Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of new home sales and retail outlook. In the UK – a look at what’s on the horizon for the European stock markets. In Asia – a look at Softbank’s pledge to invest $100 billion in the U-S over the next four years, and a look at a potential merger between Honda and Nissan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House passed funding to keep the US government operating until mid-March just hours before a midnight shutdown deadline, capping off a tumultuous two days in which two earlier plans pursued by Speaker Mike Johnson collapsed. For instant reaction and analysis, host Kailey Leinz speaks with Lester Munson, Principal of the International Practice at BGR Group and Republican Strategist, Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Senior Democracy Fellow with the Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress and Bloomberg Politics Contributor and Megan Scully, Bloomberg Capitol Influence team leader.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast: 1) The House scrambles to avoid a shutdown after rejecting a stopgap backed by Donald Trump 2) The President elect threatens the E-U with tariffs unless it buys more American oil and gas 3) U-S diplomats arrive in Syria for historic talks on the country's transitionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Republican-led House rejected a temporary funding plan backed by President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday with just over 24 hours to go before a US government shutdown, capping an extraordinary two days in Washington that tested the limits of the incoming president’s power. For instant reaction and analysis, host Doug Krizner spoke with Bloomberg Capitol Influence deputy team leader Mike Dorning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.