Mike Johnson steps up

Anna Palmer goes over Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's latest rift with the right; this time it's over foreign policy. Plus, Speaker Mike Johnson and former Speaker John Boehner plan to fundraise together. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sens. Jon Tester and Sherrod Brown face tough reelections sharing a ballot with Biden and Trump. These Senate Democrats are both in states heavily favored for the former president. Plus, Financial Services Reporter Brendan Pedersen joins the show to talk with Max Cohen about the Martin Gruenberg hearing. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressional reporter Max Cohen goes over how White House officials are working to sure up Democratic support as House Republicans push a bill denouncing President Joe Biden over withholding some weapons from Israel. Plus: A bipartisan Senate quartet releases a roadmap for AI legislation. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressional reporter Max Cohen breaks down what's happening in D.C. as Israel's government moves forward with its assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Plus: It's primary day in Maryland and Nebraska. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The crisis in Gaza — and Biden’s handling of the war between Israel and Hamas — will dominate Capitol Hill this week. The FAA bill gets more attention. The House GOP struggles to figure out what to tout this November. Plus, the DCCC backs Oregon state Rep. Janelle Bynum. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speaker Mike Johnson snubs Kenyan President William Ruto. Jake breaks down what happened behind the scenes. Plus: The Senate passed a five-year FAA reauthorization bill, much to the chagrin of the Virginia and Maryland delegations. Also, Max Cohen and Andrew Desiderio join the podcast to talk about Sam Brown's primary race in Nevada. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) failed to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, but neither walked away unscathed. Anna and Jake break down the wins and losses for both members. Plus: Can Senate Magic get the FAA reauthorization over the line? Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna and Jake go over how the Senate is getting ready to jam the House on the FAA reauthorization bill. There is still a question over whether it can pass before the Friday deadline. Plus: Inside the House appropriations wars. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna Palmer and Max Cohen discuss how artificial intelligence is affecting the workforce and how one nonprofit is using the technology to educate people and help them land jobs. Plus, Anna talks with Mark Isakowitz, Google's VP of government affairs and public policy for the U.S. and Canada, about how his company uses AI for training and education. Read the latest edition of The AI Impact, here. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) quest to boot Mike Johnson from the speakership will continue today. Anna and Jake go over what the Georgia Republican wants and whether she'll get it. Plus: Things are looking dicey for the FAA reauthorization bill. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices