Why we're in for a wild reconciliation week

Punchbowl News' Special Projects Editor Elvina Nawaguna joins Anna Palmer to discuss how four key factors — regulations, innovation, profit and technological advancements — are shaping the future of medicine. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's markup day! Anna and Jake break down what to expect from the three key House committees slated to mark up their reconciliation bills. Plus, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is placing holds on all DOJ political appointees in response to President Trump’s acceptance of a jet from Qatar’s royal family. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With just eight legislative days until the Memorial Day recess, this is another huge week for House Republicans and their quest to pass a reconciliation package. Plus, Sen. John Cornyn is trailing Ken Paxton by 16 points in a new poll. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Handler talks about FBI Director Kash Patel's hearing with House Appropriators this past week and his opposition to the White House’s recommendation of a $500 million cut to the FBI. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So much about Republicans' reconciliation package is still undecided even though the GOP leadership says they’ve been working on it for more than six months. Plus, a bipartisan group of House members are eyeing a congressional stock-trading ban. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake breaks down why SALT Republicans have more leverage than you think. Plus, House and Senate GOP leaders are divided over Medicaid cuts, going in opposite directions on the biggest obstacle to their reconciliation package. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna and Jake take a look at the massive pressure Speaker Mike Johnson is facing in navigating Medicaid cuts. Plus, the Senate is barreling towards a showdown over its own rules and procedures. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna and Jake preview what to expect in reconciliation today. Plus, they take a look at how Republicans are trying to push back on the Democratic attacks when it comes to Medicaid. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna and Jake discuss the big question: Can House Republicans find a path forward on reconciliation? Plus, a look inside Sen. Brian Schatz's inner circle. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diego Areas Munhoz takes you behind the scenes of breaking the news that Amazon was planning to display tariff costs for consumers, which provoked a call between Trump and Bezos. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices