The Fox News Rundown

The country song "Fancy Like" became an instant hit after blowing up on Tik Tok. Country star Walker Hayes went on to write more hit songs and now he is the co-author of "Glad You're Here: Two Unlikely Friends Breaking Bread And Fences," a book he wrote with his best friend, Craig Allen Cooper. In the book, Hayes credits Cooper for leading him into the Church and guiding him down a path of sobriety.

Walker also opens up about loss in his life, discussing what it was like for him to lose his daughter Oakley during childbirth. He explains that he hopes talking about the difficult moment of his life helps others who experienced the same thing.

Due to time limitations, we could not include all of the interview in our original segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire interview with country music star Walker Hayes and learn more about his hesitancy to make room for faith in his life, the intimidating start of his music career in Nashville, and how he makes time for his family while on the road.

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This week, President Biden used the term "ultra MAGA" to highlight the differences between his administration's agenda and that of Republicans. The new language is notable as it highlights a trend among politicians using former President Trump as a marker of comparison or contrast in order to gain support from Americans. FOX News White House Correspondent, Peter Doocy joins to discuss the recent "MAGA" messaging, Press Secretary Jen Psaki's departure from the White House, and President Biden's travel plans for the Fall.

As primary races continue to unfold across the country, Ohio became the most recent state to display promising results for former President Trump's endorsements. FOX News Radio Political Analyst, Josh Kraushaar discusses how the endorsement helped J. D. Vance rise to first place in the Republican Senate Primary, how the endorsement of Dr. Mehmet Oz may not prove as noteworthy in Pennsylvania's Senate race, and tactics Democrats are adopting to fare well against Republicans in their states.

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On Friday, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated his offer for peace talks with President Vladimir Putin, on the condition that first Russian forces must exit Ukraine. The Ukrainian military have so far been successful in combating the Kremlin's military invasion, however there are major concerns of a potential shift in tactics as Russia's national Victory Day approaches.

Former National Security Advisor under President Trump joined the Fox News Rundown to share the key factors in Russia's military failures thus far.

Due to time limitations, we could not include all of the interview in our original segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire interview with H.R. McMaster discussing Ukraine's successful defense so far as well as national security threats posed by North Korea and Iran.

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A full 98-page draft opinion from the Supreme Court written by Justice Samuel Alito to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision was leaked to Politico this week. The draft opinion calls to ban abortions federally, which would leave it to be a state-by-state issue. Democrats in the Senate plan a vote next week on federal protections for abortion access, and FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram predicts the outcome and explains how the leak undermines the integrity of the court.

On Tuesday, Russian forces began battling for control over the last pocket of resistance in Ukraine's besieged North-Western coast city of Mariupol. As "Victory Day" in Russia approaches, Russian President Vladimir Putin has yet to officially seize any cities in the two months of the war on Ukraine. FOX News Foreign Correspondent Trey Yingst discusses what the situations are like on the ground in Mariupol, what makes the city such a critical win, and the significance of Victory Day as it relates to the invasion of Ukraine.

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As Western nations across the globe continue to provide military assistance to Ukraine as it defends itself from a Russia invasion, this past week it was reported that the United States has been providing Ukraine with real-time battlefield intelligence as well. This report could bring context to the reality that Ukrainian forces have recently eliminated major targets including a key Russian warship, Raptor boats as well as about 12 Russian generals. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with National Security Analyst and Fox News Contributor, Dr. Rebecca Grant about how the U.S. is bolstering Ukraine's defense efforts via supply arms, drones and intelligence key to defeating Russian invasion forces.

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After months of battling soaring inflation, the Federal Reserve has pulled the trigger on raising interest rates — approving a substantial half-percentage-point rate increase earlier this week. As Americans face the largest interest rate hike that’s hit the U.S. since 2000, many wonder what the coming months could look like as economists talk of a potential recession. FOX Business's Gerri Willis joins the Rundown to discuss how recent interest rate spikes affect Americans’ day-to-day lives, why the current economy is benefiting the housing market, and the likelihood of a recession hitting the U.S.

The path to success wasn't an easy one for country singer Walker Hayes. After moving to Nashville to make it big, he struggled to follow his dreams and overcome alcoholism all while supporting his family. It wasn't until meeting his best friend, Craig Allen Cooper, that Walker found a new life of faith, sobriety, and later, stardom. He joins the Rundown to discuss how his hit song, "Fancy Like," took off on Tik Tok, defeating addiction, and the importance of the support from his friends and family that got him to where he is today.

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

Plus, commentary from FOX Nation host Tom Shillue.

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May 9th marks Russia's Victory Day and many reports suggest Russian President Vladimir Putin may be planning a major announcement to intensify war efforts in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues to combat Russian invasion forces as they target new cities and regional targets within Ukraine. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Fox News Foreign Correspondent currently in Ukraine, Trey Yingst. He discusses what danger experts are forecasting ahead of Russian Victory Day, how the Putin's military has begun targeting key Ukrainian infrastructure and why this conflict shows few signs of ending soon.

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Protests and debates have sparked across the country after the leak of a draft opinion from the Supreme Court revealed Roe v. Wade could soon be overturned. Some Democrats have called for crafting legislation to codify abortion rights at the federal level, yet their slim majority in both houses of Congress makes the chances of this passing unlikely. The Biden administration must grapple with the aftermath of this leak as the economy lags and the influx of migrants at the southern border continues to surge. Democratic Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin serves Michigan’s 8th district and she joins the Rundown to discuss how Roe v. Wade’s impacts Democrats ahead of the 2022 midterms, her goals with creating the ‘Ukraine Lend-Lease Act’, and what she believes must be done to ease the chaos at the border.

As Russia intensifies its attacks against Ukraine, countries across Europe are working to strengthen their sanctions, even considering a ban on Russian oil. While the EU weighs sanctions, President Biden recently proposed $33 billion in military aid for Ukraine to Congress. The sanctions come as Russia has intensified its attacks against Ukraine over the past week, continuing to bombard cities such as Mariupol. Retired Army Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster was the National Security Advisor under former President Trump. He joins the Rundown to discuss the urgency to provide Ukraine with necessary weapons to defend themselves, attempts to denuclearize North Korea, and why he believes Iran remains a threat to the U.S.

Plus, commentary from Pastor Robert Jeffress of the Dallas First Baptist Church.

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On Wednesday, the European Union Commission President proposed the EU's latest and most severe sanctions against Russia, going as far as to pitch a ban on Russian oil imports. These sanctions aiming to punish Moscow's invasion of Ukraine have been met with mixed reactions from nations within the EU bloc, with major European power Germany coming out in support while Slovakia and Hungary have voiced concern given their nations' dependence on Russian oil. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Fox News Correspondent Lucas Tomlinson about the complications facing this EU proposal for a Russian oil embargo, the impact these sanctions could have, and the Kremlin's increasingly hostile rhetoric towards the international community.

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For the first time in Supreme Court history, a confidential draft opinion has been leaked — one containing crucial information about the future of abortion rights in the United States. In this 98-page draft, Justice Samuel Alito writes that the 1973 landmark decision that set a precedent for women's right to an abortion was wrongly decided. If the Supreme Court does decide to strike down this precedent, control over abortion rights will fall to the states to dictate. Fox News Chief Legal Correspondent Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to discuss why this leak is unlike anything she’s seen in her fifteen years of reporting, how the Chief Justice will proceed in investigating this breach, and if this overturning could impact other major cases or privacy rights. 

The cost to fill up on gas has become a burden for many as more and more Americans continue to feel pain at the pump. Amid criticism of the administration for blaming the energy crisis squarely on the war in Ukraine, President Biden recently announced $5 billion in grants for states to make charging stations more widely accessible for drivers. This comes as part of a plan from the Biden administration to encourage the production of more electric vehicles in an effort to bolster clean energy and cut energy costs for Americans. Linda Zhang is the Chief Engineer for Ford's F-150 Lightning responsible for making the popular truck electric. She joins the podcast to discuss the benefits of switching to an electric model, how it has helped her save on gas, and how she sees electric vehicles growing in popularity in the future.

Plus, commentary by columnist David Marcus.

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