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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 and Kailey speak with:
Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget Senior Vice President Marc Goldwein as Kamala Harris floats a plan to not tax tips for service workers.
Democratic Strategist Kevin Walling as President Joe Biden tells CBS that running for a second term would've been a distraction to down-ballot Democrats.
Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about new swing-state polling that shows Kamala Harris in front of Donald Trump in a few races.
Bloomberg US National Security Team Lead Nick Wadhams about the latest developments from the Middle East.
Host of Bloomberg's Odd Lots podcast Joe Weisenthal about questions of Federal Reserve independence raised by both presidential candidates.
Center for Strategic and International Studies Senior Fellow Natasha Hall about negotiations for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.

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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 and Kailey speak with:
<ul>
<li>Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget Senior Vice President Marc Goldwein as Kamala Harris floats a plan to not tax tips for service workers.</li>
<li>Democratic Strategist Kevin Walling as President Joe Biden tells CBS that running for a second term would've been a distraction to down-ballot Democrats.</li>
<li>Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about new swing-state polling that shows Kamala Harris in front of Donald Trump in a few races.</li>
<li>Bloomberg US National Security Team Lead Nick Wadhams about the latest developments from the Middle East.</li>
<li>Host of Bloomberg's Odd Lots podcast Joe Weisenthal about questions of Federal Reserve independence raised by both presidential candidates.</li>
<li>Center for Strategic and International Studies Senior Fellow Natasha Hall about negotiations for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.</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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A review of Congressional plans for 2026 -- including funding the Department of Homeland Security, anticipated war powers resolutions tied to the Iranian conflict and defense spending outlooks -- led Bloomberg Intelligence's April 13 version of the Washington Policy Pulse. A reconciliation bill focused on specific funds for the DHS doesn't have much market impact, in our view, but debates over crypto, housing, and farming will continue throughout 2026. We also provided an update on Kevin Warsh's nomination hearing at the Senate Banking Committee and why a recent delay shouldn't be much of a concern. 

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A review of Congressional plans for 2026 -- including funding the Department of Homeland Security, anticipated war powers resolutions tied to the Iranian conflict and defense spending outlooks -- led Bloomberg Intelligence's April 13 version of the Washington Policy Pulse. A reconciliation bill focused on specific funds for the DHS doesn't have much market impact, in our view, but debates over crypto, housing, and farming will continue throughout 2026. We also provided an update on Kevin Warsh's nomination hearing at the Senate Banking Committee and why a recent delay shouldn't be much of a concern. 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: War Powers, Iran Defense, Warsh Nod (April 13, 2026)

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President Donald Trump said Iran reached out to his administration over peace negotiations, as the US began a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in the war’s seventh week.

Even as Trump sought to jawbone negotiations back on track, there were few signs that was taking place after weekend negotiations failed in Islamabad. Iran blamed the collapse of talks on the US and Tehran has not confirmed further discussions on Monday.

“We’ve been called this morning by the right people, the appropriate people, and they want to work a deal,” Trump said at the White House, without elaborating on who participated in the conversation. 

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.
CIBC Private Wealth Managing Director Rebecca Babin.

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>. President Donald Trump said Iran reached out to his administration over peace negotiations, as the US began a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in the war&rsquo;s seventh week. Even as Trump sought to jawbone negotiations back on track, there were few signs that was taking place after weekend negotiations failed in Islamabad. Iran blamed the collapse of talks on the US and Tehran has not confirmed further discussions on Monday. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve been called this morning by the right people, the appropriate people, and they want to work a deal,&rdquo; Trump said at the White House, without elaborating on who participated in the conversation.&nbsp; 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>American Enterprise Institute Nonresident Senior Fellow Heather Conley.</li>
<li>Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino.</li>
<li>CIBC Private Wealth Managing Director Rebecca Babin.</li>
</ul>

Trump Says Iran Reached Out on Deal as US Blocks Hormuz

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President Donald Trump sought to ratchet up pressure on Iran to cut a deal as the two sides prepared for direct talks in Pakistan to turn their fragile truce into a lasting peace.

Trump posted on social media Friday that Tehran’s only leverage is “short term extortion of the world by using International Waterways” — a reference to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane for oil and natural gas that remains largely shut — and declared that the “Iranians don’t seem to realize they have no cards.”

While the two-week ceasefire was broadly holding across the Middle East, the continued closure of the strait and fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon threatened to complicate negotiations due to begin over the weekend in Islamabad.

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, Kailey speaks with:
Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Tyler Kendall.
Republican Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis of New York.
Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Friday Reporter Public Affairs Founder Lisa Camooso Miller.
Former Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney.
Bloomberg Europe Correspondent Oliver Crook.

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>. President Donald Trump sought to ratchet up pressure on Iran to cut a deal as the two sides prepared for direct talks in Pakistan to turn their fragile truce into a lasting peace. Trump posted on social media Friday that Tehran&rsquo;s only leverage is &ldquo;short term extortion of the world by using International Waterways&rdquo; &mdash; a reference to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane for oil and natural gas that remains largely shut &mdash; and declared that the &ldquo;Iranians don&rsquo;t seem to realize they have no cards.&rdquo; While the two-week ceasefire was broadly holding across the Middle East, the continued closure of the strait and fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon threatened to complicate negotiations due to begin over the weekend in Islamabad. 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, Kailey speaks with:
<ul>
<li>Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Tyler Kendall.</li>
<li>Republican Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis of New York.</li>
<li>Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Friday Reporter Public Affairs Founder Lisa Camooso Miller.</li>
<li>Former Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney.</li>
<li>Bloomberg Europe Correspondent Oliver Crook.</li>
</ul>

Trump Seeks Leverage With Iran as Hormuz, Lebanon Threaten Talks

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Harris' Momentum Continues in Polls

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