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Balance of Power

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Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch us LIVE on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.

Episodes

Musk Fuels GOP Opposition To Funding Bill

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Kailey speaks with: Jack Fitzpatrick, Bloomberg Government Congress reporter to discuss the latest on Capitol Hill, as Speaker Mike Johnson tries to pass a funding...

Dec 18, 202427 min

Instant Reaction: The Fed Decides

Bloomberg's Tom Keene, Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz break down the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision on a special edition of Bloomberg Surveillance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 18, 202430 min

House Nears Deal on Government Funding Bill

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Kailey Leinz delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Kailey speaks with:  Spencer Kimball Emerson College Polling Center Director on Americans' view on a potential TikTok ban and tariffs Rep.  Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), me...

Dec 17, 202437 min

Trump And Congressional Republicans Plan for 2025

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Republican Congressman French Hill of Arkansas about his new role as Chair of the House Financial Services Committee. Bloomberg Politics...

Dec 16, 202441 min

Trump Tax Cuts May Not Boost Economy; Blinken Travels To Middle East

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Terry Haines, Pangaea Policy Founder to break down analysis from the Committee For A Responsible Budget's that suggests Trump's tax cuts...

Dec 13, 202445 min

President-Elect Trump Visits NYSE

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu about the efforts of the Department of Government Efficiency and balancing federal budgets. Bloomber...

Dec 12, 202451 min

Trump Transition Latest, Treasury Secretary Yellen Speaks With Bloomberg

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Lester Munson as Donald Trump's nominees continue to meet ...

Dec 11, 202429 min

House GOP Plans Stopgap Bill

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Bloomberg Deputy Congressional Editor Mike Dorning as the House of Representatives negotiates a stopgap spending measure. Bloomberg Capi...

Dec 10, 202434 min

Syrian Rebels End Assad Rule

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Bloomberg National Security Reporter Courtney McBride about the latest developments in Syria following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's...

Dec 09, 202440 min

Special Report: Suspect Arrested in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder

A 26-year-old man suspected in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive Brian Thompson was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania.The man, identified as Luigi Mangione, was recognized while he was eating at a McDonald’s restaurant by an employee. He was found with a manifesto, multiple fake identifications and a so-called ghost gun with a suppressor, similar to the one used in the shooting, according to police.Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu discuss the news with Bloomberg News Reporter M...

Dec 09, 20245 min

TikTok Faces US Ban, Syria Rebels Push South 

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and speaks with: Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.), member of the House Oversight and Foreign Affairs Committees on the appeals court upholding a US law that would ban TikTok Lisa C...

Dec 06, 202441 min

DOGE Day on Capitol Hill

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Lighthouse Public Affairs Founder Chapin Fay as Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy ho...

Dec 05, 202441 min

Trump Considers Replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for Pentagon

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Canadian Ambassador to the US Kirsten Hillman about the meeting between President-Elect Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin ...

Dec 04, 202438 min

Special Coverage: French Government Falls After Vote

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen teamed up with a left-wing coalition to topple the French government, pitching the country into a prolonged period of turbulence that’s likely to further unsettle investors. For reaction and analysis, hosts Tim Stenovec and Emily Graffeo speak with Bloomberg Daybreak Europe host Stephen Carroll, reporting live from our Paris bureau and Steven Englander, global head of G10 FX Research at Standard Chartered Bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 04, 202419 min

Trump's Picks Meet Lawmakers

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: West Front Strategies Principal Ashley Davis about the confirmation process for Donald Trump's cabinet picks. Alaska Governor Mike Dunle...

Dec 03, 202437 min

President Biden Pardons His Son, Syrian Rebels Seize Aleppo

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Bloomberg Washington Senior Editor Wendy Benjaminson following President Joe Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter. Former Assistant Special...

Dec 02, 202449 min

Biden's Foreign Policy Legacy

Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Kailey speaks with: Atlantic Council's Jonathan Panikoff on the cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the foreign policy efforts of the Biden Administration i...

Nov 27, 202443 min

SPECIAL COVERAGE: Israel and Hezbollah Reach Ceasefire

Israel reached a deal for a 60-day cease-fire with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah after weeks of talks mediated by the US, a first step toward ending a conflict that’s killed thousands of people. For reaction and analysis, Bloomberg Businessweek hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with Bloomberg National Security Team Leader Nick Wadhams and Bloomberg News Economy and Government reporter Galit Altstein. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 26, 202413 min

Israel War Cabinet to Vote on Lebanon Cease-Fire

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Democratic Congressman Jake Auchincloss of Massachusetts about Donald Trump's tariffs proposals and the possibility of a cease-fire betw...

Nov 26, 202454 min

DOJ Moves to Drop Trump Prosecutions

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Democratic Congresswoman Maxine Waters of California about Donald Trump's pick for Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary and the outlook f...

Nov 25, 202451 min

SPECIAL REPORT: Trump Nominates Scott Bessent To Lead US Treasury

President-elect Donald Trump said he is nominating Scott Bessent, who runs macro hedge fund Key Square Group, as the next US Treasury Secretary, enlisting a key adviser to manage the sweeping economic agenda he has vowed to enact in a second term. Bloomberg Balance of Power hosts Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz offer instant reaction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 23, 20247 min

Trump Picks Former Florida Attorney General to Run DOJ After Gaetz Exit

What would YOU like to hear about on Bloomberg? Help make shows like ours even better by taking our Bloomberg audience survey . Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Palm Bea...

Nov 22, 202441 min

Matt Gaetz Ends Attorney General Bid

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Former US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan as Matt Gaetz announces that he will no longer be seeking the role of Attorney General. Blo...

Nov 21, 202452 min

Congress Set for Clash on Gaetz Nomination

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois about the House Ethics investigation into Matt Gaetz and the future of US-China r...

Nov 20, 202434 min

1,000 Days of War in Ukraine

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Republican Congressman Chuck Fleischmann of Tennessee as Russian President Vladimir Putin signs an updated nuclear arms doctrine. Bloomb...

Nov 19, 20241 hr 2 min

Trump's Cabinet Picks Include Controversial Nominees

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Anna Ashton, Founder of Ashton Analytics, on US-China relations during a second Trump administration and President Biden’s upcoming meeti...

Nov 15, 202446 min

Congress Reacts to Trump Cabinet Picks

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Republican Congressman Andy Barr of Kentucky about new leadership in the House. Democratic Congressman Dan Goldman of New York about the...

Nov 14, 202439 min

Trump Wins Republican Trifecta, Meets Biden in the Oval Office

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: University of Virginia’s Miller Center Professor in Presidential Studies Barbara Perry as Joe Biden and Donald Trump meet in the Oval Of...

Nov 13, 202449 min

Trump Continues Filling Out Incoming Administration

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Bloomberg Senior Washington Correspondent Saleha Mohsin as Donald Trump narrows in on his pick for Treasury Secretary. Emory University ...

Nov 12, 202442 min

Republicans Near Washington Trifecta

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts about his visions for Project 2025 and his new book "Dawn’s Early Light: Taking Back Washing...

Nov 11, 202452 min