May 14th, 2026

China Summit Has ‘Sizzle, Not Steak:’ Rep. Auchincloss

Representative Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) says Xi Jinping is projecting confidence at the US-China summit and urges the US to “watch what he does” after President Trump said Xi would not send weapons to Iran. He calls on Congress to pass a War Powers Resolution after another vote failed in the House Thursday. Rep. Auchincloss also says a federal gas tax holiday would do “nothing” to ease energy costs, and questions whether the administration would defend Taiwan. He speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on the late edition of Bloomberg’s "Balance of Power."