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John Bresnahan

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Co-Founder of Punchbowl News. Longtime Capitol Hill reporter. Yankees fan
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Punchbowl News AM today - J.D. Vance, the face of MAGA’s future & what you should know about him - What about Marco Rubio & the others who Trump passed over - The Vault: The economic gospel according to Vance - GOP fast-tracks Trump shooting probes punchbowl.news/archive/7162...
7/16/24 ☀️ AM:punchbowl.news PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Is J.D. Vance the GOP’s future?Rubio & the others who were passed overThe Vault: The economic gospel according to
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Punchbowl News AM today - Congress has launched investigations into the Trump assassination attempt even as Biden urges calm - What GOP leaders are doing in Milwaukee - Does McConnell think Congress can pass more Ukraine aid? - Thune doles out $3 million punchbowl.news/archive/7152...
7/15/24 ☀️ AM:punchbowl.news IN THIS EDITION Congress wades into Trump shooting as Biden urges calm Milwaukee Mayor Johnson sticks by Biden Does McConnell think Congress can pass more
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Punchbowl News AM today - Did Biden do enough to stop the bleeding? Biden’s presser reassured some, but still losing support - McConnell touts progress in battle against far-right on foreign policy - Vulnerable House Republicans delight in Biden mess punchbowl.news/archive/7122...
7/12/24☀️ AM:punchbowl.news PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Biden looks to end the crisis over his campaign. But was it enough?McConnell touts progress in battle against far-right on
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Punchbowl News AM today - Can Biden survive? Another huge day in the crisis surrounding the president - Scoop: Inside the tussle over the GOP’s Biden impeachment report - House Dems slide further into turmoil over Biden - NRCC rolls out new Biden ads punchbowl.news/archive/7112...
7/11/24☀️ AM:punchbowl.news PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Biden on the brinkHouse GOP sits on Biden impeachment report as Democrats implodeHouse Dems slide further into crisis over
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Punchbowl News AM today - The mess that Biden has made of the Democratic Party. Rank-and-file members fret as president isn’t going anywhere - Inside the House Freedom Caucus meltdown - Schneider, Davids vie for New Dems top slot - Scalise’s big $ haul punchbowl.news/archive/7102...
7/10/24☀️ AM:punchbowl.news PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Biden has made a mess of the Democratic PartyInside the House Freedom Caucus meltdownSchneider, Davids vie for New Dems top
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Punchbowl News AM today- - Why Biden is surviving right now - House & Senate Dems meet separately today - The Vault: W&M Dems huddle on 2025, plus the Powell-Yellen splitscreen - Foreign leaders blitzing the Hill this week as NATO gathers in D.C. punchbowl.news/archive/7924...
7/9/24☀️ AM:punchbowl.news PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Why Biden is surviving right nowThe Vault: W&M Dems huddle on 2025, plus the Powell-Yellen splitscreenForeign leaders
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Punchbowl News AM today NEWS: Melanie Zanona joins Punchbowl News!!! Welcome Mel aboard please! This is huge! - Biden’s hold on Hill Democrats slips as Congress returns - NATO comes to D.C. amid Biden campaign drama - What we’re watching - BPI launches new tax group punchbowl.news/archive/7824...
7/8/24☀️ AM:punchbowl.news PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Biden’s hold on Democrats weakens 3 big moments for Biden and Dems this week What we’re watching BPI launches tax group ahead
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Punchbowl News AM today - What will the Senate do for the rest of the summer? - Biden’s “I-need-more-sleep” tour hits Wisconsin as he seeks to calm Dem unrest - Romney successor won’t be a MAGA darling - Waltz for Defense secretary? punchbowl.news/archive/7524...
7/5/24 ☀️ AM:punchbowl.news IN THIS EDITION What the Senate will do for the rest of the summerBucking recent history, Romney’s successor won’t be a MAGA darlingHill staffers predict
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PunchbowlNews AM today - Happy Fourth of July! - Hill Democrats to Biden: You won’t bring us down - Inside the next leaders of House Dem groups - The Canvass: Hill staffers see Thune as likely McConnell successor - Hogan to fundraise with Santorum punchbowl.news/archive/7424...
7/4/24 ☀️ AM:punchbowl.news IN THIS EDITION Hill Dems: Biden won’t take us down with himInside the next leaders of House Dem groupsHill staffers see Thune as likely McConnell
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Punchbowl News AM today - Hill Democrats losing confidence in Biden. Criticism & anger is growing in public and private - Get ready for the NATO show in DC - The Canvass: Hill staffers doubt outlook for online safety bills - Dem leaders back @coribush.bsky.social punchbowl.news/archive/7324...
7/3/24 ☀️ AM:punchbowl.news IN THIS EDITION How Biden is losing Hill DemsGet ready for the NATO show in DCHill staffers cast doubt on chances of online safety, social media
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Punchbowl News AM today - How Washington is preparing for a possible Trump/GOP takeover next year - The Canvass: Most GOP lawmakers support Biden’s China tariffs - Brutal new Gaetz ad hits air - Schiff’s big LA brunch punchbowl.news/archive/7224...
7/2/24 ☀️ AM:punchbowl.news IN THIS EDITION What does Trump’s winning streak mean?Most GOP lawmakers support Biden tariffs on imports from ChinaJanelle Stelson raises $1.3
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Punchbowl News AM today - Dems scramble to explain Biden fumbles, while SCOTUS preps big Trump decision - Stern heads to K Street - 2 new financial services lobbying sign ups - The Canvass: Hill aides pessimistic on farm bill punchbowl.news/archive/7124...
7/1/24 ☀️ AM:punchbowl.news IN THIS EDITION Biden tries to rally following debate debacle as Trump awaits SCOTUS Stern heads to K Street 2 new financial services lobbying sign ups
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Punchbowl News AM today - Biden’s Atlanta disaster has down-ballot Dems deeply worried about the top of the ticket - SALT is back in style on the trail - Will House Rs pass a farm bill? - Gottheimer on bipartisanship, Bibi & accepting election results punchbowl.news/archive/6282...
6/28/24 ☀️ AM:punchbowl.news PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Biden had a terrible debate. Trump made things up. 2024 reality sets inSALT is back in style on the trailWill House
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Punchbowl News AM today - It’s Biden-Trump debate day. What does this mean for the rest of the ticket? - News: Inside the turmoil at the House Freedom Caucus - CMR clashes w/GOP leaders over data privacy bill - McCaul wants waiver at HFAC punchbowl.news/archive/6272...
6/27/24 ☀️ AM:punchbowl.news PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION It’s debate night. What does that mean for the rest of the ticket?Turmoil roils the House Freedom CaucusTop Republicans clash
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PunchbowlNews AM today - Bowman loses but Bowbert wins. Big primary night as the center holds in 2024 - House Energy & Commerce Cmte to mark up data privacy & children’s online safety bills - Emmer to cut big $ checks for House Republicans punchbowl.news/archive/6262...
6/26/24 ☀️ AM:punchbowl.news PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Bowman falls in blow to SquadEnergy and Commerce to move on data privacy, children’s online safety billsEmmer to cut big
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Punchbowl News AM today - News: Manchin will start donating to Republicans & other centrists - Luna pushes Friday inherent contempt vote on Garland - What to watch in today’s primaries - Business groups lining up against data privacy bill punchbowl.news/archive/6252...
6/25/24 ☀️ AM:punchbowl.news PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Manchin to start donating to RepublicansWhat to watch in today’s primariesBiz groups lining up against data privacy billEnd
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Punchbowl News AM today - FY 2025 spending fights hit the House floor as GOP seeks to punish DOJ on Trump - Railway safety push enters key stretch with NTSB report this week - Clark on road as Britt boosts Cruz - Clark’s new hire punchbowl.news/archive/6242...
6/24/24 ☀️ AM:punchbowl.news PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Spending fights reach House floor as Biden-Trump debate looms Railway safety push enters critical stretch with NTSB report
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Punchbowl News AM today News: Netanyahu n Congress, Biden & the war in Gaza - What the Israeli PM told us in Jerusalem - Inside the top ads in the Bowman-Latimer race - Vasquez releases first TV ad of cycle punchbowl.news/archive/6212...
6/21/24 ☀️ AM:punchbowl.news PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION What Netanyahu thinks about Gaza and Biden’s response to the warNetanyahu on Schumer, Congress and anti-Israel protests in
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Punchbowl News AM today - Inside the House GOP fight for committee gavels. What you should know - Why Latimer could be the first successful anti-Squad challenger - News: NRCC tops DCCC in May fundraising - Wacky Thursday in Senate punchbowl.news/archive/6202...
6/20/24 ☀️ AM:punchbowl.news PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION The House GOP’s committee scrambleWhy Latimer could be the first successful anti-Squad challengerNews: NRCC outraises DCCC in
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Punchbowl News AM today - The fight over Pentagon funding. Hawks want defense boost, but Dems want domestic increase too - News: Top CEOs meeting with senators on Israel - The Vault: Lawmakers press IRS on Covid-era biz relief - Primary Day in VA & OK punchbowl.news/archive/6182...
6/18/24 ☀️ AM:punchbowl.news PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Hawks push for more Pentagon money, but will it happen? And when?Top CEOs meeting with senators on IsraelThe Vault: Lawmakers
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Punchbowl NewsAM today - The Odd Couple: Trump & Congress. Why the former pres & Congress are such a poor fit - News: Scalise says no new AI regulation - House leaders aren’t ad fodder anymore - 2 top House Dem aides raise big bucks for Frontliners punchbowl.news/archive/6142...
6/14/24 ☀️ Punchbowl News AMpunchbowl.news PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Why Trump and Congress are such an odd fitScalise says House Republicans want no new AI regulationsHouse leaders aren’t ad
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Punchbowl News AM today - Endless House GOP probes hit everyone except Biden. His allies pay the price though - News: Trump’s Senate backers vow to block more nominations - Babin to seek House SST gavel - GOP crushes Dems in annual baseball game punchbowl.news/archive/6132...
6/13/24 ☀️ Punchbowl News AMpunchbowl.news PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION House GOP Oversight misses Biden, but his allies pay the priceSenate conservatives expand their blockade of Biden
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*Consistent* overperformance in special elections has historically been correlated with general-election success. Democrats have now overperformed in 2023-24 special congressional elections by an average of 7 points.
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Punchbowl News AM today - 5 questions Hill Republicans should ask Trump tomorrow - House GOP preps for Garland contempt vote, but it’s not a done deal yet - The Vault: Viewers’ guide to a long, long day - Sam Brown, Mace and Timmons all win their primaries punchbowl.news/archive/6122...
6/12/24 ☀️ Punchbowl News AMpunchbowl.news PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION The 5 questions Hill Republicans should ask TrumpHouse GOP readies for Garland voteThe Vault: Viewers’ guide to a long, long
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Punchbowl News AM today - Senate Foreign Relations Cmte clash over ICC grinds panel to a halt - Energy & Commerce Cmte delays data privacy bill markup - The Vault: Jordan to fundraise for Huizenga, Torres dings FHFA - What to watch for in today’s GOP primaries punchbowl.news/archive/6112...
6/11/24 ☀️ Punchbowl News AMpunchbowl.news PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION The Senate’s tussle over punishing the ICCThe Vault: Jordan to fundraise for Huizenga, Torres dings FHFAWhat to watch in
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Punchbowl News AM today - House Republicans ready contempt vote on AG Merrick Garland - Punchbowl News is expanding into coverage of tech policy! - Trump irritates House Freedom Caucus with endorsements - What we’re watching punchbowl.news/archive/6102...
6/10/24 ☀️ Punchbowl News AMpunchbowl.news PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION House GOP preps for Garland contempt vote Punchbowl News is expanding into coverage of tech policy Trump irritates HFC with
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Punchbowl News AM today - Inside Nancy Mace’s questionable reimbursements - Vulnerable Rosen charts her own path on Israel & Gaza - July 24 date set for big Netanyahu speech - Democrats prepare for border-immigration battle in California punchbowl.news/archive/6724...
6/7/24 ☀️ Punchbowl News AMpunchbowl.news PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Inside the controversy over Mace’s reimbursementsA vulnerable Senate Dem charts her own path on Israel-GazaThe date’s set:
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Punchbowl NewsAM today - How Senate GOP leadership hopefuls are courting conservatives - Turner blindsided by Johnson’s Intel appointments - The Vault: Hill still skeptical on FDIC replacement News: House Dems push for SCOTUS action punchbowl.news/archive/6624...
6/6/24 ☀️ Punchbowl News AMpunchbowl.news PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION How Senate GOP leadership hopefuls are courting conservativesTurner blindsided by Johnson’s Intel appointmentsThe Vault:
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Punchbowl News AM today - Congress returns to face post-Trump conviction world - Fauci testifies today - What we’re watching - New data from The Canvass - Ohio delegation pushes on East Palestine aid - Top House GOP staffer on Rules Cmte to leave punchbowl.news/archive/6324...
6/3/24 ☀️ Punchbowl News AMpunchbowl.news PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Congress is back — for a moment — and facing post-Trump conviction world What we’re watching Most K Street leaders worry