The Bret Baier Podcast

President Biden is set to travel to Israel in a show of solidarity with the nation as they combat Hamas terrorists. Meantime, on Capitol Hill, House Republicans continue their search for the next Speaker of the House.

Bret is joined by Member of the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board and former Chief Speechwriter for President George W. Bush, Bill McGurn, USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page, and FOX News Audio Political Anchor and Washington Correspondent Jared Halpern as they discuss the President's planned trip, the impact the war on Israel has on the Middle East, and what actions the President can take to aid Israel.

Later, the panel discusses the latest news in the race for Speaker of the House, Congressman Jim Jordan's (R-OH) failure to secure the votes on the first ballot for Speaker, and who the Republican conference may rally around.

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Israel continues its counterstrikes against Hamas in Gaza after the nation experienced the deadliest terrorist attacks in its history over the weekend.

Congressman August Pfluger (R-TX-11) and Congressman Dan Goldman (D-NY-10) discuss the importance of providing Israel with economic and material aid in the wake of the attacks and what role Iran played in the attacks.

Later, Congressman Pfluger talks about his proposed bill to immediately freeze the $6 billion in humanitarian funding that the Biden Administration released to Iran in exchange for American hostages.

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This past weekend, Hamas began war with Israel as they attacked civilian targets throughout the Gaza border. Israel now prepares for a ground war in Gaza, in order to neutralize the terrorist threat.

Bret is joined by FOX News Contributor, Nationally Syndicated Talk Show Host, and Democratic Strategist Leslie Marshall, Director of Domestic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute Matthew Continetti, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram, as they discuss how the Biden Administration may respond the Hamas' aggression and what role Iran plays in the attacks on the nation.

Later, they talk about how the race for Speaker Of The House may be expedited due to the war on Israel, who may come to the forefront in the race, and what actions Congress can take to aid Israel.

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For the first time in history, the House Of Representatives voted to vacate the chair of Speaker of the House, ousting Congressman Kevin McCarthy from leadership. Meanwhile, work continues in the Senate as issues like inflation, crime, and immigration are working their way to the forefront of the 2024 Election.

Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) join to share their reaction to the ousting of former Speaker McCarthy, and how it might impact future funding to Ukraine.

Later, they talk about the proposed Americas Act, how the bill would help to bring back major industries to the Western Hemisphere, increase America's ability to compete with China, and improve U.S. relations with South American nations.

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For the first time ever, the House of Representatives ousted the Speaker of the House, as Congressman Kevin McCarthy failed to beat the motion to vacate that was brought by Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz. 

FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, and FOX News Audio Political Anchor and Washington Correspondent Jared Halpern join to discuss the implications of Former Speaker McCarthy's ousting, who could be the next Speaker Of The House, and weigh former President Trump's influence on the Republican party amid the impending votes for a new Speaker. 

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On this episode, Bret revisits a conversation with Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA-48) and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (D-PA-4) as they discuss the opioid crisis gripping the United States and the mass trafficking of fentanyl into the country through the southern border with Mexico.

Later, they talk about intervention methods to help those with opioid addictions, the importance of creating awareness of the nationwide crisis, and the role that China plays in the fentanyl crisis.

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Tonight marks the second Republican Presidential Primary debate of the 2024 Election, hosted by FOX Business and Univision at the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California.

Bret is joined by FOX News Contributor, Columnist for the Wall Street Journal, and former Deputy Chief Of Staff for Former President George W. Bush, Karl Rove, and FOX News Contributor, and former Senior Counselor for Former President Donald Trump, Kellyanne Conway, as they discuss the strategy that the seven candidates may employ on the debate stage, and what they need to do to gain ground in the race.

Later, they talk about the significance of holding the debate at the Reagan Presidential Library, and the voter issues that are coming to the forefront of the 2024 Presidential Election.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations last week in a speech that touted progress toward normalization with Saudi Arabia.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joins Bret to discuss his thoughts on the Saudi's advancements over the last two decades and provides insight on what peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia could mean for the world.

Later, the Prime Minister talks about the threat that Iran continues to pose on the region, how his government is handling peace talks with the Palestinians and defends his efforts to reform the Israeli judicial system.

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The First 2024 Republican Presidential Debate.

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Saudi Arabia is one of the fastest growing nations on the planet, with the government leading initiatives to expand its energy production as well as open the country up to tourists around the globe.

Bret sits down with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss the advancements the country has made in the past two decades, as well as the nation's efforts to normalize relations with Israel.

Later, they discuss Saudi Arabia's role in the Middle East, the relationship the Saudis have been able to build with Iran, and Bret questions Crown Prince Salman on the 2018 assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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