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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
NEWS: A bipartisan group of senators is unveiling a bill today to reform the 340B drug pricing program, which is meant to sell drugs at a discounted rate to healthcare providers. Full details: punchbowl.news/article/heal...
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Senators back bill to reform drug pricing program
A bipartisan group of senators is unveiling a bill today to reform the 340B drug pricing program
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Senate GOP leaders have a bunch of items on the agenda before the August recess — and very little clarity on when, how and if it will all get done. Here’s what we’re watching: punchbowl.news/article/sena...
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The Senate GOP’s pre-recess rush
Senate GOP leaders have a bunch of items on the agenda before the August recess — and very little clarity on when, how and if it will all get done.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Suddenly, the House Ethics Committee is in the middle of the midterm elections, as the normally secretive panel announced Tuesday that it was looking into allegations of domestic abuse and illegal drug use by GOP Rep. Max Miller (Ohio). Full story: punchbowl.news/article/hous...
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Ethics is now a key player in the midterms
Suddenly the House Ethics Committee is in the middle of the midterm elections.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
TOP in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social ☀️ AM: The Democratic Party’s reckoning is here. Progressives are on track to win key races in Tuesday’s primaries in Michigan, although not as decisively as predicted — or hoped. Read the latest: punchbowl.news/article/camp...
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A Democratic reckoning begins after the left’s showing in Michigan
Progressives are on track to win key races in Tuesday’s primaries in Michigan, although not as decisively as predicted — or hoped.
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John Bresnahan @bresreports.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today - The left wins big in Michigan, although it’s not over yet. Progressive power grows inside Dem Party - NEW: GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards retires in wake of sexual-harassment scandal - Senate’s recess rush - Senators drop drug pricing bill punchbowl.news/archive/8526...
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8/5/26☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION A Democratic reckoning begins after the left’s showing in Michigan Ethics is now a key player in the midterms The Senate
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
New Hampshire Democrats, furious at a DNC push to bump the state to third in the early nominating calendar, are pledging to hold their first-in-the-nation presidential primary anyway. Full story: punchbowl.news/article/camp...
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N.H. Dems defiant after DNC primary snub
N.H. Dems, furious at a DNC push to bump the state to third in the early nominating calendar, are pledging to hold their first-in-the-nation presidential primary anyway.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Progressives are poised for a serious show of strength in Tuesday’s primaries, especially in Michigan. Here’s what to watch: punchbowl.news/article/camp...
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The left’s moment in Michigan and Missouri
Progressives are poised for a serious show of strength in Tuesday’s primaries, especially in Michigan.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
TOP in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social ☀️ AM: The Senate’s ability to clear its pile-up of legislation and nominations before a five-week summer recess may come down to two GOP decisions. Here’s what to watch: punchbowl.news/article/sena...
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Thune’s roadmap to recess
The Senate’s ability to clear its pile-up of legislation and nominations before a five-week summer recess may come down to two GOP decisions.
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John Bresnahan @bresreports.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today - Thune & Senate GOP leaders face questions over reconciliation & crypto as they race for recess - It’s a key day for progressives in Michigan & Missouri Dem primaries - N.H. Dems defiant after DNC snub - What we’re watching punchbowl.news/archive/8426...
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8/4/26☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Thune’s roadmap to recess The left’s moment in Michigan and Missouri N.H. Dems defiant after DNC primary snub What we’re
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
As the U.S. war with Iran enters its sixth month, the memorandum of understanding that was supposed to end the conflict didn’t go over well with K Street, according to our latest Canvass survey. Full breakdown: punchbowl.news/article/k-st...
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Iran war not popular on K Street
As the U.S. war with Iran enters its sixth month, the memorandum of understanding that was supposed to end the conflict didn’t go over well with K Street.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Matt Dunlap is no stranger to ticking off national Democrats this cycle. But the party’s nominee in Maine’s 2nd District is looking to put the past behind him as he tries to keep the red-leaning seat in Democratic hands. Our Max Cohen spoke with Dunlap: punchbowl.news/article/camp...
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Dunlap looks to move past his DCCC beef
Dunlap is looking to put the past behind him as he tries to keep the red-leaning seat in Democratic hands.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
As a fierce anti-incumbent mood continues to sweep Democratic primaries, will Rep. Shri Thanedar (Mich.) become the next House Democrat to lose reelection? Full story: punchbowl.news/article/camp...
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Thanedar faces toughest primary yet
Will Rep. Shri Thanedar (Mich.) become the next House Democrat to lose reelection?
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
NEWS in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social ☀️ AM: The White House believes it has a deal with GOP senators to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination out of the Senate Judiciary Committee after days of frenzied negotiations. Read the latest: punchbowl.news/article/sena...
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Cornyn, Blanche have weaponization deal
The White House believes it has a deal with GOP senators to advance Blanche’s nomination out of the Senate Judiciary Committee after days of negotiations.
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John Bresnahan @bresreports.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today - Blanche, Cornyn reach deal ending weaponization fund, clears way for Tuesday vote in Judiciary Cmte - Thanedar faces toughest primary yet - Dunlap looks to move past his DCCC beef - Max Miller scandal gets worse for GOP punchbowl.news/archive/8326...
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8/3/26☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Cornyn, Blanche have weaponization deal Thanedar faces toughest primary yet Dunlap looks to move past his DCCC beef Iran war
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Republicans see fresh hope in the rocky push to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general. Inside the Blanche scramble: punchbowl.news/article/sena...
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The Blanche scramble
Republicans see fresh hope in the rocky push to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The votes keep coming against President Donald Trump’s ongoing military operations in Iran, but even the leading champions of war powers resolutions are acknowledging the fruitlessness of the push. Full story: punchbowl.news/article/defe...
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Toothless war powers aren’t altering Iran’s course
Votes keep coming against Trump’s ongoing military operations in Iran, but even supporters of war powers resolutions are acknowledging their fruitlessness.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
House Dems are watching a slow-motion nightmare unfold in Michigan, where a brutal three-way primary is deeply dividing the party establishment and endangering their chances of ousting the GOP incumbent. Full story: punchbowl.news/article/camp...
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Democrats’ nightmare in Michigan
House Democrats are watching a slow-motion nightmare unfold here in Michigan. And there’s not much they can do to stop it.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
President Donald Trump’s clashes with Senate Majority Leader John Thune are supercharging Senate Republicans’ fears that steep midterm losses could deliver the unthinkable in 2027: a Democratic majority. Full story: punchbowl.news/article/sena...
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Trump’s Senate vs. the Senate that exists
President Donald Trump’s expectations of what’s possible on Capitol Hill aren’t in line with the Senate GOP majority he has — one he’s helped shape.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
TOP in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social ☀️ AM: From mystery super PACs to late third-party candidate adds, we’ve seen some questionable campaign practices this year, with the control of Congress coming down to a district-by-district, state-by-state knife fight. Full story: punchbowl.news/article/camp...
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The 2026 cycle’s dirty tricks
From mystery super PACs to late third-party candidates, we’re focusing on some of the questionable campaign practices we’ve seen this year.
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John Bresnahan @bresreports.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today - 95 days until Election Day. And here’s some of the dirty campaign tricks we’ve seen - so far - Trump’s Senate vs. the Senate that exists - House Dems’ nightmare in Michigan - Toothless war powers votes aren’t altering Iran campaign punchbowl.news/archive/7312...
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PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION The 2026 cycle’s dirty tricksTrump’s Senate vs. the Senate that existsDemocrats’ nightmare in MichiganToothless war powers
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Thune’s AI plan is on hold amid disagreements with the AI firm Anthropic and Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), sources said. Full story: punchbowl.news/article/tech...
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Thune’s AI plan clashes with Anthropic
The top-level agreement is on hold, however, amid disagreements with the AI firm Anthropic and Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Maria Cantwell.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Something strange is going on in Pennsylvania. The commonwealth’s Green Party is warning voters that candidates are petitioning to get on the ballot in key races under mysterious circumstances without the party’s endorsement. Full story: punchbowl.news/article/camp...
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Green Party threatens Dems in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's Green Party is warning voters that candidates are petitioning to get on the ballot in key races without the party’s endorsement.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) has a message for national Democrats as he prepares for a Senate race against former Sen. John Sununu (R-N.H.): don’t take the Granite State for granted. Our Max Cohen spoke with Pappas in Manchester, N.H.: punchbowl.news/article/camp...
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Pappas to Dems: Don’t take New Hampshire for granted
Pappas has a message for national Dems as he prepares for a Senate race against former Sen. John Sununu: don’t take the Granite State for granted.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
TOP in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social ☀️ AM: We’ve seen this movie for a decade. President Donald Trump gets tired of an ally he no longer finds useful and kicks them to the curb. Is Senate Majority Leader John Thune heading in that direction? Read the latest: punchbowl.news/article/sena...
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Thune walks the Trump tightrope
Trump declined to say whether Thune is the right person to lead Senate Republicans amid an inter-party struggle over the SAVE America Act.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
As the months-long lapse for a key national security surveillance authority continues, Democrats say the situation isn’t a crisis. Full story: punchbowl.news/article/defe...
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Dems not sweating prolonged FISA expiration
As the months-long lapse for a key national security surveillance authority continues, Democrats say the situation isn’t a crisis.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
The Federal Reserve will conclude its most uncertain interest rate meeting in years on Wednesday afternoon. The Federal Open Market Committee is expected to keep rates steady — but there’s a real chance of a hike, too. @brendanpedersen.bsky.social has the details: punchbowl.news/article/fina...
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A most uncertain Fed day
The Federal Reserve will conclude its most uncertain interest rate meeting in years Wednesday afternoon.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Stefany Shaheen’s campaign in a competitive New Hampshire House primary is testing whether Democrats are still on board with political dynasties. Full story: punchbowl.news/article/camp...
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Will the Shaheen legacy endure in N.H.?
Stefany Shaheen’s campaign in a competitive New Hampshire House primary is testing whether Democrats are still on board with political dynasties.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
TOP in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social ☀️ AM: From Trump’s SAVE America push to a high-profile Cabinet nomination and a budget reconciliation effort, Senate Majority Leader John Thune faces a political minefield to navigate before the August recess. Read the latest: punchbowl.news/article/sena...
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What’s next for Thune ahead of the recess?
The South Dakota Republican is juggling MAGA's SAVE push, a high-profile Cabinet nomination and a budget reconciliation effort that just got harder.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) was already at risk of losing the GOP primary in his newly redrawn House seat. Now the attack ads have arrived. Read the latest: punchbowl.news/article/hous...
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Ogles on the ropes in Tennessee
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) was already at risk of losing the GOP primary in his newly redrawn House seat. Now the attack ads have arrived.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
DHS diverted the vast majority of anti-China funds in the OBBB to security measures for FIFA World Cup matches and more, according to sources briefed on how the money was allocated. @andrewdesiderio.bsky.social has the details: punchbowl.news/article/bord...
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DHS used anti-China funds on World Cup security
DHS diverted the vast majority of funding to security measures for FIFA World Cup matches, America250 celebrations and other major sporting events.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The Senate’s two-week sprint to the August recess is in full swing. From a possible short-term government funding measure to FISA Section 702 reauthorization, here’s what we’re watching: punchbowl.news/article/sena...
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The Senate’s two-week sprint
The Senate’s two-week sprint to the August recess is in full swing. Here's what we're watching.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
TOP in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social ☀️ AM: Sunday is 100 days ahead of the midterm elections. The House is gone for five weeks. And things are looking bleak for the House Republican majority. Full story: punchbowl.news/article/hous...
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100 days out: House GOP in danger zone
Sunday is 100 days ahead of the midterm elections. The House is gone for five weeks. And things are looking bleak for the House Republican majority.
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John Bresnahan @bresreports.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today - a100 days out: House GOP in danger zone. History & polls against Republicans as members leave for 5 weeks - The Senate’s sprint to recess - DHS used anti-China funds on World Cup, America250 - Ogles on the ropes in Tennessee punchbowl.news/archive/7242...
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7/24/26☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION 100 days out: House GOP in danger zone The Senate’s two-week sprint DHS used anti-China funds on World Cup security Ogles on
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-Ill.) is preparing a run to lead the New Democrat Coalition in 2027, per sources familiar with her plans. Full details: punchbowl.news/article/hous...
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Budzinski eyes New Dems chair
Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-Ill.) is preparing a run to lead the New Democrat Coalition in 2027, per sources familiar with her plans.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
It’s finally showtime for the Clarity Act. Things are off to a bad start. @brendanpedersen.bsky.social has the latest: punchbowl.news/article/sena...
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Clarity’s problems run deeper than you think
It’s finally showtime for the Clarity Act. Things are off to a bad start.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Thune is under constant pressure from Trump to pass the SAVE America Act and end the filibuster — a dynamic that’s led Thune to make an admission earlier this week that you don’t often hear from a political leader. @andrewdesiderio.bsky.social has the details: punchbowl.news/article/sena...
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Thune’s not ‘helpful’ in primaries. He’s OK with that
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is under constant pressure from President Donald Trump to pass the SAVE America Act and end the filibuster.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
TOP in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social ☀️ AM: In one day, Johnson and House GOP leaders overcame opposition to pass three major bills. The next challenge: it’s increasingly clear that Senate Republicans won’t take up reconciliation before Election Day. Read the latest: punchbowl.news/article/hous...
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Could reconciliation 3.0 slip to the lame duck?
The challenge for Johnson, Trump and House Republicans: it’s increasingly clear that Senate Republicans won’t take up reconciliation before Election Day.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
It’s Election Day in Arizona. Will the DCCC get beat again? Which Republican will face Hobbs? Here's what we’re watching: punchbowl.news/article/camp...
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What to watch in Arizona today
It’s Election Day in Arizona. Here’s what we’re watching.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
South Carolina’s GOP Senate special is wide open. Despite Trump’s endorsement, Sen. Darline Graham faces a crowded Aug. 11 primary that could head to a runoff. Read the latest: punchbowl.news/article/camp...
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A wide open S.C. Senate GOP special
Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) is running for a full term in the Senate with the endorsement of Trump and the political apparatus of her late brother.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Dems have dramatically improved their chances of winning back the Senate in November, but Michigan — which hasn’t elected a Republican to the Senate in more than 30 years — could be what saves the GOP’s Senate majority. @andrewdesiderio.bsky.social breaks it down: punchbowl.news/article/sena...
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Could Michigan save the Senate GOP majority?
Michigan — which hasn’t elected a Republican to the Senate in more than 30 years — could be what saves the GOP’s Senate majority.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
TOP in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social ☀️ AM: Congress faces a busy next few days, from the looming budget resolution vote in the House to Pete Hegseth’s appearance this afternoon before the Senate Appropriations Committee. Read the latest: punchbowl.news/article/wash...
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Budget crunch, Hegseth grilling and a crypto breakthrough
There’s so much going on that we need to cover three topics at the top of this morning’s edition.
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John Bresnahan @bresreports.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today - Reconciliation 3.0, Pete Hegseth grilling & a crypto breakthrough: Lots of Hill action today - Could Michigan save the Senate GOP majority? - A wide open S.C. Senate GOP special - What to watch in Arizona - And there’s more punchbowl.news/archive/7212...
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PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Budget crunch, Hegseth grilling and a crypto breakthroughCould Michigan save the Senate GOP majority?A wide open S.C. Senate
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Chuck Schumer is looking to put a spotlight on Democrats’ case that President Donald Trump is making billions of dollars personally off his office while the cost of living climbs for average Americans. Full story: punchbowl.news/article/sena...
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Schumer leans into anti-corruption message
Schumer is looking to put a spotlight on Democrats’ case that Trump is making billions of dollars personally off his office.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary is turning ugly as progressives are framing the contest as a referendum on the Democratic establishment. @andrewdesiderio.bsky.social spoke with progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit. Read the latest: punchbowl.news/article/camp...
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El-Sayed, Stevens and Democrats’ future
Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary is turning ugly as progressives are framing the contest as a referendum on the Democratic establishment.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
TOP in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social ☀️ AM: Congress faces a crowded legislative week and an increasingly complex and messy geopolitical landscape as House Republicans look to move forward on reconciliation 3.0 and more. Here are the four big bills to watch: punchbowl.news/article/hous...
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Four big GOP bills for the House’s last week
Congress has a crowded legislative calendar and an increasingly complex and messy geopolitical landscape.
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John Bresnahan @bresreports.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today - A huge, trouble-filled week for House Republicans as they rush toward August recess - El-Sayed, Stevens clash over Democrats’ future - Schumer leans into anti-corruption message - What we’re watching -One Nation’a $10M buy punchbowl.news/archive/7202...
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PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Four big GOP bills for the House’s last week El-Sayed, Stevens and Democrats’ future Schumer leans into anti-corruption
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
The Congressional Black Caucus PAC is endorsing Rep. Haley Stevens’ (D-Mich.) Senate run, the latest sign the Black political establishment is coalescing behind Stevens. Read the latest: punchbowl.news/article/camp...
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Black Caucus PAC backs Stevens in Michigan
The CBC PAC is endorsing Rep. Haley Stevens’ (D-Mich.) Senate run, the latest sign the Black political establishment is coalescing behind Stevens.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
The DCCC’s aggressive primary endorsement strategy will be tested next Tuesday in Arizona’s 1st District, where the party-endorsed Marlene Galán-Woods faces the possibility of losing the nomination to Amish Shah for the second cycle in a row. Full story: punchbowl.news/article/camp...
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DCCC risks another primary setback in Arizona
The latest test of the DCCC’s aggressive primary endorsement strategy comes next Tuesday in Arizona’s 1st District.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
House Republicans’ bid to pass a party-line budget bill is opening new rifts with Senate GOP leaders and exacerbating long-simmering tensions between the two chambers. Full story: punchbowl.news/article/hous...
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The lasting shockwaves of reconciliation 3.0
House Republicans’ bid to pass a party-line budget bill is opening new rifts with Senate GOP leaders and exacerbating tensions between the two chambers.
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Punchbowl News @punchbowlnews.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
TOP in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social ☀️ AM: A new trove of campaign-finance reports released this week showed a concerning reality for the GOP — Democratic candidates raked in gargantuan amounts of money last quarter in key battleground districts. Full breakdown: punchbowl.news/article/camp...
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House Dems’ midterm windfall
With just 109 days until the midterms, House Democrats are rolling in cash, according to a new trove of campaign-finance reports released this week.
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