Senate Majority Leader Thune on political violence, shutdowns and tariffs

Congress is barreling toward another shutdown fight — and Speaker Mike Johnson faces his toughest test yet. Can he rally his conference behind a short-term funding bill before time runs out? Anna and Jake break down Johnson’s cautious approach, Trump’s unpredictable role, and the new political incentives shaping GOP hardliners. Plus: Why the Senate might skip the NDAA again, and what’s driving Democrats’ Obamacare subsidy push as open enrollment nears. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. 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

Washington is just over two weeks away from a possible government shutdown, with both parties digging in and no clear path forward. Anna and Jake break down the latest on government funding. Plus: Joe Manchin’s new book and “revenge tour” taking aim at top Democrats, and a look at House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ big fundraising push in California as redistricting battles heat up. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. 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

Max and Ally discuss how Senate Democratic leaders are closer than ever to landing Maine Gov. Janet Mills, their top recruit to take on GOP Sen. Susan Collins in 2026. 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

Anna and Jake discuss their wide-ranging Fly Out Day conversation with Senate Majority Leader John Thune. Thune weighed in on the looming government shutdown, Obamacare subsidies, tariffs and more. Plus, we break down what the Senate’s “nuclear” fight means for nominations — and the latest on Maryland Democrats’ redistricting debate. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. 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 co-founders Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer sit down with Senate Majority Leader John Thune for an exclusive interview.They discuss:- The reaction to the assassination of Charlie Kirk- Reflect on the anniversary of 9/11- Government funding- And more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Punchbowl News Policy Reporter Samantha Handler joins Max Cohen to discuss the story of Cassey Ho, who went from a solo creator to running a multi-million dollar wellness business with 30 employees across the country. 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 hard look at the rise of political violence in America following the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk — and what it means for the state of our political discourse. They also break down the Congressional Black Caucus leaders lining up behind Colin Allred’s Texas Senate bid, plus the latest from Capitol Hill on long-stalled data privacy legislation. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. 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

Congress is barreling toward another funding showdown — and the odds of a shutdown are rising. Anna and Jake break down Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s strategy, a bipartisan push to repeal Syria sanctions and the latest signs that Maine Gov. Janet Mills may take on Sen. Susan Collins. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. 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

The government funding fight is taking center stage as both parties wait on President Donald Trump’s next move. Plus, a key Republican backs Trump’s Fed nominee, and Senate Republicans gear up to push through nearly 50 Trump nominees using the “nuclear option.” Anna and Jake break it all down. Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. 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

There are just 22 days until the shutdown deadline and Republicans need a plan. Plus: Anna and Jake break down how the numbers in the House are about to get even tighter.   Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. 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