The Fox News Rundown

The U.S. and China are set to sign “Phase One” of their trade deal today following more than a year of tariff wars. Fox Business Network anchor Liz Claman tells us what is in the first phase of the deal, how Americans will benefit and what we needs to happen in the upcoming phases of the trade negotiations.

A Saudi Air Force officer opened fire at a Navy base in Pensacola, Florida last month killing three U.S. sailors. The investigation has created a showdown between the FBI and Apple over the two locked iPhones the dead gunman left behind. The tech company has refused to unlock the phones. Ira Victor, a digital forensic analyst at Discovery Technician joins the Rundown to discuss encryption technology and the debate over privacy.

Plus, commentary by former aide to Senator Chuck Schumer and radio host Chris Hahn.

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Six candidates will be on tonight's debate stage. With the Iowa Caucuses less than three weeks away, the race between the Democrats is getting more tense. FOX News Political Analyst Juan Williams previews what we might see tonight.

New York is the latest state to stop using cash bail to get people to return to court. Supporters of the law say it makes it fair for poor people who cannot afford to pay their bail and are stuck in jail until the court date. Critics including law enforcement are voicing concerns that we are letting criminals with records back onto the streets with no consequences. Former New York City police commissioner Bernard Kerick and FOX News contributor Richard Fowler weigh in on the controversial New York State law.

Plus, commentary by FOX News Contributor Kimberley Strassel.

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Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi will be meeting with her colleagues to discuss releasing the articles of impeachment to the Senate this week. Iona College Political Science Professor and Senior Advisor & Practice Lead AT Research Dr Jeanne Zaino weighs in on what might happen next and whether Pelosi’s strategy to delay the Senate trial paid off.

 

Since the 2001 terrorist attack against the United States on September 11th, life hasn’t been the same, especially  for the spouses and families of the first responders who lost their lives trying to save others. The Tunnels to Towers Foundation is devoted to assisting those families by helping them pay their mortgages. Founder and CEO of the Tunnels to Towers Foundation Frank Siller joins the Rundown to explain the inspiration behind the organization and how it is expanding its mission by providing support for the families of all fallen police officers and firefighters.

 

Plus, commentary by FOX News Contributor Jonah Goldberg.

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President Trump campaigned generally on the idea of bringing troops home from certain regions.

But more than three years into his presidency, thousands of troops are still stationed throughout the Middle East.

The recent hostilities with Iran once again raised the question, will there ever be an end to what even President Trump has called "endless wars."

Earlier this week on the Fox News Rundown, we looked at the debate over whether it is time to bring out troops home from Iraq and the middle east.

One of the guests we spoke to was Republican Congressman Mike Waltz from Florida. Waltz is also an army officer still serving in the national guard and is veteran of the War in Afghanistan.

Waltz was open about both the political and strategic realities of America withdrawing from the region. While he understands why Americans are tired of fighting 'endless wars,' he explained the important of maintaining a presence in hostile places like Iraq.

Because of time, we could not include our full conversation with Rep. Waltz, who had a lot to say about the current conflict in Iran and America's military strategy throughout the world.

On the Fox News Rundown Extra, you will hear our full conversation with veteran and Congressman Mike Waltz and hear his full take on whether it's time America leaves the Middle East.

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Veteran journalist Lara Logan's new Fox Nation series takes her to the US-Mexico border to report on drug and human trafficking.

Earlier this week on the Fox News Rundown, Logan sat down with host Chris Foster to describe what she witnessed during her investigation. The former "60 Minutes" correspondent described her conversations with trafficking victims and what it was like to ride along with border patrol agents.

While her new Fox Nation special is "Lara Logan Has No Agenda", Logan has been accused of having one in the past.

This is something she still denies.

During the original conversation with Logan, she also opened up about bias is the journalism business and past accusations that she herself had a conservative-leaning agenda while working at her former employer.

She told Chris Foster that her interest in covering the 2012 Benghazi terror attack, that led to the deaths of four Americans, upset some of the people at CBS News and they openly questioned her objectivity.

Because of time, the segment that ran this week focused on her reporting on the border and could not include Logan's thoughts on media bias and times she experienced managers quelling stories of her that they did not approve of.

On the Fox News Rundown Extra, we include our complete conversations with Lara Logan including her very candid thoughts on the news industry and how the mainstream media covers the most important stories of our time.

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Up until recently the 2020 Democratic field has mainly focused on impeachment, health care and other domestic issues. However, the ongoing tensions with Iran has forced the candidates to discuss foreign policy. How will the conflict with Iran shake up the Presidential race and could it be a boost to an anti-war candidate like Senator Bernie Sanders? FOX’s Politics Editor Chris Stirewalt discusses the impact the Iran conflict is having on voters and what is behind the recent surge of Senator Sanders.

The wildfires in Australia have been burning since September destroying more than 32,000 square miles. At least 25 people have died and it's estimated that hundreds of millions of animals have been killed. Entrepreneur and former star of the Real Housewives of New York Bethenny Frankel joins the Rundown to explain how her #BStrong initiative will be mobilized to help the victims and first responders.

Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers.

Plus, commentary by  FOX News Sunday host, Chris Wallace.

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President Trump addressed the nation on Wednesday following Iran's retaliatory missile strikes against U.S. forces in Iraq. The president announcing he will impose tougher sanctions on Iran and called on NATO to become more involved in the Middle East. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL) and former CIA covert operation officer Mike Baker discuss the latest on the tensions between the U.S. and Iran and if American troops should withdraw from Iraq.

In her new documentary series, veteran journalist Lara Logan goes to the U.S. Southern border to investigate the drug and human trafficking conducted by Mexico's violent cartels. Logan joins the Rundown to discuss what she saw on the border and to preview her new FOX Nation special "Lara Logan Has No Agenda: The Border Crisis."

Plus, commentary by former senior economic advisor for President Trump, Stephen Moore.

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Former National Security Adviser John Bolton has given Democrats more fuel for their impeachment fire after announcing that he would testify in a Senate impeachment trial if subpoenaed. FOX's Senior Judicial Analyst Andrew Napolitano and FOX News Contributor Andy McCarthy weigh in on the significance of Bolton's possible testimony.

The Consumer Electronics Show kicked off this week with companies from all over showcasing the latest gadgets and futuristic products. FOX News Headlines 24/7 anchor Brett Larson joins the podcast from the show in the Las Vegas and tells us about the most talked about devices, the 5G craze and why Apple has decided to return to the show after almost thirty years.

Plus, commentary by FOX News legal and political analyst Gregg Jarrett.

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Iran is now vowing revenge for the U.S. airstrike that killed top Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and President Trump continues to issue threats on Twitter. But as tensions with Iran continue to escalate, there are signs the President’s bold actions could be bringing us closer to peace. Retired 4-Star General and FOX News Senior Strategic Analyst Jack Keane joins the Rundown to defend the U.S. targeting of Soleimani and how it could bring Iran back to the negotiation table.

 

Hundreds of thousands of Iranians took to the streets to mourn the death of General Soleimani last week. But, does the mass gathering of Iranians actually suggest the country is unified? Iranian-American journalist Karmel Melamed and Political theorist and analyst Dr. Reza Parchizadeh, both who have left Iran, tell the “Rundown” the Iranians they know are celebrating the Soleimani’s death.

 

Plus, commentary by Co-Host of the Tyrus and Timpf podcast, Kat Timpf.

 

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President Trump authorized a strike Thursday that killed Iranian Quds Force Commander General Qassem Soleimani. Many are worried this move will bring the U.S. closer to another war as the public shifts focus away from domestic issues toward foreign policy. GOP Strategist Brad Blakeman and FOX News Contributor Richard Fowler discuss the impact these actions will have on the 2020 race and President Trump’s re-election campaign.

 

America is getting grayer. In ten years, according to the U.S. Census Department, more than one-in-five Americans will be older than 65. As the nation’s population grows older, millions will need long-term help taking care of themselves. However, there’s a growing shortage of workers and financial resources to do that. Dr. Emily Franzosa focuses on long-term care at the City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy. She joins the Rundown to explain America’s aging problem and how it must be addressed.

 

Plus, commentary by Josh Holmes, former chief of staff to Senator Mitch McConnell.

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