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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, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe speaks with:
Bloomberg Washington Deputy Bureau Chief Laura Davison.
Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.
Non-Resident Senior Fellow with the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center Melinda Haring.

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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, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe speaks with:
<ul>
<li>Bloomberg Washington Deputy Bureau Chief Laura Davison.</li>
<li>Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino.</li>
<li>Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.</li>
<li>Non-Resident Senior Fellow with the Atlantic Council&rsquo;s Eurasia Center Melinda Haring.</li>
</ul>

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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President Donald Trump said he didn’t believe Iran was laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz and repeated his suggestion that the war would end soon, even as the confirmation of an emergency oil release did little to calm volatile markets.

Asked Wednesday whether Iran had laid mines in the strait, Trump told reporters, “We don’t think so.” The Islamic Republic has laid about a dozen mines in the waterway, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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.
Republican Senator Rand Paul.
Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino.
Former Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry.

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President Donald Trump said he didn&rsquo;t believe Iran was laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz and repeated his suggestion that the war would end soon, even as the confirmation of an emergency oil release did little to calm volatile markets. Asked Wednesday whether Iran had laid mines in the strait, Trump told reporters, &ldquo;We don&rsquo;t think so.&rdquo; The Islamic Republic has laid about a dozen mines in the waterway, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. 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:
<ul>
<li>Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Tyler Kendall.</li>
<li>Republican Senator Rand Paul.</li>
<li>Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino.</li>
<li>Former Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry.</li>
</ul>

Trump Touts Strikes on Iran, Downplays Mine Threat in Hormuz

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US officials signaled military operations were escalating against Iran and there was little chance of diplomatic talks, throwing cold water on President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the conflict could be resolved soon.

Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said the US leader is always willing to talk, while casting doubt on Iranian willingness to do so. 

“It’s the same question today that we had when we were negotiating with them — do they actually want to have a diplomatic solution here,” Witkoff said in a CNBC interview on Tuesday. “So far, the evidence suggests no.”

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.
Republican Congressman Marlin Stutzman of Indiana.
Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Senior Fellow Aaron David Miller.
Bloomberg White House Correspondent Jeff Mason.

Insight &amp; analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill. Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: <a href="http://bit.ly/3vTiACF" data-destination="rte:bind">http://bit.ly/3vTiACF</a>. US officials signaled military operations were escalating against Iran and there was little chance of diplomatic talks, throwing cold water on President Donald Trump&rsquo;s suggestion that the conflict could be resolved soon. Trump&rsquo;s special envoy Steve Witkoff said the US leader is always willing to talk, while casting doubt on Iranian willingness to do so.&nbsp; &ldquo;It&rsquo;s the same question today that we had when we were negotiating with them &mdash; do they actually want to have a diplomatic solution here,&rdquo; Witkoff said in a CNBC interview on Tuesday. &ldquo;So far, the evidence suggests no.&rdquo; 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:
<ul>
<li>Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Tyler Kendall.</li>
<li>Republican Congressman Marlin Stutzman of Indiana.</li>
<li>Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino.</li>
<li>Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Senior Fellow Aaron David Miller.</li>
<li>Bloomberg White House Correspondent Jeff Mason.</li>
</ul>

US Says It’s Escalating War on Iran, Dimming Chance of Talks

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A preview of the House Republican annual retreat starting on March 9 led the March 9 edition of Bloomberg Intelligence’s Washington Policy Pulse. Republicans are expected to discuss the next steps on an Iran supplemental defense bill as well as chances for another reconciliation bill -- potentially tied to health care, taxes and tariffs. We also discussed the likelihood of the DHS shutdown ending next week as well as a Congressional update views towards the US-Iran conflict. We also previewed several of the key races to watch in the US midterm elections.

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A preview of the House Republican annual retreat starting on March 9 led the March 9 edition of Bloomberg Intelligence&rsquo;s Washington Policy Pulse. Republicans are expected to discuss the next steps on an Iran supplemental defense bill as well as chances for another reconciliation bill -- potentially tied to health care, taxes and tariffs. We also discussed the likelihood of the DHS shutdown ending next week as well as a Congressional update views towards the US-Iran conflict. We also previewed several of the key races to watch in the US midterm elections. 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: <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: Iran Defense Bill, GOP Retreat, DHS (March 9, 2026)

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Former FBI Director Comey Charged Amid Trump Retribution Push

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