The power in Trump’s Washington

Samantha Handler discusses what appropriators are up to this September without a government shutdown to worry about. 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? Subscr ...  Show more

Texas PAC could be spending big to help Ken Paxton in the Lone Star State. Plus, Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) speaks. 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 mega ...  Show more

The first few days of President Donald Trump’s second term have featured an avalanche of executive orders. But Trump’s authority as commander-in-chief will only take his agenda so far. His most ambitious goals must pass through Congress, where Republicans control both chambers, a ...  Show more

First: Settling the score. Using threats, retribution and the levers of presidential power, Donald Trump unleashes the federal government on his critics. While Elon Musk pushes the limits. What guardrails remain? Plus: Revolt. Democrats itch for a fight. My new reporting on Hous ...  Show more

How far will Trump go to reshape America - again? Will Trump’s executive orders survive the legal onslaught? Why is Trump’s new meme coin panicking crypto experts? Join Katty and Anthony as they answer all of these questions and more. Become a Founding Member Support the podcas ...  Show more

First: Capitol chaos. House members vote to fund the government. But stiff arm Trump's primary demand, as the president elect tries to work his will and hits his limits. What does it mean for what's next? My panel will join me. Plus: Laws of power. Speaker Johnson faces conserva ...  Show more