Balance of Power

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, Jack Fitzpatrick is in for Joe. Jack speaks with: Former Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council Hagar Chemali about tensions in the Middle East. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis as House Republicans visit the US-Mexico border in Texas. Bloomberg Economics Chief US Economist Anna Wong about minutes from the December FOMC meeting. Gente Unida Executive Director Enrique Morones about the humanitarian situation at the US-Mexico border. 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, Jack Fitzpatrick is in for Joe. Jack and Kailey speak with: Bloomberg National Politics Reporter Stephanie Lai about the ballot fights former President Donald Trump is facing. Saint Anselm College Professor Chris Galdieri about the Republican field in the New Hampshire primary, now less than three weeks away. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis as Claudine Gay steps down as president at Harvard University. Gallup Editor-In-Chief Mohamed Younis about the headwinds President Joe Biden faces during his reelection bid. 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, June Grasso is in for Joe. June and Kailey speak with: Bloomberg Politics Editor Laura Davison about strategies for President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump's respective campaigns for the White House race in 2024. GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan about gas prices heading into the holidays. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and former RNC Communications Director Lisa Camooso Miller about the top stories from 2023. Democratic Congressman Brad Sherman of California about renewed calls for a pause in fighting in the Israel-Hamas war. Atlantic Council Senior Fellow Ellen Wald about disruptions to trade in the Red Sea. 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, June Grasso is in for Joe. June and Kailey speak with: Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg as questions about former President Donald Trump ballot eligibility is weighed in the courts. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Democratic Strategist Al Mottur about the New Hampshire Republican primary field as Nikki Haley surges in the polls. Bloomberg Deputy Congressional Editor Mike Dorning about the work left for Congress in the new year. Democratic Congressman John Garamendi of California about Congress failing to pass a new supplemental Ukraine aid package before the holiday break and efforts to bar former President Donald Trump from state primary ballots. Atlantic Council's Carmiel Arbit about the possibility of another pause in fighting in the Israel-Hamas war. Former Democratic Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy about the findings from the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack as it relates to 14th amendment claims. 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, Amy Morris is in for Joe. Amy and Kailey speak with: Bloomberg Supreme Court Reporter Greg Stohr about the Colorado Supreme Court decision to bar former President Donald Trump for the state's Republican presidential primary ballot due to his actions surrounding the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol. The Washington Institute for Near East Policy's Michael Knights about the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and Third Way Executive Vice President for Policy Jim Kessler about how Colorado's ruling will impact the 2024 presidential race. Republican Congressman Bryan Steil of Wisconsin about the US economic outlook heading into 2024. Carl M. Loeb University Professor of Constitutional Law Emeritus at Harvard University Laurence Tribe as Trump urges the US Supreme Court to reject Special Counsel Jack Smith's request for fast-track consideration of Trump's claim of presidential immunity. 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, Joe and Kailey speak with: Democratic Congressman Ami Bera of California about the work Congress has ahead of them when they return from the holidays. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Republican Strategist Lester Munson about bipartisan opposition in the Senate to Nippon's takeover of US Steel. Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Arnold Punaro about stalled US aid for Ukraine. 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, Joe and Kailey speak with: Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center Senior Fellow Melinda Haring about a new letter from the Pentagon warning Ukraine military aid funds will run out by December 30. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis about the hurdles in the way to a border deal in Congress. Co-Founder of the House Freedom Caucus and former Republican Congressman Mick Mulvaney about the work ahead for Speaker Mike Johnson in January. 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, Joe and Kailey speak with: Former Republican Congressman from Texas, former undercover CIA officer, and former GOP Presidential candidate Will Hurd, for his thoughts on what a border deal might look like Bloomberg Politics contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis for an update on the campaign trail, including a new ad from GOP hopeful Chris Christie, and the candidate the NY GOP selected to run for the seat vacated by George Santos Former Virginia Governor, former US Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and former chair of the Republican National Committee Jim Gilmore for more on aid to Ukraine and Israel, plus how his state is bringing in DC-based sports teams 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, Joe and Kailey speak with: Bloomberg Senior Politics Correspondent Nancy Cook about the findings from a new Bloomberg News-Morning Consult 2024 election poll. Former Assistant Special Watergate Prosecutor Nick Akerman about two cases the Supreme Court will hear that will impact former president Donald Trump's legal trials. Morning Consult US Politics Analyst Eli Yokley about weaknesses President Joe Biden is showing in swing states. 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, Joe speaks with: Republican Congressman Bryan Steil of Wisconsin about the work Congress has left ahead of them before they recess for the holidays. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about Hunter Biden demanding any testimony he makes to the House be public. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.