Should the House stay?

Should the House stay?

Author: Punchbowl News September 1, 2026 Duration: 13:36
Jake and Laura talk about the spot Speaker Mike Johnson is in, whether he should send everyone home this week. Plus, the latest on the Russia sanctions effort in the House and a preview of the Massachusetts primaries. 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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What will Scalise do if Republicans lose? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Data centers take center stage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:22
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Inside a gigantic primary night [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:48
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Inside Democrats' meltdown in Michigan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:45
Anna and Jake break down what went down with Democrats in a downballot House primary in Michigan where a former DSA member won the party's nomination. Plus, what to watch today as voters in several states head to the pol…
What the Senate left undone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:37
Jake and Anna explore what the Senate needs to do when they come back next month; the upper chamber may have pushed the CR down the road, but there's still plenty to do. Plus, North Carolina Republicans are picking their…
Readback: Inside Michigan’s primary night [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:44
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Trump on Fly Out Day plus the Senate latest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:00
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