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EPISODE · Sep 19, 2025 · 14 MIN

Inside Schumer's shutdown strategy

from The Daily Punch · host Punchbowl News

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sat down with Punchbowl News for a fly-out day interview — and he didn’t hold back. We break down his strategy on government funding, why he’s bracing for a shutdown, and what it means for Democrats in this high-stakes fight. Plus: The White House quietly checks in with battleground House Democrats ahead of today’s spending vote. And how Obamacare premium subsidies are shaping the ad wars heading into 2026. 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

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sat down with Punchbowl News for a fly-out day interview — and he didn’t hold back. We break down his strategy on government funding, why he’s bracing for a shutdown, and what it means for Democrats in this high-stakes fight. Plus: The White House quietly checks in with battleground House Democrats ahead of today’s spending vote. And how Obamacare premium subsidies are shaping the ad wars heading into 2026. 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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