Eric Martin

Bloomberg reporter Eric Martin sheds light on the dramatic U.S. seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker, highlighting its implications for Nicolás Maduro's regime. He discusses the escalating tensions between Caracas and Washington and the congressional scrutiny that follows. The conversation also touches on Indiana's redistricting controversy, where GOP members are divided over Trump's demands, and Rachel Weiner explains why the Vision Zero initiative to curb pedestrian deaths has stumbled. A compelling mix of politics and public safety!

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.

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.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 speaks with: Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodities Strategist Mike McGlone. Bloomberg State Department Reporter Eric Martin. AEI Nonresident Senior Fellow Heather Conley. Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and ROKK Solutions Senior Vice President Lisa Camooso Miller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.