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Fly Out Day

Punchbowl News
Iran
Redistricting
Reconciliation 3.0
Congressional Black Caucus
Texas
College Sports Reform
Voting Rights Act
Israel
War Powers Act
Affordability
Artificial Intelligence
Democratic Party
Supreme Court Decision
Jodey Arrington
NIL (name, Image, Likeness)
FISA
Immigration
Donald J. Trump
House Freedom Caucus
House Rules Committee

Fly Out Day lands every Thursday evening with a front-row seat to the chaos and conversations behind Capitol Hill’s final countdown of the week. Hosts Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman — Punchbowl News founders and best-selling authors — deliver unfiltered insight into key players and high-stakes drama shaping Washington’s most consequential day. Power. People. Politics. All before the weekend scramble... more

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Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of Senate Judiciary and top Democrat on its Intellectual Property subcommittee, will chat about AI, copyright, national security and the midterms with Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer at the first-ever Punchbowl News... more

Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) — a member of the Foreign Relations, Energy and Banking committees — sat down with Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer to discuss affordability challenges, data centers in his home state, the midterms and much more!

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Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sat down with Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer at the townhouse to discuss the current state of permitting reform, AI and data centers, affordability and ... more

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore sat down with Anna Palmer at the townhouse to talk about redistricting, the possibility of a Democratic majority in Congress, issues facing AI and data centers in the state and MUCH more.

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House Majority PAC President Mike Smith sits down with Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer at the townhouse to talk about affordability, redistricting and everything else weighing on Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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Republican Study Committee Chair Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas) stopped by the townhouse to chat with Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer about the state of the GOP, rooting out fraud, immigration reform and MUCH more.

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Jake Sherman sits down with President Donald Trump to talk the SAVE America Act, Iran, Blanche's nomination and MUCH more.

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Senate Leadership Fund's Alex Latcham joined Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer at the Punchbowl News Townhouse to break down midterm spending strategy across key states, the SAVE America Act and MUCH more!

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Donald J. Trump
Former President of the United States
Republican Party
Episode: EXCLUSIVE: President Trump has a message for Congress.
Ron Johnson
Senator from Wisconsin, incoming Budget Committee Chair
Wisconsin/Senate
Episode: Can the GOP avoid a shutdown? New Senate Budget Chair Ron Johnson on the fight ahead
Jackie Kucinich
Boston Globe columnist
Boston Globe
Episode: Can the GOP avoid a shutdown? New Senate Budget Chair Ron Johnson on the fight ahead
Ryan Nobles
NBC News Reporter
NBC News
Episode: Can the GOP avoid a shutdown? New Senate Budget Chair Ron Johnson on the fight ahead
Andy Harris
Representative, Republican of Maryland; Chair of the House Freedom Caucus
U.S. House of Representatives (Maryland)
Episode: HFC Chair Harris on government funding, immigration and redistricting
JB Poersch
President of Senate Majority PAC
Senate Majority PAC
Episode: Democrats’ dilemma: Senate Majority PAC leader talks Platner, campaign finance and the road to 2026
Andrew Garbarino
New York Representative; Chair, House Homeland Security Committee
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Rep. Garbarino on FISA, AI threats and New York Politics
Annapolina Luna
House member referenced in discussion
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Rep. Garbarino on FISA, AI threats and New York Politics
Sarah Ferris
CNN journalist; roundtable participant
CNN
Episode: Rep. Garbarino on FISA, AI threats and New York Politics

Hosts

Anna Palmer
Host and co-founder of Punchbowl News; recognized for leading Washington political coverage and insider access.
Jake Sherman
Co-host and co-founder of Punchbowl News; long-time Capitol Hill reporter and commentator.

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HFC Chair Harris on government funding, immigration and redistricting
Q: What are your thoughts on Maryland redistricting and potential court outcomes?
Harris discusses the upcoming redistricting changes, court battles, and the idea that standards for state legislative districts may differ from congressional district rules, with potential legal challenges anticipated.
HFC Chair Harris on government funding, immigration and redistricting
Q: How does the HFC chair role influence policy and negotiation strategy in a narrow majority?
He explains the chair's role varies by majority status and emphasizes guiding the conference toward campaigns promises, but acknowledges limitations when in the minority, and the need to balance party discipline with pragmatic moves like voting for a clean CR when appropriate.
HFC Chair Harris on government funding, immigration and redistricting
Q: What are your views on border security versus interior enforcement in the immigration debate?
He emphasizes securing the border as the bare minimum and supports including border elements in the immigration bill, while suggesting interior enforcement should be limited or addressed separately, with a focus on CBP and border controls.
HFC Chair Harris on government funding, immigration and redistricting
Q: What is the status of the reconciliation bill and its contents for funding critical government functions?
Harris suggests including funding for agencies like TSA and military pay in reconciliation to avoid a shutdown, treating it as a way to keep essential services funded while pursuing broader policy goals.
Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen on how his party needs to change
Q: What should Democrats do in 2026 and beyond to prevent slipping back into pre-Trump politics?
We must focus on the issues people care about, especially controlling prices, combating corruption, reforming money in politics, and laying out concrete policy ideas that contrast with the current administration's approach.

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A fast-paced Washington-focused show that delivers sharp, insider-level conversations about Capitol Hill, policy battles, and political strategy. Episodes frequently feature high-profile interviews with lawmakers, White House insiders, and seasoned journalists, paired with post-interview analysis from a panel of reporters. Common topics include reconciliation debates, budget battles, redistricting, national security policy, and the mechanics of operating within a polarized Congress. A notable strength is the hosts' ability to secure exclusive conversations with prominent figures and to stitch together legislative strategy with real-time political theater, often punctuated by sponsor messages relevant to a policy-focused audience. This combi... more

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