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.