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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 as the shutdown is on track to become the longest in history.
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:

Trump Says Iran Strikes to Be Short; Commerce Secretary Lutnick on AI, Tariffs and Canda
44:24

US, Iran Escalate Attacks as Fighting Around Strait Heats Up
46:44

Weekly Washington Policy Pulse: Government Shutdown? Venezuela Deal (August 31, 2026)
11:36