Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Chief Deputy Whip and a leading Democratic voice on climate and technology, headlined Puck’s Power Breakfast on Thursday morning, hosted by Puck News CEO Jon Kelly at the Hay-Adams Hotel.
In an interview with Puck’s Chief Washington Correspondent Leigh Ann Caldwell, Senator Brian Schatz discussed a broad range of issues, including the Senate’s evolving approach to artificial intelligence and the future of federal climate investments. He also addressed the recent unrest in Los Angeles, connecting the protests to wider national debates over policing and public governance. The conversation also touched on whether Congress can reclaim authority from the White House—and if Democrats may be overreaching on the “Big Beautiful Bill.”
With his growing influence inside the Democratic leadership circle, Schatz offered perspective on caucus dynamics, legislative strategy, and the challenges of governing in a narrowly divided Senate. The breakfast drew a curated group of policymakers, journalists, and strategists for a lively discussion that mirrored the format’s signature style—intimate, substantive, and high-level.
The Puck Power Breakfast series continues to solidify its role as a premier venue for timely conversations with Washington’s power players, blending journalism, access, and insight at a moment when all three are in high demand.
Spotted: Sarah Personette, Reema Dodin, Sara Fischer, Mike Smith, Olivia Igbokwe, Helen Milby, Sarah Milby, Maryam Mujica, Jacob Freedman, David Reid, Nick Carr, Tony Samp, Marianna Sotomayor, Alex Tureman, Asad Ramzanali, Michael Hacker, Keenan Austin Reed, Lisa Allen, Antony Lynch, Tizzy Brown, Scott Sloofman, Alex Wirth and Kevin Walling.
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