The Fox News Rundown

Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher, who was convicted of posing with a hunting knife in a photo with a corpse of a dead Iraqi militant will be able to retire and retain his Trident pin. His controversial case was taken up by President Trump and led to the firing of Navy Secretary Richard Spencer. Fox’s National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin breaks down the story and explains why the president’s decision to intervene created some waves at the Pentagon.

Many of the books about the Trump Administration rely on anonymous sources. Author and presidential historian Doug Wead wrote his newest book Inside Trump’s White House: The Real Story of His Presidency after spending time with President Trump and his family. Wead joins the podcast to share a preview of the stories.

Plus, commentary by opinion-editor for The Washington Times Charlie Hurt.

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On December 9th the Justice Department’s Inspector General Michael Horowitz will release his highly anticipated report on the F.B.I’s conduct during the Russia investigation, including the origins of the probe and whether the Bureau abused its surveillance powers. Will the report’s results allow the Trump administration to shift the conversation away from the impeachment fight? FOX’s Digital Politics reporter Brooke Singman and Former DOJ prosecutor James Trusty discuss what to expect from the IG report.

There may be fewer deportations under President Trump than under the Obama Administration, but the situation at the border has become dire for other reasons. A record number of immigrants are at detention centers and the backlog of immigration-related court cases is growing. FOX News Correspondent William LaJeunesse discusses whether President Trump’s policies at the border are working.

Plus, commentary by former Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT).

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After another week of public hearings for the impeachment inquiry in the House, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-NY) joins the podcast to weigh in on why he thinks Democrats have the wrong motivations. He also shares his thoughts on the upcoming December 9th FISA abuse report.

 

Former President Obama upset some of the left recently when he encouraged Democrats in the 2020 presidential field to keep their policies ‘rooted in reality.’ It appeared to be a shot at some of the progressive positions taken by candidates like Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. Former Democrat Senator and Vice Presidential candidate Joe Lieberman agrees with the former President, and is among those saying the party may be going too far left. On FOX News Rundown, Lieberman discusses his concerns about the Democrats’ direction and their ongoing effort to impeach President Trump.

 

Plus, commentary by FOX News Contributor Kristen Soltis Anderson.

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Ty Pennington spent much of his career hosting home renovation reality shows.

On ABC’s 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition', Pennington and his team spent nearly ten years helping families who were facing hardships by providing massive home improvements.

The TV personality has now turned his attention to helping small towns and some of their struggling businesses.

For the last four seasons on ‘Small Business Revolution’, Pennington and his co-host Amanda Brinkman take their team to communities in need of a Main Street makeover. With the help of contractors and business experts, they revitalize parks and sidewalks and provide support for the mom and pop businesses.

Recently The co-hosts joined the Fox News Rundown host Chris Foster to talk about why the show is important to them, and what they are hoping to accomplish.

Ty Pennington also discussed his career and how he went from a model to a TV host known for helping those in need.

The two shared so many stories and advice, not all of it could be used. Some of it never made the Rundown podcast.

On the Fox News Rundown extra you’ll hear more from ‘Small Business Revolution’ co-hosts Ty Pennington and Amanda Brinkman. You’ll hear even more about their mission and how they can help your community.

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It was an intense week of impeachment hearings on Capitol Hill. Yet, it appears most Republicans are still standing by the President .

One of those Trump supporters not impressed by the proceedings was former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley.

Earlier this week, Nikki Haley joined The Fox News Rundown to weigh in on the Democrats ongoing impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump. While she didn’t think it was “good practice” for the President to ask the Ukraine president to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden, she told host Dave Anthony that she did not think Democrats proved her former boss committed an “impeachable” act.

The former South Carolina governor also discussed her time working for the President and the battles she had with some of the Trump detractors she came across while in his administration.

Many of the stories she shared are included in her new book, “With All Due Respect”.

Her conversation with Dave Anthony was extensive and due to time, we could not fit it all in our original segment.

On the Fox News Rundown Extra, you’ll the hear our full conversation with Nikki Haley. She discusses her time as South Carolina Governor and how she dealt with the aftermath of the 2015 deadly shooting at Charleston’s Mother Emanuel AME Church.

Also, she explains why her scheduled appearance on NBC’s “Today Show” the morning after the 2016 election was abruptly cancelled after Donald Trump’s surprising win.

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This week we saw three days of public hearings in the House Impeachment Inquiry into President Trump. Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley joins today’s podcast to talk about why she thinks the Democrats are wrong to try to impeach the president. She also discusses dealing with Mr. Trump on the job, pushing back against his detractors and the possibility of running for president in 2024.

Student debt in the U.S. has reached more than one trillion dollars. This week the Trump administration relaunched CollegeScorecard.ed.gov which will give users the ability to compare the cost of a degree at certain colleges to the potential income they can make upon graduation. FOX Business Network’s Deirdre Bolton discusses the relaunch of the website and how this can help students make their college decision while minimizing their debt.

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

Plus, commentary by FOX Nation host Tomi Lahren.

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European Union ambassador Gordon Sondland, a key witness in the Democrat-led impeachment inquiry into President Trump delivered explosive testimony on Capitol Hill yesterday. Sondland testified there was a “quid pro quo” regarding Ukraine, with the president’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani taking a leading role on the administration’s dealings with that nation. However, Republicans point to Sondland’s testimony that he “never heard from President Trump that aid was conditioned on an announcement" of investigations. Fox News Politics Editor Chris Stirewalt discusses key takeaways of Sondland’s testimony and if the President committed an impeachable offense.

Recent developments surrounding the death of high-profile financier and sex offender  Jeffery Epstein appear to be fueling conspiracy theories. According to a recently filed indictment, the two guards that were supposed to watch Jeffrey Epstein’s cell on the night of his death “failed to complete mandated counts of prisoners.” FOX’s Bryan Llenas has been covering the story from the beginning, and explains why these conspiracy theories won’t be going away anytime soon.

Plus, commentary by Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett.

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The House impeachment inquiry has begun its second week of public hearings. On Tuesday, we heard testimony from four witnesses regarding the July 25th phone call between President Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky. Today, Gordon Sondland, ambassador to the EU and one of the most crucial witnesses is set to publicly testify before the House about his role in President Trump’s Ukraine call. Co-founder and president of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan discusses the key takeaways of Tuesday’s hearing and what we can expect from Ambassador Sondland’s testimony today.

Ten Presidential candidates take the stage tonight in Atlanta, Georgia for the fifth Democratic Primary debate. With the Iowa Caucus less than three months away, how can the hopefuls stand out? FOX News Contributor and political analyst Juan Williams weighs in on the state of the 2020 race.

Plus, commentary by Jimmy Failla, head writer for "Kennedy" on FOX Business.

 

 

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Days after yet another deadly school shooting, police in Santa Clarita, California are still trying to figure what motivated the teenage gunman. The U.S. Secret Service has researched a decade of similar attacks and recently released a study it says identifies some of the warning signs . Chief of the U.S. Secret Service Threat Assessment Center, Dr. Lina Alathari, joins the Rundown to discuss what they found and some of the traits these school shooters have in common.

What would we do if our electrical grid was attacked? Is America ready? November is known as National Critical Infrastructure and Resilience Month, which shines a light on the role critical infrastructure systems play in keeping the nation and our communities safe. Assistant Director of Infrastructure Security at CISA (Critical Infrastructure Security Agency), Brian Harrell joins today’s podcast to discuss how his agency prepares for cyber-attacks and how we can contribute to the security of our nation’s cybersecurity.

Plus, commentary by national press secretary for President Donald Trump’s 2020 re-election campaign, Kayleigh McEnany.

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The House heard from its first three witnesses in the public hearing phase of the impeachment inquiry last week. During the questioning of former Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, tensions boiled over between Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and House Intelligence Committee Chair Adam Schiff (D-CA). GOP strategist Brad Blakeman and FOX News Contributor Leslie Marshall weigh in on what happened last week, and share a preview of what’s to come this week.

 

Some say we are in the golden age of television with more choices than ever, but is it becoming too much? Disney+ is the latest streaming service to launch, adding to Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV+ and more. Plus, many more streaming services are expected to launch early next year adding even more competition to the current streaming wars. Kurt Knutsson “Kurt the Cyberguy” joins today’s podcast to weigh in on the flood of streaming services and whether if it’s becoming too expensive to keep up with TV.

 

Plus, commentary by FOX Nation host Britt McHenry.

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