Weekly Washington Policy Pulse: Lame Duck Deal, Crypto Clarity, Tariffs (October 26, 2026)
Democrats winning in the US midterm elections would likely means President Donald Trump turns up the pressure on his fellow Republicans to pass a reconciliation bill that increases the debt limit beyond the end of his administration -- combined with billions in funds earmarked for war in Middle East and aid to US farmers. Yet with a debt ceiling fight potentially coming in mid- to late 2027, we ascertain just a 30% chance of passage. Also on the Oct. 26 Bloomberg Intelligence Washington Policy Pulse, we discussed the latest from regulators on cryptocurrency rules, including a final stablecoin…
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