Balance of Power

Democratic nominee for Georgia governor Keisha Lance Bottoms says she is calling for a pause on new data center construction in the state while officials assess the industry’s impact. Speaking to Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz on Bloomberg Balance of Power, Bottoms says the pause could last six months or longer, citing questions about strain on the electric grid, costs to ratepayers and impacts on the water supply.
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Democrats winning in the US midterm elections would likely means President Donald Trump turns up the pressure on his fellow Republicans to pass a reconciliation bill that increases the debt limit beyond the end of his administration -- combined with billions in funds earmarked for war in Middle East and aid to US farmers. Yet with a debt ceiling fight potentially coming in mid- to late 2027, we ascertain just a 30% chance of passage. Also on the Oct. 26 Bloomberg Intelligence Washington Policy Pulse, we discussed the latest from regulators on cryptocurrency rules, including a final stablecoin regulation that may spark further deposit flight from the banking sector. Finally, we updated clients on the latest on tariff negotiations among Canada, the US and Mexico.
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A US Senate contest in the historically Republican state of Mississippi is drawing fresh attention in the final stretch of the midterm election cycle, with President Donald Trump holding a rally to boost the GOP candidate and control of the chamber hanging on the outcome of races in states the president won two years ago.

Trump will headline a rally in the city of Corinth, eight days before the election, the Republican National Committee said in a statement last week. The move, in a state Trump won by more than 22 percentage points in 2024, comes with the president’s approval rating hitting record lows and Democrats needing to flip just four seats to retake the Senate.
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:
Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Tyler Kendall.
The Cook Political Report US House of Representatives Editor Erin Covey.
Bloomberg Tech Host Ed Ludlow.
Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Mobile Voting Project CEO Sheila Nix.
Bloomberg News Reporter Augusta Saraiva.
Third Way Vice President Jim Kessler.
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Barack Obama heads to the Mitten State tomorrow, and Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders follow up Sunday as they all try to squeeze out votes in a race that could blow a hole in Democrats’ hopes of winning the Senate.

The attention from political heavy hitters — following recent appearances by JD Vance and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — tells you just how tight the Senate contest looks, and how much is at stake.

If Republican Mike Rogers flips the seat and defeats Abdul El-Sayed (who just added another $1 million donation from Sanders), it would force Democrats to essentially run the table on every other top-tier race to win a majority.
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:
Bloomberg News White House and Washington Correspondent Jeff Mason.
Redwave Communications Owner and Iowa Republican Strategist David Kochel.
Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Tyler Kendall.
Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Friday Reporter Public Affairs Founder Lisa Camooso Miller.
The States Project Co-Founder Daniel Squadron.
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President Donald Trump’s plan to provide $8 billion to farmers to offset rising diesel costs is drawing skepticism from strategists and those in the agriculture community, who say the money offers only temporary relief as Republicans face pressure ahead of the midterm elections.

Trump announced the funding Monday during a campaign stop in Kansas, where Sen. Roger Marshall (R) is facing a surprisingly competitive reelection bid, Bloomberg’s Ilena Peng, Ben Westcott, and Michael Hirtzer reported. The aid is intended to help farmers cover higher fuel costs and comes amid warning signs that farmers, a typically Republican constituency, might not turn out to vote on Nov. 3.

But observers are doubtful Trump’s latest gambit will be a significant help to either farmers or Republicans, spelling potential trouble for the party in parts of the country where agriculture is the center of the economy.
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:
Bloomberg News Senior White House Reporter and Washington Correspondent Josh Wingrove.
Echo Canyon Consulting CEO Jon Seaton and Fortius Global Vice President Hannah Muldavin.
Romanian President Nicușor Dan.
Bloomberg TV Markets Correspondent Norah Mulinda.
Permitting Council Executive Director Emily Domenech.
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