The Fox News Rundown

Americans are ready to return to normal after the pandemic, however, a recent upward trend in COVID cases is causing a setback. Philadelphia became the first major city to reinstate its mask mandate, leading many to wonder if other cities will soon follow suit. The virus isn't the only thing making New Yorkers hesitant to leave their homes. Bill Hemmer, co-host of America's Newsroom on FOX News, believes that rising crime has become a concern following the pandemic. He joins the Rundown to discuss how New York’s leaders should handle crime, the impact of rising inflation, and the legacies of FOX's fallen colleagues in Ukraine.

Cryptocurrency has solidified itself as a popular investment option, however crypto has also proven itself to be volatile for investors and difficult for the government to regulate. In addition, cryptocurrency scams are on the rise with the Federal Trade Commission estimating that Americans lost $750 million from crypto scams in 2021. Technology expert, Kurt “The Cyber Guy” Knutsson joins to break down what the future of cryptocurrency, the challenging aspects of government regulation on crypto and what people should do to protect themselves from cryptocurrency scams.

Plus, commentary from co-Host of Fox & Friends Weekend and Host of ‘The Will Cain Podcast’ Will Cain.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is reported to be purging his intelligence agency, the FSB, and firing a number of generals because of failures in the invasion of Ukraine. It is also believed that Moscow feels there could be a spy that fed information to the West prior to the war. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Amy Kellogg, FOX's Senior Foreign Correspondent, about reasons behind Putin cleaning house and possible growing dissent amongst Russians.   

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2022 primary elections have kicked off across the country and in nearly a month the Georgia primaries will narrow down the candidates for governor. Republican candidate, former Senator David Perdue, is preparing to face off against incumbent Governor Brian Kemp at the end of May. Perdue joins to discuss why election integrity has become a central issue for his campaign, how his endorsement from former President Trump sets his candidacy apart, and he lays out his vision for creating prosperity and growth in Georgia.

William Barr served as the 85th U.S. Attorney General under former President Trump. Some of his critics called him a "toady" for his alignment with the president, whereas others criticized him for not supporting the president enough. He joins the Rundown to discuss how he predicts fraud allegations will impact future elections, his time working in the Department of Justice under two presidents, and his new memoir, “One Damn Thing After Another.”

Plus, commentary by columnist David Marcus.

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There are unverified reports being investigated that Russian forces may have used chemical weapons in the besieged city of Mariupol. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the West to impose stiffer sanctions on Moscow if these claims are confirmed. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Dr. Rebecca Grant, FOX News Contributor and national security expert, about the reports of chemical weapons use and how the West could respond if they were true.   

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Republican lawmakers have been hard at work making the Constitutional Carry Act a reality in Georgia. With support from the National Rifle Association, the bill would allow Georgia citizens to carry firearms in public without a permit. Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) is signing the bill into law today. He previously ran on a campaign to expand gun rights and is currently running for re-election in Georgia's gubernatorial primary. He joins the Rundown to discuss the details of the gun rights legislation, key issues central to his campaign, and the possibility of a rematch with Democrat Stacey Abrams.

Global supply chains continue to face severe delays due to the pandemic, with Chinese manufacturing and shipping hubs crippled by China’s COVID-19 lockdowns. China is currently grappling with its worst outbreak of coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic, and a zero COVID policy means global consumers will continue to see supply chain strains. Associate Editor at The Wall Street Journal, John Bussey joins to explain how the supply chain troubles will impact Americans, the extreme severity of the lockdowns in China, and his forecast for U.S. economic growth in the face of inflation.

Plus, co-host of ‘The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show,’ Buck Sexton.

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Russia has appointed a new commander to oversee their invasion of Ukraine in a move that many see as a new, more brutal phase to begin in the Donbas region of the country. This commander is known for his brutality against civilians in Syria. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with FOX's Alex Hogan, in Lviv, Ukraine, about Russia's refocus on the east and the continuing stream of refugees heading west. 

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18 months ago, the New York Post reported that a recovered laptop belonging to Hunter Biden contained mass amounts of suspicious content — including evidence of shady business deals with China. Mainstream media, major Democrat voices, and 51 former “intelligence operatives” were quick to shut the story down — claiming it was likely the product of “Russian disinformation.” However, this theory was proven wrong last month, when The New York Times reported that trusted sources had found that the New York Post report had been true all along. Ohio Republican Congressman Jim Jordan joins to discuss why he believes the truth behind Hunter Biden’s laptop is just now coming to light. He also shares his thoughts on inflation, the war in Ukraine, energy independence and his predictions for the 2022 midterm elections. 

The U.S. housing market is hot right now, with homes reaching a record-breaking median price in March and bidding wars over listings becoming the new norm. As the housing market heats up, there is some discussion among experts whether this boom could lead to an eventual bursting of what skeptics believe is a housing bubble. Fox Business’s Gerri Willis joins to explain the connection between the booming market and historically low housing supply in tandem with rising demand. She also elaborates on new factors fueling this seller’s market.

Plus, commentary by New York Post columnist Karol Markowicz.

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Russia's invasion of Ukraine has Europe on alert.

Many of the countries are planning to bolster their own military defenses and some historically neutral counties are even considering joining NATO.

But what does this mean for America, our future engagement on the continent, and security in Europe and around the world?

Earlier this week on the FOX News Rundown, host Jessica Rosenthal spoke with Former NATO Ambassador Kurt Volker to address these questions.

Volker also explained why he thinks Russia has already lost the war in Ukraine and thinks analysts are wrong when they say the conflict will last years. He says it will be over in weeks or months.

Due to time limitations, we could not include all of the conversation in our original segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear the entire discussion with Former NATO Ambassador Kurt Volker and hear his optimistic take on the war in Ukraine and the threat of China invading Taiwan.  

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The Biden administration announced plans to officially lift the public health restriction policy on immigrants known as Title 42, however, there's growing concern that that move could lead to an influx of migrants at the southern border. President of the National Immigration Forum, Ali Noorani joins to discuss why he thinks it's time to lift Title 42 as the country moves past COVID, the legal process for migrants seeking asylum, and the role the government should play to deter migration from its source.

Three candidates are competing in Alabama's hotly contested Senate race this fall. Mike Durant is a former helicopter pilot who was shot down in Somalia in the early nineties, and Katie Britt is known for her work with Senator Richard Shelby whose seat is up for grabs.  Congressman Mo Brooks is also vying for that title. He notably had and lost the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. He joins Jessica to discuss why he remains confident about his candidacy in the race.

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Washington is mostly united when it comes to its support for Ukraine. Like many of her Republican colleagues, Democrat New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand believes we need even more 'crippling' sanctions for Putin and Russian oligarchs.

As a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senator Gillibrand also realizes the gravity of Russia's invasion and the possibility of another world war.

Earlier this week on the FOX News Rundown, host Jessica Rosenthal spoke with Senator Gillibrand about the war on Ukraine, how the Biden Administration and our allies have responded and what they should do next.

She also discussed the urgent need for a national cyber academy to aid and protect the federal government given the growing fears and concerns regarding foreign cyber-attacks on the country.

Due to time limitations, we could not include all of the conversations in our original segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear the entire discussion with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand which also includes her views on the Iran nuclear deal, why she's calling for a holistic approach to immigration along with a proper pathway to citizenship, and why she's feeling hopeful for her Democratic colleagues in the Senate come midterms this fall.

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