Trump Pushes DOJ Lawsuit Over Alaska Senate Race"Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Gen. Ben Hodges (Ret.) says restrictions on Starlink service have dealt a significant blow to Ukraine's counter-drone capabilities and disrupted an early-warning system for incoming ballistic missiles. Carlos Gutierrez, former Commerce Secretary and CEO of…Bloomberg10h agoWhole story →SecurityEconomy
Gutierrez: US Has Gone Too Far With TariffsCarlos Gutierrez, former Commerce Secretary and CEO of Kellogg and author of Sheer Will, says trade under the Trump administration has become all-encompassing and can be used as part of geopolitical and political negotiations beyond trade itself. Gutierrez says the US has gone too far with tariffs and that easing them could help reduce inflationary…Bloomberg11h agoWhole story →BuildEconomy
Gen. Hodges (Ret.) Says Trump Actions Help Russia's WarGen. Ben Hodges (Ret.) says restrictions on Starlink service have dealt a significant blow to Ukraine's counter-drone capabilities and disrupted an early-warning system for incoming ballistic missiles. Hodges says it is bizarre for President Donald Trump to defend Elon Musk as a "good person" who would not do anything wrong, pointing to Trump's praise of…Bloomberg11h agoWhole story →Security
Teneo’s Kajiwara on Market Positioning Amid MidtermsKevin Kajiwara, Co-President of Political Risk Advisory at Teneo, says the market impact of the coming midterm elections will depend partly on how contentious they are. He identifies affordability as a central issue, linking tariffs and wars to higher fuel costs, while noting that rising interest rates and worsening fiscal conditions are also weighing on…Bloomberg11h agoWhole story →EconomyGovernment
Khanna Says Zuckerberg Deal Shows Ultra-Rich Will Pay Wealth TaxProgressive Democrat Ro Khanna lashed out at opponents of California’s proposed wealth tax after Meta Platforms Inc. revealed stunning details of how Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg negotiated a deal to fund his potential payment of the levy and stay in the state if the measure passes.Bloomberg15h agoWhole story →Economy
Trump Changes Some Canada Tariffs in Bid to Aid Maine SenatorThe Trump administration is expanding tariff exemptions to more Canadian products, a move that may help boost Republican Senator Susan Collins’ reelection campaign in Maine.Bloomberg15h agoWhole story →Economy
Netanyahu Has Isolated IsraelBroad backlash has left Israeli voters with a stark choice in this month’s election: Elect a government committed to regaining international confidence or further alienate the country’s traditional allies with Netanyahu and his far-right coalition, says Bloomberg Opinion columnist Ronald Brownstein. (Source: Bloomberg)Bloomberg17h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Putin’s Temporary Control of Metro Unit Reaps Funds for War PushThe local unit of German grocer Metro said it committed 1 billion rubles ($12.4 million) to Russia’s war effort a month after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered it be put into temporary administration.Bloomberg17h agoWhole story →Security
Lovell Sees Earnings Growth Beyond AINadia Lovell, UBS Global Wealth Management’s head of global equity strategy, said markets may remain volatile over the coming weeks amid earnings, next week’s Federal Reserve meeting, midterm-election uncertainty and the Middle East conflict’s impact on energy and oil prices. Despite risks around financing the AI buildout, she said economic growth and…Bloomberg17h agoWhole story →TechnologyEconomy
In Riot-Hit Cities, the French Snap Up Weapons for Self DefenseLate Friday morning, Sam exited a hunting store in central Paris, fresh from spending €600 ($671) on weapons designed for self protection.Bloomberg18h agoWhole story →SecurityFood
Trump, UK’s Burnham Set for Call as Tensions Rise Over Ukraine, Iran PolicyPresident Donald Trump spoke with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Friday as tensions build between the two governments over Russia’s war in Ukraine and the possibility of renewed US escalation against Iran.Bloomberg18h agoWhole story →Security
CFTC Chair on Prediction Markets, Election, Oil TradesCFTC Chairman Michael Selig says the agency is keeping a close eye on prediction markets ahead of the US midterm elections. Selig says he's disappointed Congress did not pass the Clarity Act which would have set up new rules for the crypto industry. Selig also says the agency is scrutinizing oil market trading related to President Donald Trump's…Bloomberg18h agoWhole story →FoodEconomy
US Says Russia, Ukraine to Let Civilians Leave War-Torn AreaThe White House said Friday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to allow for aid in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky and prepare an evacuation route for civilians, even as Kyiv complained that crucial Starlink service had yet to be restored.Bloomberg19h agoWhole story →Security
Why The Anti-Trump Playbook Is Failing In Canada's Timber CountryA provincial election in the heart of Canada’s lumber country is exposing the limits of using US President Donald Trump as a political foil, even in one of the places hardest hit by his tariffs. Bloomberg’s Thomas Seal has more. (Source: Bloomberg)Bloomberg21h agoWhole story →EconomyGovernment
British Columbia’s Eby Falls Behind Conservatives as Anti-Trump Strategy FaltersA provincial election in the heart of Canada’s lumber country is exposing the limits of using US President Donald Trump as a political foil, even in one of the places hardest hit by his tariffs.Bloomberg21h agoWhole story →EconomyGovernment
Mark Carney Says Starlink Manipulation in Ukraine War Worries CanadaMark Carney said he’s concerned about the manipulation of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite system that has made it harder for Ukraine to defend itself, and suggested Elon Musk’s reported involvement shows why he’s focused on making Canada less dependent on any one country or technology.Bloomberg21h agoWhole story →Security
Independent Senate Candidates Gain Ground in Republican StrongholdsIndependent US Senate candidates are rising across the plains and mountains of the West, signaling rural voters’ disenchantment with the national Democratic Party even amid mounting discontent with Republican rule in Washington.Bloomberg21h agoWhole story →Food
Black Sea Ship Sinks in New Deadly Drone Strike Blamed on RussiaA Ukrainian-crewed vessel sank near Romanian territorial waters after a drone strike, killing one, in the latest such attack in the Black Sea for which President Nicusor Dan has blamed Russia.Bloomberg21h agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
Police Block Delhi March Over India’s Voter-Roll OverhaulPolice blocked a march toward the Election Commission of India’s office and detained some protesters as demonstrations continued in New Delhi over a contentious voter-roll overhaul. Farmers’ groups and trade unions had called for nationwide protests. (Source: Bloomberg)Bloomberg22h agoWhole story →EconomySecurity
Midterm Blue Wave to Be Negative for Tech, Ives SaysDan Ives, partner and senior managing director at Yorkville Ives & Co., discusses his outlook for AI legislation after the US midterm election. He speaks on “Bloomberg Surveillance.” (Source: Bloomberg)Bloomberg22h agoWhole story →TechnologySecurity
