Best Joe Mathieu Podcasts (2025)

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Speaker Johnson Revives GOP Healthcare Policy Push 50:41

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing to unveil a Republican health care bill in the coming days for a vote by the end of the month, but the move is unlikely to resolve a congressional deadlock over expiring Obamacare subsidies. The GOP plan is likely to include ideas the party has fl…

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Signal Report Deepens Hegseth Scrutiny 42:03

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth exposed sensitive information when he sent details of a pending military strike from his personal phone, according to a Pentagon watchdog investigation into the “Signalgate” saga that gripped the White House earlier this year. The Pentagon inspecto…

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Hegseth Rejects Boat Strike Claim 40:37

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he wasn’t watching when a top US admiral ordered a second strike on an alleged drug-running boat on Sept. 2. Hegseth says that commander made the right call. “As you can imagine, at the Department of War, we got a lot of things to do, so I did…

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Putin Meets Trump Team on Ukraine War 34:57

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Vladimir Putin began talks at the Kremlin with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on the latest plans aimed at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. The Russian president, who was joined by his foreign-policy aide Yuri Ushakov and Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev, said in comments…

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Trump Mulls Next Venezuela Move 35:59

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump said Sunday that people shouldn’t read much into a social media post where he said Venezuelan airspace should be considered closed. His post from Saturday morning, addressed to airlines and “Drug Dealers,” added to jitters in the region about possible US s…

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Weekly Washington Policy Pulse: Fed Chair, Bank Leverage (Dec. 1, 2025) 13:43

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An update of President Donald Trump's selection process for Federal Reserve Chairman -- Bloomberg News reports National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett has emerged as a front runner -- as well as an update on de-regulation for bank capital rules impacting banks like Bank of America, Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan -- led Bloomberg Intelligence's…

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Trump Extends Ukraine Talks Timeline 38:09

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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 wit…

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Hassett Emerges as Fed Pick Frontrunner 41:58

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett is seen by advisers and allies of President Donald Trump as the frontrunner to be the next Federal Reserve chair, according to people familiar with the matter, as the search for a new central bank leader enters its fin…

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Trump Says He’ll Visit China 43:54

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday held their first talks since agreeing to a tariff truce last month, discussing trade, Taiwan and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Trump said the telephone call was “very good” and that the leaders spoke about purc…

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Weekly Washington Policy Pulse: Obamacare, Bank Leverage Ratio, AI 14:45

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A discussion of a reported forthcoming plan from the White House to extend Obamacare subsidies -- potentially as long as two years -- led Bloomberg Intelligence's Washington Policy Pulse on Nov. 24. Such an extension, if enacted, could bode well for insueres such as Centene and UnitedHealth. We also previewed a meeting at the FDIC -- to be held on …

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Trump, Mamdani Meet at White House 38:41

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani are set to meet at the White House on Friday. The meeting marks the first time the two leaders will come together to discuss how they can work with each other since the election earlier this month. Mamdani was elected as …

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White House Touts Job Gains 41:11

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. US job growth topped expectations in September but the unemployment rate continued its march higher, underscoring the lingering fragility of the labor market. The Bureau of Statistic’s latest jobs report, long delayed due to the government shutdown, showed nonfarm payrolls rose …

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Trump Elevates US-Saudi Arabia Ties 38:45

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump said he would formally designate Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally in a further strengthening of ties between the two countries, capping a day of dealmaking between the US leader and the kingdom’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. “I’m pleased to annou…

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Trump, Eyeing Deals, Defends MBS on Khashoggi 37:34

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. US President Donald Trump said Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman “knew nothing about” the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, as the pair met to announce a deepening of economic ties at the White House. “A lot of people didn’t like that gentleman t…

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Weekly Washington Policy Pulse: Final Leverage Ratio Rule, Crypto Bill Odds (Nov. 17, 2025) 23:52

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A preview of what a final leverage ratio rule -- which we think will be released before the end of the year -- led Bloomberg Intelligence's Washington Policy Pulse on Nov. 17. The change will likely cut Tier 1 capital for banks like Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and Bank of America. We also discussed chances of a crypto bill passing in 4Q -- key fo…

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Trump Supports Epstein Files Vote 42:11

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump said House Republicans should vote to require the Justice Department to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein, effectively reversing a position he’d held for months. “House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hid…

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White House Targets Food Costs 40:50

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump is slated to sign an order on Friday reducing tariffs on beef, tomatoes, coffee and bananas, according to a White House official, a move aimed at lowering costs on groceries as the administration faces pressure from voters to cut prices on everyday goods. …

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Record Government Shutdown Ends as Trump Signs Spending Bill 40:01

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump signed legislation to end the longest government shutdown in US history, marking the official conclusion to a 43-day impasse that halted food aid to millions of households, canceled thousands of flights and forced federal workers to go unpaid for more than…

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House Poised to End Historic Shutdown 20:44

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. US House lawmakers return to Washington on Wednesday for a vote to end the 43-day government shutdown, which has snarled air travel, delayed food aid to millions of Americans and forced federal workers to go without pay. House Speaker Mike Johnson said he believes the legislatio…

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Senate Passes Shutdown Deal, House Readies Vote 43:13

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. A record-setting 42-day US government shutdown is on a path to end as soon as Wednesday after the Senate passed a temporary funding measure backed by a group of eight centrist Democrats. Reopening the government now depends on the Republican-controlled House, which plans to retu…

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Shutdown Deal Backed by White House 40:56

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. The White House on Monday expressed support for the bipartisan deal to end the US shutdown, a key development that makes it likely the government reopens within days. President Donald Trump has wanted the government reopened since the start of the shutdown and considers the deal…

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Airlines Cut Flights Amid Shutdown 30:58

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Airlines across the US have canceled flights scheduled for the coming days, as the longest government shutdown in history snarls up air travel and forces thousands of passengers to change their travel plans. With hundreds of services already trimmed and more on the way, the worl…

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New Roadblocks in Shutdown Deal 33:42

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Prospects are swiftly fading on Capitol Hill for a deal this week to end the longest government shutdown in US history despite warnings of worsening flight disruptions and mounting concerns about food aid for low-income Americans. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday he’s le…

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Democrats Sweep Election Day 36:45

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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 wit…

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Election Night in America 42:34

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Voters from California to Maine will cast ballots on Tuesday, a temperature check on a large swath of the electorate halfway between President Donald Trump’s second White House win and the 2026 midterm elections for control of Congress. Virginia and New Jersey will elect new gov…

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Shutdown Hits Critical Moment as Pressure Builds 41:52

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. As the government shutdown enters its 34th day, lawmakers face mounting pressure to reach a resolution. Major US airports are facing staffing shortages leading to ground delays, the distribution of food assistance is up in the air, and more federal workers are missing paychecks …

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Weekly Washington Policy Pulse: Shutdown Update, Supreme Court Tariff Preview (Nov 3, 2025) 14:59

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A status update on the US government shutdown -- as well as scenarios that could potentially lead to the US government re-opening later this week -- led Bloomberg Intelligence's Washington Policy Pulse on Nov. 3. If a deal isn't made, a re-opening may not happen until potential travel chaos associated with the Thanksgiving holiday. We also discusse…

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Trump Denies Venezuela Strike Plans 40:45

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump denied that he is considering strikes on Venezuela, contradicting a media report that he’d given approval for such a move as well as his own past statements that he was preparing land attacks after a series of boat strikes. Trump replied “no” when asked by…

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Trump, Xi Strike Truce on Tariffs, Rare Earths 41:02

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Donald Trump and Xi Jinping agreed to extend a tariff truce, roll back export controls and reduce other trade barriers in a landmark summit on Thursday, potentially stabilizing relations between the world’s biggest economies after months of turmoil. In the first sitdown between …

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Shutdown Gets Dose of Urgency 34:08

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Food stamps are fast becoming the centerpiece of congressional Republicans’ and Democrats’ shutdown stare-down as nutritional benefits for 41 million Americans threaten to dry up in just three days. After weeks of seeming inaction and stalemate inside the Capitol, both sides are…

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Trump Reaffirms Japan Alliance 39:22

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump hailed the US’s alliance with Japan, reaffirming ties with a longstanding partner and praising new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her plans to ratchet up defense spending as the pair met in Tokyo. “I want to just let you know anytime you have any questio…

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US and China Hit Pause 39:59

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. A meeting Thursday between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping is set to be one of the key diplomatic events of the year, with the US-China economic relationship at stake following multiple rounds of escalating tensions and temporary truces. Trump told traveling reporters Mon…

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Weekly Washington Policy Pulse: Bank Capital, Fed Chair, Tariff Vote (Oct 27, 2025) 17:32

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A status update on proposals from the Federal Reserve -- such as the rule known as the Basel III endgame to another one on a banks' G-SIB -- led Bloomberg Intelligence's Washington Policy Pulse on Oct. 27. While Bloomberg News reports that the Fed may increase capital requirements 3%-7% via the Basel III endgame, other actions could ultimately nega…

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Soft Inflation Spurs Fed Cuts 40:55

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. A delayed snapshot of inflation in September came in softer than expected, potentially offering a path for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates beyond next week’s meeting. The core consumer price index, excluding the often volatile food and energy categories, increased 0.2%…

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Jeffries on Ending the Shutdown, NYC Mayor's Race 41:25

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Eric Adams will endorse Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor, a reversal for the incumbent mayor after he accused his former challenger of being a “snake and a liar” just weeks ago in the contentious battle for Gracie Mansion. The endorsement, part of an effort to bolster Cuomo’…

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Lawmakers Mull Longer Stopgap Bill 33:06

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Members of the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus and at least one influential Republican chairman are pushing for a long-term stopgap spending bill as part of their strategy to end the ongoing US government shutdown. Their push runs counter to comments from House Speaker M…

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Vance Hails Progress on Gaza Peace Accord 41:37

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. US Vice President JD Vance said he remains optimistic about the future of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas despite a flareup in violence over the weekend, part of a bid to keep talks progressing on the future of Gaza. Vance spoke Tuesday at the base of a multinational monito…

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Trump Lists Top China Demands 40:59

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump listed rare earths, fentanyl, soybeans and Taiwan as the US’s top issues with China, underlining the divisive topics the two sides plan to tackle at the negotiating table as a fragile trade truce nears its expiration. “I don’t want them to play the rare ea…

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Weekly Washington Policy Pulse: October 20th, 2025 13:18

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An update on President Donald Trump's threat to play an additional 100% tariffs on China -- and the potential for Congress to act on a resolution overturning Trump's emergency tariffs related to Canada and Brazil -- led Bloomberg Intelligence's Washington Policy Pulse on Oct. 22. We note that any resolution, to become law, would need Trump's signat…

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Introducing: The Mishal Husain Show 2:20

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Make sense of the world with one essential conversation, every week. Mishal Husain, one of Britain's best interviewers, brings her signature blend of curiosity and tenacity to weekly conversations with world leaders, business titans, and cultural icons, revealing who they really are and how they see the world changing around them. Follow the podcas…

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Trump, Zelenskiy Meet in Washington 37:11

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump has his sights once again on ending the war in Ukraine, announcing another meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin after a first summit in Alaska failed to yield progress. The president framed the decision, announced after he spoke with Putin for more t…

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Trump Says He’ll Meet Putin Again to Discuss War in Ukraine 42:17

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. US President Donald Trump said he would hold a second meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at a yet-to-be determined date aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Trump and Putin agreed to meet in Budapest during a two-hour phone call on Thursday. The two leaders met in Alas…

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Democrats Gird for Long Shutdown Fight with Vought 34:22

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Democrats are digging in for a long shutdown fight, rallying around their collective disdain for President Donald Trump’s budget director. Russell Vought has become an unusually prominent director of the Office of Management and Budget. His role in ratcheting up the pressure dur…

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Powell Signals Another Cut 35:36

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled the US central bank is on track to deliver another quarter-point interest-rate cut later this month, even as a government shutdown significantly reduces its read on the economy. Powell, in a speech Tuesday at the National Association …

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Trump Urges World Leaders to Seize Momentum for Gaza Peace 23:34

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump pressed world leaders gathered at a summit on Gaza’s future to ensure the US-led truce between Israel and Hamas turns into a lasting peace, hailing the agreement as a “new beginning” for the war-torn region. “Today, for the first time anyone can remember, …

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Weekly Washington Policy Pulse: October 13th, 2025 11:11

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With President Donald Trump vowing to pay the military on Oct. 15, the lack of a pressure point to bring Congress together to resolve the US government shutdown led Bloomberg Intelligence's Washington Policy Pulse on Oct. 13. The next major catalyst, in our view, would be if Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits run out at the e…

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Trump Threatens Higher China Tariffs 50:05

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. US President Donald Trump threatened a “massive increase” of tariffs on goods from China and to cancel an upcoming meeting with the country’s leader, Xi Jinping, citing recent “hostile” export controls Beijing placed on rare-earth minerals. “I was to meet President Xi in two wee…

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Congress Mired in a Shutdown Brawl 23:32

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Congressional leaders continued to blame the other party for the US government shutdown as President Donald Trump doubled down on his threats to use the stalemate, now in its ninth day, to make sweeping cuts to Democratic priorities and the federal bureaucracy. There was no sign…

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Government Spending Impasse Continues 41:54

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Speaker Mike Johnson dismissed Democrats’ pleas to call the House back into session and ensure troops get paid Oct. 15 if the government is still shut down. House Democrats “are clamoring to get back here and have another vote, because some of them want to get on record and say …

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Trump Threatens No Back Pay for Shutdown’s Furloughed Workers 41:42

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