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We’re excited to launch The Ones to Watch: Advancing with AI! Over the next four weeks, we’ll explore the evolving intersection of AI policy and energy, cybersecurity, the workforce, and economic investment. Our first edition features an exclusive interview with Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-Va.). Read it now: https://lnkd.in/ebS82uqG

Lawmakers, congressional staff and industry leaders gathered Monday night at Limani to celebrate #DiversityAcrossTheAisle for the 119th Congress. Punchbowl News served as the media partner for the event marking the new session and highlighting the importance of diversity in public service. This event honored and welcomed members of the Republican Latinos Staff Association, Congressional Black Associates, Congressional Hispanic Staff Association, Congressional Asian Pacific American Staff Association, Congressional Middle Eastern & North African Staff Association, Women’s Congressional Staff Association, Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus, Black Women’s Congressional Alliance, LGBT Congressional Staff Association, Black Men on the Hill and Senate GLASS Caucus. Raising a glass: Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.), Cristina Antelo, ESQ of Ferox Strategies; Estuardo V. Rodriguez of Intersect Public Affairs; ShaShrina Thomas of Reynolds American; Chloe Brown, M.A. of Shein; Chanell Autrey of Target; Shawn Whyte of Diageo; Brandon Jacobs of Rep. Yvette Clarke’s (D-N.Y.) office; Aleeke Spence of Adobe; Cleve Mesidor of the Blockchain Leadership Institute; Stacey Brayboy of March of Dimes, among others.

Introducing the 2025 Tax Preview special edition – your go-to guide for the year ahead in tax policy. In this edition, we explore: 🔹 What’s on the horizon for tax legislation 🔹 President Trump’s tax wish list 🔹 Why some Republicans oppose cuts to ACA premium credits 🔹 The Illinois tax change making waves in the banking industry Stay informed and read the full preview here: https://lnkd.in/eRgrj6tT

🚨 Big conversations. Big names. One room. 🚨 The Conference by Punchbowl News is bringing together senior congressional leadership, emerging Senate power players, and top CEOs in finance, tech, and sports for a full-day event shaping the year ahead. This exclusive, invite-only gathering will set the tone for the major policy and business decisions driving Washington and the economy in 2025. Stay tuned for insights from our powerhouse lineup of speakers including ... Speaker Mike Johnson, Sen. Kevin Cramer, Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, Sen. Jim Banks, Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart, Charlie Baker of NCAA, Adena Friedman of Nasdaq, Scott Kirby of United Airlines, Chuck Robbins of Cisco, Bob Sternfels of McKinsey & Company., Lisa Su of AMD. More speakers to come!

Due to the winter weather advisory, Diversity Across the Aisle is postponing tonight’s event. The new date for the convening is Monday, Feb. 24. We hope to see you then to celebrate the members of the 119th Congress!

We’re counting down to Diversity Across the Aisle on Tuesday, Feb. 11! 🎉 This bipartisan convening is your chance to celebrate the members of the 119th Congress and engage with leaders driving collaboration and change. 📧 Email DiversityAcrosstheAisle@gmail.com for more details. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join Punchbowl News for a half-day summit on tax policy in the new administration. The event will include lawmaker conversations, fireside chats and an expert panel discussion. Afterward, we will conclude with a networking session focused on engaging the perspectives of leaders from Capitol Hill and the financial services community. The event will feature an interview with Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.) focused on the news of the day and his legislative priorities particularly on tax policy. Following that, we will have a fireside chat with Danielle Rolfes, partner in charge, Washington National Tax at KPMG US. Finally, we will have an expert panel discussion with Kodiak Hill-Davis, senior vice president of government affairs at the Niskanen Center, Paolo Mastrangelo, co-founder of American Policy Ventures and Portia Allen-Kyle, interim executive director of Color Of Change.

We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming partnership event: Diversity Across the Aisle on Tuesday, Feb. 11! 🎉 This bipartisan convening will celebrate the members of the 119th Congress, fostering conversations and connections that drive collaboration. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to join leaders and changemakers from across the political spectrum. 📧 To learn more, email DiversityAcrosstheAisle@gmail.com. We hope to see you there!

Our latest special edition, The New Congress: Tech is here, and policy is front and center. We're highlighting the key players, pivotal legislation and major themes shaping the industry, including: - Spectrum auctions and connectivity - Social media regulation and data privacy debates - Innovations in artificial intelligence - Tech’s growing intersection with national security We’ve got the “who,” “what” and “when” for everything you need to know. 📩 Read it now, and subscribe to stay informed! https://lnkd.in/eqeGMknP

ICYMI: We launched our first weekly edition of Punchbowl News Tech this past Sunday! This newsletter is your go-to guide for: ✅ The latest from Congress, the White House, and regulators ✅ Key developments in AI, tech diplomacy, energy, infrastructure, and more ✅ A roadmap for the week’s most important policy moments In our first edition, we explored: - GOP priorities for a reconciliation package, including spectrum auctions and energy - How DOGE’s efficiency goals could shape federal tech upgrades - The bipartisan push to maintain U.S. leadership in advanced technologies Don’t miss out—catch up now and subscribe to stay ahead of the curve. Let’s dive in! https://lnkd.in/eHRhwXNr