The Fox News Rundown

On Thursday, the Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, to become the first Black woman to serve as a Supreme Court Justice. With a final vote of 53-47, Jackson's confirmation as the 116th justice in U.S. history received bipartisan backing with three Republican senators crossing party lines. FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discusses the expectation of an upcoming vacancy of the Senate over the next two years.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the United Nations' ineffectiveness to prevent Russia's invasion in a recent speech to the UN Security Council, urging Russia to be removed from the council or should otherwise be "dissolved." FOX News Senior International Correspondent Rich Edson discusses the probability of removing a permanent member, and states what steps would need to be taken if the UN decided to rewrite the rules of the Council.

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A United Nations study shows that twenty five African countries import a third of their wheat from Ukraine and Russia despite dwindling supplies and the price of importing has risen more than thirty percent. There are now concerns that the war in Ukraine will increase hunger and worsen food insecurity for many in Africa. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Greg Ramm, Vice President of Humanitarian Response for Save the Children, who is in West Africa witnessing the impact of rising shortages of wheat. 

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With the midterm elections seven months away, President Biden's approval rating has been a top concern among Democrats. Inflation, the economy, and immigration are some of the leading topics for voters and many are disillusioned with the President's handling of them. As questions arise regarding President Biden's competency for the next election, many wonder if a stronger candidate could win the race. Founder and CEO of Stagwell Inc. and former Clinton advisor Mark Penn joins to discuss why the midterms may favor Republicans, what issues matter most to voters, and his predictions for the presidential ballot in 2024.

In response to reports of an imminent Russian offensive on Ukraine’s eastern flank, NATO countries announced plans to increase their supply of weapons and equipment to the Ukrainian government. The Kremlin is feeling increased pressure from the West as they were suspended from the Human Rights Council and their neighbors, Finland and Sweden, are more seriously discussing applying for NATO membership. Former Ambassador to the United Nations Kurt Volker joins to break down the ways Russian President Vladimir Putin has isolated his country by waging war, how the function of NATO will be transformed by the invasion of Ukraine and what lessons from this conflict can be applied to better deter China from any aggressive action on Taiwan.

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Plus, commentary by host of ‘The Ben Domenech Podcast,’ Ben Domenech.

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Images of apparent war crimes emerged from Ukraine this week following reports of massacres in suburban areas surrounding the capital of Kyiv. There are heartbreaking stories of young children being killed and women being raped at gun point by Russian soldiers. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Lesia Vasylenko, Ukraine Parliament Member and mother, who shares her feelings on the emerging evidence of atrocities against women and children and what she feels the West can do to help more.

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On Wednesday, the FBI disclosed that it had disrupted a Russian cyberattack, which could have posed a major threat to U.S. intelligence and digital infrastructure. This move comes amid the Biden administration placing harsher economic sanctions on Moscow including individual sanctions on Vladimir Putin’s daughters. With American cyber defense even more crucial to homeland security, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) has long been advocating for the creation of a national academy for cyber defense akin to West Point and she says the time to act on this is now. Gillibrand joins to break down how training young Americans in cyber defense will bolster national security, how the U.S. can craft even more painful sanctions for Russia and the instability of the conflict in Ukraine.

The U.S. Department of Education is expected to soon complete its comprehensive review of Title IX regulations, which have been a major topic of discussion lately regarding transgender athletes. This review of Title IX will reportedly expand the rule to assert the rights of transgender students as well as rewriting procedures for schools adjudicating allegations of sexual assault. Former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos joins to discuss her new book, Hostages No More and she explains why she believes these reported changes to Title IX would negatively impact women’s sports. She also discusses concerns that Title IX rewrites would take due process away from sexual assault adjudications at public education institutions and adds her thoughts on the latest education bill out of Florida.

Plus, commentary by radio show host, Jason Rantz.

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The Pentagon has said they will be sending more weaponry to Ukraine to help take the fight to the Russians including Javelin and Stinger missiles and new offensive drones. The announcement comes as President Zelensky and many American politicians are saying we are not supporting Ukraine enough militarily. FOX's John Saucier speaks with FOX's National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin about the latest support from the Pentagon and criticisms by politicians that it is happening too slowly.  

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Oil executives from six of the nation’s largest energy companies are on Capitol Hill this week to field questions from lawmakers on the oil industry’s role in soaring gas prices. Their testimony comes amid record high gasoline prices and countless bipartisan accusations that the oil industry is engaged in price gouging. Chairman of the Senate Energy Subcommittee, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) joins to emphasize the need for an ‘Operation Warp Speed’ for American energy, why he believes the Biden administration has been lagging behind on developing energy sufficiency and how the U.S. can mitigate Russia weaponizing its oil supply.

At the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Kherson was one of the first major cities to be captured. English teacher Tyler Jacob, is an American who was living there with his family when all of the chaos erupted. After boarding a bus with other foreigners attempting to flee the country, Jacob was detained by Russian troops. After spending ten days in a Russian jail, Tyler was released and is now safe at home in Minnesota. He joins the Rundown to discuss his detainment, what it was like being interrogated by Russian guards and how he was safely released.

Plus, commentary by Media Research Center Vice President Dan Gainor.

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Ukrainian President Vlodymyr Zelensky addressed the United Nations Security Council today and described what horrors he saw in the Kyiv suburb of Bocha while suggesting the international body needs to become more relevant. Russia calls the images of murdered civilians a fabrication and remains a permanent Security Council member. FOX's John Saucier talks with Hugh Dugan, former U.S. Delegate to the United Nations and served on President Trump's National Security Council, about President Zelensky's address and why the United Nations needs to listen to what he is saying. 

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On Monday, President Biden called for a war crimes trial against Russian President Vladimir Putin after reports and graphic images from Kyiv-area towns circulated, showing hundreds of Ukrainian civilians tortured and slain. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called this “a genocide” and Western leaders have made statements promising Moscow will face additional harsh sanctions for the atrocities seen in Bucha and neighboring Ukrainian towns. Director and Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute and adjunct Professor of European Security at Georgetown University, Iulia Joja joins to discuss how the atrocities in Bucha demonstrate a new scare tactic from Russia.

The Walt Disney Corporation has long enjoyed special privileges in the state of Florida which allowed them to self-govern their properties. These privileges may come to an end, however, due to the company's recent opposition to new state legislation. Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled the Parental Rights in Education bill which prohibits classroom discussion of gender and sexual identity, and critics such as Disney have denounced it, claiming it poses a risk to LGBTQ+ safety. Governor DeSantis responded to Disney's announcement with potential regulations that could limit Disney's independence in Florida. FOX Business correspondent Ashley Webster joins to discuss why Disney is getting involved in 'woke' politics and how it could impact their park's power in Florida.

Plus, commentary by former congressman Jason Chaffetz, host of the Jason in the House podcast.

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After Russian forces withdrew from a suburb of the capital of Kyiv, independent journalists found the streets littered with dead bodies. The dead were reported to be wearing civilian clothes, with hands tied behind their backs in what appeared to be execution-style murders. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Mark Montgomery, a retired U.S. Navy rear admiral & Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, who says these civilian deaths must be investigated as war crimes.    

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