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Vault co-author Laura Weiss breaks down what led to House Republicans successfully passing the reconciliation package this week. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. 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

Vault co-author Laura Weiss takes you inside the room of the House Ways and Means Committee's 17-and-a-half hour markup of the GOP tax bill on Tuesday. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. 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

Punchbowl News' Special Projects Editor Elvina Nawaguna joins Anna Palmer to discuss how four key factors — regulations, innovation, profit and technological advancements — are shaping the future of medicine. 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

Samantha Handler talks about FBI Director Kash Patel's hearing with House Appropriators this past week and his opposition to the White House's recommendation of a $500 million cut to the FBI. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. 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

Brendan Pedersen, author of Punchbowl News' The Vault, talks about why key Democrats withdrew support for a bill to regulate stablecoins, how House Financial Services Committee GOP are targeting CFPB, and why an effort to overturn the medical debt rule appears to have failed for now.

Diego Areas Munhoz takes you behind the scenes of breaking the news that Amazon was planning to display tariff costs for consumers, which provoked a call between Trump and Bezos. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. 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

A 360 degree look at Meta's AI efforts after Ben's sitdown with Mark Zuckerberg and Meta's launch of a standalone AI app. Then: Reactions to Wednesday's holding that Apple violated a court order and may be criminally liable for its behavior, responses to an email about a broadened understanding of consumer welfare, and a Punchbowl News headache for Amazon.

After a false report and a political firestorm, Amazon found itself in the crosshairs of the Trump White House over tariffs. The e-commerce giant issued a statement denying that it planned to list import tariffs next to product prices after Punchbowl News had reported Amazon would show how much of each item's cost stems from Trump's tariffs. The report triggered a full-on political tantrum. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called the move “hostile,” accusing Amazon of working with Chinese propaganda. President Trump reportedly called Jeff Bezos directly—flipping from fury to flattery. By afternoon, Trump was praising Bezos: “He solved a problem very quickly. He's a good guy,” he said. The bigger issue remains tariffs. Economists warn that Trump's trade wars are contributing to inflation. Retailers such as Temu and Shein are already raising prices and citing increased import costs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon recule. Alors que le géant du commerce en ligne envisageait de rendre plus transparent le prix de certains produits importés aux États-Unis en détaillant l'impact des droits de douane, il a finalement renoncé à ce projet. La décision intervient après une vive critique formulée par la Maison Blanche, qui a qualifié cette initiative d'« acte politique et hostile ».Selon un article de Punchbowl News, Amazon aurait prévu d'ajouter, à côté du prix de vente de certains articles, la part exacte liée aux droits de douane, notamment ceux imposés sous l'administration Trump à plusieurs partenaires commerciaux, dont la Chine. Une idée rapidement dénoncée par Karoline Leavitt, porte-parole de la Maison Blanche, lors d'un point de presse officiel. « Ce n'est pas une surprise, car Amazon a signé un partenariat avec une entité de propagande chinoise », a-t-elle déclaré, en brandissant un article de Reuters datant de 2021. Ce document évoque la création par Amazon d'un portail dédié à des livres officiels du gouvernement chinois, notamment ceux du président Xi Jinping.Le projet de transparence tarifaire provenait de l'équipe Amazon Haul, en charge des produits à bas prix. Selon un porte-parole de l'entreprise, l'initiative avait été évoquée en interne mais n'a jamais été approuvée et ne sera pas mise en œuvre. Le groupe insiste sur le fait qu'aucune modification de la présentation des prix n'aura lieu.La réaction de la Maison Blanche s'explique par le contexte tendu autour du commerce international, alors que l'ancien président Donald Trump, candidat à la prochaine élection, pourrait renforcer les taxes sur les importations s'il revient au pouvoir. La publication des droits de douane directement sur la plateforme aurait pu mettre en lumière les effets concrets de cette politique sur les consommateurs américains, en les confrontant à la hausse des prix qu'elle provoque. Un geste perçu comme une attaque politique déguisée, selon l'administration actuelle.De nombreuses entreprises tierces utilisant Amazon comme canal de vente ont d'ores et déjà ajusté leurs tarifs en prévision des nouveaux droits de douane. Les économistes anticipent un impact sévère, notamment sur les produits finis et les composants venus de Chine, qui subissent des surtaxes allant jusqu'à 145 %.En reculant, Amazon cherche à désamorcer la polémique sans provoquer davantage la sphère politique américaine. Mais cet épisode révèle combien les grandes entreprises technologiques évoluent sur un fil tendu entre intérêts économiques, exigences de transparence et tensions géopolitiques. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

On this special episode of the GeekWire Podcast, we break down a public clash between Amazon and the White House over tariffs, transparency, and politics. After a report from Punchbowl News suggested Amazon would start displaying the cost of President Trump’s tariffs on product prices, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called it a “hostile and political act” during a press briefing — saying she had just spoken to the president about it. Amazon responded by clarifying that the idea had come from a small team behind its Amazon Haul discount storefront but was never approved and “not going to happen.” Meanwhile, CNN reported that Trump personally called Jeff Bezos to complain. Related links and content GeekWire: ‘Not going to happen’: Amazon responds to White House barb over purported tariff transparency plan Punchbowl News: Amazon to display tariff costs for consumers Reuters, 2021: Amazon partnered with China propaganda arm CNN's Alayna Treene on X: "Scoop: Trump called Amazon founder Jeff Bezos Tuesday morning to complain about reports that his company was considering displaying the cost U.S. tariffs next to prices for certain products on its website, two senior White House officials told @CNN." Amazon statement: "The team that runs our ultra low cost Amazon Haul store considered the idea of listing import charges on certain products. This was never approved and is not going to happen.” GeekWire Podcast: How Amazon is adapting to the TikTok generation, and what it says about the state of Prime With GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Punchbowl News reporter Samantha Handler breaks down the Medicaid fight and how Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans need to find $880 billion in cuts. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. 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

Punchbowl News congressional reporter Mica Soellner goes behind the scenes of a big story we broke this week on the new flashing warning signs vulnerable House Republicans are sending to GOP leadership over the prospect of Medicaid cuts. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. 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

Punchbowl News Financial Services Reporter Laura Weiss goes over the drama-filled week on Capitol Hill that culminated with the House approving the compromise budget resolution. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. 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

Punchbowl News technology reporter Diego Munhoz joins Anna Palmer to discuss artificial intelligence and economic development. Plus: Details from his interview with Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Handler, author of The Portal newsletter, discusses House Republicans' struggle to pass a measure that would give the D.C. government flexibility to spend its budget. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. 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

On episode 2 of the brand-new Chuck Toddcast, Chuck is joined by Jake Sherman, founder of Punchbowl News and one of the most well-connected reporters on Capitol Hill.But first, Chuck reflects on the results of the special elections in Florida and the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, which showed that the base of the out-of-power party is fired up. He explains why this suggests voters are more inclined to vote against a party rather than for one. He also discusses why the party in question is in desperate need of soul-searching and possible realignment to build a winning coalition.Then, Jake Sherman joins the conversation to discuss the latest from D.C. They begin by examining Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to send the House home for the week after a dispute over proxy voting for members of Congress—and why Johnson's power is tied directly to President Donald Trump. They also explore the revenge-driven mindset that has shaped decision-making on Capitol Hill and the lack of Republican pushback against Trump's sweeping tariffs.They dive into how the dynamics of the current Congress differ from those of years past and why some Republicans might view their loss in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race through rose-colored glasses—thanks in part to Elon Musk.They wrap up by discussing whether Democrats could see a shake-up in leadership and the timeline for passing a tax cut and a debt ceiling extension.Finally, Chuck wraps up with a listener question in the “Ask Chuck” segment by giving his take on whether the debate around a Trump third term was a smokescreen to knock “Signalgate” out of the news cycle.Timeline:0:00 Introduction2:00 Voters are telling us what they DON'T like5:00 Democrats need to do some soul searching9:45 Democrats can't just be “anti-Trump”11:17 Jake Sherman joins the show15:50 Mike Johnson sends the house home20:30 Is Johnson powerless without Trump?23:10 Revenge is the mindset of Republicans25:50 Any appetite in Congress to take back authority from the executive branch?28:15 Will economic downturn/tariffs scare elected Republicans31:20 Lack of experience in Trump's cabinet38:00 Could we see a deluge of Republican retirements from Congress41:25 Members of Congress are different now43:28 Republicans secretly happy they can blame Elon Musk for the Wisconsin loss?46:28 Would Chuck Schumer win a leadership vote in the Senate?49:05 Timeline for passing tax cuts/debt ceiling extension?56:05 Ask Chuck: Was the “Trump third term” debate a smokescreen to knock “Signalgate” out of the news”(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)

Tech reporter Diego Munhoz talks about his newsy interview with FCC Chair Brendan Carr featured in Punchbowl News' Tech Quarterly newsletter. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. 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

Punchbowl News policy reporter Samantha Handler joins Anna Palmer to discuss artificial intelligence and the workforce. Plus: Details from Mica Soellner's interview with Rep. Laurel Lee (R-Fla.). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman gives the latest updates on reconciliation. Plus, a look at Sen. Roger Wicker's balancing act. 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

The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET. Brad is first joined by Mabinty Quarshie, National Political Reporter for the Washington Examiner. The pair begins their interview by discussing the bombshell report that the Secretary of Defense accidentally texted a reporter IMPENDING WAR PLANS on a non-government group chat that included the Vice President, Secretary of State, National Security Advisor and Homeland Security Advisor!...who all also replied on the thread, with none of them realizing the Reporter was on the thread, in plain sight!!! They also examine Trump's plan to gut the Department of Education, whether his relationship with Elon Musk is becoming strained, and why the Republicans could deeply regret messing with Social Security checks. Then, Mica Soellner, Congressional Reporter for Punchbowl News, talks about the Congressional response to the bombshell Atlantic report about the Trump administration texting a reporter war plans. She and Brad also examine the divisions among Congressional Democrats following Senator Schumer's vote to advance the Republicans' continuing resolution. Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'  He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social. 

The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET. Brad is first joined by Mabinty Quarshie, National Political Reporter for the Washington Examiner. The pair begins their interview by discussing the bombshell report that the Secretary of Defense accidentally texted a reporter IMPENDING WAR PLANS on a non-government group chat that included the Vice President, Secretary of State, National Security Advisor and Homeland Security Advisor!...who all also replied on the thread, with none of them realizing the Reporter was on the thread, in plain sight!!! They also examine Trump's plan to gut the Department of Education, whether his relationship with Elon Musk is becoming strained, and why the Republicans could deeply regret messing with Social Security checks. Then, Mica Soellner, Congressional Reporter for Punchbowl News, talks about the Congressional response to the bombshell Atlantic report about the Trump administration texting a reporter war plans. She and Brad also examine the divisions among Congressional Democrats following Senator Schumer's vote to advance the Republicans' continuing resolution. Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.'  He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social. 

Tech reporter Ben Brody brings you behind the scenes of a Zoom call with Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya, two Democratic members of the Federal Trade Commission who were fired by President Donald Trump this past week, and other key figures from the Biden-era tech antitrust world. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. 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

Deputy congressional editor Robert O'Shaughnessy shares what it was like at The Conference, a full-day event that brought together key stakeholders in the public and private sector to focus on the new power players in Washington. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. 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

On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Where's the fire? The growing calls for stronger opposition to President Trump's extreme agenda, after Senate Democrats help pass the Republicans' continuing resolution. I'll discuss the real cost of capitulating to Republicans to keep the government open with Andrew Desiderio, of Punchbowl News, former Deputy Chief of Staff to Nancy Pelosi, Drew Hamill, and economic columnist Heather Long of the Washington Post. Vengeance is his: Trump brings his revenge tour to the Department of Justice, calling out his critics by name and even suggesting they should be jailed. I'll ask Rep. Jamie Raskin why he called Trump's speech a "desecration" of the department's values. And a run for the history books: Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist will talk to me about his bid to be the next governor of Michigan and the first Black person to hold the position, plus how he plans to flip a state that Donald Trump narrowly won. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 

Punchbowl News congressional reporter Mica Soellner joins Anna Palmer to discuss artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Plus: Details from Soellner's interview with Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.). 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

Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy talk with Andrew Desiderio, a senior congressional reporter for Punchbowl News, about the negotiations in Washington to avoid a partial government shutdown. On Tuesday, the U.S. House passed legislation to avert a partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies through September. The vote provides critical momentum for the measure, which now moves to the U.S. Senate, where bipartisan support will be needed to get it over the finish line. Meanwhile, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has launched his reelection bid. Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next listener mailbag segment. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Sherman dives deep into what President Donald Trump called on Congress to pass during his speech on Tuesday, including passing "tax cuts for everybody," the death penalty for anyone who kills a police officer and banning sex changes for children. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. 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

Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman takes a look at how Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are performing. Plus, how a DOGE vote could help skittish Republicans — and Elon Musk. 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

Punchbowl News' Max Cohen discusses the latest in the looming government shutdown. Plus, Republican Rep. Maria Salazar challenges President Donald Trump's deportation plan. 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

President Trump said today that tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada would go into effect tomorrow. The announcement ended a month-long delay after both U.S. neighbors struck temporary deals to avoid the new tariffs. The President also said he doesn't think a proposed investment deal to secure access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals is dead and---in a social media post--- that the US will QUOTE not put up” with perceived resistance by President Volodymyr Zelensky to end Russia's war with Ukraine. Meanwhile, in London, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced today a coalition of the willing to advance peace following a meeting in London with European and Canadian leaders. The President's comments come as he prepares a speech to Congress tomorrow. It's expected that a large part of his speech will be about his domestic agenda.  And just 11 more days until a possible government shutdown. Punchbowl News is reporting that House Republican leaders don't plan on putting a continuing resolution on the floor until early next week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vault co-author Laura Weiss takes you behind the scenes of House Republicans' victory this past week when they pulled off a successful floor vote on their budget resolution to kick off reconciliation. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. 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

Punchbowl News technology reporter Ben Brody joins Anna Palmer to discuss the relationship between AI and energy policy. AI policy is quickly spreading into the critical domain of energy. Although AI technology uses a lot of energy, it also has the potential to increase efficiency and conserve energy. One key player to watch here is Virginia GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who Brody interviewed. 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

Congressional reporters Andrew Desiderio and Max Cohen discuss Senate Republicans' response to President Donald Trump's latest controversial comments on the Russia-Ukraine war. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. 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

Victoria Guida of Politico and Brendan Pedersen of Punchbowl News sort through how and why the Trump administration is remaking banking regulation. Is the CFPB neutered for the next four years or maybe forever? Will the OCC take over the FDIC's exam functions? Why did big bank CEOs meet with the Senate Banking Committee? What's DOGE up to at Treasury?

The Senate is the only show in town as the House is in recess. Punchbowl News introduces The Conference, a daylong event focused on power, people and politics inside and outside D.C. Plus, DOGE is on a rampage. 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

Punchbowl News congressional reporter Mica Soellner discusses Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's path to being chair of the House DOGE subcommittee. It was a windy road for the Georgia Republican, who may be eyeing a Senate run. 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

Vault co-author Laura Weiss discusses House Republicans' struggle to get on the same page about reconciliation this past week. Laura, a Philly native, also shares her hopes for the Eagles in the upcoming Super Bowl game against the Kansas City Chiefs. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. 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

Get an inside look at what it was like at the House GOP retreat at the Trump National Doral resort in Miami. Congressional reporter Mica Soellner shares her experience talking to lawmakers outside Capitol Hill and where House Republicans are at with the budget resolution. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. 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

Senior Congressional Reporter Andrew Desiderio takes you into the Capitol Rotunda for President Donald Trump's second inauguration. Access was very limited, and he caught what the TV cameras missed. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. 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

At this hour, TikTok is once again available to its millions of U.S. users – brought back to life, for at least 75 days, by the President who once tried to kill it. It’s been a long and confusing road to get here.Congress passed a law last April to force TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell the social media app or face a ban in the U.S.. On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously upheld that ban, which was set to go into effect on Sunday. TikTok then went dark on Saturday, when users were greeted with a message that read: “Sorry, TikTok isn’t available right now.”Shortly afterwards, a hopeful update appeared in that popup message: “We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to reinstate TikTok once he takes office.” The app was back in service Sunday, after about 14 hours offline for U.S. users. President Trump sealed a reprieve for TikTok with the stroke of his Sharpie on Monday, signing an executive order delaying the enforcement of the federal ban for 75 days. It’s just another stop on the long road toward a potential all-out ban of the Chinese-owned app for U.S. users -- and the President’s latest actions raise a host of political, legal and cultural questions. Soundside was joined by a panel of experts to break down what's next. Guests: Ben Brody, a technology reporter for Punchbowl News based in D.C. Jessica Maddox, associate professor of digital media at the University of Alabama. Joseph Tomain, senior lecturer at Indiana University Bloomington. Related Links: TikTok Starts Working Again After Trump Says He Will Stall a Ban - The New York Times KUOW - As Congress pushes potential TikTok ban forward, users wonder what happens next Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, threatening app’s existence in the U.S. : NPR Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Biden says goodbye to the nation with a warning, and Donald Trump is set to seal his status as the most dominant American political figure of the 21st century. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, McKay Coppins of The Atlantic, Andrew Desiderio of Punchbowl News, Asma Khalid of NPR and Zolan Kanno-Youngs of The New York Times to discuss this and more.

Congressional reporters Mica Soellner and Max Cohen discuss the dynamic between the Main Street Republican Caucus and the Trump world in comparison to the House Freedom Caucus. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. 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

NPR's Tamara Keith and Andrew Desiderio of Punchbowl News join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including President Biden's final week in office and the raging wildfires in California have become fodder for political debate. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

NPR's Tamara Keith and Andrew Desiderio of Punchbowl News join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including President Biden's final week in office and the raging wildfires in California have become fodder for political debate. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In his final foreign policy speech today, President Biden said the US is winning the worldwide competition…Speaking at the State Department, the president reflected on his administration's accomplishments around the world…He talked about the Afghanistan withdrawal…Russia's invasion of Ukraine…and said his administration is working urgently to reach a cease-fire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas terrorists…We'll hear from the president's speech coming up…  The Pentagon said today US military aircraft dropped more than 16,000 gallons of fire suppressant on the Los Angeles wildfires over the weekend…They've also more than doubled the number of National Guard troops to assist in the fire response…  Meanwhile, Firefighters say the return of dangerous wind and weather conditions predicted for this week could hamper their efforts…  Already, at least 24 people have died as a result of the fires… with dozens still missing… The first confirmation hearings for the Trump cabinet kick off this week. Thirteen of the president-elect's nominees are scheduled to appear before Senators…  Two are scheduled for tomorrow—Georgia Rep. Doug Collins as Veterans Affairs Secretary …and former Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary…  Allegations of sexual misconduct, excessive drinking, and poor organizational management have followed Pete Hegseth since Donald Trump nominated him… Punchbowl News senior Congressional reporter Andrew Desidiero will tell us what to watch for this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tech reporter Ben Brody takes you behind the scenes of the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and how Congress may react to agentic artificial intelligence. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. 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

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Tomorrow marks four years since insurrectionists stormed the Capitol, in an effort to keep Donald Trump in power. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware, who was a member of the House and there that day, joins Jonathan Capehart to talk about that horrific day, and her historic new role in the Senate. Plus, Former Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell reflects on that day, and how Trump's pledge to pardon the rioters could put his life in danger. And, despite a major snowstorm barreling into Washington D.C. tomorrow, Speaker Mike Johnson is urging colleagues to stay in town to certify the 2024 election. Melanie Zanona of Punchbowl News and former Rep. Donna Edwards join Jonathan Capehart to discuss this and Trump's controversial cabinet choices. All that and more on 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart'.

Congressional reporters Mica Soellner and Max Cohen break down the speaker's race and how the House Freedom Caucus quickly shifted their support for Mike Johnson to win the gavel. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. 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

Vault co-author Brendan Pedersen discusses French Hill's history of pushing for meaningful changes to financial regulation for the sake of new technologies. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. 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

Punchbowl News Financial Services Reporter Laura Weiss joins the show to talk about the latest developments in the tax world. Plus: The top songs sung at the Punchbowl News holiday party. 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