Balance of Power 02/07/24
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The article discusses the ongoing negotiations in the Senate regarding a new bill that would provide funding for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan without including border security measures. Senator Michael Bennet from Colorado expresses his support for the bill, emphasizing the importance of supporting Ukraine in its fight against Putin's illegal invasion. However, Senator Bill Haggerty from Tennessee opposes the bill, stating that border security should be addressed before providing aid to other nations. The article also mentions the recent U.S. airstrike in Iraq that killed a commander of an Iran-backed militia responsible for attacks on U.S. forces. The senator believes that the U.S. should take a strong economic and military stance against Iran to deter further attacks. Additionally, the article mentions the failed attempt to impeach the Homeland Security Secretary and the upcoming questioning of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen by the Senate Banking Committee. The Carlyle Group CEO discusses the Fed's efforts to tame inflation and expresses a positive outlook on the market despite the upcoming election year.

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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2024-02-08/balance-of-power-02-07-24-video