Guests: Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis.

Guests: Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis.

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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Sound On- President Biden's Marathon Presser

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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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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. 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he expects to meet with US President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday in pursuit of a deal to end Russia’s nearly four-year invasion.
Zelenskiy told reporters on Friday that he’d discuss sensitive issues with Trump including the future of the Donbas region in Ukraine’s east and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

The Ukrainian leader said he plans to refine Kyiv’s agreements with the US to the maximum extent possible, potentially as soon as Sunday’s discussions, while the comprehensive 20-point peace plan would then require input from Russia and Europe.For now, Ukraine has no direct communication with Moscow, Zelenskiy said, adding that his country’s framework deal with the US was “almost ready” and signing it would depend on the meeting with Trump.

Zelenskiy said he’d like European leaders to be present online during his meetings with the US.
Meanwhile, the US launched a Christmas Day military strike in Nigeria against Islamic State targets in a security and intelligence collaboration with the African nation’s government, which has been struggling to contain increasing levels of terrorist attacks in parts of the country.

On this edition, Joe speaks with:
Laura Davison, Bloomberg Washington Deputy Bureau Chief
John Herbst, Senior Director of the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center and Fmr. US Ambassador to Ukraine and Uzbekistan
Jane Harman, former US Representative (D-CA) and former Ranking Member on the House Intelligence Committee
Erik Larson, Bloomberg News legal reporter
Rick Davis, Partner at Stonecourt Capital and Bloomberg Politics Contributor & Doug Farrar, Fmr. Director for the Office of Public Affairs and Democratic Strategist

 

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: <a href="http://bit.ly/3vTiACF">http://bit.ly/3vTiACF</a>. 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. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he expects to meet with US President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday in pursuit of a deal to end Russia&rsquo;s nearly four-year invasion. Zelenskiy told reporters on Friday that he&rsquo;d discuss sensitive issues with Trump including the future of the Donbas region in Ukraine&rsquo;s east and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. The Ukrainian leader said he plans to refine Kyiv&rsquo;s agreements with the US to the maximum extent possible, potentially as soon as Sunday&rsquo;s discussions, while the comprehensive 20-point peace plan would then require input from Russia and Europe.For now, Ukraine has no direct communication with Moscow, Zelenskiy said, adding that his country&rsquo;s framework deal with the US was &ldquo;almost ready&rdquo; and signing it would depend on the meeting with Trump. Zelenskiy said he&rsquo;d like European leaders to be present online during his meetings with the US. Meanwhile, the US launched a Christmas Day military strike in Nigeria against Islamic State targets in a security and intelligence collaboration with the African nation&rsquo;s government, which has been struggling to contain increasing levels of terrorist attacks in parts of the country. On this edition, Joe speaks with:
<ul>
<li>Laura Davison, Bloomberg Washington Deputy Bureau Chief</li>
<li>John Herbst, Senior Director of the Atlantic Council&rsquo;s Eurasia Center and Fmr. US Ambassador to Ukraine and Uzbekistan</li>
<li>Jane Harman, former US Representative (D-CA) and former Ranking Member on the House Intelligence Committee</li>
<li>Erik Larson, Bloomberg News legal reporter</li>
<li>Rick Davis, Partner at Stonecourt Capital and Bloomberg Politics Contributor &amp; Doug Farrar, Fmr. Director for the Office of Public Affairs and Democratic Strategist</li>
</ul>
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Zelenskiy Expects to Meet With Trump Sunday; US Strikes Targets in Nigeria

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