Senate GOP Cuts Trump Ballroom Funds | Balance of Power: Early Edition 6/3/2026

Summary

The episode covers political developments in Washington, including Senate Republicans stripping the White House ballroom funding from the reconciliation bill and a House War Powers vote on Iran. It also features an interview with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp on data center growth and state economics, and commentary on the Anthropic IPO and Bill Pulte's acting DNI appointment.

• Senate GOP removes ballroom funding from reconciliation bill, clearing path for ICE and CBP funding.
• House expected to pass War Powers resolution rebuking Trump's Iran strategy.
• President Trump suggests Strait of Hormuz closure could last through Labor Day.
• Anthropic reportedly selects Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs to lead its IPO.
• Bill Pulte appointed acting DNI, raising concerns about Section 702 renewal.
• Georgia Governor Brian Kemp highlights state's data center growth and electric grid preparedness.
• Kemp defends ending gas tax suspension, citing fiscal responsibility and affordability measures.
• Congressman Jake Auchincloss criticizes the Iran war as illegal and warns of strategic blunder.