House GOP has an impossible week

House GOP has an impossible week

Author: Punchbowl News April 27, 2026 Duration: 9:18
From FISA to DHS funding, Congress is staring down an absolutely brutal week that will set the tone for the rest of the legislative year. Anna breaks down what we’re watching. Plus, are Schumer-aligned candidates in trouble? Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube⁠. ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways⁠⁠ ⁠we’re investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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

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