The Fox News Rundown

The San Diego Board of Education is sending its teachers to provide in-person learning to migrant teenagers who have crossed the border and are currently being sheltered at the San Diego Convention Center. Meanwhile, parents in the same district are frustrated that their children continue to learn remotely from home. Students are expected to transition to a hybrid model of in-person and remote learning starting April. 12th. Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), whose district is in San Diego, weighs in on this and why he thinks it's a double standard that teachers are being asked to offer safe in-person instruction to unaccompanied minors but it's not safe enough for U.S. students to return to the classroom full-time.

A World Health Organization report says the origins of the coronavirus that created the global pandemic was likely transmitted from animal to human in China. The study is far from being over but shows this coronavirus was not likely constructed or manipulated in a Wuhan lab. Perter Ben Embarek, the leader of the W-H-O investigative team that traveled to Wuhan, says "more work is needed." Jamie Metzl, is a member of the World Health Organization international advisory panel on Human Genome editing and author of the book "Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity" discusses the new World Health Organization report regarding the origins of the coronavirus and the increased risk of something like this happening again with stronger strains.

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

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Home prices in suburban areas have surged in the past year as the pandemic has families fleeing densely populated cities for more rural areas. Nearly forty percent of houses being sold are bought for more than the seller asked for as possible homeowners outbid each other. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks with FOX's Grady Trimble about this trend and whether or not it continues. 

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The murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd began on Monday. Last May a viral video showed officer Chauvin pressing his knee on Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes until he died while being put under arrest. Violent protests erupted in the city of Minneapolis and across the U.S. following Floyd's death. FOX News National Correspondent Matt Finn has been covering this story since the beginning and was outside the courthouse during day one of the trial, he joins the Rundown to weigh in on the opening statements and what the atmosphere is like in Minneapolis. Former D.C. police detective and Fox News contributor Ted Williams also joined from Minneapolis to explain why he thinks this trial will become the "battle of the experts" and how this trial could impact the future of policing.

On this date 40 years ago and just 69 days after becoming President of the United States, Ronald Reagan had an assassination attempt made against him. Six shots were fired at the President and those traveling with him as he tried to enter a waiting limousine. The first severely wounded Press Secretary James Brady. Two others hit a Washington D.C. Police Officer, Tom Delahanty and a secret service agent, Tim McCarthy, who were both trying to shield the President.  The final shot ricocheted off the limo and hit President Ronald Reagan. Bret Baier, is the host of Special Report with Bret Baier and Chief Political Anchor on the Fox News Channel joins to discuss a new documentary available now on Fox Nation "The Attempted Assassination of Ronald Reagan" the 40th Anniversary of the shooting.

Plus, commentary by Deroy Murdock, FOX News Contributor and Contributing Editor with National Review.

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While Burmese military officials were celebrating the anniversary of the resistance to Japanese occupation, security forces were killing dozens of protesters across the country making it the deadliest weekend since the coup broke out. Also, Islamist militants killed and kidnapped dozens of local and foreign workers near a gas plant in Palma, Mozambique. 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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The filibuster is the Senate's legislative tool to delay the vote on a bill, resolution, or amendment. The longest filibuster speech was against the Civil Rights Act of 1957 which lasted 24 hours and 18 minutes. Democrats are saying the rule is being abused, but eliminating it could mean less roadblocks in the party's agenda moving forward. Leslie Marshall, Democrat Strategist and Fox News Contributor and Jason Chaffetz, Fox News Contributor, Former Utah Congressman (R), host of the "Jason In The House - The Jason Chaffetz Podcast" and served on House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform give their political opinions on the filibuster: who will have the upper hand and whether this is controversy is a political or hypocritical play.

 

During President Biden's first open news conference last week he said the administration's new goal is to have 200 million coronavirus vaccines administered in his first 100 days in office, doubling what he originally projected. We are now at around five hundred and fifty thousand coronavirus deaths in the United States and while the majority of people who have been infected survive, some known as COVID-19 “long-haulers”, stay sick for weeks. Dr. Marty Makary, Fox News medical contributor, a professor of surgery and health policy at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine discusses what age bracket experiences these long lasting symptoms, can the vaccine can help and whether new treatments are being underutilized by doctors.

 

Plus, Commentary by Orthodox rabbi, author, and lawyer Rabbi Sam Bregman.

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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.

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This week, President Biden urged the Senate to pass new gun legislation, including two House bills following mass shootings in Boulder, Colorado and Atlanta, Georgia. The first House bill looks to close loopholes on background checks and the second bill expands background checks on all firearm sales.

Retired Staff Sergeant and Fox Nation host Johnny "Joey" Jones who is a pro-gun advocate joined the Fox News Rundown earlier this week to weigh in on the proposed House bills, reforming background checks and the obstacles that come with it. He also explains why he thinks mass shooting go deeper than gun legislation.

Plus, host Jessica Rosenthal spoke with Sam Paredes, Executive Director of Gun Owners in California in an unaired interview about Congress passing and expanding existing gun laws in the wake of the mass shootings. Paredes explains why he thinks more gun legislation is not the solution to mass shootings, and why he thinks the U.S. needs to address crime control over gun control. He also weighs in on closing loopholes and expanding background checks and why he thinks it's not the solution.

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Opposition to vaccinations is nothing new but it seems to be growing during this pandemic. About a quarter of Americans say they don't trust and won't be getting a COVID-19 vaccination. Trey Yingst speaks with with Dr. Steven J. Pearlman, author and professor, about the fears and mistrust of the anti-vaccination movement.   

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President Biden gave his first press conference on Thursday since taking office in January. The President answered questions from reporters on various topics including immigration, filibuster reform, our relationship with China and voting rights. Former White House Press Secretary and Fox News Contributor Kayleigh McEnany and co-host of "The Five" and Democratic Strategist Juan Williams examine the big takeaways and how the President performed.

Part of President Biden's infrastructure plan includes investments through tax credits, in renewable energy such as solar. Some utility companies are buying more solar technology as scientists are working to make solar more cost effective and efficient. One concern is where the panels will be installed since they require large spaces. Energy companies are solving that problem by sinking millions into "solar farms." Fox News Correspondent, Mark Meredith discusses the future of the solar industry, how energy from the sun is converted into electricity and the steady increase in solar farms.

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Plus, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of "Fox Across America."

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The AstraZeneca vaccine was once hailed as savior but its rollout had plenty of problems. Though it is the most distributed vaccine in the world some European countries have stopped using it over side effect concerns and the Unites States hasn't approved it for use. Trey Yingst speaks with FOX's Simon Owen, in London, about the validity of the concerns and a new report on its efficacy.

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