Senate Delays Clarity Act Vote Until After August Recess | Balance of Power 08/07/2026

"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Senator Chris Coons of Delaware discussed the current Senate agenda, aiming to pass a government funding bill to avoid a shutdown through December, highlighting the importance for federal employees and the country's global standing. Republican Congressman Dusty Johnson of South Dakota, a member of the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Select Committee on China, spoke about the ongoing negotiations in the Senate regarding a continuing resolution to fund the government. Democratic Congressman Greg Landsman of Ohio, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, discussed the recent Senate passage of the Lindsey Graham Russia sanctions bill. Chapters: 00:01:47: Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) on Senate Eyes Packed Agenda Ahead of August Recess 00:03:58 Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) on Trump: Senate Will Hopefully Pass Protect College Sports Act 00:05:12 Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE): Blanche May Be Confirmed but Republican Colleagues Will Regret That 00:09:27 Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) on US Says Putin Willing To Test NATO With Limited Assaults: WSJ 00:13:22 Bloomberg's Josh Wingrove on Trump Again Moves To Fire Cook, Reviving Fed Independence Fight 00:15:18 Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) on Possible Government Shutdown in September 00:17:28 Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) on Senate Delays Clarity Act Vote Until After August Recess, Thune Confirms 00:22:28 Bloomberg's Michael McKee on US Employers Unexpectedly Shed Jobs 00:26:54 Rep. Greg Landsman (D-OH) on Senate Passes Russia Sanctions Bill Championed by Sen. Graham 00:29:26 Rep. Greg Landsman (D-OH) on Iran Says Deal With Oman on Hormuz Ships Agreed in Principle 00:31:36 Rep. Greg Landsman (D-OH) on Pressure Increases on Rep Miller To Step Aside 00:34:45 Rep. Greg Landsman (D-OH) on Supreme Court Lets Trump End Protected Status for Haitians 00:36:25 Bloomberg’s Tyler Kendall With Daniel Driscoll: Giving Firms Access to Testing Ranges 00:41:58 Political Panel Reacts: Senate Packed Agenda, Cassidy Says He’ll Give Blanche Key Vote for Attorney General, White House Ballroom -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video? Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos from Bloomberg Markets & Finance: https://tinyurl.com/ysu5b8a9 Visit http://www.bloomberg.com for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles and more. Connect with Bloomberg Television on: X: https://twitter.com/BloombergTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BloombergTelevision Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloombergtv/ Connect with Bloomberg Business on: X: https://twitter.com/business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloombergbusiness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloombergbusiness/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloombergbusiness?lang=en Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/bloomberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bloomberg-news/ More from Bloomberg: Bloomberg Radio: https://twitter.com/BloombergRadio Bloomberg Surveillance: https://twitter.com/bsurveillance Bloomberg Politics: https://twitter.com/bpolitics Bloomberg Originals: https://twitter.com/bbgoriginals Watch more on YouTube: Bloomberg Technology: https://www.youtube.com/@BloombergTechnology Bloomberg Originals: https://www.youtube.com/@business Bloomberg Quicktake: https://www.youtube.com/@BloombergQuicktake Bloomberg Espanol: https://www.youtube.com/@bloomberg_espanol Bloomberg Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@BloombergPodcasts