US, Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire | Balance of Power: Early Edition 4/08/2026

On the early edition of Balance of Power, Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Kailey Leinz discusses the ceasefire between the US and Iran. On today's show, former US Central Command Commander Gen. Frank McKenzie (Ret.), Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis and Rebelle Communications CEO Laura Fink.

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Balance of Power: Early Edition Begins
00:04:27 - Tyler Kendall, Bloomberg News
00:09:00 - General Frank McKenzie, Fmr. Commander US Central Command
00:20:42 - Laura Fink & Rick Davis
00:23:22 - Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary
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