Iran War Hits 60-Day Legal Deadline | Balance of Power 05/01/2026

"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today’s show, Representative Eugene Vindman (D-VA), says the administration “owes” Congress an explanation of its Iran strategy as the conflict nears the 60-day mark. Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governors Editor for the Cook Political Report, says the 2026 Senate map is "trending in Democrats’ direction," citing the lingering Iran conflict and rising gas prices as political headwinds for Republicans. Jen Gavito, Senior Advisor with the Cohen Group, talks about the US planning to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany.

Chapters:
00:00:00 – Balance of Power: Late Edition Begins
00:02:15 – Kate Sullivan on Pres. Trump Says Deadline for Congress to Approve Iran War Doesn’t Apply
00:05:30 – Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA) Talks Trump Admin. Owes Congress Iran Strategy Explaination, Trump Admin. Approach to Ukraine & Russia
00:14:53 – Power Moves: Top Financial Stories of the Day
00:18:46 – Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governors Editor for the Cook Political Report, on the 2026 Senate Map Trending Towards Democrats
00:24:56 – Michael Shepard Breaks Down Nvidia, Microsoft Get Wider AI Military Role
00:28:29 – Jen Gavito, The Cohen Group Senior Advisor, on Trump Moving About 5,000 US Forces Out of Germany, Impact of Strait of Hormuz Shutdown
00:36:59 – NASA Admin. Jared Isaacman on the Future of NASA
00:40:00 – Political Panel React to Iran War Hits 60-Day Legal Deadline, Trump Withdrawing US Forces From Germany
00:47:17 – Breaking News: Gamestop Could Submit Offer for Ebay Soon
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