Trump Moves to Tech Giants to Pay Surging Power Costs | Balance of Power 01/16/2026

Posted on 01/17/2026
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"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA) states ICE is a reign of terror and needs accountability when discussing her hearing in Minnesota about people impacted by ICE raids. Michael Allen, Beacon Global Strategies Managing Director, discusses the latest Trump geopolitical news. Representative Mike Flood (R-NE) shares his thoughts on whether or not large companies should pay for surging power costs.



Chapters:

00:00:00 - Balance of Power: Late Edition Begins

00:01:32 - Jennifer Dlouhy on Pres. Trump Moves to Tech Giants to Pay for Surging Power Costs

00:04:07 - Power Moves: Top Financial Stories of The Day

00:05:57 - PJM Proposes Backstop Plan to Support Power Grid Reliability

00:07:33 - Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA) on People Impacted by ICE Agents, Need for Accountability on ICE,Frustration Over Health Care

00:17:51 - Michael Allen, Beacon Global Strategies Managing Dir., on Geopolitical Latest on Trump, Greenland, Iran & Foreign Policy

00:24:27 - Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) on PJM & Surging Electricity Costs

00:26:58 - Rep. Mike Flood (R-NE) on If Big Tech or States Should Pay for Surging Electricity Costs, Reaction to Trump on Possible Fed Nominations

00:36:07 - Sanne Wass on Pres. Trump Talks Potentially Placing Tariffs on Countries Who Don’t Support Him Getting Greenland

00:39:25 - Political Panel React to Lawmakers Meet Danish Officials Amid Greenland Push, Trump & Machado Nobel Medal

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