New Carrier To Replace USS Lincoln in Middle East | Balance of Power: Late Edition 08/13/2026

"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, says he agrees with President Trump's strategy for an economic blockade and expects US forces to remain in the region for an extended period. Cait Conley, Democratic Candidate for US House in New York's 17th District, says data centers can be a net positive for communities. Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) says the Pentagon has failed to adequately…