Insight & analysis on the White House and Capitol Hill.
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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.
The US is waiting on Iran to respond to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end a war that’s killed thousands of people, with tensions still high in both the Persian Gulf and in Lebanon.
Iran’s leaders are yet to indicate whether they’ll accept the terms of the deal, though they’ve previously shown little sign of yielding on their nuclear program and accepting a moratorium on enriching uranium, both top US demands.
On this edition, Kailey speaks with:

Weekly Washington Policy Pulse: Crypto Bill Deal, Trump China Trip (May 11, 2026)
14:11

US-Iran Tensions Flare as Trump Says Ceasefire Is Weakened
41:33

Iran Response Due Amid New Hormuz Clashes
41:45