Bloomberg News Now January 14, 2026: Trump Tells Reuters Powell Plan, Venezuela War Powers Vote, More
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Jan 15, 2026 Becca Walser, a Bloomberg Economics commentator, discusses Trump's assertion that Iran has stopped its crackdown on protesters, highlighting ongoing tensions. She also addresses U.S. foreign policy toward Iran. Eric Martin reveals critical updates from the State Department, including a pause on immigrant visas for 75 countries, impacting countless individuals. The conversation dives into the implications of recent Senate actions on Venezuela, with a noteworthy tie-breaking vote from Vice President Harris.
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Trump Holding On Powell For Now
- President Trump said he currently has no plan to remove Fed Chair Jay Powell despite DOJ scrutiny of the Fed renovation probe.
- He praised potential replacements like Kevin Hassett and Kevin Warsh and said he will announce something in a couple of weeks.
Senate Backs Trump On Venezuela Vote
- Senate Republicans largely blocked a resolution to oppose further U.S. military action in Venezuela after pressure from President Trump.
- Vice President J.D. Vance broke a tie to defeat the resolution while Democrats warned of enabling another endless war.
Greenland Reaffirms Ties To Denmark
- Greenland's Prime Minister firmly rejected joining the U.S. and affirmed continued union with Denmark.
- Danish Foreign Minister emphasized cooperation must respect Denmark's red lines while the U.S. continues interest in acquiring Greenland.