Trump Takes Affordability Message On The Road | Balance of Power: Late Edition 2/19/2026

“Balance of Power: Late Edition” focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today’s show, former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper discusses the ongoing Iran situation, Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D) of Virginia speaks on the partial government shutdown and the Potomac sewage spill, while Bloomberg’s political panel react to President Trump’s messaging on affordability ahead of the State of the Union address. (Source: Bloomberg)