Readback: Pete Hegseth’s high-wire act

Defense reporter Briana Reilly breaks down embattled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's news conference Tuesday and Thomas Massie's Hegseth impeachment vote. 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

Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer discuss the latest news that Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) is entering the race for majority leader against Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Plus, is a government shutdown fight brewing over the Iran war? Also, House Dem intrigue over subcommittee chair roles. 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

Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus Rep. Greg Casar sat down with Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman to discuss Texas Democrats’ massive election wins, the House’s legislative agenda in 2027, AI protections and MUCH more. Stay with us after the interview as Semafor’s Nicholas Wu and our very own Max Cohen helps us break it all down along with That’s Not Gonna Fly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer have the latest on House Dem committee chair term-limit proposals. Plus, proposals to lower the Medicare age limit and how the Nvidia CEO’s scandals could affect the AI industry. 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 Sherman and senior energy reporter Josh Siegel discuss what Senate Majority Leader John Thune told us. Plus, what the White House counsel sent to House Dems. Also, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's long road to December, news on permitting reform and Rep. Jim Jordan’s (R-Ohio) to-do list. 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 Sherman and Anna Palmer provide an update on the state of House GOP and Dem leadership races. Plus, Senate Majority Leader John Thune is on track to remain a top Senate Republican. Also, how will potential House GOP absences affect an impeachment vote against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth? 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 Sherman and Anna Palmer discuss what’s ahead as Congress returns after last week’s historic midterm elections. Plus, more on the House race for GOP leader and news on permitting reform. 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

Inside Speaker Mike Johnson's election watch party Tuesday as the House Republican majority slipped out of his grasp. 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 break down the Punchbowl News AM newsletter, where Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says what he wants to focus on in the 120th Congress. 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

DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene, one of the people behind the House Democrats’ huge election wins, sat down with Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman at the townhouse to break down how Democrats pulled off a blue wave, what they will prioritize in the next congress, redistricting and MUCH more. Stick around: Ally Mutnick and Max Cohen stop by for That's Not Gonna Fly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices