The Fox News Rundown

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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President Biden will hold his first press conference today, more than two months after taking office. President Clinton waited just nine days, 20 days for President Obama and 27 days for former President Trump. Ari Fleischer, former White House Press Secretary and current FOX News Contributor gives a preview of President Biden's press conference, what it was like prepping former President George W. Bush for his first press conference and how he thinks President Biden will do.

Two Democrat Governors from opposite coasts are facing a lot of backlash from voters. California Governor Gavin Newsom is being recalled in his state over the coronavirus lockdown restrictions. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is being asked to resign following multiple sexual harassment allegations and his handling of nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Former California Governor Gray Davis was recalled in 2003 and has worked with both governors. He joins the "Rundown' to weigh in on the governors' handling of the pandemic and what he has learned from being recalled himself.

Plus, commentary by former Rep.  Jason Chaffetz (R-UT).

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North Korea fired off a short range missile over the weekend following a veiled threat to the United States to not make a 'stink' in the region. It was the first provocation against the new administration and it comes as the United States and South Korea hold joint military exercises. FOX’s Trey Yingst speaks with Bruce Klingner, a Senior Research Fellow for Northeast Asia at the Heritage Foundation, about the launch and what sort of message were they sending.

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Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks is only two and a half months into her first term, but there's a push to kick her out of the House. Her margin of victory was just six votes. Her opponent Rita Hart isn't giving up yet, going to the Democrat led House which has the power to overturn the result and award Hart the seat. However, that would require approval of the full chamber. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) discusses why she is fighting for Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks to stay in office, her number one priority with infrastructure and children returning to in-person learning.

President Biden is urging the Senate to pass new gun control legislation following the mass shooting that left 10 dead in Boulder, Colorado, this week. The President also called on the Senate to pass two House bills, one that closes loopholes on background checks and the other that expands background checks on all firearm sales. The President of Brady, Kris Brown and Retired Staff Sergeant and Fox Nation host Johnny "Joey" Jones weigh in on the House laws the President is pushing the Senate to pass, how it will deter gun violence in America and what they think needs to be done to achieve gun reform.

Plus, commentary by former deputy national security adviser K.T. McFarland.

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Exit polling in Israel looks to be showing Prime Minister Netanyahu will earn a fifth term even while facing fraud and bribery charges. Despite having the lead in Knesset seats, Netanyahu could still face a tough time building a coalition government. FOX’s Trey Yingst speaks with Ambassador Danny Danon, Chairman of World Likud, about today's election and what the exit polling means to forming a government there. 

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Former President Trump is making his social media return in the near future with his own platform. On "#MediaBuzz" over the weekend Trump senior adviser Jason Miller told Fox News' Howard Kurtz about the former President's plans. President Trump was suspended from Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites following the January 6 riots on Capitol Hill. Kurtz joins today's 'Rundown' to weigh in on the reaction of Trump's social media comeback, how it will impact Facebook and Twitter and whether it will be successful.

There will be a Letlow in Congress. Julia Letlow was elected over the weekend in Louisiana. The fifth District House seat wasn't supposed to be hers. Back in December her husband, Luke Letlow won a runoff election and was getting ready to go to Washington. He ended up contracting Covid-19 on December 18th and died due to complications 11 days later, less than a week before he was supposed to be sworn into the House. Now his widow, Julia Letlow will take his spot. Congresswoman-elect (R-LA)  Letlow discusses her victory, her conversation with former President Trump and her move to Washington.

Plus, commentary by Kat Timpf, co-host of the "Tyrus and Timpf" podcast.

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Protests erupted in Turkey after the government said they will be pulling out of the 'Istanbul Convention', an accord formed with dozens of other countries in order to combat violence against women. Also, nightly internet shutdowns in Burma are stopping the flow of information. 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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As the migrant surge at the U.S. southern border intensifies, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is defending the Biden administration’s border policies and asserting that “the border is closed.” Meanwhile, sources report that the number of unaccompanied minors crossing the border now in government custody exceeds 14,000. Fox News Correspondent Steve Harrigan joins us from the U.S.-Mexico border to discuss the spike in border crossings he is seeing, what border policies have changed and the difficult situation placed on border patrol and families fleeing the violence of their native countries.

 

More people are reporting mental health problems during the coronavirus pandemic. Some have lost their loved ones, their jobs or opportunities. For others, it could be the isolation that has lasted for a year into the pandemic. Twenty one percent of Americans say they're experiencing high levels of psychological distress, according to a Pew Research survey out this week. Now, some of that depression and anxiety will lift when people get vaccinated, and the outbreak is over. For others, though, some of those mental health problems may linger. Dr. Jennifer Ashton, author of "The New Normal: A Roadmap to Resilience in the Pandemic Era" discusses her new book, mental health during the pandemic, plus the stress and anxiety that will come with returning to normalcy .

 

Plus, commentary by Colin Reed, former campaign manager for Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown.

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Sen. Rand Paul made news recently when he once again got in to a fiery exchange with White House chief medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci,

This time, the exchange was over masks and whether those who have been vaccinated or have overcome the virus still need to wear one. The Kentucky Republican, who contracted the virus last year, disagreed with Dr. Fauci's belief that even those who have immunity should still continue to wear them.

Sen. Paul joined host Jessica Rosenthal on the FOX News Rundown this week to discuss this and other ways he feels our government and health officials have overreacted to the pandemic. He pointed to the recent $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill, that he called wasteful, and the communities that continue to have restriction on businesses. 

Sen. Paul also weighed in on other issues including the filibuster debate and the growing tensions between the Biden Administration and Russia.

The interview was too  long and we could not include all of it on The Fox News Rundown. On the FOX News Rundown Extra you will hear more from Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul and hear more of his concerns about our Covid-related spending and what we can do to address international foes like Russian leader Vladimir Putin. 

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Dave Portnoy made a name for himself launching the Barstool Sports empire which has become known over the years for its popular website, podcasts and video content that covers sports, pop culture, the stock market and gambling.

However, during the coronavirus pandemic he's gained even more attention by helping raise millions of dollars for struggling small businesses with the Barstool Fund. You many have seen some of the restaurant owners from across the country on both local and national broadcasts thanking him for saving their livelihoods with his free publicity and generous donations.

Dave Portnoy appeared on The FOX News Rundown earlier this week to discuss the Barstool Fund. He told host Chris Foster what inspired it, how it has grown so quickly and other actions he has taken to help businesses.

Portnoy also discussed his career and the things that put him on the map: sports and gambling. 

The interview was too  long and we could not include all of it on The Fox News Rundown. On the FOX News Rundown Extra you will hear more from Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy and how both his fund and his love for pizza have helped businesses and communities throughout the country. 

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