The Fox News Rundown

As the U.S. government continues to be deeply divided on issues, more Americans feel  increased pressure to accept "woke" politics because of fears of being "cancelled." Co-founder and publisher of The Federalist, Fox News contributor and host of The Ben Domenech Podcast, Ben Domenech weighs in on this and explains why the "culture war" is here to stay.

The Academy Awards take place Sunday and very few people saw this year's nominees in the theaters due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many people saw these movies from home, either rented or on a streaming service. Restrictions are being lifted now, fully in some places and partially in others. So how is Hollywood surviving? Fox News Correspondent, Susan Li discusses the surge in Netflix at the beginning of the pandemic compared to this week's lowest earning, how movie production has been impacted by the pandemic and what has been the effect on ticket sales.

Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers.

Plus, commentary by former White House speechwriter Marc Thiessen.

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A missile launched from Syria explodes near a nuclear reactor in Southern Israel triggering rocket attack sirens and a response from the Israeli Air Force. While the Israeli Defense Force the nuclear facility was not the target, such military actions could increase the tensions between Israel and Iran. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks with Dr. Ibrahim Hazboun, Senior Fox News Field Producer, about the incident and red lines that hold off open war.    

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Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges in the death of George Floyd on Tuesday. Following the Floyd verdict, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on Wednesday that the Department of Justice will now conduct a probe into the Minneapolis Police Department's practices. So where does the future of policing stand and can it be reformed? Congressman Pete Stauber (R-MN) is a former officer who has worked on police reform legislation with Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and he joins the 'Rundown' to talk about the legislation and how to improve policing relations within communities. Former Boston Police Department Superintendent-in-chief Daniel Linskey also joins to discuss how policing can be revamped and what proposals are on the table.

Restaurants around the country are operating with fewer or no coronavirus restrictions, but owners are now experiencing challenges hiring employees. Some former or potential restaurant workers have childcare issues such as in person learning and others are worried about coronavirus infections. But many laid-off workers wonder why they should go back if they are making enough to get by on employment, especially with the extra 300-hundred dollars in enhanced federal benefits. The extra money has been extended into September, as part of the American Rescue plan passed last month.  Tex-Mex restaurant owner Mary Perez explains the challenges she is facing in regards to staffing her establishments.

Plus, commentary by Dr. Everett Piper, author of "Grow Up: Life Isn't Safe, But It's Good."

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President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are making a push to get the 'George Floyd Justice in Policing Act' passed through the Senate. The bill includes a body camera mandate, banning of choke holds, requires data collection of violent police encounters to establish a registry and makes it easier for lawsuits to be brought against officers, among other initiatives. Republicans in opposition to the bill say their own police reform bill filibustered last year wasn't given a chance. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks with FOX's Blake Burman about what is in the bill and the difficult task of reaching a compromise on police reform.  

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The Biden White House officially backed a House bill that would make Washington D.C. the 51st state, saying it will give D.C residents "long overdue full representation in Congress." Rep. James Comer (R-KY) and shadow D.C Senator Paul Strauss weigh in on D.C. statehood, how this impacts the 23rd Amendment and if they would back Puerto Rico statehood.

The Biden Administration is using their infrastructure plan to push its green priorities. While Republicans have complained about the bills cost and impact on the economy, FOX Business is reporting these moves could be a "financial boon" for big corporations, including fossil fuel companies. Fox Business Correspondent Edward Lawrence discusses how some big companies like Amazon could benefit from President Biden's green agenda, but how it could also hurt small businesses and other industries in the process.

Plus, commentary by co-host of Fox & Friends First, Todd Piro.

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Over the past two weeks Russia has deployed troops to the Ukrainian border nearly doubling the force that they used to annex Crimea in 2014. The troop buildup is worrisome but the State Department is also concerned Russia is planning on blocking foreign naval ships and other vessel movement in the Black Sea. Russia claims the troops are conducting military drills in direct response to NATO actions. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks with Donald Jensen, the Director for Russia and Strategic Stability at the United States Institute of Peace, about the troop deployment and the concerns for NATO partners.   

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The debate around whether big companies should take political stances seems to be never ending these days. Recently several major corporations including Delta, Coca-Cola and Apple spoke out against Georgia’s new voting laws. Should companies be vocal about where they stand politically or can it hurt them in the long run? FOX Business anchor David Asman and CEO of Clifton Consulting, Marjorie Clifton weigh in. 

The immigration issue continues to be a ‘tough nut to crack’ for Presidents. On Saturday, President Biden called the Southern Border situation a “crisis,” a term that has been avoided by most members of the Biden Administration. Ari Fleischer, FOX News Contributor and former White House Press Secretary discusses the new Fox Nation Special "The Wise Guys: Crisis at the Border” and why Washington remains in a stalemate when it comes to making a deal over immigration.

Plus, commentary by Guy Benson, host of the Guy Benson Show.

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The health of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is deteriorating rapidly as Moscow says he was moved into a hospital for prisoners. Navalny supporters are expected to again take to the streets in protests this week. Also, India imposing a near week long lockdown as hundreds of thousands of new COVID-19 cases emerge. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks with Yonat Friling, Senior FOX Field Producer, about these and other stories developing around the world. 

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It has been three weeks since the trial of Derek Chauvin began and this morning the jury is set to hear closing statements before beginning deliberations. Nearly a year since the death of George Floyd ignited unrest and conversations about policing, the trial of the former police officer is being closely followed as it nears an end. Senior Fellow at the National Review Institute and former federal prosecutor Andrew McCarthy has been covering the trial since it began and joins to break down the major developments in the trial, the different charges that Chauvin faces and how cities across the country are preparing for unrest following the verdict.

What if the US lost the ability to punish adversaries with sanctions because those countries have their own cryptocurrency? Founder of the Atlas Organization Dr. Jonathan Ward joins to discuss China's new cryptocurrency, whether we should be planning for our adversaries to have their own bitcoin and how this  could offset U.S. sanctions.

Plus, commentary by Jim Daly, president of Focus on the Family.

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With control of both the White House and Congress, Democrats feel the time if right to push their bold agenda items. That was evident earlier this week when they called for the addition of four justices to the U.S. Supreme Court. Bringing the total number up to 13.

The Republican Party quickly responded by calling the proposal a "power grab" and an attempted High Court takeover.

Earlier this week, host Dave Anthony spoke Georgia Republican Congressman Drew Ferguson about the Democrats' effort to 'pack' the Supreme Court and how Republicans plan to respond to the Democrats.

The House chief deputy whip also weighed on President Biden's ambitions to pass a major infrastructure bill and the pushback his state of Georgia is receiving over its controversial voting bill.

The interview was too long and we could not include it all in our original segment. On the FOX NEWS Rundown, you will hear our unedited interview with Rep. Drew Ferguson.

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