Should Big Tech or States Pay for Surging Energy Costs?

Posted on 01/17/2026
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Representative Mike Flood (R-NE) states their should be a partnership between government and tech companies when discussing if these large companies should pay for surging power costs. He also shares his reaction to President Trump's hesitation to nominate Kevin Hassett for the Federal Reserve and if he will negotiate with Democrats to provide training & body cameras for ICE agents. Rep. Mike Flood speaks with Joe Mathieu and Julie Fine on the late edition of Bloomberg's "Balance of Power."

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