The Fox News Rundown

Harvard Chemistry professor Charles Lieber was found guilty of lying to federal investigators about his ties to a Chinese program designed to attract foreign experts. The trial was seen as a test for the efforts to thwart China from stealing American technology. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks to FOX's Rich Edson, Senior National Correspondent, about the trial and what it means for the Department of Justice's 'China Initiative' program.

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The threat of Russia invading Ukraine intensified on Tuesday, with Russian President Vladimir Putin telling his top military officials that Western powers interfering can expect him to “react harshly” with “adequate military-technical response.” The U.S. and NATO have pledged to support a free Ukraine as Russia continues to amass troops on Ukraine’s border. Pentagon Press Secretary, John Kirby joins to discuss how the Biden administration intends to prepare for contingencies as Russia increases pressure, how NATO would respond to aggression against Ukraine, preparation to combat potential Russian cyberattacks, and how the U.S. can protect national security interests in regard to China.

 

During an address to the nation Tuesday, President Biden unveiled his new plan to fight COVID. He is once again urging Americans to get their booster shots and says the federal government will make testing more readily available. This comes at a time when cases are surging and his poll numbers are on the decline. Tom Bevan, co-founder and executive editor of RealClearPolitics, discusses President Biden's polling problems and how the COVID crisis, the economy, and the apparent failure to pass the Build Back Better agenda are impacting the White House's popularity. Bevan also discusses the 2022 midterms and how influential former President Trump may be.

 

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

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Over the recent months China has stepped up military and diplomatic pressure focused on its ultimate goal of claiming Taiwan as its own. Beijing has conducted air and sea military operations near Taiwan and has warned allied countries not to interfere. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks to Hal Brands, with the American Enterprise institute and author of 'The Twilight Struggle: What the Cold War Teaches Us about Great-Power Rivalry Today', about the question of Taiwan and what a war with China over the island could look like.

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COVID cases are on the rise and expected to get worse in the coming weeks. The rapid spread is once again causing school closures and postponing sporting events. President Biden will address the nation today to discuss his plan to deal with the surge.  Dr. Bob Lahita, Director of the Institute for Autoimmune and Rheumatic Disease At Saint Joseph's Health, discusses the latest on COVID, what's driving the surge in cases, and what President Biden and other government officials should and should not do about the problem.

 

Homeownership trends have changed a great deal over the past few years, with the pandemic shifting dramatically how many Americans both live and work. Census data shows that many larger U.S. states saw their populations decrease, as Americans consider these new factors and flock to new destinations. Daryl Fairweather, Chief Economist at Redfin joins to break down why the Sun Belt has become the most popular migration destination, how the pandemic has decreased the impact that employment has on moving, and how the political landscape is becoming a growing factor when considering moving.

 

Plus, commentary by Fox Nation host Tammy Bruce.

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European countries are continuing to tighten restrictions over Omicron and the Dow fell 500 points over economic fears of the variant's spread. Also, hundreds dead and dozens missing after a typhoon hit the Philippines. Senior FOX Field Producer Yonat Friling joins Trey Yingst to discuss these stories and others developing around the world. 

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On Sunday, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) revealed that he would not support President Biden’s Build Back Better bill, explaining on Fox News Sunday that he “cannot vote to continue with this piece of legislation.” Without Manchin’s support, the bill has no clear path through Congress and Democrats from the Biden administration to progressives in Congress have spoken out criticizing Senator Manchin for this move. U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) joins to explain why he believes Sen. Manchin withdrew his support for the spending package and why Democrats didn’t pursue bipartisan compromise on this package. Later, they discuss the U.S. confronting China's aggressive acts from a position of strength and how the Democrats’ agenda is falling short of their goals before the midterms.

 

This Friday night is Christmas Eve and many Italian-American families will be enjoying the annual tradition: the Feast of the Seven Fishes. A new FOX Nation documentary featuring actor, comedian, and singer Joe Piscopo looks back at the origins of the seafood-packed meal and how some of the most popular dishes are cooked. Joe Piscopo joins the Rundown to discuss the FOX Nation special and his own favorite Christmas memories. Plus, the Saturday Night Live alum discusses what he thinks of the show now. 

 

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

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Americans continue to feel the pain of inflation.

In an effort to curb the growing problem, the Federal Reserve announced this past Wednesday plans to speed up the tapering of pandemic era stimulus and make aggressive moves including three rate hikes in the next year. 

Earlier this week, host Jessica Rosenthal spoke to Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics, to break down how the Federal Reserve efforts to address America's inflation problem, and what can be done to address America's labor shortage. Zandi also weighed in on how government spending and hopes by the White House to pass their pricey Build Back Better agenda could also impact the economy. 

The interview was too long and we could not include all of it in our original segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire conversation with Mark Zandi and get a better understanding of what drives inflation, how it impacts average families and what can be done to get it under control. 

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The Delta Variant of COVID-19 continues to hospitalize those who are high risk and without any immunity. Meanwhile, the Omnicron Variant of COVID-19 shares symptoms much like the common cold. Johns Hopkins professor, Editor-in-chief of Medpage Today, Author of the NYT bestseller: The Price We Pay, Dr. Marty Makary, breaks down the two different variants that we are simultaneously dealing with and how they are affecting people. 

There’s been some noise at The Supreme Court over the last two weeks. But it’s not so much the rulings that were handed down as cases the high court has decided not to weigh in on. Fox’s Bill Mears explains.

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Kentucky is still cleaning up from last weekend's deadly tornadoes.

Digging out from the extensive damage will not be an easy task. 

Earlier this week, host Dave Anthony spoke to Steven Elder, whose town of Mayfield, Kentucky was hit particularly hard by the storm.

Elder gave his incredible first-hand account of what living the dangerous weather was like and the devastation he saw when it finally passed. Elder also discussed how he quickly took action to help the families and businesses in his town.

The interview was too long and we could not include all of it in our original segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear even more of Steven Elder's story of survival and how he and others are working to help Mayfield, Kentucky recover. 

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As we near the end of 2021, lawmakers jump from issue to issue to attempt to wrap up the year before the holidays. This week, Congress pushes off BBB yet again, and voted to send a criminal contempt citation against Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to the Justice Department. FOX News Capitol Hill Correspondent Chad Pergram joins Jared Halpern to unpack all of this and more.

A devastating tornado tore through Kentucky along with five other states this week, strewing debris and ripping apart communities for miles. President Biden addressed the nation in regards to the damage, sending FEMA crews to help with search, rescue, and cleanup. Assistant Administrator at FEMA for Response and Recovery Keith Turi explains what happens next, and how Americans can help.

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