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Cuba says a boat with 10 people near its coast early Wednesday was carrying weapons and its occupants — Cubans living in the US — were intent on entering the country to fight against the government.

The high-stakes conflict between the Defense Department and a $380 billion tech powerhouse goes to the heart of just how far AI can go in warfare.

"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Patrick McHenry, former US Representative (R-NC) shares his reaction to President Trump's State of the Union address. Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) states President Trump’s speech gave a feeling of empathy and hope. Rep. Joe Morelle (D-NY) talks about the latest on DHS funding and the partial government shutdown. (Source: Bloomberg)

Kim Jong Un pledged to build more nuclear weapons and upgrade his missile programs but said it could also be possible to improve relations with the US if Washington recognizes North Korea as a nuclear power.

Residents of suburban Manchester head to the polling booths on Thursday to vote in a parliamentary election that threatens to lay bare the danger posed to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party from both the political right and left.

Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) states President Trump’s speech gave a feeling of empathy and hope when discussing his thoughts on the President’s State of the Union address. Marshall also weighs in on what’s next for tariffs, and if he sees a path forward for DHS funding. He speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on the late edition of Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power.” (Source: Bloomberg)

PIMCO Head of Public Policy and Managing Director Libby Cantrill joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss the contents of President Trump's State of the Union speech. Cantrill says that the address was "more of a rehashing of the political winds and pretty light on policy details and light on a road map" for the GOP heading into the midterms. She also discusses the potential impacts of Trump's tax cuts and how voters could shift priorities come November. Cantrill speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)

Cambodian authorities say a crackdown on online scam compounds has cut activity in half since the start of this year, as they face international pressure to dismantle networks accused of stealing billions annually from people worldwide.

Bloomberg’s Daniel Cancel discusses reports Cuban authorities shot and killed four Americans who opened fire from a speedboat with Florida tags. He discusses what is known about the incident, what this could mean for US & Cuba relations, and if the US will consider this an act of war. Daniel speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on the late edition of Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power.” (Source: Bloomberg)

Turmoil around sweeping US tariffs risks undercutting what’s otherwise a “buoyant” economy, the International Monetary Fund said.

The University of California sold about $2 billion of general revenue bonds in the municipal-bond market on Wednesday amid a newly filed federal lawsuit that alleges discrimination against Jews and Israelis at its Los Angeles campus.

In his State of the Union address, the president finally acknowledged affordability concerns. It may be too little, too late, Bloomberg Opinion columnist Nia-Malika Henderson says. (Source: Bloomberg)

British far-right activist Tommy Robinson toured the US State Department on Wednesday in a visit likely to concern UK politicians across the spectrum given his history of violence and Islamophobic remarks.

President goes light on proposals in his State of the Union speech.

On today's episode of Bloomberg Businessweek Daily, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec preview Nvidia earnings with Bloomberg's Ian King as the company's report confronts a market with little patience for AI hiccups. Then, Bloomberg TV & Radio International Economic & Policy Correspondent Michael McKee weighs in on the economic proposals in President Trump's State of the Union speech. PIMCO's Libby Cantrill also weighs in on Trump's remarks, including domestic and fiscal policy. Finally, MercadoLibre CFO Martin De los Santos on the Latin American e-commerce giant's latest earnings and its push to attract more shoppers. (Source: Bloomberg)

Dr. Camero Carter, a California pediatrician, attended the State of the Union as the guest of Representative Pete Aguilar of California. She joined Balance of Power ahead of the address to discuss the impact rising healthcare costs are having on patients and providers. (Source: Bloomberg)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he and US President Donald Trump discussed preparations for a meeting between negotiators from their countries planned for Thursday in Geneva, as well as further peace talks involving Russia.

On the early edition of Balance of Power, Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz discuss President Donald Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night. On today's show, Republican Senator Steven Daines of Montana, S-3 Group Partner Ashley Davis, Lift Our Voices Co-Founder Julie Roginsky and Democratic Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander of New Hampshire. (Source: Bloomberg)

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu survived two censure motions Wednesday that aimed to oust him over his government’s new energy roadmap.

The Trump administration imposed sanctions on more than 30 entities that support Iranian oil and weapons sales, ramping up pressure on Tehran amid nuclear talks and the looming threat of US airstrikes.