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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.
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Trump Signs US-Iran Deal
Jun 1800:39:31Summary readyInsight & analysis on the White House and 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: Center for Strategic and International Studies Middle East Program Director Mona Yacoubian. Bluestack Strategies Founder Maura Gillespie and Bellwether Government Affairs CEO Arshi Siddiqui. Former Fed Vice Chair Lael Brainard. Bloomberg Markets Live Managing Editor Kristine Aquino. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Laura Swett. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryInstant Reaction: Kevin Warsh's First News Conference as Fed Chair
Jun 1700:32:17Summary readyBloomberg's Lisa Abramowicz and Scarlet Fu discuss remarks from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh following the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision on a special edition of Bloomberg Surveillance.Warsh vowed to restore price stability following his first policy meeting since taking the helm of the US central bank, after officials left interest rates unchanged and signaled growing support for rate hikes this year.“Persistently high prices are a burden for the American people, but the recent past need not be prologue,” Warsh said in his debut press conference as chairman. Officials “are unambiguous and unanimous. This committee will deliver price stability.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryTrump Defends Iran Deal
Jun 1700:16:18Summary readyInsight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump defended the interim peace deal he’s reached with Iran and said it could get signed as soon as tomorrow, amid pushback from Republican hawks at home who object to the billions of dollars set to flow Tehran’s way. The so-called memorandum of understanding could be signed “shortly, tomorrow, maybe the next day,” Trump said Wednesday at a press conference in France where he’s attending a summit of the Group of Seven advanced economies. A draft seen by Bloomberg foresees the rapid reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, along with immediate sanctions waivers for Iranian oil. Talks on nuclear issues, and potential further financial gains for Iran, will follow. 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 Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee. Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Tyler Kendall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryUS, Iran Prepare for Deal Signing With Both Claiming Victory
Jun 1600:45:08Summary readyInsight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Iran is set to receive broad financial incentives as part of its agreement with the US, including the right to sell oil immediately, tap a $300 billion development fund and get eventual access to its frozen assets, according to a near-final draft of the deal.While the contours of the memorandum of understanding have been circulating for days, the document, a copy of which was seen by Bloomberg News, offers the most complete accounting yet of the economic boost Iran is set to receive for ending its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz and reiterating its commitment never to seek a nuclear weapon. The two sides are set to formally sign the agreement on June 19 in Switzerland, paving the way for 60 days of talks to end their war for good and put strict new limits on Iran’s nuclear program. One person familiar with the matter said technical details were still being worked out, suggesting precise language could still change. 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 Correspondent Tyler Kendall. Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Michael Oren. Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodities Strategist Mike McGlone. Democratic Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan of Virginia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryWeekly Washington Policy Pulse: US-Iran Deal, AI Rules (June 15, 2026)
Jun 1500:11:07Summary readyA review of the reported deal between the United States and Iran, and Washington's reaction to it, led Bloomberg Intelligence's June 15 Washington Policy Pulse. We also discussed a June 12 US export-control mandate to Anthropic, which caused the company to pull its models, and how it's likely boosting the case for AI legislation. While odds of a bill passing this year are low, aggressive AI laws may damp growth for companies like Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, and Nvidia. Other topics of discussion include the appropriations process, marijuana rescheduling and logistics in the Senate related to former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton's nomination to be the next Director of National Intelligence. The Bloomberg Intelligence Financial Policy weekly call is designed to provide investors an opportunity to learn about the most recent relevant policy research, information regarding forthcoming political catalysts and other on-goings within Washington DC. The call is open to all and is held every Monday at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can register for the call here: https://bloomberg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__PqCkwY-S2m3hbQqvVC1_Q#/registrationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryUS and Iran Reach Deal to Reopen Hormuz Strait
Jun 1500:42:11Summary readyInsight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. The US and Iran reached an interim peace agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and move further toward ending a 15-week war that’s wrought chaos across the Middle East and reverberated through the global economy.The development caused equities and bonds to jump at the start of the week, while oil and natural gas prices — which soared with the strait’s closure — slumped.US President Donald Trump, under pressure as rising fuel costs hit him and his Republican Party ahead of midterm elections in November, hailed a “great deal that will bring peace and security to the whole region.” He had pushed for it to be announced on Sunday, his 80th birthday. The agreement was already signed electronically by Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. 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 Correspondent Tyler Kendall. McCain Institute Executive Director Evelyn Farkas. Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino. Rapidan Energy Group Founder Bob McNally. Bloomberg News Senior Editor for Technology and Strategic Industries Michael Shepard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummarySpaceX Jumps After Record IPO
Jun 1200:30:49Summary readyInsight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Shares of SpaceX climbed in their first day of trading on Friday following a $75 billion IPO that smashed records and instantly turned the crown jewel of Elon Musk’s business empire into one of the most-valuable public companies in the world. The stock climbed as high as $176.52, or 31% above its offering price, in afternoon trading in New York. The jump in price turned Musk into the world’s first trillionaire and sent the company’s market capitalization above $2 trillion. The successful first day of trading allows for a sigh of relief not only for backers of Musk’s company, but for an entire stock market that has been driven higher this year on optimism about the growth potential for artificial intelligence. SpaceX’s embrace of AI earlier this year with the acquisition of Musk’s xAI made the listing somewhat of a referendum on the IPO prospects of competitors Anthropic PBC and OpenAI, both of which plan go public themselves. 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 News ECM Reporter Anthony Hughes. Bloomberg News Space Reporter Sana Pashankar. Bloomberg Television Correspondent Yahaira Anand. Bloomberg Tech Co-Host Ed Ludlow. Former International Space Station Commander Leroy Chiao. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryInstant Reaction: SpaceX Jumps in First Trades Following Record $75 Billion IPO
Jun 1200:16:17Summary readyShares of SpaceX climbed in their first day of trading on Friday following a $75 billion IPO that smashed records and instantly turned the crown jewel of Elon Musk’s empire into one of the most valuable public companies in the world. The stock climbed as high as $176.52, or 31% above its offering price, less than two hours after the shares started trading shortly before noon in New York. The jump in price turned Musk into the world’s first trillionaire and sent the company’s market capitalization above $2 trillion. For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg's Kailey Leinz speaks with: Yahaira Anand, Bloomberg Television Reporter Craig Trudell, Bloomberg News Managing Editor of Global Business Coverage Ed Ludlow, Bloomberg Tech co-host See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryTrump Cancels Planned Iran Strikes in Latest Reversal
Jun 1100:24:28Summary readyInsight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump pulled back threatened military strikes against Iran, a stark reversal that came just hours after he vowed to hit the Islamic Republic “VERY HARD” and threatened to seize its oil infrastructure. Trump on Thursday cited what he said were “discussions” that “have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership” for a negotiated end to the war. He said that a “time and place of the signing” would “be announced shortly,” without providing further details. However, Iran’s semi-official news agency Fars said the country had not yet approved the text of any agreement with the US, citing an informed source. 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 Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Tyler Kendall. Atlantic Council Director of the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative Jonathan Panikoff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryTrump Vows Immediate Attacks on Iran, Straining Ceasefire
Jun 1000:54:07Summary readyInsight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. US President Donald Trump pledged fresh strikes on Iran after accusing the country of dragging out talks on an interim peace deal, putting further strain on a fragile two-month truce. The US renewed its attacks overnight on the Islamic Republic and Trump’s latest comments opened the door to Washington’s most sustained military offensive since the two sides agreed to a ceasefire in April. “We’re going to be attacking them, attacking them very hard,” Trump told reporters at the White House Wednesday. “We hit them hard yesterday, and we’re going to hit them hard again today.” 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 Correspondent Tyler Kendall. Bloomberg Economics Defense Lead Becca Wasser. Former US Ambassador to the United Nations, Chair at Hudson Institute Nikki Haley. Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Democratic Strategist Matt Robison. Republican Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis of New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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