Partial Government Shutdown Drags On As Talks Stall | Balance of Power: Late Edition 2/18/2026

“Balance of Power: Late Edition” focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today’s show, Rep. Glenn Ivey (D) of Maryland speaks on the partial government shutdown, the ongoing sewage spill in the Potomac River, along with continued discussions on Maryland’s congressional map. American Enterprise Institute Distinguished Senior Fellow Danielle Pletka discusses the developing situation surrounding Iran as well as the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Bloomberg’s political panel dissects the bump in fundraising for James Talarico as well as the buildup to President Trump’s State of the Union address. (Source: Bloomberg)