The Fox News Rundown

One of President Biden's goals since entering office is getting schools to reopen for in-person learning. Since the beginning of March, schools have been shut down and online learning has taken a toll on many families mentally. The rise of student suicides in Las Vegas, NV particularly has pushed Clark County, the nation's fifth largest school district to move forward with bringing back some of its students for in-person learning. Dr. Jesus Jara, the superintendent of Clark County, joins today's FOX News Rundown to discuss the increase of student suicides, how his district has worked on identifying students at risk, his plans to reopen schools in his district and how the government can help with addressing mental health issues in schools and reopening schools safely.

The Coronavirus pandemic has now topped 100 million confirmed cases worldwide. President Biden is upping his efforts on his pledge for 100 million shots in his first 100 days, but the CDC director worries about the supply of the vaccines and the uneven distribution. Dr. Marty Makary, a Professor of Surgery and Health Policy at Johns Hopkins University and Fox News Medical Contributor, discuss the handling and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, the different Covid strains that are surfacing worldwide and the effectiveness of the current restrictions and lockdowns across the country.

Plus, commentary by FOX News Legal Analyst Gregg Jarrett.

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President Biden and fellow Democrats are eager to pass another COVID-19 relief plan but are facing Republican push back on the 1.9 trillion dollar total for the proposal. GOP members are also not happy with three hundred fifty billion dollars for state and local governments which they see as getting bailouts for financial mismanagement in 'blue states'.  FOX's Grady Trimble joins Trey Yingst to discuss. 

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An article of impeachment against former President Trump was delivered to the Senate Monday evening. An increasing number of Republican Senators say they're against holding an impeachment trial for the former President calling it unconstitutional. John Roberts, co-anchor of America Reports on the FOX News Channel, weighs in on why Republicans are cooling on impeachment, how the upcoming impeachment trial impacts the new Biden administration and some of the differences between how the media is treating the new administration compared to the Trump administration.

The new Congress has been in session more than three weeks but a few seats are still vacant. One includes, Louisiana's 5th Congressional District where Congressman-elect Luke Letlow passed away late last month due to the Coronavirus. There is a primary on March 20th that could set up an April runoff election and his widow Julia is one of the candidates. Julia Letlow discusses her late husband, what made her decide to run for office and what issues she believes matter most to her and the American people.

Plus, commentary by Kristin Tate, author of "The Liberal Invasion of Red State America."

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Mass protests swept across Russia as thousands are arrested while demonstrating against the arrest and imprisonment of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Also, President Biden has reinstated travel bans.  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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Last week, Americans witnessed the transition of power when Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. President Biden called for unity during his Inauguration speech. Mike Rowe, former “Dirty Jobs” host discusses his new show "Six Degrees" how we should not let history divide us and the consequences of labeling jobs "non-essential" during the pandemic.

 

Beau Wise, Marine combat veteran and his two brothers all served in the military: Jeremy, a Navy Seal and Ben, an Army Green Beret. All three were stationed in Afghanistan, but only Beau survived the deployment. He discusses his new book "Three Wise Men", his tour of military service and his struggle to continue on after losing both brothers,.

 

Plus, commentary by Wall Street Journal columnist Kimberly Strassel.

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Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have been sworn in as President and Vice President of the U.S.. 

The theme of President Biden's inauguration was "America United" despite the country's deep division. 

On the FOX News Rundown this week, Former White House press secretary to former President George W. Bush and FOX News Contributor Ari Fleischer joined host Lisa Brady to discuss President Biden's push for unity, what to expect from the Biden administration and how he thinks the media will treat the new administration compared to the Trump administration.

Fleischer detailed what President Biden should focus on in first 100 days and also what mistakes she should avoid.

The conversation was too long and we could not include all of it on our final segment. On the FOX NEWS Rundown Extra, you will hear our complete, unedited interview with. former President George W. Bush and FOX News Contributor Ari Fleischer.

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President Biden took office this week with the benefit of his party having the majority in both the House and Senate. However the majorities are very slim.  

That means the new President and the Democrats may still need the help of Republicans if they want anything to pass. 

On the FOX News Rundown this week, host Dave Anthony spoke to freshman Republican Congresswoman Stephanie Bice about what, if anything, her party and the Biden Administration can see eye-to-eye on. 

Rep. Bice of Oklahoma's 5th congressional district also discusses the politics behind President Trump's impeachment and why Republicans like her challenged the presidential election results over two weeks ago. 

The conversation was too long and we could not include all of it on our final segment. On the FOX NEWS Rundown Extra, you will hear everything Rep. Bice had to say including her expectations for the Biden Administration and the state of the Republican party. 

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Multiple world heath policies were announced by the Biden Administration this week including the United States rejoining the World Health Organization. Also announced was the decision to lift the Global Gag Rule or the Mexico City Rule which would expand abortion services funding. FOX’s Trey Yingst speaks with Ben Weingrod, Director Of Government Relations at CARE, about the perceived benefits of these policy changes. 

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In just his first few hours in office, President Biden signaled he will create a stark change in immigration policy. Besides signing a series of executive orders that reverse some of  President Trump’s most emblematic and controversial  policies, the Biden administration released an outline of a sweeping immigration reform bill that includes a path to citizenship for unauthorized immigrants. Some Republicans were quick to criticize President Biden’s actions, calling them “amnesty.” FOX News Correspondent Gillian Turner breaks down the Biden immigration policies, their motivation and whether there is any appetite in Congress to pass immigration legislation.  

 

Beyond a bold immigration plan, President Biden will need Congress to help him pass some of the big items on his  agenda. Chris Wallace, host of FOX News Sunday, discusses what he thought of President Biden's plan for his first 100 Days, the likelihood he can get any of his ideas through Congress and whether his pleas for unity will have an impact.

 

Plus, commentary by former White House speechwriter & Fox News Contributor Marc Thiessen.

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The United States has helped broker four diplomatic deals between Israel and Arab states but will the Biden Administration continue the energy of that success? During a confirmation hearing this week, Biden's choice for Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he feels that a focus on containing Iranian influence will be key in the new administration's Middle East policy. FOX’s Trey Yingst speaks with Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israeli Knesset member, who feels the United States needs to continue to have a lead role in making peace in the Middle East. 

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