The Trump Verdict
Donald Trump is found guilty on all counts in his “hush money” trial, injecting yet another wild card into the presidential campaign. In a special edition of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner speaks with co-host Neil Shapiro about the verdict and its poten…
FDIC You Later?
There could be change coming to the agency charged with protecting bank deposits plus it’s crypto week in Congress. Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner and co-host Neil Shapiro run through the details in the latest episode of Potomac Perspective. This material is prepared by th…
A Make or Break Moment?
It could be a make or break moment for House Speaker Mike Johnson, as a package of foreign aid bills comes up for a Congressional vote. Plus, Donald Trump’s hush money trial gets underway in New York, threatening to shakeup the presidential campaign. Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian …
Congress "Springs" Into Action
When Congress returns next week from recess, lawmakers will face a busy agenda. In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner and co-host Neil Shapiro preview the debates over a foreign aid package that includes funds for Ukraine, Israel, and …
Potential Paths to the Presidency
With the nominations clinched, Joe Biden and Donald Trump begin a new phase of the presidential election campaign. In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner and co-host Neil Shapiro examine the potential paths to victory for each candidate…
Super Tuesday Takeways
With Joe Biden and Donald Trump cruising toward the November election, the 2024 presidential race is shaping up as a matchup unlike any we’ve seen before. In the latest episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner and co-host Neil Shapiro run through the t…
Budget Battle, Presidential Politics, Retirement Re-do?
Congress could be hurtling toward a government shutdown after all. In the new episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner and co-host Neil Shapiro handicap the battle over the budget. Also discussed: the latest from the presidential campaign trail and the…
Election 2024: Ready for a Rematch?
The stage appears set for a Biden vs. Trump rematch this November. In the new episode of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner and co-host Neil Shapiro examine how economic issues could drive this presidential election and provide both candidates with potentia…
The Iowa Results
Donald Trump’s rout in Iowa could signal an early end to the Republican presidential nomination process. In the latest edition of Potomac Perspective, Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner tells co-host Neil Shapiro there doesn’t seem to be a viable path forward for the other GOP …
The Iowa Caucuses: Field Of Dreams 2024
The field of Republican presidential candidates is dreaming about Iowa, site of the nation's first caucuses later this month. Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner and co-host Neil Shapiro kick off a new season of Potomac Perspective with a look at the 2024 election and how it wil…