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.

  1. 10h ago

    Weekly Washington Policy Pulse: Trump's Housing Plans, Fintech, Iran (June 22, 2026)

    A preview of Senate and House plans this week to vote on a package that incorporates President Donald Trump's wishes on banning institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes led Bloomberg Intelligence's June 22 Washington Policy Pulse. Yet while corporate entities won't be able to purchase more than 350 homes, it's important to note for single-family REITs like Invitation Homes and AMH, the impact may be lessened by exemptions in the bill. The bill also doesn't contain language that would require build-to-rent communities from being required to divest rental communities after seven years. We also discussed upcoming Congressional hearings on the Fintech and digital asset sectors and why Washington will likely be in a lull period for the fintech space, limiting policy risk for Visa, Mastercard and Stripe for now. Finally, we gave a slight preview of some of the comment letters banking trade associations provided in regards to a capital requirement raising proposal called the Basel III endgame. Much of the sector hopes that the Fed will allow further capital reductions, which we currently estimate to be around $18 billion for the largest banks including JPMorgan and Bank of America. 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#/registration See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min

  2. 11h ago

    Vance Hails ‘Good Day’ of Iran Talks

    Insight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. The US issued a 60-day license allowing Iran to sell oil on the international market, giving Tehran an economic lifeline as the two adversaries continued talks for a permanent peace deal.Vice President JD Vance, attending the discussions in Switzerland, described the first round of negotiations as “very very good” and said Iran had agreed to allow nuclear inspectors back into the country — a claim later backed up by President Donald Trump. But Iranian officials, who also cited progress, challenged that claim, saying Vance’s assertion was “false and does not reflect reality.”The discrepancy underscored the challenges that remain ahead as the two sides look to fulfill a memorandum of understanding signed last week to halt their conflict and pave the way for a long-term deal. That agreement left key issues unresolved while also aiming to give Iran immediate financial benefit, a dynamic that drew fierce criticism from Trump’s Republican allies. 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. American Enterprise Institute Nonresident Senior Fellow Heather Conley. Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino. Bloomberg Opinion Editorial Board Member Therese Raphael. FIL Inc. CEO and Pollster Frank Luntz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min

  3. 19h ago

    Special Report: Alan Greenspan Dies at 100

    Alan Greenspan has died at the age of 100. The former Federal Reserve Chairman died on Monday at his home, NBC News reported, citing his wife, Andrea Mitchell. The cause was complications of Parkinson’s disease. Greenspan was proclaimed a wizard for guiding a then-record US economic expansion, only to see his luster dimmed by the financial crisis that erupted less than two years after he stepped down. Bloomberg's David Westin, Paul Sweeney and Isabelle Lee look back at the life and legacy of Alan Greenspan, along with James Egelhof, Chief US Economist at BNP Paribas, and John Micklethwait, Editor-in-Chief at Bloomberg News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min

  4. 4d ago

    Trump Signs US-Iran Deal

    Insight & 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.

    40 min

  5. 5d ago

    Trump Defends Iran Deal

    Insight & 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.

    16 min

  6. 6d ago

    US, Iran Prepare for Deal Signing With Both Claiming Victory

    Insight & 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.

    45 min

  7. Jun 15

    Weekly Washington Policy Pulse: US-Iran Deal, AI Rules (June 15, 2026)

    A 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#/registration See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min

  8. Jun 15

    US and Iran Reach Deal to Reopen Hormuz Strait

    Insight & 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.

    42 min
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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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