Fed chair, shutdown deal, SpaceX and Senator Jeanne Shaheen
Fed chair, shutdown deal, SpaceX and Senator Jeanne Shaheen  
Podcast: Reuters World News
Published On: Fri Jan 30 2026
Description: President Donald Trump says he's chosen former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh to head the U.S. central bank. Trump and Senate Democrats say they've reached a deal to dodge a government shutdown. SpaceX mulls mergers with other companies helmed by Elon Musk. And we sit down with New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen to talk Iran and Venezuela. Plus, a bizarre attempt to free Luigi Mangione from prison.    *This episode has been updated to reflect that former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh has been named as successor to Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Find the Recommended Read here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices