John Bresnahan
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John Bresnahan
@bresreports.bsky.social
Co-Founder of Punchbowl News. Longtime Capitol Hill reporter. Yankees fan
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today
- Wow, Congress is actually governing a little. Appropriators try to claw their power back - slowly
- Schumer’s recruitment victory lap
- The Vault: Are banks winning the yield wars?
- CLF, AAN raise $136M, plus Lawler’s big Q4

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1/14/26 ☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Wow, Congress is actually governingSchumer’s recruitment victory lapVault: Are banks winning the yield wars?CLF, AAN
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January 14, 2026 at 10:18 AM
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today
- Trump tries his own brand of capitalism. GOP wonders where he’s headed
- Trump speaks on economy in Detroit today
- Scoop: Dem Frontliners erupt at DNC’s Martin
- Senate moves on War Powers, funding
- RSC eyes Reconciliation 2.0

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1/13/26 ☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Trump is changing American capitalismFrontliners erupt at DNC’s MartinWhat’s on tap ahead of the Senate recessWhat the RSC
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January 13, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Reposted by John Bresnahan
BBC seeks to have Trump's $10 billion lawsuit dismissed reut.rs/3YChqGQ
BBC seeks to have Trump's $10 billion lawsuit dismissed
The BBC will file a motion to dismiss U.S. President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit over its editing of a speech that made it appear he had directed supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:05 AM
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With the government shutting down the internet and throttling phone services, Iranians are leaning heavily on Elon Musk’s Starlink service to share videos of growing protests.
Iran Is Hunting Down Starlink Users to Stop Protest Videos From Going Global
Video from the streets is one of the few ways of getting information out about the scale of the protests and the actions of Iranian authorities.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:17 AM
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Peter Navarro: "Spare me this 'Fed independence' stuff"
January 12, 2026 at 1:18 PM
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today
- As the Justice Dept. probes Jay Powell, what’s at stake in the fight over the Fed’s future
- Cornyn gets GOP cavalry, but is it enough?
- SLF’s big money
- What to expect this week on Hill
- Defense: GOP’s tough love for the primes
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1/12/26 ☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION The fight for the Fed’s futureCornyn gets GOP cavalry, but is it enough?What to expect this week on the HillDefense: GOP’s
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January 12, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Reposted by John Bresnahan
China said it has reached a deal with the European Union on exports of Chinese made electric vehicles to the bloc. The EU will be issuing guidelines on minimum pricing for Chinese auto exporters, the Commerce Ministry in Beijing said.
China says it has a deal with the EU on steps to resolve their dispute over EV imports
China says it has reached a deal with the European Union on exports of Chinese made electric vehicles to the bloc.
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January 12, 2026 at 10:07 AM
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today
- Republicans stumble into ‘26. Johnson & Thune singin’ the election year blues so far
- The Democratic bind on Venezuela
- Democrats weigh how far to go in Virginia redistricting
- Thune hits the road to combat 2026 ‘inertia’

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1/9/26 ☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Election year blues for Johnson and ThuneThe Democratic bind on VenezuelaDems weigh how hard to push in VirginiaThune hits
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January 9, 2026 at 10:16 AM
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today
- Abortion a key issue in Obamacare extension talks in Senate thanks to Trump
- Big ACA vote in the House today
- Senate votes on War Powers resolution as Venezuela crisis rolls on
- House takes up minibus
- Big PBM industry hires

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1/8/26 ☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION How Trump once again rattled health care talksSenate GOP leaders look to avoid rare floor defeatHouse makes minibus progress,
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January 8, 2026 at 10:36 AM
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today
- Democrats splinter on how to confront Trump over Venezuela
- Congress heads toward another Obamacare showdown
- Vault: Tim Scott’s crypto leap of faith
- Trump’s Greenland fixation causes GOP angst

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1/7/26 ☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Dems splinter on how to confront Trump over VenezuelaCongress heads toward another ACA showdownVault: Tim Scott’s crypto leap
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January 7, 2026 at 10:16 AM
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today
- The House returns today to face a frantic week on Venezuela, Obamacare & gov’t funding
- Lengthy Venezuela briefing worsens partisan tensions
- Progress on gov’t funding but shutdown still looms
- Gowdy to GOP lobbying shop

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1/6/26 ☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Why legislation is suddenly swamping CongressLengthy Venezuela briefing exacerbates partisan tensionsNew signs of life for
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January 6, 2026 at 10:25 AM
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today
- Congress is back! Senate today, House tomorrow
- Venezuela is Trump’s biggest challenge to Congress yet. What the Hill wants to know
- Thune on Trump & his 1st year as Senate leader
- Eye on Q4 fundraising
- What we’re watching

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1/5/26 ☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION What Congress will want to know about VenezuelaThune learns to walk the Trump tightropeA first look at Q4 fundraisingWhat
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January 5, 2026 at 10:16 AM
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today
- Congress returns Monday. Here’s 6 things for Johnson & Thune must watch out for this year
- Crow leans into national limelight amid Trump ire
- Tech: What’s next for kids and privacy
- What 2026 means for Appropriations panels

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1/2/26 ☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION The 6 things Thune and Johnson have to watch out for Crow leans into national limelight amid Trump ire Tech: What’s next for
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January 2, 2026 at 12:12 PM
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today
- Happy New Year!
- Congress goes over the Obamacare cliff. Millions of Americans will lose coverage/face higher premiums. Will lawmakers do anything?
- Rs leans into OBBB messaging despite headwinds
- March primary cheat sheet

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1/1/26 ☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION 2026 begins: Congress goes over the Obamacare cliffGOP leans into OBBB messaging despite political headwindsYour March
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January 1, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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The so-called Epstein Files have been a topic of fascination for years, and the Justice Department is preparing to release more records. Here’s a guide to what is public so far.
A Guide to the ‘Epstein Files’ and Other Materials Released So Far
The Justice Department is preparing to release more records tied to its investigation into the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s a guide to what is public so far.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:43 AM
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today
- Schumer wants to turn the page on his toughest year
- Lawler on the “bullshit” Obamacare bill he helped bring to floor
- Tech: Mast unveils AI chips bill
- GOP rebels look to 2026
- House Democratic leaders troll for $$$

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12/19/25 ☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Schumer looks to turn page after toughest yearLawler on the “bullshit” bill he helped bring to the floorTech: Mast unveils AI
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December 19, 2025 at 11:04 AM
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today
- Johnson, Jeffries, GOP moderates & a crazy week in the House as Congress nears holiday exit
- News: Schumer - No need for January gov’t shutdown
- House Democrats wage new discharge petition strategy
- Filing deadlines to watch

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12/18/25 ☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Johnson, Jeffries, GOP mods and a crazy weekJanuary spending sprint takes shapeHouse Dems wage new discharge petition
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December 18, 2025 at 10:28 AM
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today
- With Congress set to go over Obamacare cliff, the House GOP health-care drama
- Indiana flop muddies Dem redistricting push
- Gallego launches new war powers push
- Crow spreads the cash post Trump probe
- Minn. Senate Dem clash

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12/15/25 ☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Johnson’s health bill hits snag with GOP moderate dramaIndiana flop muddies Dem redistricting pushGallego launches new war
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December 15, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Companies like Cigna and CVS are promising simpler prices, but the behind-the-scenes system remains complex. on.wsj.com/4iPH97O
Why a Budding Drug-Price Revolution Isn’t Quite What it Seems
Companies like Cigna and CVS are promising simpler prices, but the behind-the-scenes system remains complex.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:34 AM
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today
- GOP’s redistricting flop. Trump & House Rs will need more than redistricting to save them in ‘26
- Johnson’s high-stakes day on health care
- DOD policy chief tries to cool Hill tension
- Tech: Trump’s order sets up AI collision

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12/12/25 ☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION The Republican redistricting flopHouse GOP’s high-stakes day on health careDOD policy chief tries to cool Hill tensionsTech:
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December 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Hadn't realised that in the last five years London overtook New York's population for the first time since the 1960s
December 11, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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The Trump administration jettisoned a plan to honor the abolition of slavery, women’s suffrage and the civil-rights movement on quarters for the nation’s 250th birthday.
Trump Administration Scraps Plan to Mint Quarters Featuring Abolition, Suffrage
The move comes as a controversial $1 Trump coin for the nation’s 250th birthday is also being considered.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:45 AM
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today
- The GOP’s shaky hold on the House. Discharge petitions galore & members looking to save themselves
- Health care deal grows further out of reach
- Calls grow for war powers vote on Venezuela
- Another Baldacci eyes Maine run

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12/11/25 ☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Republicans’ shaky grip on the HouseHealth care deal gets further out of reachCalls grow for war powers vote after Venezuela
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December 11, 2025 at 11:50 AM
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today
- Trump eyes more defense spending on party-line votes, but the Hill fights back
- Don’t count on January health-care deal if Obamacare subsidies end
- The Vault: Battered Fed looks to a hazy 2026
- Punchbowl News Defense launch

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12/10/25 ☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Hill resists as Trump seeks changes to defense spendingDon’t bank on January health care dealThe Vault: A battered Fed looks
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December 10, 2025 at 10:23 AM