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YouTube video by Punchbowl News Netanyahu's massive problem with Dems

📺 ICYMI: New episode of The Daily Punch

Dems break with tradition on U.S. arms sales to Israel, Trump’s tariff rebate checks flop and GOP super PACs dominate the money race.

Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman break it all down.
Watch the full episode on YouTube: youtu.be/eTumSacjKQo

Stevens presses DHS for answers on anti-terrorism official Rep. Haley Stevens is continuing to press the Department of Homeland Security for answers on why a 22-year-old was appointed to a top anti-terrorism post.

Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) is pressing DHS for answers on why a 22-year-old ex-Trump campaign aide was tapped to lead an anti-terrorism office.
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GOP super PACs outraised Dem groups The main House and Senate Republican super PACs both outraised their Democratic counterparts in the first six months of 2025.

GOP super PACs outraised their Democratic counterparts in the first half of 2025 — and a new $2M ad is backing Sen. Susan Collins in Maine.

Read all the latest campaign details:
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Republicans icy to tariff checks Trump’s pitch for a new round of government checks is falling flat on the Hill, even among Republicans.

THE VAULT: Trump’s pitch for “rebate checks” from new tariff revenue is falling flat on the Hill. Some Republicans — even Trump allies — say the U.S. can’t afford it with $37T in debt.
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Big Tech woos China hawk influencers News: Big Tech is trying to get China hawks on their side of the artificial intelligence and copyright law debate.

TECH: Big Tech is courting China hawks in the AI & copyright debate.

Microsoft and Meta hosted dinners with hawkish ex-Trump officials, economists & think tankers this week.
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Israel losing Dem support amid Gaza crisis Netanyahu’s prosecution of the war in Gaza is driving an unprecedented number of Senate Democrats to support measures blocking weapons sales to Israel.

TOP in @PunchbowlNews AM: Netanyahu’s Gaza war strategy is driving an unprecedented number of Senate Democrats to back blocking U.S. arms sales to Israel.
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Netanyahu's massive problem with Dems Podcast Episode · The Daily Punch · 08/01/2025 · 13m

Listen to The Daily Punch: Democrats break from tradition, moving to block arms sales to Israel amid Gaza concerns. Plus: Trump’s tariff rebate pitch falls flat, even with Republicans. Anna & Jake break it all down.
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8/1/25 ☀️ AM: PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Israel losing Dem support amid Gaza crisis Big Tech woos China hawk influencers The Vault: Republicans icy to tariff checks

@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today
- Israel losing Senate Dem support amid Gaza crisis
- Big Tech woos China hawk influencers
- The Vault: Republicans icy to tariff checks
- GOP super PACs outraised Dem groups, plus and a new ad buy in Maine
- Stevens vs. Noem

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The Senate's earmark explosion Podcast Episode · The Daily Punch · 07/31/2025 · 14m

Listen to the Daily Punch: Who’s cashing in during earmark season? Anna and Jake break down how Sen. Susan Collins is flexing her power — and what it means for Maine. Plus, can the Senate strike a minibus deal before the August recess?
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Warren, Rounds push for parts of Biden AI rule A bipartisan Senate duo wants the Trump administration to save parts of the Biden administration’s AI framework.

NEWS: A bipartisan Senate duo wants the Trump administration to save parts of the Biden administration’s AI framework to ensure artificial intelligence technology is “built at home.”
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Republicans' big bet on Latino candidates Republicans are leaning into a simple strategy to win over the crucial bloc of Latino voters: recruit them as candidates.

The GOP is leaning on a simple strategy to woo Latino voters: recruit them as candidates. It’s turning long-safe Democratic districts in California, Texas & New Jersey into fresh battlegrounds.

We break it all down:
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Senators eye minibus funding deal Senate leaders and appropriators are trying to hash out a three- or four-bill package of FY2026 government funding bills before the August recess.

Senate leaders are hashing out a 3- or 4-bill minibus deal before the August recess. But one senator’s objection over boosted security funding for lawmakers is threatening to upend the package.
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Collins’ Maine bonanza Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) finally has her dream job after nearly three decades in the Senate, and she’s not wasting any time using it.

TOP in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM: Senate’s earmark explosion. Sen. Susan Collins is steering $810M+ to Maine as Appropriations chair — even as party leaders and the White House clash over FY2026 funding.
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Warren dismisses approps bipartisanship News: Sen. Elizabeth Warren will deliver a floor speech Wednesday outlining her opposition to participating in bipartisan appropriations negotiations.

NEWS: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) will deliver a floor speech Wednesday outlining her opposition to participating in bipartisan appropriations negotiations.

Here's a preview of what to expect:
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The Senate’s race to the bottom on noms Senate Democrats’ historic slow-walking of President Donald Trump’s nominees is the culmination of a years-long trend perpetuated by both parties.

The Senate’s broken confirmation process is reaching a boiling point. Democrats are dragging out Trump’s nominees and Republicans are eyeing rule changes — with August recess hanging in the balance.

We break it all down—
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GDP, Fed meeting on tap as U.S. economy faces big day Today is a monster day for U.S. economic politics. At 8:30 a.m., the Bureau of Economic Analysis will release the “advance” second quarter GDP estimate.

It's a big day for the U.S. economy: Q2 GDP drops this AM, Fed rate decision this PM. President Donald Trump’s pushing cuts, but Fed Chair Jay Powell may hold — teeing up a Fed vs. WH clash.

We break it all down —
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A Texas-sized gamble: Details on the new map As early as today, Texas Republicans will release their proposed new congressional map for the Lone Star State. Here’s what we expect it to look like.

🚨 Texas Republican's new congressional map could drop as soon as today, and it’s a game-changer.

We got our hands on the outlines and broke down what to expect in our @punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM top. Take a look—
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Inside the new Texas map Podcast Episode · The Daily Punch · 07/30/2025 · 15m

Listen to the Daily Punch: Texas Republicans will release their proposed new congressional map for the Lone Star State as early as today. Anna and Jake discuss the Democrats who are most directly in the danger zone. Plus, a preview of the Fed’s big day.
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Unrig Our Economy puts four Texas Republicans on notice Unrig Our Economy is launching a $2 million ad campaign attacking four Texas House Republicans whose districts could become more competitive.

NEWS: Unrig Our Economy is launching a $2 million ad campaign attacking four Texas House Republicans whose districts could become more competitive thanks to GOP redistricting efforts.
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SLF goes after Cooper early in N.C. The Senate Leadership Fund is launching a digital ad blitz against former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper as the Democrat readies a Senate run.

NEWS: The Senate Leadership Fund is launching a digital ad blitz against former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper as the Democrat readies a Senate run.
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Gambling reversal gains steam Lawmakers are quickly souring on the OBBB’s tax hike on gamblers, a striking reversal after Republicans voted for it just weeks ago.

THE VAULT: Lawmakers are quickly souring on the One Big Beautiful Bill’s new tax hike on gamblers — but reversing it won’t be simple. So what’s next for the gaming industry?

We break down the battle ahead —
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Approps, noms and the Fed: Washington’s week The Senate is in session this week, the House is on recess. Let’s talk about three things this morning — appropriations, nominations and the economy.

TOP in @PunchbowlNews AM — A pivotal week in D.C.: Senate moves on spending, Trump’s nominees hit the floor and the Fed braces for key data and tariffs.

We break it all down:
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3 things to watch as August nears Podcast Episode · The Daily Punch · 07/28/2025 · 14m

Listen to the Daily Punch: From appropriations to Trump’s nominees, Anna and Jake break down the three things to watch as August nears. Plus, Republicans are going after North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper early as he readies a Senate run.
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YouTube video by Punchbowl News Bursting Democrats' redistricting bubble

🚨 ICYMI: Full episode of The Daily Punch:

🗺 Can Dems counter Trump’s redistricting push?
💰 GOP bets big on selling the One Big Beautiful Bill.
⚡ The Senate GOP funding fight shaping the shutdown showdown.

Watch the full episode on YouTube!
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Dem group launches $1.5m pro-Ossoff buy Duty and Honor, a left-wing group associated with the top Democratic super PAC, is launching a $1.5 million ad buy boosting Sen. Jon Ossoff.

NEWS: Duty and Honor, a left-wing group associated with the top Democratic super PAC, is launching a $1.5 million ad buy boosting Sen. Jon Ossoff in Georgia.
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Bursting Democrats' redistricting bubble Podcast Episode · The Daily Punch · 07/25/2025 · 17m

Listen to the Daily Punch: Dems face an uphill fight to counter Trump’s House map push. Plus: a look at how Republicans are selling the One Big Beautiful Bill ahead of the midterms. Anna and Jake break it all down.
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Senate GOP seeks upper hand in FY2026 funding fight Senate conservatives are threatening to derail efforts to pass bipartisan government funding bills, stoking new tensions with GOP leaders.

Senate GOP conservatives are clashing with party leaders over FY2026 funding, threatening bipartisan bills and a potential shutdown showdown.

Here's a look inside the internal rift:
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Big Beautiful messaging war launches in Las Vegas The House GOP is launching their effort to sell the OBBB to voters, working to change public opinion and win the messaging war before the midterm elections.

THE VAULT: House Republicans kicked off their One Big Beautiful Bill messaging push in Las Vegas, touting “no tax on tips” and other populist tax cuts.

We spoke with Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith about the GOP strategy.
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Inside Dems’ redistricting strategy House Democrats are preparing a counterstrike in the redistricting wars — but they’re starting at a disadvantage.

TOP in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM — House Democrats are preparing a redistricting counteroffensive but face steep challenges. Jeffries is weighing every option in blue states to counter Trump’s map push.
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7/25/25 ☀️ AM: PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Inside Dems’ redistricting strategyThe Vault: Big Beautiful messaging war launches in Las VegasSenate GOP seeks upper hand in

@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today
- Inside Dems’ redistricting strategy. Dems face a tougher road than GOP
- The Vault: Big Beautiful messaging war launches in Las Vegas
- Senate GOP seeks upper hand in FY2026 funding fight
- Dem group launches $1.5M pro-Ossoff buy

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