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House GOP eye reconciliation 2.0 YouTube video by Punchbowl News

Listen to The Daily Punch: Are you ready for another Big Beautiful Bill? Mike Johnson is. Anna and Jake discuss the GOP push to pursue a second reconciliation package this year. Plus: the DHS spotlight turns to Mullin.

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DHS spotlight turns to Mullin Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies, is poised to take over the department that’s been causing Trump the biggest problems.

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies, is poised to take over the department that’s been causing Trump the biggest problems.

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California Dems fret about governor’s race California House Dems are concerned that their party’s inability to cull a crowded gubernatorial field could lead to Republicans taking the top two slots in the nonpartisan primary.

California House Democrats are concerned that their party’s inability to cull a crowded gubernatorial field could lead to Republicans taking the top two slots in the nonpartisan primary.

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Go ahead! Waters wants the question Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) knows you have questions about her age. Her health. Her ability to lead the House Financial Services Committee.

Rep. Maxine Waters knows you have questions about her age. Her health. Her ability to lead Financial Services if Dems take control of the chamber after the midterms — and she says bring it on.

@brendanpedersen.bsky.social spoke with Waters about term limits and more:
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3/6/26☀️ AM: PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION House Republicans will try to pursue a second reconciliation billGo ahead! Waters wants the questionCalifornia Dems fret

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- Scoop: House GOP to move ahead on 2nd reconciliation package
- Embattled Tony Gonzales to retire
- Maxine Waters wants all your questions
- California Dems fret about gov race
- DHS spotlight turns to Mullin
- And there’s more

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House Republicans will try to pursue a second reconciliation bill Are you ready for another Big Beautiful Bill? Mike Johnson is.

NEWS in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social ☀️ AM: House GOP leaders decided at their Florida retreat last weekend that they’re going to pursue a second reconciliation package this year. But they have no idea what will go in it — or how to pay for it.

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What is next for Tony Gonzales? Texas GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales finally acknowledged on Wednesday that he had an affair with one of his aides who later died by suicide.

Texas GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales finally acknowledged on Wednesday that he had an affair with one of his aides who later died by suicide. So what now?

@bresreports.bsky.social and Jake Sherman break it down:
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Trump mulls Noem firing Trump has quietly asked Hill Republicans if he should fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

NEWS: President Trump has quietly asked Hill Republicans if he should fire DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, according to multiple Republicans who have spoken with the president.

More from @bresreports.bsky.social, @andrewdesiderio.bsky.social and Jake Sherman:
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Republicans want it both ways on Iran Congress seems to want it both ways as the war with Iran progresses: Republicans want a piece of overseeing the conflict, but not publicly.

TOP in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social ☀️ AM: Congress seems to want it both ways as the war with Iran progresses: Republicans want a piece of overseeing the unfolding conflict, but they don’t want to do it publicly.

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3/5/26☀️ AM: PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Republicans want it both ways on IranTrump mulls Noem firingWhat is next for Tony Gonzales?Special project: How AI is

@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today
- Scoop: Trump asks Hill Republicans about firing Noem
- GOP lawmakers want it both ways on Iran war: No oversight & hope it ends soon
- Daines’ retirement stunner
- Gonzales’ admits affair w/staffer
- Ways & Means Dems rake in $$$
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Texas' big night YouTube video by Punchbowl News

Listen to The Daily Punch: Senate Republicans spent $77 million to buy themselves a runoff in Texas. Anna and Jake recap The Lone Star State’s big primary night. Plus, what's next for Congress and Iran?

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After Noem’s Senate grilling, the House awaits Noem received an unexpected grilling from Senate Republicans on Judiciary Tuesday, but is likely to receive a smoother reception from House Judiciary Republicans.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem received an unexpected grilling from Senate Republicans on the Judiciary Committee Tuesday. But Noem is likely to receive a smoother reception Wednesday from House Judiciary Committee Republicans.

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Vault: Bisignano’s Capitol Hill debut The IRS’s CEO will get grilled by lawmakers Wednesday morning during a high-stakes hearing that comes right in the middle of tax filing season.

VAULT: IRS CEO Frank Bisignano will get grilled by lawmakers for the first time Wednesday morning during a high-stakes hearing that comes right in the middle of tax filing season.

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What’s next for Congress on Iran? The Senate will vote today around 4 p.m. to curb President Donald Trump’s ongoing military campaign in Iran.

The Senate will vote today on a bipartisan measure to curb Trump’s ongoing military campaign in Iran, but the war powers resolution from Sens. Tim Kaine and Rand Paul is all-but-guaranteed to fail.

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Texas is going to get ugly over the next 3 months Senate Republicans spent $77M to buy themselves a runoff in Texas. Cornyn edged out Paxton — barely, with Hunt coming in distant third.

TOP in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social ☀️ AM: Senate Republicans spent $77M to buy themselves a runoff in Texas. Now, the mega-Texas primary goes on, even more money will be spent and it’s putting pressure on the W.H. to finally get involved.

Full election night recap:
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3/4/26☀️ AM: PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Texas is going to get ugly over the next 3 months What’s next for Congress on Iran? Vault: Bisignano’s Capitol Hill debut

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- Cornyn to face Paxton in runoff & Talarico beats Crockett in Texas Senate primary
- Bad night for incumbents. Warning signs flashing!
- What’s next for Congress on Iran?
- Vault: Bisignano’s Hill debut
- Noem faces House panel

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CBC chair slams Pritzker over Illinois Senate race The leader of the CBC is sending a forceful message to Gov. JB Pritzker: the group isn’t happy with the governor’s involvement in the state’s Senate race.

NEWS: The leader of the Congressional Black Caucus is sending a forceful message to Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker: the group isn’t happy with the governor’s outsized involvement in the state’s Senate race.

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Tech: Guthrie readies kids’ package for markup House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Brett Guthrie will introduce a legislative package that combines a dozen bills aimed at protecting kids online.

TECH: House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Brett Guthrie will introduce a legislative package that combines a dozen bills aimed at protecting kids online ahead of a long-awaited markup Thursday.

@benbrodydc.bsky.social has the details:
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Hill GOP won't stop Trump's Iran war YouTube video by Punchbowl News

Listen to The Daily Punch: Hill Republicans are about to give Trump a green light in his war against Iran without worrying about Congress. Max Cohen breaks down the latest. Plus, primary season kicks off in N.C. and Texas.

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Primary season kicks off in N.C., Texas It’s primary day in Texas and North Carolina. And a slew of incumbents in both parties are in serious trouble. Here’s what we’re watching.

It’s primary day in Texas and North Carolina. And a slew of incumbents in both parties are in serious trouble.

Here’s what we're watching:
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Republicans back Trump’s war on Iran Republicans on Capitol Hill are about to give Trump a major boost — a green light to conduct a war against Iran without worrying about Congress.

TOP in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social ☀️ AM: Republicans on Capitol Hill are about to give President Donald Trump a major boost — a green light to conduct a war against Iran without worrying about Congress, at least for now.

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3/3/26☀️ AM: PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Republicans back Trump’s war on IranPrimary season kicks off in N.C., TexasTech: Guthrie readies kids’ package for markupCBC

@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today
- Trump gets boost from Hill Republicans as GOP (plus some Dems) set to defeat Iran war powers resolutions
- Primary season kicks off in N.C., Texas
- Tech: Guthrie readies kids’ package for markup
- CBC chair slams Pritzker

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The House Dems in trouble on Tuesday A trio of House Democrats are at real risk of losing reelection in the Texas and North Carolina primaries on Tuesday.

A trio of House Democrats are at real risk of losing reelection in the Texas and North Carolina primaries on Tuesday.

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Tech: What the Anthropic mess means for Congress The Defense Department’s decision to break ties with AI giant Anthropic has thrown another thorny tech policy debate into Congress’ lap.

The Defense Department’s stunning decision to break ties with artificial intelligence giant Anthropic has thrown another thorny tech policy debate into Congress’ lap.

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Colby to sell Hill on defense strategy amid Iran war We sat down with Colby last week before the Iran attack to talk about President Donald Trump’s National Defense Strategy.

DEFENSE: Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby’s effort to sell wary lawmakers this week on the administration’s vision for American defense abroad just got even more daunting.

Read what Colby told us before the Iran attack:
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Congress’ war over the war With Trump plunging the U.S. into overthrowing the Iranian regime, lawmakers are locked in a struggle over every facet of the conflict.

TOP in @punchbowlnews.bsky.social ☀️ AM: With Trump plunging the U.S. into its riskiest military gamble in two decades — overthrowing the Iranian regime — lawmakers on Capitol Hill are locked in a struggle over every facet of the conflict.

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3/2/26☀️ AM: PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Congress’ war over the warColby to sell Hill on defense strategy amid Iran warTech: What the Anthropic mess means for

@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today
- Congress faces the war over the war. Senate in today as Dems push Iran war powers votes
- Colby to sell Hill on Trump defense strategy amid Iran war
- Tech: What the Anthropic mess means for Congress
- Some House Dems in trouble

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Will Dems secure the House majority? YouTube video by Punchbowl News

Listen to The Daily Punch: House Dems are eyeing the majority in November, but will they succeed? Anna and Jake discuss. Plus, lawmakers are bracing for action against Iran.

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Senate Dems ramp up pressure for tariff refunds Top Senate Democrats are bringing their fight against President Donald Trump’s tariffs directly to the administration.

Two dozen Democrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), are sending a letter today to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent demanding that tariff refunds begin immediately.

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Defense: Lawmakers brace for action against Iran Anxiety is growing on Capitol Hill over the unclear scope and objective of President Donald Trump’s seemingly imminent military campaign against Iran.

DEFENSE: Anxiety is growing on Capitol Hill over the unclear scope and objective of President Donald Trump’s seemingly imminent military campaign against Iran.

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