The Fox News Rundown

The United States and China traded jabs in Anchorage during the first meeting between top officials under the Biden Administration. Even with a contentious beginning, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken did say he had candid conversations with his counterparts about his concerns of what is happening in Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Xinjiang province.  FOX's Trey Yingst speaks with FOX's Rich Edson about the two days of diplomatic wrangling.

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The pandemic that has touched all our lives this past year, has also led to unprecedented government spending and restrictions on both businesses and individuals. Sen. Rand Paul says ‘hysterics’ over the Coronavirus and its impact on the economy are to blame. The Kentucky Republican joins the FOX News Rundown to explain why both parties must begin taking our country’s massive debt seriously. Sen. Paul also discusses his latest with fiery exchange with White House chief medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci over the issue of masks.

 

A couple of immigration bills are making their way through Congress. The bills supported by President Biden are part of his immigration reform agenda. But neither of them have anything to do with the increase of migrants crossing the Southern border, including thousands of unaccompanied minors. Host of Fox News Sunday, Chris Wallace discusses how the border issue is becoming a problem for President Biden's administration, the ongoing debate over the filibuster, and President Trump recently encouraging Americans to get vaccinated.

 

Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Joe Concha

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Last week, House lawmakers passed to two bills aimed at reforming gun laws including one that would require background checks on all gun sales and transfers. The shootings at Atlanta spas this week have brought new attention to the bills now sitting in the US Senate. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks with Kris Brown, the President of Brady, about the bills and the chances of bipartisan gun reform.   

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Today, in Alaska the new U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will meet with Chinese officials. Their goal is to improve our relationship with the super power and confront China for its human rights and other abuses. FOX NEWS Senior Strategic Analyst and retired four-star General Jack Keane gives a preview of the today's meeting and discusses the growing tensions between the U.S. and China.

 

The American Rescue Plan includes an expansion of the existing child tax credit. Instead of receiving $2,000, families who qualify will now receive $3,600 per child. The money also will be given out through monthly cash payments. Essentially, this means a guaranteed income for millions of American families with children. Progressives have long argued a guaranteed income would help families out of poverty and say a recent experiment out of Stockton, California proved their point. However conservatives say 'guaranteed income' is unfair to taxpayers and will only de-incentivize work. Former senior economic adviser for President Trump Steve Moore and former economic advisor to President Obama Austan Goolsbee weigh in on the debate over guaranteed income and the CTC.

 

Plus, commentary from FOX News Senior Meteorologist Janice Dean.

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The Director of National Intelligence has released a report saying both Russia and Iran waged an online campaign to influence the 2020 Election. The document states Russia tried to demean President Biden and push for a reelection of President Trump by using false information on social media sites. FOX’s Trey Yingst speaks with Don Bramer, former Intelligence Officer and George H.W. Bush appointee, about what is in the report and what we can do to stop such interference.  

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The finger pointing over the influx of migrants heading to the U.S.-Mexico border continues. On Tuesday, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas released a statement addressing what he is calling a "difficult" situation and then blamed the prior administration for the current challenges.  Former Acting DHS Secretary and Heritage Foundation visiting fellow Chad Wolf defends the Trump Administration's border policies and explains why he believes the current situation is different than years past and is the fault of the Biden Administration.

A year ago, the world was locking down with strict restrictions and the fear of the coronavirus keeping many home. Last spring, airports were nearly empty. However, this month traveling has picked up and millions are boarding planes again.  Michael Boyd, President of Boyd Group International, an aviation forecasting and consulting firm discusses how the airline industry has coped with the coronavirus pandemic over the past year, what they're doing to keep flyers safe and if they're optimistic about the future.

Plus, commentary by FOX Nation host Tom Shillue

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This week marks ten years since Syria has been mired in a civil war that has displaced millions and left hundreds of thousands of civilians dead. The deadly conflict, which shows no sign of ending, has drawn in others such as the United States, Russia and Iran. FOX’s Trey Yingst speaks with Mona Yacoubian of the United States Institute of Peace, about the complications of the conflict and why a resolution is still far away.   

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As the crisis at the southern border intensifies and the number of migrants continues to spike, the Department of Homeland Security announced over the weekend it has directed FEMA to assist with the surge of children crossing the border. Vice President of the National Border Patrol Council, Chris Cabrera weighs in on FEMA coming down to the border to help with unaccompanied minors migrating to U.S., what border patrol agents need from the government and whether comprehensive immigration reform is needed.

After a year into the coronavirus pandemic, a third round of stimulus payments is showing up in Americans banks. President Biden wants to keep the support going for the American Rescue Plan. President Biden, Vice President Harris and their spouses are traveling around the country this week to promote the plan. But while the Biden administration sees this as a big win now, could it cost the Democrats control of the Senate and House come 2022? Congressional Correspondent for FOX News, Chad Pergram discusses how the Covid relief bill could impact the 2022 elections and how Republicans may use it against Democrats in the midterms.

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

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Dozens killed over the weekend in Burma as security forces become more and more aggressive towards protesters. Also, Lebanon's banking crisis worsens forcing a withdrawal limit on dollars per week. 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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In his televised address last week President Biden pledged to make all adults eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine by May 1st. While the Biden administration is moving up the vaccine rollout timeline, there is cause for concern as coronavirus variants spike in Europe and Brazil. Senior Director of the Pathogens Program at New York City Health and Hospitals, Dr. Syra Madad joins to discuss how the United States’ vaccination program is performing in comparison to other countries, the warning signs we are seeing from Europe’s surges in COVID-19 variants and her optimism surrounding America’s progress on vaccinations.

The coronavirus has impacted everyone in some way in the past year. With nationwide lockdowns and strict social distancing rules, small business owners across the U.S. have struggled to keep their businesses open with many shutting their doors for good. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has helped raise millions of dollars for small businesses through the Barstool Fund. He joins today’s ‘Rundown’ to talk about the fund, how Barstool has adapted during the pandemic and more.

Plus, commentary by Cal Thomas.

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