California Governor Gavin Newsom is facing an election recall over coronavirus lockdown restrictions. Organizers say they've gathered more than 2-million signatures for the effort to move forward.

Former California Governor Gray Davis joined the Fox News Rundown this week; Davis was recalled in 2003 because of his handling of the state's energy crisis. The former recalled governor shares his experience on being recalled as governor and what he's learned from it.

Now Davis serves on the economics task force for reopening efforts in the state. During his interview he defended Newsom and his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and explains why he thinks the recall effort will be an uphill battle for organizers. He also weighs in on New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and calls for him to resign and step down because of his handling of nursing home deaths during the pandemic and recent sexual harassment allegations.

FOX News Rundown EXTRA: Former California Governor Gray Davis on CA Election Recalls and Being Recalled

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After 25 years at National Public Radio, Senior Editor Uri Berliner resigned Wednesday following backlash from fellow journalists regarding comments he made about NPR's political agenda. Berliner published an essay in The Free Press earlier this month critiquing his former employer's liberal bias, which allegedly increased following the 2016 election. Before his departure, Berliner was suspended from NPR for failing to secure approval to speak with other news outlets. Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and former member of the Board of Directors at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Howard Husock, joins the Rundown to share why people criticize NPR's public funding and why journalists should remain open-minded.

A part of the immigration debate came to an end Wednesday after both articles of impeachment against U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas were voted unconstitutional in the Senate. Illegal migrant encounters reached record levels in 2023, and released migrants are scattered throughout the U.S., with many ending up in self-proclaimed “sanctuary cities.” Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has announced the city plans to spend $90 million to help migrants who come to his city for six months. Within days of the Mayor’s announcement, two counties sued, challenging the state’s sanctuary laws. Douglas County Commissioner George Teal joins the podcast to explain the lawsuit, how Denver has reached “a critical mass point” with their migrant population, and how the issue threatens to spillover and hurt surrounding communities and migrants alike.

Plus, commentary by Jason Rantz, host of “The Jason Rantz Show” and author of "What's Killing America."
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Who’s Funding NPR?: Editor Resignation, Bias Backlash Sparks Debate Over Tax Dollars

A new FOX Nation series, ‘Surviving Hamas: A Benjamin Hall Special’, looks at the October 7th terror attack by Hamas on Israel. It explores the horrific firsthand experiences of individuals, including hostage survivors, in Israel who went through the attack. Fox News correspondent Benjamin Hall, who was severely injured while covering the war in Ukraine, hosts the series which is currently available to stream.   

FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with FOX's Benjamin Hall about this important special and his shared connection with some of the victims of the terror attack. 

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Evening Edition: 'Surviving Hamas': Stories Of The October 7th Terror Attack

On April 20, 1999, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold gunned down twelve students and one teacher—at that time, this was the deadliest school shooting in U.S. history. Since then, there have been over 400 school shootings across the country, with 1 in 4 public school teachers saying they have been in a gun-related lockdown in the past year. Last week, the parents of Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley were sentenced to at least a decade in prison for missing opportunities to prevent the 2021 massacre. Columbine survivor and advocate Craig Scott joins the Rundown to reflect on 25 years since the infamous shooting, bring attention to his sister Rachel Scott's story, and share how to prevent future incidents.
The House Select Committee on China held a hearing this past Tuesday, sharing their findings that China is creating financial incentives for companies to create precursor chemicals in the manufacturing of fentanyl. Former Attorney General Bill Barr was among those testifying, and he stated that he was not surprised by the committee's findings. Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA-6) and Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-2) join the podcast to discuss the need for bipartisan action on the fentanyl crisis, how Congress can take action against China, and explain how Mexico impacts the flow of the drug.
Plus, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of “Fox Across America with Jimmy Failla.”
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"The Worst Day Of My Life": 25 Years Since Columbine, A Survivor Remembers

The fate of Speaker Johnson and aid to allies hangs in the balance in Congress with some wanting to oust the Speaker and many not supporting more aid to Israel and Ukraine. Both Speaker Johnson and the military aid to allies has support in Congress but remain an ongoing battle. Meanwhile, the House sent articles of impeachment for DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate where they will take up a trial.

FOX's John Saucier speaks with Rep. Young Kim (R-CA), member of the Foreign Affairs Committee and Financial Services Committee, who tells us why she supports Speaker Johnson, does not appreciate Sec. Mayorkas and she tells us about her bill to sanction Iran.    

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Evening Edition: GOP Rep. Kim Supports Speaker Johnson And Aid To Allies

Former President Trump appeared in a New York court on Monday for jury selection in his hush money trial. Over the next six months, the former President will be facing criminal trials across multiple states, all while making his pitch on the campaign trail in the 2024 election. Former New York City prosecutor Elliot Felig joins the Rundown to explain the charges that the former President faces. Later, Professor of Government at the University of Texas at Austin and member of the FOX News Decision Desk, Daron Shaw, joins to discuss how the former President will handle the campaign trail and how these cases impact public opinion.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Tuesday regarding the Capitol riots on January 6, 2021. Hundreds of individuals who participated in the insurrection are facing various charges. However, former police officer Joseph Fisher is appealing his conviction and arguing that the obstruction law used to charge him does not apply. If the Supreme Court decides that the prosecutors stretched the meaning of the law, it could lead to two charges against former President Trump being dropped. To explain the obstruction charge and how it could impact Trump's legal fate, Sol Wisenberg, a FOX News contributor and former deputy independent counsel in the Whitewater and President Clinton investigations, joins the podcast.
Plus, commentary by columnist David Marcus.

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FOX News Rundown EXTRA: Former California Governor Gray Davis on CA Election Recalls and Being Recalled

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