Guests: Rep. Andy Barr, a Republican representing Kentucky's 6th district, Democratic Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota and Brandon Neal, former deputy chief of staff and political advisor to Rep Karen Bass, and former senior advisor to Pete Buttigieg’s presidential campaign.

Guests: Rep. Andy Barr, a Republican representing Kentucky's 6th district, Democratic Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota and Brandon Neal, former deputy chief of staff and political advisor to Rep Karen Bass, and former senior advisor to Pete Buttigieg’s presidential campaign.

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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The White House is assessing its security measures after the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner Saturday night. The White House is expected to convene a meeting of top administration officials to discuss safety procedures for the president and decide if additional measures need to be taken. President Trump has also called for backing of his White House ballroom project in the wake of the attack. 

“We’re always monitoring operations and procedures, always asking the tough questions to ensure the president is safe,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters during a Monday briefing. “We’re always looking for ways to improve security.”

The White House also came out strongly against violent rhetoric, claiming it is the cause of political violence against the President. 

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:
Mishal Husain, Host 'The Mishal Husain Show
Heather Conley, Nonresident Senior Fellow at AEI / Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs (Under W Bush, 2001-05) 
Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino &
Partner at Stonecourt Capital Rick Davis
FIL CEO Frank Luntz

Insight &amp; analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill.
Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.
The White House is assessing its security measures after the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner Saturday night. The White House is expected to convene a meeting of top administration officials to discuss safety procedures for the president and decide if additional measures need to be taken. President Trump has also called for backing of his White House ballroom project in the wake of the attack.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We&rsquo;re always monitoring operations and procedures, always asking the tough questions to ensure the president is safe,&rdquo; White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters during a Monday briefing. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re always looking for ways to improve security.&rdquo;
The White House also came out strongly against violent rhetoric, claiming it is the cause of political violence against the President.&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>Mishal Husain, Host 'The Mishal Husain Show</li>
<li>Heather Conley, Nonresident Senior Fellow at AEI / Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs (Under W Bush, 2001-05)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino &amp; Partner at Stonecourt Capital Rick Davis</li>
<li>FIL CEO Frank Luntz</li>
</ul>

Press Dinner Shooting Sparks Scrutiny of White House Security

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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. 

Bloomberg Intelligence's April 27 Washington Policy Pulse. We also looked at the Department of Justice's decision to reschedule marijuana as well as previewed an upcoming $550 billion highway reauthorization bill. Finally, we provided small updates on the status of bank capital -- key for banks like Bank of America and Citigroup -- as well as a crypto market structure bill -- key for platforms like Coinbase and Robinhood. 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

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.&nbsp;
Bloomberg Intelligence's April 27 Washington Policy Pulse. We also looked at the Department of Justice's decision to reschedule marijuana as well as previewed an upcoming $550 billion highway reauthorization bill. Finally, we provided small updates on the status of bank capital -- key for banks like Bank of America and Citigroup -- as well as a crypto market structure bill -- key for platforms like Coinbase and Robinhood. The call is open to all and is held every Monday at 10:00 a.m. EST.&nbsp;
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Weekly Washington Policy Pulse: Powell's Plans, Pot, Highway Bill (April 27th, 2026)

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Insight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill.

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day 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, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.

President Donald Trump ordered the US Navy to shoot any boat putting mines in the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to step up efforts to clear the critical energy waterway amid a standoff with Iran.
“I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be (Their naval ships are ALL, 159 of them, at the bottom of the sea!), that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump said in a social media post on Thursday. “There is to be no hesitation.”

Trump’s comments come amid an extended ceasefire between the US and Iran that has left the strait largely shuttered. The US is maintaining a blockade on vessels going to and from Iranian ports, while Tehran is choking off the flow of international traffic.

On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: 
Former Deputy Commander of U.S. Central Command Vice Admiral Robert Harward (ret.)
Republican Main Street Partnership President and CEO Sarah Chamberlain & Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff under President Barack Obama Jim Messina
Bloomberg Economics Chief Geoeconomics Analyst Jennifer Welch
Democratic Senator from Illinois Tammy Duckworth

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>. 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. President Donald Trump ordered the US Navy to shoot any boat putting mines in the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to step up efforts to clear the critical energy waterway amid a standoff with Iran. &ldquo;I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be (Their naval ships are ALL, 159 of them, at the bottom of the sea!), that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz,&rdquo; Trump said in a social media post on Thursday. &ldquo;There is to be no hesitation.&rdquo; Trump&rsquo;s comments come amid an extended ceasefire between the US and Iran that has left the strait largely shuttered. The US is maintaining a blockade on vessels going to and from Iranian ports, while Tehran is choking off the flow of international traffic. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: 
<ul>
<li>Former Deputy Commander of U.S. Central Command Vice Admiral Robert Harward (ret.)</li>
<li>Republican Main Street Partnership President and CEO Sarah Chamberlain &amp; Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff under President Barack Obama Jim Messina</li>
<li>Bloomberg Economics Chief Geoeconomics Analyst Jennifer Welch</li>
<li>Democratic Senator from Illinois Tammy Duckworth</li>
</ul>

Trump Orders Navy to Shoot Boats Placing Mines in Hormuz Strait

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