The Fox News Rundown

The State of Arkansas is teaming up with the private sector to try and lead the country in autonomous vehicle usage and development. Since passing the legislation in 2019 Arkansas has begun to lure self-driving vehicle manufacturers and has fostered the use of them by retailers. FOX's Eben Brown speaks to Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson about a plan he has put into place to make his state the leader in the next generation forms of travel and commerce.

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As of Monday night, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops to invade two eastern regions of Ukraine. As a result, President Biden has ordered financial sanctions against Russian banks. While tensions continue to rise, there are growing concerns that Russia could respond to these punishments with a series of vicious cyberattacks. Vice President of Fortress Government, John Cofrancesco joins the Rundown to discuss the current situation regarding Russia’s threat of cyber attacks, the United States’ current stance on security, and the threat of disinformation attacks in the future.

Redistricting has become an even more tenuous process in 2022, with disagreements and legal challenges over map fairness cropping up across the U.S. In the majority of states, legislatures draw the congressional district boundaries, and often with that system comes a political manipulation of these boundaries known as gerrymandering. Fox News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar joins to break down why several states are facing lawsuits due to unjust map-drawing, what actions could be taken to lower the amount of gerrymandering, and how the pandemic has impacted this year’s redistricting efforts.

Plus, commentary by former Team USA World Masters track athlete, mom, and coach Cynthia Monteleone.

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President Biden addressed the nation today announcing economic sanctions against Russian financial institutions in response to Moscow sending troops into Eastern Ukraine. Opinions are mixed on Capitol Hill whether that was enough to punish Putin's decision but the White House is saying the harshest sanctions are yet to come. FOX's John Saucier speaks to FOX's Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram about how lawmakers are reacting to the decision made by the White House on sanctions.

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Despite the CDC collecting data on COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic, the agency has only released a fraction of its findings to the public. It was discovered that key information had been left out of published findings including booster effectiveness for 18- to 49-year-olds, wastewater data, and hospitalization demographics. Dr. Paul Offit, Director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Committee joins to debrief why he believes the CDC “should trust the American public” with the COVID-19 data, how the CDC can recover from communication errors made during the pandemic and he emphasizes the benefits of childrens’ vaccines.

Last week, San Francisco parents voted out three School Board members in a recall election. Many in the community voiced dissatisfaction with these leaders, pointing out their prioritization of progressive politics and policies over the care for students who were struggling with remote online learning. Rob Kutner was one of the parents who petitioned for the recall and he joins The Rundown to discuss how learning spaces have been deteriorating as the pandemic shifted and how politicizing the classroom has negatively impacted students.

Plus, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of "Fox Across America with Jimmy Failla.”

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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Monday that he is officially recognizing the independence and sovereignty of two separatist regions of Ukraine. The speech was seen by most as another, but greater, pretext for invading Ukraine. FOX's John Saucier speaks to FOX's Trey Yingst, in Kyiv, Ukraine, about the reaction to the latest move by Russia and the consequences.

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As rising inflation remains a prominent worry among Americans, the Biden Administration and Federal Reserve are assuring the public that they’re dedicated to finding ways to reestablish balance within the economy. However, as prices of everyday items continue to skyrocket with little to no progress being seen, many in the U.S. wonder how long we can deal with this problem. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) joins the Rundown to discuss how Biden’s actions have contributed to heightened inflation, his concerns about the IRS targeting the middle and lower class, and how a potential geopolitical conflict with Russia could lead to soaring oil and energy prices in America.

According to a 2021 study from the Department of Veterans Affairs, the suicide rate among veterans is almost twice as high as that among non-veterans in the U.S. Retired Marine veteran Cole Lyle was almost part of that statistic had it not been for a fellow Marine intervening. Now, he serves as the Executive Director of Mission Roll Call, a non-profit organization focused on suicide prevention through advocating for veterans' needs. He joins the Rundown to discuss what saved his life after his time in the service, efforts to end the stigma around mental health, and the work Mission Roll Call does to aid veterans.

‘Plus, commentary by Guy Benson, host of 'The Guy Benson Show.’

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Ever since California shuttered schools during the pandemic, Levi's President Jennifer Sey was outspoken, advocating for schools to reopen to get students back in classrooms. 

As a result of her public questioning of school closures, she claims she was warned to stop this speech by Levi's legal department, HR department, and even Levi Strauss CEO Chip Bergh. 

The pressure, she says, eventually forced her to quit. 

On the FOX News Rundown this week, former Global Brand President of Levi's and author Jennifer Sey joined host Lisa Brady to share why she felt she had no choice but to speak up about California schools' closures and how that led to her eventual resignation.

Sey also discussed 'cancel culture' in the corporate world and how much of it is being driven by not just outside 'outrage' on social media but also from within companies themselves by a younger generation of woke employees.

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 conversation with Jennifer Sey and hear more about how her life was turned upside down when she decided to voice her opinion.

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In an effort to defuse the current crisis in Ukraine, Western leaders have been engaging in shuttle diplomacy with Russian President Vladimir Putin. President Biden has discussed with European officials the need for strong economic sanctions to punish Russia if an invasion occurs. FOX News Foreign Affairs Correspondent Amy Kellogg joins Jared from Moscow to discuss the possible pretext Russia is creating to justify an invasion, concerns of military exercises, and the impact sanctions could have on the Russian government.

In a rare move this Thursday, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy endorsed Harriet Hageman, the GOP rival of incumbent Rep. Liz Cheney, for Wyoming's at-large congressional seat. Though unusual, the move is not a surprise as Cheney has caused a stark divide among Republicans due to her criticisms of former President Donald Trump.  FOX News Radio Political Analyst and National Journal columnist, Josh Kraushaar joins Jared to discuss the reasoning behind this endorsement and whether the former President’s endorsement still carries significant weight.

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Tomorrow's Daytona 500 is seen as the Super Bowl of stock racing, some of the world's top drivers will kick off the NASCAR cup series in what is the sport's biggest race. 

But getting the opportunity to be one of the 40 competitors there is a long, hard journey. 

A new FOX Nation four-part documentary, "Road to Daytona," highlights Spire Motorsports and how one of the smaller, newer teams in the Cup Series prepared for this weekend's big event.

Kevin Bellicourt is the team's crew chief and he joined host Chris Foster on the FOX News Rundown earlier this week to discuss the sport, what it takes to make it to the top, and why the Daytona 500 is so special.

He also discussed NASCAR's new "Next Gen" car which he says will make things even more exciting for fans.

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 conversation with Spire Motorsports crew chief Kevin Bellicourt and hear even more about stock car racing and what it's like being there at the Dayton 500.

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“We’re calling out Russia’s plans loudly and repeatedly”, President Biden announced in the Roosevelt Room on Friday. The President says he is “convinced” that Russian President Vladimir Putin has made the decision to invade Ukraine. FOX News National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin joins Jared to discuss how the United States is navigating the potential conflict.

The U.S. Senate was unable to reach a bipartisan agreement this week on Russian sanctions as Ukraine awaits a possible invasion. FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discusses what roadblocks are in the way of the sanctions even as Congress unanimously approved a non-binding resolution confirming support of Ukraine’s independence.

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