Best Joe Mathieu Podcasts (2025)

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Trump, Zelenskiy Meet in Washington 37:11

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump has his sights once again on ending the war in Ukraine, announcing another meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin after a first summit in Alaska failed to yield progress. The president framed the decision, announced after he spoke with Putin for more t…

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Trump Says He’ll Meet Putin Again to Discuss War in Ukraine 42:17

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. US President Donald Trump said he would hold a second meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at a yet-to-be determined date aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Trump and Putin agreed to meet in Budapest during a two-hour phone call on Thursday. The two leaders met in Alas…

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Democrats Gird for Long Shutdown Fight with Vought 34:22

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Democrats are digging in for a long shutdown fight, rallying around their collective disdain for President Donald Trump’s budget director. Russell Vought has become an unusually prominent director of the Office of Management and Budget. His role in ratcheting up the pressure dur…

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Powell Signals Another Cut 35:36

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled the US central bank is on track to deliver another quarter-point interest-rate cut later this month, even as a government shutdown significantly reduces its read on the economy. Powell, in a speech Tuesday at the National Association …

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Trump Urges World Leaders to Seize Momentum for Gaza Peace 23:34

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump pressed world leaders gathered at a summit on Gaza’s future to ensure the US-led truce between Israel and Hamas turns into a lasting peace, hailing the agreement as a “new beginning” for the war-torn region. “Today, for the first time anyone can remember, …

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Weekly Washington Policy Pulse: October 13th, 2025 11:11

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With President Donald Trump vowing to pay the military on Oct. 15, the lack of a pressure point to bring Congress together to resolve the US government shutdown led Bloomberg Intelligence's Washington Policy Pulse on Oct. 13. The next major catalyst, in our view, would be if Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits run out at the e…

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Trump Threatens Higher China Tariffs 50:05

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. US President Donald Trump threatened a “massive increase” of tariffs on goods from China and to cancel an upcoming meeting with the country’s leader, Xi Jinping, citing recent “hostile” export controls Beijing placed on rare-earth minerals. “I was to meet President Xi in two wee…

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Congress Mired in a Shutdown Brawl 23:32

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Congressional leaders continued to blame the other party for the US government shutdown as President Donald Trump doubled down on his threats to use the stalemate, now in its ninth day, to make sweeping cuts to Democratic priorities and the federal bureaucracy. There was no sign…

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Government Spending Impasse Continues 41:54

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Speaker Mike Johnson dismissed Democrats’ pleas to call the House back into session and ensure troops get paid Oct. 15 if the government is still shut down. House Democrats “are clamoring to get back here and have another vote, because some of them want to get on record and say …

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Trump Threatens No Back Pay for Shutdown’s Furloughed Workers 41:42

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By Bloomberg

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Joe Boyd: A Lifetime Seeking Unexpected Music 1:41:04

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By David Rothenberg

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Government Shutdown Enters Second Week 42:42

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By Bloomberg

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Weekly Washington Policy Pulse: October 6, 2025 29:14

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Special Coverage: Hamas Agrees To Release Israeli Hostages 17:02

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Hamas agreed to release the last of the hostages from its 2023 attack on Israel but said the rest of a US peace plan would be subject to negotiation, a stance that offered uncertain hopes for an end to the conflict in Gaza. President Donald Trump responded favorably to the Hamas statement even though the group failed to address other key elements o…

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Shutdown Drags On as Senators Leave Washington 41:36

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Senate Democrats on Friday rejected a Republican spending bill in a vote that will almost certainly push the US government shutdown into next week as the party stands firm in the face of President Donald Trump’s threats to fire thousands of federal workers and extract political …

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Trump Eyes Firing Thousands of Federal Workers Over Shutdown 42:19

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump is weighing slashing “thousands” of federal jobs ahead of a meeting with his budget director, Russell Vought, as the White House looks to ratchet up pressure on Democrats to end a government shutdown that has entered its second day. “It’s likely going to b…

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US Government Shutdown Begins 44:17

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. The slow-rolling government shutdown that everyone saw coming is here. What’s harder to foresee is how Republicans and Democrats get out of it quickly. Parts of the federal government were slated to begin closing down this morning after lawmakers failed to agree on a spending bi…

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US Heads Towards Government Shutdown 41:41

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump threatened mass firings of federal workers as the US hurtles toward a shutdown with Democrats and Republicans at an impasse over funding the government. “We may do a lot and that’s only because of the Democrats,” Trump said in response to a question about …

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Trump Meets with Netanyahu to End Gaza War 29:53

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President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said they had agreed to a 20-point plan designed to end the war in Gaza, though the prospects for peace remained unclear without the direct involvement of Hamas. Trump said the framework had the support of other leaders from the Middle East and Muslim majority nations during a pre…

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Weekly Washington Policy Pulse: September 29, 2025 13:33

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A discussion of why and why not the US government will shutdown on October 1 -- and the implications for markets -- led Bloomberg Intelligence's Sept. 29 Washington Policy Pulse. We continue to note one of the most important impacts for market participants will be a potential lack of government data -- such as Bureau of Labor Statistics employment …

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Former FBI Director Comey Charged Amid Trump Retribution Push 42:50

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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. On this edition, Joe speaks wit…

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Cuomo Says NYC’s Mayoral Race Shows Democratic Party ‘Civil War’ 35:22

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Former Governor Andrew Cuomo blasted his rival Zohran Mamdani’s candidacy in the race for mayor of New York City as “abhorrent” and the competition as a “battle for the soul” of the Democratic party. “This is a civil war within the Democratic party where the extreme left is pull…

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NATO Allies at Odds Over How to Respond to Russia’s Threats 40:26

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. NATO allies are struggling to coordinate a response to Russian airspace violations, with partners in the defense alliance openly contradicting each other. On Tuesday evening, Germany warned against the risks of shooting down Russian aircraft, while US President Donald Trump almo…

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Trump Blasts UN Over Immigration, Climate in Combative Speech 28:11

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump assailed the United Nations and other countries in a grievance-laden speech that saw him accuse the world body of offering nothing but “empty words,” label climate change a “con job” and warn that open borders are destroying them. Setting aside calls for u…

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Trump’s TikTok Deal With China 48:26

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Oracle Corp. would provide security and help oversee the re-creation of a new US version of TikTok’s algorithm under a deal taking shape to sell the popular Chinese-owned app to a consortium of American investors, a White House official said, addressing a key concern raised by l…

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Weekly Washington Policy Pulse: September 22, 2025 12:39

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The Bloomberg Intelligence Financial Washington 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 regis…

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Congress Lurches Toward Shutdown as Senate Democrats Block GOP Stopgap 43:42

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Congress moved closer to an Oct. 1 government shutdown as Senate Democrats and Republicans on Friday each blocked the other party’s rival plans to provide temporary funding. Democrats are demanding a boost to health care spending while Republicans refuse to go along and back a s…

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Trump Wraps Up UK Visit 43:01

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. With golden carriages, military splendor and an opulent banquet, the UK’s royal gambit paid off this week, as President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer concluded an historic state visit by hailing the trans-Atlantic relationship and — at least publicly — smoothing o…

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Trump Begins UK State Visit 26:34

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. A royal carriage ride followed by an F-35 flyover greeted US President Donald Trump at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, during a historic state visit that’s set against the backdrop of heightened global and domestic tensions. The president and First Lady Melania Trump arrived by Mar…

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GOP Unveils Bill to Avert Shutdown 37:16

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. House Republicans unveiled a stopgap spending bill to keep the US government open past an Oct. 1 shutdown deadline, daring Democrats to vote against the measure, which does not contain health-care policies they have demanded. The short-term legislation would keep agencies operat…

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US, China Setting Up Friday Call for Trump and Xi 40:47

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump said he would speak with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday as US and Chinese officials reached a framework deal on keeping the TikTok app running in the US. It would be the first direct engagement between Trump and Xi since June. “I will be speaking to P…

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Weekly Washington Policy Pulse: September 15, 2025 11:47

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The Bloomberg Intelligence Financial Washington 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 regis…

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Charlie Kirk Killing Suspect Arrested on Murder, Weapon Offenses 39:41

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. The man accused of killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk— identified as Tyler Robinson — was arrested on suspicion of murder and weapons offenses. Robinson is being held in county jail in Utah without bail, according to court documents. He was arrested by law enforcement…

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Police Hunt Charlie Kirk Killer 50:17

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Federal investigators have recovered what they believe is the rifle used to kill conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a campus event in Utah and released photos of a person of interest in the slaying, as the manhunt for the shooter entered its second day. The FBI on Thursda…

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Mamdani Holds Commanding Lead in New NYC Poll 32:08

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. New York Governor Kathy Hochul said she’s a “staunch capitalist” opposed to higher taxes and would work to ensure New York remains attractive to businesses if democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani is elected mayor of New York City. Businesses need to know “that the city of New Yor…

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US Payrolls Marked Down, Israel Strikes Hamas Targets in Doha 38:17

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. US job growth was far less robust in the year through March than previously reported, adding to mounting pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates. The number of workers on payrolls will likely be revised down by a record 911,000, or 0.6%, according to the governme…

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French Premier Bayrou to Resign 45:39

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou lost a confidence motion in parliament, forcing a third change in government in just over a year and reviving uncertainty over how the country can tackle its mounting debt burden. Parties across the political spectrum in France’s lower house…

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Weekly Washington Policy Pulse: September 8, 2025 15:01

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The Bloomberg Intelligence Financial Washington 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 regis…

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Fed Rate-Cut Expectations Climb After Weak Jobs Report 49:02

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Disappointing employment data released Friday validated fears that the US labor market may be on the brink of a downturn and lifted expectations for how much the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates this year. Investors are now fully pricing in a quarter-point rate cut at t…

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Trump's Fed Pick Stephen Miran & HHS' RFK Jr. Testify Before Senate 42:32

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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. On this edition, Bloomberg's Kr…

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Trump Accuses Xi of ‘Conspiring Against US’; Poland's President Visits DC 42:46

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump took aim at Chinese leader Xi Jinping as he hosted foreign leaders at a major military parade in Beijing, a reminder of the lingering tensions between the two sides over trade, tech and other issues. “Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and K…

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China’s Xi Redraws Geopolitical Map 39:29

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Xi Jinping used a mix of bonhomie and economic allure this week to send Donald Trump a clear message: Beijing has too much global clout to be dictated by the US. Cameras captured the Chinese leader in a rare, unscripted huddle on Monday with Vladimir Putin and Narendra…

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Fed's Lisa Cook Awaits Emergency Ruling 43:15

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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. Federal Reserve Governor Lisa C…

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Navarro Calls Ukraine ‘Modi’s War’ Over Russian Oil Buying 38:56

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. White House trade adviser Peter Navarro cranked up pressure on India to halt its purchases of Russian oil, repeating accusations that New Delhi is funding the Kremlin’s campaign in Ukraine and casting the conflict as “Modi’s war”. Speaking immediately after the Trump administrat…

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Trump Tests India’s Ties to Russia 43:24

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump imposed a crushing 50% tariff on Indian goods to punish the country for buying Russian oil, upending a decades-long push by Washington to forge closer ties with New Delhi. The new tariffs, the highest in Asia, took effect at 12:01 a.m. in Washington on Wed…

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Trump Moves to Oust Fed's Cook 35:33

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook vowed to fight President Donald Trump’s move to oust her from the central bank following allegations that she falsified mortgage documents. “His attempt to fire her, based solely on a referral letter, lacks any factual or legal basis. We will b…

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Trump Hails South Korea Ties in Oval Office Meeting 48:41

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed optimism for close cooperation on North Korea, collective security and shipbuilding, though the US leader downplayed the chances for further concessions on Seoul’s tariff deal. “We can do big progress with…

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Powell Opens Door to Rate Cut, Canada Drops Some Retaliatory Tariffs 44:37

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell carefully opened the door to an interest-rate cut in September, pointing to rising risks for the labor market even as worries over inflation remain. “The stability of the unemployment rate and other labor market measures allows us to proceed c…

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All Eyes on Jackson Hole Ahead of Powell Speech 41:10

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. US Treasuries snapped two days of gains as traders pared bets on a September interest-rate cut ahead of the Federal Reserve’s gathering at Jackson Hole. The yield on the 10-year benchmark rose four basis points to 4.33%. The two-year yield — which is more sensitive to changes in…

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Trump Presses Fed’s Cook to Quit 31:52

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Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. President Donald Trump called on Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to resign after a staunch ally called for an investigation of the board member’s mortgages, intensifying his campaign on the central bank. Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte urged Attorney Genera…