Trump to Address Affordability in State of the Union | Balance of Power: Late Edition 2/24/2026

"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today’s show, Rep. Pete Aguilar (D) of California joins Balance of Power to discuss DHS funding talks, saying Democrats won’t support a deal without tighter ICE oversight. Rep. Lisa McClain (R) of Michigan acknowledges more work is needed to address affordability concerns, and Sen. Pete Ricketts (R) Nebraska, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, says President Trump can use military force against Iran if needed, calling strikes one of several tools available in ongoing negotiations.

Chapters:
00:00:01 – Bloomberg: Balance of Power begins
00:01:29 – Bloomberg News’ Tyler Kendall reporting from the White House ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union address
00:03:37 – Rep. Pete Aguilar (D), California
00:13:16 – Power Moves: Top Financial Stories Watching Today
00:15:22 – Rep. Lisa McClain (R), Michigan
00:24:39 – Bloomberg News’ Michael Shepard on Antrhopic-Pentagon feud
00:27:07 – Sen. Pete Ricketts (R), Nebraska
00:36:38 – Power Brief: Top Stories Watching Tonight
00:38:56 – Politcal Panel look ahead to President Trump’s State of the Union address
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