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EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 14 MIN

Republicans face the legislative gauntlet

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Republican leaders are entering yet another legislative gauntlet, with just a couple of weeks to pass a pair of high-profile bills despite a badly divided House Republican Conference, frustrated GOP senators and an itchy White House.  Anna and Jake break down the latest on DHS funding, FISA and the SAVE America Act. Plus, Sen. John Fetterman’s (D-Pa.) voting record is fueling speculation that he could switch parties or leave the Democratic Party. 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

Republican leaders are entering yet another legislative gauntlet, with just a couple of weeks to pass a pair of high-profile bills despite a badly divided House Republican Conference, frustrated GOP senators and an itchy White House.  Anna and Jake break down the latest on DHS funding, FISA and the SAVE America Act. Plus, Sen. John Fetterman’s (D-Pa.) voting record is fueling speculation that he could switch parties or leave the Democratic Party. 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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