The Fox News Rundown

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  • Biden Administration Hoping To Restore America's Place In The World
    President Biden may get a new cabinet member today. The Senate is expected to confirm Alejandro Mayorkas as the next Homeland Security Secretary. President Biden was supposed to visit new Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the State Department Monday to deliver his first major foreign policy address, but the winter storm delayed that. The President's theme is restoring America's place in the world. Ian Bremmer, president and founder of the Eurasia Group and host of "Gzero World with Ian Bremmer" on P-B-S discusses what foreign policy changes we can expect from the Biden administration.
    We're seeing more and more that people will not surround themselves with others whose ideas and opinions don't align with theirs. Organizational psychologist at Wharton and bestselling author Adam Grant joins today's Fox News Rundown to discuss his new book "Think Again." He explains why it is important for people to stop defending their beliefs, but instead rethink them.
    Plus, commentary by Fox News Contributor Liz Peek.

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    32 min
  • Evening Edition: Protests Increase In Russia, Military Coup In Burma
    Protests in Russia continue as tens of thousands filled the streets across the country over the weekend protesting the jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Also, a military coup in Burma and al-Shabab militants lay siege to a hotel in Mogadishu. FOX’s Trey Yingst speaks with Yonat Friling, Senior Fox News Field Producer about various news stories emerging from around the world. 

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    14 min
  • Is It Game Over For Hedge Funds After The Game Stop Controversy?
    GameStop is a company that is known for videogames and electronics. The company’s stock took off, up over 400 percent last week alone, more than a thousand percent since December. It’s one of a handful of stocks propped up by small investors and day traders after big investors started betting those stocks would decline. There are calls for greater scrutiny by White House regulators and for hearings on Capitol Hill. Some Democrats are also critical of moves to restrict trades on GameStop and other stocks, at least temporarily. FOX Business's David Asman discusses whether the government should step into regulate and what the impact may be.
     
    This week, House Democrats plan to advance a new round of Coronavirus financial aid. President Biden has proposed a $1.9 billion package , but Republicans think the amount is too high and want a more targeted approach. Restaurant and bar owners say the bill doesn’t do enough for their business. Robert St. John, owner of the New South Restaurant Group in Mississippi and co-founder of the Independent Restaurant Coalition discusses his push for Congress to give specific relief to the restaurant business in light of the adversity the industry is facing.
     
    Plus, commentary from FOX News Senior Meteorologist Janice Dean.

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    35 min
  • FOX News Rundown Extra: The Heavy Cost Remote Learning Is Having On Our Children
    Prolonged isolation amid the coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on many Americans. And remote learning is proving to have a devastating effect on young people's mental health. 
    Superintendent of Nevada's Clark County school district Dr. Jesus Jara joins the FOX News Rundown this week to open up about his county's push to partially reopen schools in response to a rise in students taking their own lives. 
    Dr. Jara discussed the struggles the families in his community are coping with and how the school system is trying to address the mental health needs of its students.
    The conversation was too long and we could not include all of it in our original segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear everything Clark Country superintend Dr. Jesus Jara had to say and learn more about the mental health crisis facing Americas' children. 

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    20 min
  • FOX News Rundown Extra: Why Republicans Are Troubled By President Biden's Slew Of Executive Actions
    President Biden signed more than 40 executive orders and actions in his first week in office. They concerned issues related to the economy, climate change and immigration. 
    A few days ago, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) joined the FOX News Rundown to discuss  many of the actions taken by the President and why he felt it contradicted with his pleas for unity. 
    Senator Scott also weighed in on the ongoing covid relief negotiations and the upcoming impeachment battle. 
    The conversation was too long and we could not include it all in our original segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire unedited conversation with Florida Senator Rick Scott and get more of his take on why he believes the new administration has been only creating a bigger wedge in Washington. 

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    21 min
  • Evening Edition: Israeli Top General Says Military Action Against Iran 'On The Table'
    Israel's Military Chief of Staff had some strong words earlier this week, saying it would be a mistake for the U.S. to return to the Iran nuclear deal and that military action "must be on the table." Other Israeli officials say diplomacy should be given a chance becuase of fears of high civilian deaths and retaliation by Iranian proxies  FOX's Trey Yingst speaks to Retired Brigadier General of the Israeli Defense Forces, Amir Avivi, about the Chief of Staff's comments and the possibility of conflict.    

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    14 min
  • Stark Challenges For The New President Domestically And Overseas
    While President Biden has focused his first week on domestic issues there are a number of foreign policy concerns the new President will have to tackle. Those matters include negotiating with Iran on possibly reentering the nuclear agreement, withdrawing troops from the Middle East and being tough on Russia. Chairman at the Institute for The Study of War, Fox News Senior Strategic Analyst and retired four-star General Jack Keane weighs in on all of this.
    President Biden ends his first full week in office having signed dozens of executive actions and orders. The new Administration has been covering a separate them each day, such as buying American, fighting the coronavirus pandemic and climate change. While these moves may be intended to please his base, critics including The New York Times say President Biden should focus on passing legislation. FOX News Sunday host Chris Wallace discusses the debate over President Biden's executive orders, Congress' ongoing fight over the coronavirus financial relief and the Republican party's continued support of former President Trump.
    Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers.
    Plus, commentary by Fox Nation host Tammy Bruce.

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    30 min
  • Evening Edition: Biden's Executive Orders Popular Amongst Voters
    President Biden has signed a slew of executive orders his first days in office from continuing a ban on evictions to ending funding for a border wall. While reversing Trump era policies may not make Republicans happy, some of the executive orders the President has chosen may have bipartisan support. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks to Robert Griffin, Research Director at the Democracy Fund, about President Biden's executive orders choices. 

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    15 min
  • Clashes Looming In Congress On Climate, Covid And Impeachment
    On Wednesday President Joe Biden signed executive orders on climate change, including a freeze on new oil and gas leases on federal land, prompting Republicans to push back with cries of "job killers". This is one of many executive actions the President has signed since entering the White House, including reversing President Trump's policies like border wall funding, travel restictions, and leaving the Paris Climate Accord. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) weighs in on the new administration's push for climate change action and why he thinks President Biden has been disappointing so far when it comes to unity. He also weighs in on the upcoming impeachment trial of former President Trump.
    One of the key items on President Joe Biden's agenda is passing his COVID relief bill that would inject money into vaccination distribution, small business aid, unemployment benefits and state and local governments. Republicans are balking at the $1.9 trillion price tag and several provisions, including one that would raise the federal minimum wage. House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn, (D-SC) discusses the bill, how he feels it would help the economy and how it could possibly pass in the Senate.
    Plus, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of "Fox Across America."

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    27 min
  • Evening Edition: Pompeo Accused China Of Genocide, Will Biden Continue Pressure?
    In one of his last acts as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the determination was made that China had committed genocide and other human rights abuses against their Uighur Muslim minority community. Now the next move is in the hands of the Biden Administration who have adopted a somewhat strained relationship with China. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks to Olivia Enos, of the Heritage Foundation, who says the new leadership has other tools to continue the pressure.  

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    12 min

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