Balance of Power

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent 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 speaks with: Bloomberg Congressional Reporter Billy House about the Republican congressmen who are now vying for Speaker of the House. Pangea Policy Founder Terry Haines about the week ahead for the House of Representatives as the House GOP meets Monday night to decide on a Speaker candidate. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis about dysfunction in the House while the US government responds to war in Israel and Ukraine. Bloomberg Government Congress Reporter Jack Fitzpatrick Co-Founder of the House Freedom Caucus and former Congressman Mick Mulvaney about President Biden's supplement aid request for Israel, Ukraine and other funding priorities. Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Senior Fellow Craig Singleton about the state of US-China relations. 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 News Congress Team Lead Megan Scully after Rep. Jim Jordan loses a third vote for Speaker of the House. Democratic Congressman Dan Kildee of Michigan about the current state of the House of Representatives that remains without a Speaker. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis about the chaos in the Congress and President Biden's Oval Office address on Israel and Ukraine. Former Commanding General of US Army Europe Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges about the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Former US Ambassador to China and former US Senator from Montana Max Baucus about the relationship between China and Russia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent 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 special edition from Bloomberg CityLab's 2023 event in Washington DC, Joe speaks with: City of Fort Collins Mayor Jeni Arndt about the effect the housing market and rising utilities prices has on people in her city. City of Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval about closing the racial wealth gap in his city. Morning Consult US Politics Analyst Eli Yokley about a new Bloomberg News and Morning Consult Poll that show former President Donald Trump leading President Joe Biden in several key swing states in the 2024 General Election. City of Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti about how inflation is affecting people in her city. 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 Politics Editor Laura Davison as Rep. Jim Jordan fails to win the gavel following the second Speaker of the House vote this week. Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton of Massachusetts about what's to come for his chamber of Congress. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Davis about Congress potentially elevating the role of Speaker Pro Tem Patrick McHenry and President Joe Biden's trip to Israel. PIMCO Head of US Public Policy Libby Cantrill about what's next now that Jim Jordan has lost a second vote for Speaker. 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: Republican Main Street Partnership President and CEO Sarah Chamberlain about a splintered House Republican conference. Reset Public Affairs Partner Lisa Camooso Miller and Third Way Co-Founder Matt Bennett about what's next as Rep. Jim Jordan doesn't secure enough votes to win the gavel. Sabato's Crystal Ball Managing Editor Kyle Kondik about if Jordan still has a chance to become Speaker of the House. 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 White House Correspondent Jordan Fabian about President Biden's response to the Israel-Hamas war. Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Dean Lt. Gen. David Deptula (USAF, Ret.) about the complexity of military operations in Gaza. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis about the potential of a Biden visit to Israel. Co-Founder of the House Freedom Caucus Mick Mulvaney on Rep. Jim Jordan's push in the Speaker of the House race. 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: Chair of the Middle East Program at the Wilson Center, Former US Ambassador to Iraq, Turkey, and Albania, and Former-Deputy National Security Advisor James Jeffrey talks about why Israel will go into Gaza. U.S. Rep. for Virginia's 6th Congressional District & Member of the Freedom Caucus Ben Cline says he backs Chairman Jim Jordan and believes there is a consensus. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Former Director of White House Legislative Affairs, former Chief of Staff to the House Republican Conference Marc Short discuss political support for Israel and the House speaker saga. 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 US National Security Team Lead Nick Wadhams on US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to Israel. US Army Retired Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt about a potential ground war between Israel and Hamas and instability in the Middle East. Steer PR Partner Lauren Tomlinson on the latest developments from the Middle East and Capitol Hill. Republican Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis about her conference's challenge to choose a new Speaker of the House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and 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, Joe and Kailey speak with: Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the GOP conference selecting Rep. Steve Scalise to be their nominee for Speaker of the House and the likelihood Scalise can secure the majority of votes now needed to become Speaker. Maj. Gen. Arnold Punaro (Ret.), former Commanding General of the 4th Marine Division, about the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the ability of the US defense industrial base to support the Israeli war effort. Former Republican Congressman and GOP Candidate for President Will Hurd about the need for House Republicans to coalesce behind Scalise as Speaker of the House and his endorsement of former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley for President. Bloomberg Washington Senior Editor Wendy Benjaminson about what to expect next on Capitol Hill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and 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, Joe and Kailey speak with: Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper about next steps in military operations in the Israel-Hamas war. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis about the Biden Administration's response to the ongoing situation in Israel and new developments in the Speaker of the House race. Former Commanding General of US Army Europe Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges (Ret.) about the complexities of military operations in Israel and Gaza. Bloomberg Economics Chief Geoeconomics Analyst Jennifer Welch for reaction to President Biden's speech about the Israel-Hamas war and the role the United States will play in this conflict. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.