The Fox News Rundown

The issue over President Trump’s tax returns has been an ongoing battle between Mr. Trump and the Democrats for years. Now the Supreme Court has decided to take up three major cases regarding the president’s financial records and his right to keep them secret. Former U.S. assistant attorney Andrew McCarthy weighs in on the fight, the legal ramifications and why the Democrats may want them so bad.

During their first year in Congress, the four Democratic lawmakers known as The Squad, led by New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, quickly rose to stardom. In an attempt to combat them, four Republican women running for Congress decided to band together become the Conservative Squad. Jessica Taylor from Alabama,  Nancy Mace of South Carolina, Beth Van Duyne of Texas and Minnesota’s Michelle Fischbach join the Rundown to discuss their races, impeachment and why they’re so opposed to Rep. Ocasio-Cortez and her progressive “Squad”.

Plus, commentary by Democratic Strategist and FOX News Contributor Jessica Tarlov.

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President Trump has often touted the economy, calling it the “best ever!” Is that true? While the unemployment rate is at historical lows and the markets are at record highs, there are some signs consumers are being ‘cautious’ and spending less this holiday season. Capitalist Pig Hedge Fund Manager and Fox News Contributor Jonathan Hoenig weighs in on the economy under the Trump administration and why consumer may be concerned despite all the good economic news.It has been a polarizing time in Washington with partisan lines drawn and while most Democrats will vote to impeach the president, it is unclear if all Democrats will back it. Many moderate Democrats and first-term House members in Trump states have to consider one of the most important votes of their career. Democrat Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin is one of them. Representative Slotkin joins today’s podcast to explain why she is still undecided on whether she will vote to impeach the president or not. 

Plus, commentary by  FOX News Legal analyst Gregg Jarrett.

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Singer, comedian and ventriloquist Terry Fator performs all over the country and the world.

After winning on NBC’s America’s Got Talent in 2007, he became a big star in Las Vegas and even had a theater there named after him.

Fator recently sat down with The Fox News Rundown to discuss his career, his Christmas special and why he no longer uses a Donald Trump puppet his show.

The comedian revealed to Fox News’ Chris Foster how he comes up with voices and other ideas for his show. He also talks about the challenges of doing comedy in 2019 when audiences are considered very sensitive.

The conversation was full of impressions and laughs, and we couldn’t get it all in our original segment.

On The Fox News Rundown Extra, you will hear even more voices, more songs and more stories from Terry Fator.

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Richard Jewell first got the world’s attention when the security guard spotted a suspicious bag at Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park in 1996. The bag had a live bomb that detonated minutes after spectators began to evacuate. At the time, Jewell was credited for saving countless lives and was quickly considered a hero. At least for a few days.

Jewell would soon become the FBI’s main suspect and the same media that was once praising him, was soon trying to convict him in the court of public opinion. It would take nearly three months for Jewell to be cleared.

The incredible story of Richard Jewell is now being told in the new Clint Eastwood film that shares his name.

Earlier this week, The Fox News Rundown's Dave Anthony spoke with former Wall Street Journal editor Kevin Salwen and former US Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Kent Alexander to revisit what happened in 1996.

The authors of "The Suspect: An Olympic Bombing, the FBI, the Media, and Richard Jewell, the Man Caught in the Middle" looked in to Jewell's case and explained on The Rundown why he went from hero to villain so quickly.

Salwen and Alexander discussed how both overzealous investigators and journalist mistreated Jewell and why it took so long to clear his name.

On The Fox News Rundown Extra you will hear more about the case from Kevin Salwen and Kent Alexander. The authors also discuss Clint Eastwood's new movie, and their roles as contributing sources on the film.

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Former Vice President Joe Biden still leads the Democratic field in national polls despite constant attacks, multiple gaffes and critics’ claims “he doesn’t have it anymore.” With only seven candidates qualifying for next week’s debate, is Biden becoming the inevitable presidential nominee of the Democrat party? Chris Stirewalt, the politics editor for the Fox News Channel, joins the Rundown to discuss the 2020 race and why Biden has remained the frontrunner since he launched his campaign.

A Virginia sheriff is vowing to deputize law-abiding residents in his county if the new Democratic majority in the state legislature passes gun control measures that affects Virginia citizens’ rights to defend themselves. Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins joins today’s podcast to explain why he’s pushing back at the Virginia legislature.

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

Plus, commentary by Democratic Strategist Leslie Marshall.

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The University of California is being sued for requiring incoming students to take the SAT and ACT test as part of their admissions process. The lawsuit claims the tests violate California’s civil rights laws by discriminating against disabled, low-income and underrepresented minority students. Scheper Kim & Harris attorney Gregory Ellis, who represents students and organizations suing the university,  and Reason.com associate editor Robby Soave weigh in on the lawsuit and if the SAT and ACT should be removed from college admissions overall.

The story of Richard Jewell captured the world’s attention when the security guard spotted a suspicious bag at Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park in 1996. The bag had a live bomb that detonated minutes later. Jewell quickly fell from hero to the FBI’s main suspect. Former Wall Street Journal editor Kevin Salwen and former US Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Kent Alexander are the authors of The Suspect: An Olympic Bombing, the FBI, the Media, and Richard Jewell, the Man Caught in the Middle. They discuss how the public’s intense need to find the bomber shaped the narrative and why Richard Jewell’s life was unjustly ruined forever.

Plus, commentary by FOX News Contributor Gianno Cladwell.

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House Democrats announced on Tuesday they will pursue two articles of impeachment against President Trump - abuse of power and obstruction of Congress regarding his interactions with Ukraine. FOX’s Senior Judicial Analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano and chairman of The American Conservative Union Matt Schlapp react to the articles of impeachment and what this means for the president moving forward.

As the new decade rapidly approaches, American citizens are expected to answer the 2020 U.S. Census, which will not have a citizenship question. Steve Dillingham, the Director of the Census Bureau,  discusses the survey and how we collect data about who lives here.

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

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The much anticipated Justice Department’s Inspector General report concerning FBI surveillance in the Russia investigation has been released. While the report uncovered a number of errors in the application process made by the FBI, it concluded that investigators found no political bias surrounding the launch of the probe. FOX’s Digital Politics reporter Brooke Singman and Former DOJ prosecutor James Trusty weighed in on the findings of the report.

 

The recent shooting at a naval base in Pensacola, Florida has put the spotlight on the International Military Education and Training (IMET) Program. The shooter, a 21 year old Saudi Air Force Pilot, was participating in the program before he shot and killed three people. There are now growing concerns about the program and allowing foreign nationals on our military bases. FOX News Military Analyst Col. David Hunt discusses the purpose of IMET and how this shooting could impact its future.

 

Plus, commentary by Contributing Editor with National Review and FOX News Contributor, Deroy Murdock.

 

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As the New Year approaches, impeachment and the 2020 election could meet on a collision course as the field winnows. FOX News Politics Reporter Paul Steinhauser weighs in with what he’s been seeing on the ground in New Hampshire.

 

Never expecting to win America’s Got Talent back in 2007, ventriloquist Terry Fator has made a career of singing and telling jokes through his many dummies. He joins the podcast to talk about how his career led him to a successful residency in Las Vegas and why his ‘Donald Trump’ puppet is no longer a part of the show.

 

Plus, commentary by FOX News contributor and the host of 'Reality Check' on FOX Nation, David Webb.

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Earlier this week, the Fox News Rundown covered the Catholic Church’s sexual abuse crisis and how new state laws could force the institution to payout billions of dollars to victims.

We spoke to Jonathan Morris, who is a theologian and a former Catholic Priest, about the future of the Church and how it has responded to thousands of allegations of abuse.

If you heard Monday’s segment, the Fox News contributor offered both an honest and compassionate perspective on this complex topic.

What you did not hear was the other part of the conversation.

It turns out Jonathan Morris has a role in one of the year’s most discussed and critically acclaimed films,  “The Irishman”.

The drama directed by Martin Scorsese starring Robert De Niro tells the story of mobster Frank Sheeran who claimed to have murdered Teamster leader Jimmy Hoffa.

Morris appears in multiples scenes with De Niro playing … a priest.

On The Fox News Rundown Extra, you’ll hear host Jessica Rosenthal’s full conversation with Jonathan Morris that includes him sharing his experience working on the set of “The Irishman”.

Morris told Rosenthal how he got the role and what it was like working with two cinema legends Scorsese and De Niro.

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