The Fox News Rundown

One year ago today angry mobs rushed the United States Capitol. One person was shot and killed, four others died and many were injured on a day that tested our Republic. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks to FOX's Chad Pergram, Congressional Correspondent, about the stinging events of the day.

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It's been one year since the Capitol riot. Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger is one of only two Republicans on the House Select Committee investigating the violence that day. Many of his GOP colleagues have accused him of betraying his party. Rep. Kinzinger joins the Rundown to discuss the January 6th riot, the Democrat-led investigation he is part of, and to respond to allegations he's being driven by politics.

 

As the Chinese Communist Party commits human rights violations against the Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities in China, many with big platforms find difficulty openly criticizing China’s actions without losing out on business and opportunities in China. Boston Celtics’ center Enes Kanter Freedom has been an outspoken critic of the Chinese Communist Party and joins to explain why he is disappointed in the NBA and LeBron James for “taking business over morals,” the atrocities being committed by the CCP, and why he changed his name to Freedom.

 

Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Joe Concha.

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Both the United States and Europe see the Russian military build up at the Urkaine border as an 'urgent challenge' that needs to be addressed. Meanwhile, the European Union is asking for more help from the United States regarding the situation. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks to Dr. Matthew Schmidt, of the University of New Haven, about the military build up on Ukraine's border and what Russian President Vladimir Putin is after.

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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has a new plan to get around the Republican's opposition to his voting reform bill: change the Senate's filibuster rules. That will not be easy, however. The plan requires 50 votes and Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) has already suggested he doesn't like the idea. Republican Kansas Senator Roger Marshall discusses why he thinks the Democrats are pushing for a filibuster rule change and why his party is against the Democrats' voting rights bill.

 

On Monday night, Verizon and AT&T agreed to delay their deployment of 5G wireless spectrum by two weeks in response to concerns from the Federal Aviation Administration that 5G signals could interfere with aircraft safety. Non-Resident Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and former Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Ajit Pai joins to explain what precautions are being taken to protect the airwaves crucial to air travel, how internet companies are accommodating the airline industry’s concerns, and the importance of the FCC taking the lead in directing wireless spectrum policy.

 

Plus, commentary by Fox News Medical Contributor and author of "Panic Attack," Dr. Nicole Saphier.

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From the Russian troop build up at Ukraine's border to the shadow war between the United States, Israel and Iran to the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the year 2022 has some serious zones of conflict to watch. We take a look at these areas of concern including the ones most effecting the United States. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks to Dr Comfort Ero, CEO & President of Crisis Group, about the ten worst areas of military and humanitarian crisis zones to watch in 2022.

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Besides its effort to deal with the growing COVID crisis domestically, the White House is also being forced to deal with potential conflicts overseas. President Biden talked again last week with Russian lead Vladimir Putin, who has built up troops at Ukraine's border and has threatened war. Meanwhile, hostility with Iran continues to increase as the US tries to rejoin the Iran nuclear deal. Former CIA Director and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discusses our escalating tensions with Russia, Iran and what the Biden Administration must do to address both challenges.

 

The FDA has now authorized COVID-19 boosters for children ages 12-15, as cases of the Omicron variant have been rising in kids as well as adults. Dr. Marc Siegel, Professor of Medicine at NYU Langone Health and Fox News Medical Contributor joins to discuss why Omicron remains a concern in the U.S. and he emphasizes we have the tools to combat this surge. He analyzes how underlying conditions and case severity are important factors when discussing childrens' rising cases, the role pediatricians should play in communicating the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine, mitigation strategies the Biden administration must improve upon, and the changing CDC guidance on quarantine timing.

 

Plus, commentary by Republican strategist Colin Reed.

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Anti-American demonstrations across Iran and Iraq today to highlight the second anniversary of the assassination of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani with the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi vowing revenge against the United States. Also, officials from the United States, Russia and the European Union will meet in Geneva to discuss the troop build up at Ukraine's border. Senior FOX Field Producer Yonat Friling joins Trey Yingst to discuss these stories and others developing around the world. 

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With the year coming to an end and the midterm elections fast approaching, 2022 is certain to be a significant time for President Biden and the Democrats to fight to maintain control of Congress as Republicans head towards November with high expectations. Against the Grain columnist at National Journal and Fox News Radio Political Analyst, Josh Kraushaar joins to break down why 2022 will be an influential year for U.S. politics. He explains how the Biden administration and Democrats started the year with successes before making various legislative missteps, why the Build Back Better bill is unlikely to be compromised on, which Senate and House races will be the most closely contested in 2022 and whether former President Trump will reveal his 2024 intentions in the coming year. ​​

Last week, President Biden signed two bills into law that aim to address the health issues thousands of U.S. veterans are facing as a result of their exposure to burn pits. Fox News National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin joins to explain the ways the Biden administration and Veteran Affairs have been pushing to help veterans impacted by burn pits, the influence that raising awareness had for making progress on the issue, and how the burn pit controversy may change the way the military examines practices potentially harmful to servicemembers' health.

Plus, commentary by New York Post columnist Karol Markowicz.

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FOX News Contributor Jonathan Morris was a Catholic priest for 17 years, from 2002 to 2019.

The last ten of those years, serving in New York City, he says he struggled with not wanting to be a priest anymore.

After taking a break for a few months, he decided to leave with the permission of Pope Francis.

Since then, he has gotten married and has become a father. 

Recently on the FOX News Rundown, Jonathan Morris joined host Chris Foster to discuss his journey from priesthood and fatherhood and how the faith of many people has been tested since the beginning of the pandemic. 

Morris also discussed the state of the Catholic church in America, and what changes he thinks could be made to improve it.

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 FOX News Contributor Jonathan Morris and hear him open up even more about family and faith. 

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2021 ended with a record-breaking rise in COVID-19 cases across the United States, as well as new guidance from the CDC on quarantine length. Medical Director at CityMD & FOX News Medical Contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat discusses these new changes.

A new year brings the same agenda for Democrats in Congress. The Senate will meet this week to pick up right where they left off with votes on a voting rights bill and Build Back Better. FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram shares the possible strategies Democrats will use to win over Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV).

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