact, the outlook is pretty grim.

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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 1d

Listen to The Daily Punch: Jake breaks down where shutdown negotiations stand and what to make of Trump’s mixed signals on a potential health care deal. Plus: a new Jan. 6 controversy erupts as Pam Bondi heads to Capitol Hill.

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Shutdown Day 7: Democrats hold firm

Podcast Episode · The Daily Punch · 10/07/2025 · 10m

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@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today
- It’s Day 7 of the gov’t shutdown
- Senate Dems: We can handle Trump’s threats & spending cuts
- How Hunt scrambles Texas Senate race
- The Vault: Obamacare developments to watch
- New Jan. 6 controversy as Bondi set to testify

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PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Can Democrats withstand Trump’s cuts and threats? They say yesHow Hunt scrambles Texas Senate raceThe Vault: The Obamacare

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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 2d

Listen to The Daily Punch: Anna and Jake break down what to watch as the shutdown drags into its second week. Plus: New data from The Canvass reveals which party senior Hill staffers blame for the shutdown.
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Shutdown Day 6: Will Democrats blink?

Podcast Episode · The Daily Punch · 10/06/2025 · 10m

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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 2d

Senate Democrats are preparing to force a War Powers Act vote this week in response to the Trump administration’s strikes on cartel boats allegedly carrying illegal drugs into the United States.
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Senate Dems eye War Powers resolution vote this week

Senate Democrats are preparing to force a War Powers Act vote this week in response to the Trump administration’s strikes on cartel boats.

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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 2d

More than half of top Capitol Hill staffers (58%) say the Republican Party is to blame for the ongoing government shutdown, according to our latest Canvass survey.

Here's the full breakdown:
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Hill staffers give slight edge to Dems in shutdown blame game

More than half of top Capitol Hill staffers (58%) say the Republican Party is to blame for the ongoing government shutdown, according to our latest Canvass survey.

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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 2d

News: A majority of Calif. voters, 54%, back Prop 50, the mid-decade redistricting initiative backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom and former President Obama, per a new co/efficient poll shared first with Punchbowl News.
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Majority of Calif. voters back Prop 50 in new poll

News: We’ve got some fresh polling on California’s redistricting ballot initiative ahead of the Nov. 4 election.

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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 2d

☀️TOP in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM: It’s Day 6 of the shutdown and still no deal in sight.

The Senate will vote again tonight on the GOP funding bill, as pressure builds on Dems to break ranks.

Meanwhile, the House remains out for a second week.
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Week Two: Can Democrats stay united?

This is Day 6 of the government shutdown and there’s no deal in sight. The Senate will vote again this evening on advancing the GOP Nov. 21 CR.

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John Bresnahan @bresreports.bsky.social · 2d

@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today
- It’s Day 6 of the shutdown
- The Senate votes again on GOP CR but Dems aren’t budging
- Scoop: Poll shows Dems winning fight on Cali redistricting
- Canvass: Hill aides give Dems slight edge on shutdown
- Dems eye War Powers vote

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PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Week Two: Can Democrats stay united?Majority of Calif. voters back Prop 50 in new pollHill staffers give slight edge to Dems

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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 5d

Listen to The Daily Punch: It’s Day 3 of the government shutdown and there’s still no deal in sight. Anna and Jake break down Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s shutdown strategy. Plus: EMILY’s List’s bold move in Illinois.
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Shutdown Day 3: How Thune sees the shutdown

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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 5d

The Senate’s NDAA is at crunch time.

Thune wants the must-pass defense bill done — but an amendments fight could derail the package.

More on where things stand:
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Senate NDAA hits crunch time

Action on the Senate version of the annual defense policy bill is reaching do-or-die time.Senate Majority Leader John Thune wants to get it done.

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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 5d

NEWS: EMILY’s List will endorse Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s Senate bid today despite vehement objections from members of the Congressional Black Caucus who are supporting Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.).
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EMILY’s List wades into Ill. Senate primary, angering CBC

EMILY’s List will endorse Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s Senate bid today despite vehement objections from members of the CBC.

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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 5d

The shutdown is just the start.

Appropriations fights will only get harder — with House & Senate GOP divided on topline numbers, Dems demanding talks and billions separating defense & health funding.
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The approps battles won’t get easier after the shutdown

Getting out of the shutdown will be hard. Funding the government for next year isn’t going to get any easier after that.

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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 5d

☀️TOP in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM: Day 3 of the shutdown — no deal in sight.

John Thune tells us the path out runs through rank-and-file Senate Dems, not Schumer.

More from @bresreports.bsky.social & @andrewdesiderio.bsky.social on Thune's shutdown strategy:
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Day Three: How John Thune sees the shutdown

This is day three of the government shutdown. There’s no deal in sight to end this crisis.We sat down with Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Thursday.

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@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today
- It’s Day 3 of the gov’t shutdown. The impasse is going into next week
- Thune may meet with Schumer today but no deal likely
- Ending the shutdown won’t end FY2026 spending clash
- EMILY’s List jumps into Illinois’ Dem primary

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PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Day Three: How John Thune sees the shutdownThe approps battles won’t get easier after the shutdownEMILY’s List wades into

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