Big, Beautiful Backlash

Anna and Jake discuss the backlash Republicans are facing over the reconciliation package. Plus, a look at Sen. Tim Kaine's efforts to challenge President Donald Trump. 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 is joined by Punchbowl News Reporter Max Cohen to discuss new polling that paints a grim picture for the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill. Plus, Ohio Republicans are weighing how ruthless to be in redistricting, and more. 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

This week, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George will appear before the House and Senate Armed Services Committees with a new mission — the Army Transformation Initiative. Anna and Jake preview what to expect. Plus, the Senate’s about to dive into a brutal reconciliation fight, with GOP factions pulling in opposite directions. 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

Punchbowl News Senior Congressional Reporter Andrew Desiderio joins Anna Palmer to talk about his interview with a leading voice in the future of medicine, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.). The chair of the Senate Health Committee discussed Medicaid and drug pricing among other issues in health care. 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