Balance of Power

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 Capitol Influence Team Lead Megan Scully as Donald Trump's nominees meet with key Senators on Capitol Hill. Bloomberg US National Security Team Lead Nick Wadhams on the latest developments in Syria. Bloomberg News International Economics & Policy Correspondent Michael McKee ahead of Wednesday's US inflation data release. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 government this past weekend. Former Commanding General of US Army Europe Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges (US Army, Ret.) about the future of US involvement in Syria. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the lame duck session in Congress. Beacon Global Strategies Managing Director Michael Allen about the threat landscape in Syria. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Myles Miller.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Camooso Miller Former RNC Communications Director on the challenges Pete Hegseth faces as Trump pick for Defense Secretary 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 the potential TikTok ban Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, on the war in Syria and Tulsi Gabbard's viability as DNI See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 hold meetings on Capitol Hill. Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Jack Fitzpatrick about what the Department of Government Efficiency might look to do in 2025. Tax Attorney with Brownstein and former Tax Counsel to the Senate Finance Committee Rosemary Becchi as Donald Trump taps Billy Long to run the IRS. Director of the Wadhwani AI Center at Center for Strategic and International Studies Gregory Allen about the impact of US export controls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Trudeau and the US-Canadian relationship in a second Trump administration. Pangaea Policy Founder Terry Haines as the French Parliament moves to back a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Michel Barnier. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about Pete Hegseth's possible path to confirmation as Secretary of Defense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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 Dunleavy about energy policy in the second Trump administration. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and ROKK Solutions Partner Kristen Hawn about the upcoming lame duck session in Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Watergate Prosecutor Nick Akerman about the President's decision and Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI, Kash Patel. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the confirmation process for Patel. Former Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council Hagar Chemali abut the advances made by Syria-based rebel forces in territory held by the Syrian government. Global Situation Room President and CEO Brett Bruen about the latest developments from the Middle East. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 in the coming weeks.Gas Buddy Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan about the possible impact of Donald Trump's tariffs on gas prices and prices at the pump this holiday season.Chair of the National Defense Strategy Commission Jane Harman about the Biden Administration's push to now secure a cease-fire in Gaza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.