John Bresnahan
@bresreports.bsky.social
Co-Founder of Punchbowl News. Longtime Capitol Hill reporter. Yankees fan
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today - The left wins big in Michigan, although it’s not over yet. Progressive power grows inside Dem Party - NEW: GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards retires in wake of sexual-harassment scandal - Senate’s recess rush - Senators drop drug pricing bill punchbowl.news/archive/8526...
8/5/26☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION A Democratic reckoning begins after the left’s showing in Michigan Ethics is now a key player in the midterms The Senate
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NEWS: Embattled GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards (NC) is retiring following sexual-harassment allegations by two women staffers
TAPPER: Hold on -- hold on, 'cause I'm not done with the list of women who have accused you of violence. Are all three of them lying? REP. MAX MILLER: Yes. And I'm not getting out of the race because in 2016, President Donald J Trump faced the most extreme allegations in the world ...
whoa -- Max Miller on CNN threatens Sen. Bernie Moreno with "exposing a deeply and personal embarrassing matter" after Moreno called for his resignation
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today - Thune & Senate GOP leaders face questions over reconciliation & crypto as they race for recess - It’s a key day for progressives in Michigan & Missouri Dem primaries - N.H. Dems defiant after DNC snub - What we’re watching punchbowl.news/archive/8426...
8/4/26☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Thune’s roadmap to recess The left’s moment in Michigan and Missouri N.H. Dems defiant after DNC primary snub What we’re
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Goldman sees Brent at $80-$90 until US-Iran deal or major escalation reut.rs/4fBqbKz
Goldman sees Brent at $80-$90 until US-Iran deal or major escalation
Goldman Sachs said on Tuesday it expects Brent crude to trade in an $80-$90 per barrel range until there is either confirmation of a new U.S.-Iran nuclear deal or a significant escalation of their conflict.
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SNAP, also known as food stamps, has seen a rapid and consistent participation decline since last July. The drop comes as the program faces historic cuts and changes. n.pr/4w5XSc9
Over 4 million people are no longer receiving food aid amid sweeping changes to SNAP
SNAP, also known as food stamps, has seen a rapid and consistent participation decline since last July. The drop comes as the program faces historic cuts and changes.
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EXCLUSIVE: China adds 13 US soybean cargoes in new-crop buying push, sources say reut.rs/4z0fn0i
EXCLUSIVE: China adds 13 US soybean cargoes in new-crop buying push, sources say
China bought at least 13 cargoes, or about 800,000 metric tons, of U.S. soybeans on Friday, stepping up purchases to take advantage of a decline in prices, two Asian traders told Reuters said on Monday.
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@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today - Blanche, Cornyn reach deal ending weaponization fund, clears way for Tuesday vote in Judiciary Cmte - Thanedar faces toughest primary yet - Dunlap looks to move past his DCCC beef - Max Miller scandal gets worse for GOP punchbowl.news/archive/8326...
8/3/26☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Cornyn, Blanche have weaponization deal Thanedar faces toughest primary yet Dunlap looks to move past his DCCC beef Iran war
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“the boss wants this money" from @wsj.com, a deep dive into the extortion operation run out of the White House gift link: www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Exclusive | ‘The Boss Wants This Money’: Inside Trump’s Unprecedented Fundraising Operation
Meredith O’Rourke, nicknamed ‘princess of darkness,’ carries out the president’s desire to wring hundreds of millions from companies for his projects.
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U.S. intelligence agencies have assessed that Iran was likely behind a coordinated cyberattack on more than 30 municipal water systems in Minnesota this week, according to several U.S. officials.
U.S. spy agencies suspect Iran launched cyberattack on Minnesota water facilities
Intelligence agencies have assessed that Iran was likely behind a coordinated attack on more than 30 municipal water systems in the state.
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@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today - 95 days until Election Day. And here’s some of the dirty campaign tricks we’ve seen - so far - Trump’s Senate vs. the Senate that exists - House Dems’ nightmare in Michigan - Toothless war powers votes aren’t altering Iran campaign punchbowl.news/archive/7312...
7/31/26☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION The 2026 cycle’s dirty tricksTrump’s Senate vs. the Senate that existsDemocrats’ nightmare in MichiganToothless war powers
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@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today - Thune gets a win on Russia sanctions with help from Zelensky, but there’s minefields ahead - Will the Shaheen legacy endure in N.H.? - A most uncertain Fed day - Dems not sweating prolonged FISA expiration punchbowl.news/archive/7292...
7/29/26☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION What's next for Thune ahead of the recess? Will the Shaheen legacy endure in N.H.? A most uncertain Fed day Dems not sweating
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@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today - Trump, Netanyahu & Zelensky to attend Graham funeral - Why Trump’s SAVE America Act threats don’t move Rs - Zelensky’s unexpected sales target: Dubious Dems - Mystery super PAC spends big in Michigan - Blanche end game punchbowl.news/archive/7282...
7/28/26☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Why Trump’s SAVE threats aren’t working Zelensky’s unexpected sales target: Dubious Democrats Mystery super PAC spends big in
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@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today - The Senate’s sprint to recess: Graham funeral, Clayton, Blanche, noms, Russia sanctions & internal GOP strife - Will Cornyn and Tillis hold out on Blanche? - The ad wars: Gas price clash - Obama to headline NDRC fundraiser punchbowl.news/archive/7272...
7/27/26☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION The Senate’s final countdown to recess Will Cornyn and Tillis hold out? The ad wars: Gas price clash Obama to headline NDRC
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🇬🇧 🇺🇦 British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, using his first meeting with a foreign leader since taking office to underline London's "unwavering support" for Kyiv. ➡️ u.afp.com/Sr6Q
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today - a100 days out: House GOP in danger zone. History & polls against Republicans as members leave for 5 weeks - The Senate’s sprint to recess - DHS used anti-China funds on World Cup, America250 - Ogles on the ropes in Tennessee punchbowl.news/archive/7242...
7/24/26☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION 100 days out: House GOP in danger zone The Senate’s two-week sprint DHS used anti-China funds on World Cup security Ogles on
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BREAKNG: An AP journalist hears at least seven explosions and sees smoke near a U.S. base in Irbil, Iraq. The cause was not immediately known.
Explosions are heard near a US base in northern Iraq after US strikes Iran
At least seven explosions were heard near a military base hosting U.S. forces in the northern Iraqi city of Irbil.
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@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today - Thune & Johnson in different places as House GOP moves forward on reconciliation 3.0 - Black voters influence Michigan Dem Senate primary - Trump heads to Georgia - Arizona primary results - Anthropic’s big campaign $ punchbowl.news/archive/7222...
7/22/26☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Reconciliation is a mess for the GOPBlack voters influence Michigan Dem Senate primaryArizona primary resultsWhat we’re
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@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today - Reconciliation 3.0, Pete Hegseth grilling & a crypto breakthrough: Lots of Hill action today - Could Michigan save the Senate GOP majority? - A wide open S.C. Senate GOP special - What to watch in Arizona - And there’s more punchbowl.news/archive/7212...
7/21/26☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Budget crunch, Hegseth grilling and a crypto breakthroughCould Michigan save the Senate GOP majority?A wide open S.C. Senate
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Oil and gas prices rose and a tanker was ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, as the U.S. and Iran exchanged another round of attacks even as both sides signaled that they were open to resuming talks. Follow live updates.
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Signal Hope for Diplomacy Despite New Attacks
Energy prices rose on Monday amid the escalating strikes by the United States and Iran. Still, both countries’ top diplomats indicated that they were open to restarting talks.
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@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today - A huge, trouble-filled week for House Republicans as they rush toward August recess - El-Sayed, Stevens clash over Democrats’ future - Schumer leans into anti-corruption message - What we’re watching -One Nation’a $10M buy punchbowl.news/archive/7202...
7/20/26☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Four big GOP bills for the House’s last week El-Sayed, Stevens and Democrats’ future Schumer leans into anti-corruption
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Boeing on track for 2028 Air Force One delivery, costs rise reut.rs/4flZw2T
Boeing on track for 2028 Air Force One delivery, costs rise
Boeing said on Sunday it remains on track to deliver two new Air Force One jets in 2028, but meeting that target will require additional spending on a program already years behind schedule and billions of dollars over budget.
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In 2007, the Argentine soccer legend Lionel Messi was photographed with Lamine Yamal, an infant who would grow up to become a star for Spain’s national team. Joan Monfort, the freelance photographer behind the viral images, tells the story of the players’ first meeting.
Andy Burnham is set to become the leader of the Labour Party and Britain’s 59th prime minister. His path to 10 Downing Street included a pivotal nearly decade-long stint as mayor of Greater Manchester. Here's what to know.
How Andy Burnham, ‘King of the North,’ Conquered U.K. Politics
A plain-spoken politician from a modest background in northwest England, Mr. Burnham is set to be named Labour leader — and prime minister apparent — on Friday.
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@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today - House Dems big money wave. Democratic challengers outraised GOP incumbents in key races - The GOP shockwaves on reconciliation 3.0 - DCCC risks another setback in Arizona - Black Caucus PAC backs Stevens in Michigan punchbowl.news/archive/7172...
7/17/26☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION House Dems’ midterm windfall The lasting shockwaves of reconciliation 3.0 DCCC risks another primary setback in Arizona Black
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Republicans are spending more money and running more ads on immigration than Democrats are ahead of the November midterm elections, according to an NPR analysis of advertisement data. n.pr/4f8osfp
Republican campaigns see immigration as a winning issue for midterms
Republicans are spending more money and running more ads on immigration than Democrats are ahead of the November midterm elections, according to an NPR analysis of advertisement data.
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@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today - Johnson’s twin gambit: reconciliation & immigration collide - New push for Russia sanctions faces challenges - Blanche’s AG nomination on the line - NDAA’s sweeping buyback prohibition is no accident - NRCC adds 7 to MAGA Majority punchbowl.news/archive/7152...
7/15/26☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Johnson's twin gambit: reconciliation and immigration collideNew push for Russia sanctions belies structural
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New York becomes the first state to impose a data center moratorium reut.rs/4pk3q0F
New York becomes the first state to impose a data center moratorium
New York became the first U.S. state on Tuesday to halt construction of large new data centers, imposing a one-year moratorium as concerns grow that the facilities driving the artificial-intelligence boom are raising power costs, straining water supplies and burdening local communities.
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@punchbowlnews.bsky.social AM today - Inside House GOP’s reconciliation gamble - The Senate’s changing guards - S.C. Senate scramble begins - Vault: Tillis floats ‘circuit breaker’ fix on stablecoin yield - Dems push SCOTUS gift ban - Money scoops punchbowl.news/archive/7142...
7/14/26☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Inside the House GOP reconciliation gamble The Senate’s changing guards S.C. Senate scramble begins Vault: Tillis floats
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