Acting AG Blanche Not Moving Forward With $1.8B Fund | Balance of Power 06/02/2026
Speakers
Romaine Bostick
— Anchor, Bloomberg
Summary
The episode covers political developments including the DOJ definitively dropping the $1.8B anti-weaponization fund, ongoing US-Iran talks complicated by Israel's actions, and primary elections in six states. It also reports on President Trump signing a scaled-back AI executive order for voluntary cybersecurity reviews, and market movers driven by AI and cybersecurity earnings.
- Acting AG Todd Blanche confirms DOJ is not moving forward with the $1.8B weaponization fund.
- The IRS audit ban on Trump and his businesses remains in place, drawing criticism.
- President Trump signs a voluntary 30-day AI model review executive order.
- Bill Pulte is tapped as acting DNI, sparking concerns about qualifications.
- Primary elections held in six states, including California governor and LA mayor races.
- S&P 500 closes above 7600 amid AI trade strength; semiconductor index up 6%.
- Palo Alto Networks surges on earnings beat; HPE gains on server buildout demand.
- Political panel discusses reconciliation bill challenges and FISA renewal.
Trade Ideas
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