Guests: Congressman Chip Roy, a Texas Republican representing the 21st district, Billy Martin III, owner of Billy Martin’s Tavern, Brian Darling, former Senior Communications Director for Sen. Rand Paul and Founder of Liberty Government Affairs, and Max Burns, Democratic Strategist; Contributor at The Daily Beast and The Independent. 

Guests: Congressman Chip Roy, a Texas Republican representing the 21st district, Billy Martin III, owner of Billy Martin’s Tavern, Brian Darling, former Senior Communications Director for Sen. Rand Paul and Founder of Liberty Government Affairs, and Max Burns, Democratic Strategist; Contributor at The Daily Beast and The Independent.

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.

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: <a href="http://bit.ly/3vTiACF">http://bit.ly/3vTiACF</a>.

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Billy Martin’s Tavern, Rep. Chip Roy, R-TX

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President Donald Trump asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to lead the process to implement economic and political reforms in Venezuela and the US believes it is getting “full, complete and total” cooperation from the government in Caracas after the capture of Nicolas Maduro, White House senior adviser Stephen Miller said Monday.

Trump requested Rubio “under the president’s close guidance and direction, to be the lead on this process,” Miller told reporters at the White House. The secretary of State will lead a team that includes officials working on energy, financial, and military policy, he added.

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, Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall is in for Kailey. Joe and Tyler speak with:
Former White House National Security Advisor John Bolton.
Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino.
Bloomberg Intelligence Senior US Policy Analyst Nathan Dean.

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: <a href="http://bit.ly/3vTiACF">http://bit.ly/3vTiACF</a>. President Donald Trump asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to lead the process to implement economic and political reforms in Venezuela and the US believes it is getting &ldquo;full, complete and total&rdquo; cooperation from the government in Caracas after the capture of Nicolas Maduro, White House senior adviser Stephen Miller said Monday. Trump requested Rubio &ldquo;under the president&rsquo;s close guidance and direction, to be the lead on this process,&rdquo; Miller told reporters at the White House. The secretary of State will lead a team that includes officials working on energy, financial, and military policy, he added. 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, Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall is in for Kailey. Joe and Tyler speak with:
<ul>
<li>Former White House National Security Advisor John Bolton.</li>
<li>Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino.</li>
<li>Bloomberg Intelligence Senior US Policy Analyst Nathan Dean.</li>
</ul>

Rubio Tapped for Venezuela Overhaul, House Returns from Recess

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A discussion with Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Defense Analyst Wayne Sanders about how the US arrest of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro is unlikely to alter US defense-spending for companies like Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics led Bloomberg Intelligence's Jan. 5 edition of the Washington Policy Pulse. Among the topics of discussion included the likelihood of extending enhanced Obamacare subsidies, the odds of a government shutdown and the timing for a Supreme Court decision on the legality of tariffs. We also discussed why odds of a crypto bill could decrease if Congress doesn't show much progress and how important it is for firms like Coinbase and Robinhood.

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 D.C.  

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

A discussion with Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Defense Analyst Wayne Sanders about how the US arrest of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro is unlikely to alter US defense-spending for companies like Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics led Bloomberg Intelligence's Jan. 5 edition of the Washington Policy Pulse. Among the topics of discussion included the likelihood of extending enhanced Obamacare subsidies, the odds of a government shutdown and the timing for a Supreme Court decision on the legality of tariffs. We also discussed why odds of a crypto bill could decrease if Congress doesn't show much progress and how important it is for firms like Coinbase and Robinhood. 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 D.C. &nbsp; The call is open to all and is held every Monday at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can register for the call here: <a href="https://bloomberg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__PqCkwY-S2m3hbQqvVC1_Q#/registration" data-destination="rte:bind">https://bloomberg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__PqCkwY-S2m3hbQqvVC1_Q#/registration</a>

Weekly Washington Policy Pulse: Venezuela,  Congress Returns (Jan. 5, 2026)

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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright plans to talk this week with oil-industry executives about reviving Venezuela’s energy sector following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, according to people familiar with the matter. 

Wright will attend the Goldman Sachs Energy, Clean Tech & Utilities Conference in Miami this week that executives from Chevron Corp., ConocoPhillips and other companies are scheduled to attend. Chevron is the only oil supermajor still operating in Venezuela.

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, Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall is in for Kailey. Joe and Tyler speak with:
Bloomberg Senior National Security Reporter Myles Miller.
Center for Strategic and International Studies Senior Associate Eric Farnsworth.
Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino.
Bloomberg TV Markets Correspondent Norah Mulinda.
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Heather Conley.
Former Diplomat Leland Lazarus.
Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodities Strategist Mike McGlone.

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: <a href="http://bit.ly/3vTiACF">http://bit.ly/3vTiACF</a>. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright plans to talk this week with oil-industry executives about reviving Venezuela&rsquo;s energy sector following the capture of President Nicol&aacute;s Maduro, according to people familiar with the matter.&nbsp; Wright will attend the Goldman Sachs Energy, Clean Tech &amp; Utilities Conference in Miami this week that executives from Chevron Corp., ConocoPhillips and other companies are scheduled to attend. Chevron is the only oil supermajor still operating in Venezuela. 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, Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall is in for Kailey. Joe and Tyler speak with:
<ul>
<li>Bloomberg Senior National Security Reporter Myles Miller.</li>
<li>Center for Strategic and International Studies Senior Associate Eric Farnsworth.</li>
<li>Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino.</li>
<li>Bloomberg TV Markets Correspondent Norah Mulinda.</li>
<li>Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Heather Conley.</li>
<li>Former Diplomat Leland Lazarus.</li>
<li>Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodities Strategist Mike McGlone.</li>
</ul>

Trump Eyes Venezuela Oil Control

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Billy Martin’s Tavern, Rep. Chip Roy, R-TX

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