New Carrier To Replace USS Lincoln in Middle East | Balance of Power 08/13/2026
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"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, says he agrees with President Trump's strategy for an economic blockade and expects US forces to remain in the region for an extended period. Cait Conley, Democratic Candidate for US House in New York's 17th District, says data centers can be a net positive for communities. Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) says the Pentagon has failed to adequately communicate with both Republicans and Democrats about operations in Iran. Chapters: 00:01:37 Bloomberg’s Courtney Subramanian on US Iran Conflict & Karoline Leavitt’s Departure 00:04:17 Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on Iran & US Strategy 00:05:38 Mark Esper on Troubling Conditions Aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln 00:07:17 Mark Esper on Pentagon Spending & Pete Hegseth’s Relationship With Congress 00:11:16 Mark Esper on New Drone Task Force & Military Technology 00:12:55 Mark Esper on Air Force O
Tags: Cait Conley, China, Data centers, Defense budget, Diplomacy, Donald Trump, IPO, Iran, Jack Reed, Joe Mathieu, Kailey Leinz, Max Miller, Meghan Hays, Mike Lawler, Navy, Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, Reconciliation, Secret Service, Strait of Hormuz
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