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House Leaders Plan Spending Cuts

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 Ralph Norman of South Carolina as the House Budget Committee marks up the latest GOP budget proposal. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe about US-Canada trade relations and the possible impacts of tariffs. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Arc Initiatives Partner Jonae Wartel as President Donald Trump continues to fill out his cabinet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, 202538 min

Trump and Putin Agree to Ukraine Talks

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 Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations Kurt Volker following President Donald Trump's separate phone call with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy. American Action Forum President Douglas Holtz-Eakin as House Republicans release their initial budget proposal. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall following Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation as Director of National Intelligence. Bloomberg's Michael McKee following Fed Chair Jerome Powell's second day of testimony on Capitol Hill. Bloomberg Opinion Contributor and Economic Policy Consultant Kathryn Edwards following the latest inflation data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12, 202534 min

Trump Meets With Jordan's King Abdullah II

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 Reporter Iain Marlow as President Donald Trump and Jordan's King Abdullah II meet at the White House. KPMG Chief Economist Diane Swonk about Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's testimony in front of the Senate Banking Committee. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as a judge in Manhattan ruled that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent can access sensitive federal government payments data during a lawsuit. Wilson Center Global Fellow and former US Ambassador to Jordan David Hale as Trump on Tuesday reiterated his desire for the US to take ownership of Gaza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 11, 202539 min

Trump Plans Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum

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 Global Economy Reporter Enda Curran about President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum. Former Acting CFPB Director and Former OMB Director Mick Mulvaney as the CFPB headquarters in Washington DC remain closed. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Ashley Davis about executive actions during Trump's first three weeks in office. Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens of Michigan about her proposed legislation. Bloomberg Congressional Reporter Steven Dennis about the future of the US penny. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 10, 202553 min

US Jobless Rate Falls, Trump Meets With Japanese PM

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: Director of the Center for Energy, Climate, and Environment at the Heritage Foundation and Former Chief Economist at the Department of Labor Diana Furchgott-Roth about the latest US jobs report. Former US Ambassador to Japan and former White House Chief of Staff to President Barack Obama Rahm Emanuel about the US-Japan relationship. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Lester Munson about reconciliation plans in Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 7, 202528 min

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on DOGE, Dollar, Fed

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: Bloomberg Senior Washington Correspondent and Host of The Big Take DC podcast Saleha Mohsin interviews US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Democratic Strategist Caitlin Legacki discuss reconciliation plans on Capitol Hill. Republican Congressman Mike Flood of Nebraska discusses the ongoing spending negotiations in the House GOP conference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 6, 202539 min

House Struggles on Budget Plan

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 Frank Lucas of Oklahoma about House Republicans' reconciliation plans. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the latest updates from Capitol Hill. Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts about the Trump Administration's agenda. Senior Fellow with the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies Natasha Hall about Trump's comments about US intervention in Gaza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 5, 202541 min

Trump, Netanyahu Set To Meet in DC

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 New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu about Elon Musk's cost-cutting efforts across government. Republican Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee about tariff threats and DOGE's role in government. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Lisa Camooso Miller as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Clears a key hurdle in the Senate for confirmation as Health and Human Services Secretary. Former Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council Hagar Chemali ahead of US President Donald Trump's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 4, 202549 min

Trump Delays Mexico Tariffs

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: President of the Economic Security and Technology Department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies Navin Girishankar about President Donald Trump's tariff threats. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Marc Short about the political implications of the tariffs. Former Chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers Jared Bernstein about the possible economic impact of the tariffs. Republican Congressman Adrian Smith of Nebraska, Chairman of the Trade Subcommittee in the House Ways and Means Committee, about how tariffs will play into budget negotiations on Capitol Hill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 3, 202540 min

Instant Reaction: Trump Tariffs Hit Mexico, Canada and China

US President Donald Trump ramped up his tariff threats to the European Union while saying he would speak with the leaders of Canada and Mexico, as stock markets sank following a hectic weekend that saw prospects for a trade war turn into reality.In remarks to reporters on Sunday night, Trump said he would hold separate calls on Monday morning with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as well as with the Mexican leadership, after announcing 25% tariffs on the US’s neighbors and top trading partners. The levies are set to take effect on Tuesday, barring a last-minute deal.Bloomberg Daybreak hosts Nathan Hager and Karen Moskow bring you instant reaction to the weekend's developments on global trade.     Subscribe to the Bloomberg Daybreak Podcast:   on Apple: http://bit.ly/3DWYoAN   on Spotify: http://bit.ly/3jGRYiB   Anywhere: http://bit.ly/460OMka   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 3, 202510 min

White House Readies Tariffs

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 Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirms US tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada will start on February 1. Former US Energy Secretary and President and CEO of the Edison Electric Institute Dan Brouillette about Donald Trump's energy policy. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall about the latest developments into the crash outside of Washington Reagan International Airport. Former NTSB Air Safety Investigator Dr. Alan Diehl about what might have led to the incident at DCA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 31, 202533 min

Plane Crash Spurs Aviation Questions

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 Transportation Ray LaHood about the air collision between a regional jet and a military helicopter outside of Washington Reagan National Airport. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall with a live update outside of the airport. Aviation Journalist Jeff Wise as President Donald Trump attacks DEI programs at the FAA. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about Trump's response to the collision Wednesday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 30, 202526 min

White House Reverses Spending Freeze

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 Capitol Influence Team Lead Mike Dorning as President Donald Trump rescinded an order freezing an array of federal grants, loans and financial assistance. Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Lisa Jarvis about the Senate confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 29, 202514 min

Trump Pauses Federal Funds in Constitutional Fight

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 Government Congress Reporter Jack Fitzpatrick as Democrats sue the White House over a new plan to pause a wide range of payments of federal grants, loans and assistance. The Madison Group Managing Partner and Founder Robb Watters over the Trump Administration's proposed trade policy and export controls. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Matt Gorman about the Trump Administration's immigration enforcement operations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 28, 202535 min

Trump Begins Second Week In 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: Bloomberg Politics Editor Laura Davison as Donald Trump begins his second week in office. Director of the Wadhwani AI Center at the Center for Strategic and International Studies Gregory Allen as the markets react to DeepSeek's AI model. Republican Main Street Partnership Sarah Chamberlain as House GOP members head to Doral. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the confirmation process for Trump's cabinet nominees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 27, 202542 min

Trump Seeks To Overhaul FEMA

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 Editor Wendy Benjaminson as President Donald Trump heads to North Carolina and California. Former White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy about the impact of climate change on severe weather events. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the confirmation of Trump's cabinet nominees. HRSI CEO Amy Dufrane about the effect of Trump's executive orders on the federal workforce. Director of the CSIS Strategic Technologies Program and Former-Director for Emerging Technologies at the National Security Council Matt Pearl about the Trump Administration's AI policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 24, 202558 min

SALT Talks Gain Steam in Washington

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 Mike Lawler of New York about the tax policy debate in Washington. Former Deputy US Trade Representative Sarah Bianchi about President Donald Trump's virtual remarks to the World Economic Forum in Davos. Democratic Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan of Virginia about Pete Hegseth's Defense Secretary nomination and Trump's executive orders ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs in government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 23, 202534 min

Trump's Agenda Shapes Congress

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's Tyler Kendall from the White House North Lawn. National Security Practice Group Lead at Wiley Rein Nazak Nikakhtar about Donald Trump's trade policies. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about Trump's call for Russian President Vladimir Putin to "make a deal" on Ukraine. Former Republican Congressman and Former Chair of the House Financial Services Committee Patrick McHenry about the upcoming Congressional agenda and possibilities for a spending deal. Former US Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy tells Bloomberg News Editor-In-Chief John Micklethwait that any effective peacekeeping force deployed in Ukraine will need to include US troops. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 22, 202552 min

President Trump Starts Second Term

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 Editor Michael Shepard about President Donald Trump's first actions in office. American Action Forum President Douglas Holtz-Eakin about spending bills in Congress and Trump's economic policy proposals. Republican Congressman Chuck Fleischmann of Tennessee about where House Republicans can support Trump's policy agenda. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino ahead of Trump's meeting with House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune. University of Baltimore School of Law Professor Kim Wehle about presidential pardons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 21, 202554 min

Special Coverage: Donald Trump's Inauguration

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 inauguration of President Donald Trump. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Former-Trump Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette Lindsay Chervinsky, Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library Shirley Martey Hargis, nonresident fellow in the Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub Rep. Brad Sherman x RussellU.S. Representative for California's 32nd Congressional District United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 20, 202534 min

Trump Moves Inauguration Indoors

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 RNC Communications Director Lisa Camooso Miller as Donald Trump announces the presidential inauguration will be moved indoors due to extreme cold in DC. Bloomberg Intelligence Media and Telecom Litigation and Policy Analyst Matt Schettenhelm as the Supreme Court upholds the TikTok divest or ban law. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior US Policy Analyst Nathan Dean about Trump's policy initiatives in his first 100 days. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino previewing Inauguration Day. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall as President-Elect Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping hold a phone call Friday morning. Atlantic Council Senior Fellow for Middle East Programs and the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative Carmiel Arbit about the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 17, 202549 min

Instant Reaction: Scott Bessent Treasury Confirmation Hearing

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: Joe Lavorgna, Former Chief Economist at the National Economic Council under Donald Trump and Managing Director and Chief Economist for SMBC Nikko Securities America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 16, 20259 min

Israel, Hamas Agree to Ceasefire Deal

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 US National Security Team Lead Nick Wadhams as Israel and Hamas agree to a cease-fire deal. Former Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council Hagar Chemali about the deal and next steps in the Middle East. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall ahead of President Joe Biden's farewell address. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about Biden's legacy. Global Head of Energy Analysis at OPIS Tom Kloza about US energy policy in the coming months. Vice President of the Defense Program at the Lexington Institute Rebecca Grant about foreign policy under the next Trump administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 15, 202549 min

Hegseth Testifies 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: Retired Two-Star Marine Corps Major General Arnold Punaro, Former Staff Director of the Senate Armed Services Committee, as Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing takes place in the Senate Armed Services Committee. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Ashley Davis about Hegseth's confirmation process in Congress. Co-founder of the Strategic Consulting firm Rice, Hadley, Gates & Manuel LLC Dr. Anja Manuel about the geopolitical environment the US faces. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 14, 202539 min

Lawmakers Talk SALT with Trump

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: Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist about the outlook for tax policy in Congress. Bloomberg Tax Congress Reporter Zach Cohen about Donald Trump's meetings with House Republicans at Mar-A-Lago this past weekend. Republican Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis of New York about the push to raise the SALT deduction in a new tax package. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Chapin Fay ahead of confirmation hearings in the Senate this week. Former-Supreme Allied Commander for Europe Wesley Clark as President Joe Biden prepares to deliver a foreign policy speech at the State Department Monday afternoon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 13, 202550 min

Blowout Jobs Report, Republicans Head to Mar-A-Lago

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 Economics Chief US Economist Anna Wong about the latest US Jobs Data. Vice President and Director of the Economic Studies Program at Brookings Ben Harris about Joe Biden's economic legacy. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino as House Republicans head to Mar-A-Lago to meet with Donald Trump this weekend. Host of Bloomberg Law on Bloomberg Radio June Grasso about Trump's hush money case sentencing in New York. Technology Policy Institute Senior Fellow Sarah Oh Lam about the TikTok's case before the Supreme Court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 10, 202544 min

Instant Reaction: Supreme Court Allows Trump Sentencing

A divided US Supreme Court cleared the way for President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money criminal case, dealing him a setback as he prepares to begin his second term in office. For reaction and perspective, host Doug Krizner speaks with Bloomberg legal analyst and host of Bloomberg Law, June Grasso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 10, 20259 min

Remembering Jimmy Carter

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: Chair of the Commission on the National Defense Strategy and Former Deputy Secretary of the Cabinet in the Carter Administration Jane Harman. Captain of the 1980 US Olympic "Miracle on Ice" Men's Hockey Team and Gold Medalist Mike Eruzione. Sarah Chamberlain, Republican Main Street Partnership President and CEO and Republican Strategist & Jim Kessler, Third Way Executive Vice President for Policy and Democratic Strategist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 9, 202537 min

Trump Gathers SALT-Focused Republicans

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 Republican Congressman and former Chair of the House Financial Services Committee Patrick McHenry about the state of the House GOP Conference. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Democratic Strategist Christy Setzer as Donald Trump is set to meet with Senate Republicans Wednesday evening. Bloomberg Climate and Energy Reporter David Baker about the wildfires in Los Angeles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 8, 202532 min

GOP Plans 2025 Budget Strategy

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 Mike Flood of Nebraska about the reconciliation debate in Congress ahead of Donald Trump's Inauguration. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the latest developments from Capitol Hill. Professor of Practice and Executive Director of the Center for Labor and a Just Economy at Harvard Law School Sharon Block as talks resume between the International Longshoremen’s Association and their employer group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 7, 202533 min

Congress Certifies Trump Election Victory

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 Strategist Maura Gillespie about the anniversary of January 6, 2021. Former Democratic Congressman Dan Kildee of Michigan about his experience four years ago. Former Republican Congressman and former Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney as Congress certifies the results of the 2024 US Election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 6, 202536 min

Johnson Wins House Speaker Vote After Late Talks With Holdouts

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 joins Bloomberg's Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec as Mike Johnson is elected Speaker of the House for the 119th US Congress. Carol and Tim are also joined by Bloomberg Politics Editor Laura Davison and Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall for instant analysis from DC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 3, 202520 min

New Orleans Attack, Cybertruck Blast Raise US Security Fears

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 Editor for Technology & Strategic Industries Michael Shepard as the FBI says the attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas don't appear to be connected. Bloomberg Politics Editor Laura Davison as a busy January in Washington DC begins. Chair of the Commission on the National Defense Strategy and former Democratic Congresswoman Jane Harman as Donald Trump seeks to link the New Orleans New Year’s Day terrorist attack to his tough-on-immigration doctrine. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about Friday's vote for Speaker of the House. Republican Strategist Brittany Martinez as Mike Johnson looks to retain his gavel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 2, 202554 min

Instant Reaction: Cybertruck Blast Suspect Identified

The suspect who died in a Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump Las Vegas hotel on Wednesday was identified as Matthew Alan Livelsberger, according to people familiar with the matter. Hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenvoec discuss the latest following a press conference with Clark County sheriff Kevin McMahill with Bloomberg News National Security Team Leader Nick Wadhams and Bloomberg News Auto Reporter Keith Naughton for reaction and analysis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 2, 202510 min

US Unveils Ukraine Aid Package

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 speaks with:Kelly Grieco, Senior Fellow with the Reimagining US Grand Strategy Program at the Stimson Center, on the future of Ukraine.Frank Luntz, Founder and CEO of FIL Inc and Political Strategist, on whether America is more divided now.Barbara Perry, Director of Presidential Studies at the University of Virginia's Miller Center, on Inauguration lookahead and Jan. 6th.Robert McWhirter, Criminal Defense Attorney, on Trump legal update and end of year reflections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 31, 202437 min

Trump Endorses Johnson, Jimmy Carter Death

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 speaks with:. Former. Rep. Denver Riggleman,(R-VA) and Founder of RIIG, to discuss President-Elect Donald Trump endorsing Mike Johnson as House Speaker. . Andra Gillespie, Associate Professor of Political Science at Emory University, on the legacy of former U.S President Jimmy Carter. . Ashley Davis, Founding Partner at West Front Strategies & Republican Strategist, on GOP infighting.. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann n (R-TN) on Congress latest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 30, 202439 min

Special Report: Former President Jimmy Carter Dead at 100

Jimmy Carter, the 39th US President, has died at the age of 100, leaving behind a legacy of promoting human rights and peace.  Bloomberg's John Tucker and Joe Mathieu look at the former president's life and legacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 29, 202420 min

Ukraine Risks Losing Land Seized From Russia; More Mar-a-Lago Trump Visits

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 speaks with: Melinda Haring, Senior Fellow with the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center for the latest in Ukraine as it's forces struggle with a lack of manpower and supplies against Russia and troops from North Korea Bloomberg's Hadriana Lowenkron on Trump sharing on social media that Bill Gates requested a meeting with him at Mar-a-Lago Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) on what to expect when the new Congress gets sworn in Cliff Young , President of US Public Affairs at Ipsos on the latest polling data and what to look for in Trump's first 100 days in office Bob McNally, Founder & President of Rapidan Energy Group on the energy outlook for 2025 under Trump Bloomberg politics contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino on the latest headlines in DC See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 27, 202444 min

Israel Hits Houthi Targets In Yemen; Biden's Legacy

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 speaks with:  Ambassador James Jeffrey for the latest in the Middle East, as Israel slowly ramps up aggression against the Iran-backed Houthis  Rep. Sean Casten of Illinois to look ahead to the next Congress  Adam Hodge, former Spokesperson for the National Security Council in the White House, Managing Director at Bully Pulpit International and Democratic Strategist for a look at President Joe Biden’s legacy  Bloomberg politics contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis for a look at some of the latest headlines in DC during the holiday week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 26, 202438 min

Instant Reaction: House Passes Funding Bill

The House passed funding to keep the US government operating until mid-March just hours before a midnight shutdown deadline, capping off a tumultuous two days in which two earlier plans pursued by Speaker Mike Johnson collapsed. For instant reaction and analysis, host Kailey Leinz speaks with Lester Munson, Principal of the International Practice at BGR Group and Republican Strategist, Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Senior Democracy Fellow with the Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress and Bloomberg Politics Contributor and Megan Scully, Bloomberg Capitol Influence team leader.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 20, 20248 min

Congress Looks To Avoid Shutdown

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 Editor Laura Davison about the latest negotiations on Capitol Hill. Democratic Senator Mark Warner of Virginia about the role of Donald Trump and Elon Musk in government funding conversations. Former Republican Congressman Kevin Brady about what the tax policy debate will look like in 2025. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Brittany Martinez about the debt ceiling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 20, 202432 min

Instant Reaction: Trump-Backed Funding Plan Fails

The Republican-led House rejected a temporary funding plan backed by President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday with just over 24 hours to go before a US government shutdown, capping an extraordinary two days in Washington that tested the limits of the incoming president’s power. For instant reaction and analysis, host Doug Krizner spoke with Bloomberg Capitol Influence deputy team leader Mike Dorning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 20, 20247 min

Trump, Musk Throw Congress Into Chaos

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 Government Congress Reporter Jack Fitzpatrick about the latest stopgap spending plan in the House of Representatives. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and ROKK Solutions Partner Kristen Hawn about the state of the Republican conference in the House. Democratic Congresswoman Suzan DelBene of Washington about the role her party is playing in stopgap spending negotiations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 19, 202430 min

Instant Reaction: Jay Powell on Fed Policy

Bloomberg's Tom Keene, Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz discuss remarks from Fed Chair Jay Powell following the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision on a special edition of Bloomberg Surveillance as the Fed lowered interest rates for a third time, but reined in the number of cuts they expect in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 18, 202423 min

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 bill that faces opposition from GOP House members and a vocal critic in Elon Musk Greg Stohr, Bloomberg Supreme Court reporter on the Supreme Court agreeing to hear TikTok's challenge of the US law that would ban it as of January 19th. Joe Lavorgna, former Special Assistant to the President and Chief Economist at the National Economic Council under Donald Trump and Chief Economist with SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc for a look at the economy as we head into the Trump presidency Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Senior Democracy Fellow with the Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress and Bloomberg Politics Contributor & Rick Davis, Partner at Stonecourt Capital and Bloomberg Politics Contributor on Elon Musk's involvement in the year-end funding fight and what it means for Speaker Johnson, plus the reporting that the House secretly voted to release the ethics report on Matt Gaetz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 18, 202426 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 SurveillanceSee 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), member of Ways and Means committee, on a potential government shutdown and drone sightings in New Jersey Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Senior Democracy Fellow with the Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress and Bloomberg Politics Contributor & Jon Seaton, Founder and CEO of Echo Canyon Consulting and Republican Strategist on the fight over Committee Leadership in the House Leslie Kantor, chair of the Department of Urban-Global Public Health at Rutgers on RFK Jr.'s meeting with Senators in push to be confirmed as HHS Secretary See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 17, 202436 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 Editor Laura Davison following Donald Trump's press conference at Mar-a-Lago Monday morning. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about Trump's appearance at the Army-Navy football game over the weekend. Professor at the Miller Center at University of Virginia Mara Rudman about the United States' direct talks with the Syrian rebel government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 might not boost the economy as much as expected Bloomberg Businessweek columnist Max Chafkin and Bloomberg senior editor for technology and strategic industries Michael Shepard to discuss how top executives in the tech world are trying to get in Trump's good graces with donations and meetings Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino on the latest in Congress as it tries to pass year-end legislation Natasha Hall, Center for Strategic and International Studies Middle East Program Senior Fellow on Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to the Middle East and the latest in Syria See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 13, 202444 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. Bloomberg Senior White House and Politics Correspondent Gregory Korte as Donald Trump visits the New York Stock Exchange. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Corcoran Street Group Founder Brad Howard about Trump's Time Magazine interview. Law Professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law Kim Wehle about President Joe Biden's latest pardons and commutations. Former Federal Prosecutor in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York Jessica Roth about any other possible pardons from Biden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 12, 202451 min