The Fox News Rundown

18-year old Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty on all counts Friday after testifying that he acted in self-defense when he shot three people and killed two during protests in Kenosha Wisconsin. The trial has reignited an intense debate over guns and racial injustice in the U.S. and the right to self-defense.  FOX News Contributor and Law Professor at George Washington University Jonathan Turley breaks down the case, and the future implications it has when it comes to self-defense.

 

On Monday, November 22nd President Biden announced he would nominate Jerome Powell for his second term as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. The move comes on the heels of difficult economic hurdles and months of discussion surrounding whether the President would move in a different direction for Fed Chairman as the U.S. faces an uncertain path out of a pandemic-weakened economy. White House Correspondent for Fox News Business Edward Lawrence joins to explain what President Biden's choice for Fed chair means for the direction of the U.S. economy, Jerome Powell's  experience within the Fed, and how Powell will address soaring inflation.

 

Plus, commentary by syndicated columnist Cal Thomas.

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Violent protests took place in multiple European capital cities this weekend over new COVID restrictions and lockdown measures. Also, demonstrations in central Iran after a river was diverted causing a drought in the region. Senior FOX Field Producer Yonat Friling, joins Trey to discuss these stories and others developing around the world. 

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On Friday, November 19th the House was able to pass President Biden’s nearly $2 trillion social spending bill, now moving on to the Senate where it will need the support of all 50 Democrats to pass, one of the last opportunities for sweeping legislation before 2022. Republican representing Missouri’s 4th district, Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler is planning her run for Senate in 2022 and shares her ideas for change like her bill to end the selective military service registration as a way to abolish an unnecessary and costly system. She breaks down the difficulty some Americans are facing with higher prices due to inflation, why she believes the Democrats’ social spending bill moves the U.S. in the wrong direction, and her confidence in the GOP’s success in the 2022 midterms.

As Americans get ready for the Thanksgiving holiday this week, some may notice that this year’s holiday season may be a little more expensive. With ongoing inflation, the price of gas and groceries has gone up and many people are getting their gift shopping done earlier to avoid delays from the ongoing supply chain issues. But, how bad is it, and will it last for long? Associate Editor at the Wall Street Journal John Bussey weighs in on America’s economy, the impact of inflation, and if it’s here to stay.

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

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This past Wednesday, FOX Nation aired its third annual Patriot Awards to honor America's true heroes, including military veterans, first responders and other inspirational and everyday American patriots. It will also re-air tonight on the FOX News Channel.

FOX News contributor and Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Pete Hegseth hosted the event that took place at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL and was streamed live on Fox Nation. 

Hegseth joined the FOX News Rundown before the award show and spoke to host Lisa Brady about the story behind the awards, and some of the patriots they planned on paying tribute to.  

The "Fox and Friends Weekend" co-host also discussed his fellow veterans and what can be done to help them transition after they end their service.

The original interview was too long and we couldn't include all of it in our segment. On The FOX News Rundown EXTRA, you will hear our entire conversation with Pete Hegseth and hear the inside story about The Patriot Awards and the heroes who were celebrated. 

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This week, in a party line vote, House lawmakers voted to approve the $2-trillion social and climate spending package following months of negotiations. President Biden and Democratic lawmakers are saying that the passing of the infrastructure and spending plan will help combat inflation not to add to by adding long term economic growth to the country despite what critics say. Jared speaks with former economics adviser to President Obama, Austan Goolsbee about the state of inflation in the U.S. and if he's optimistic it will go down.

Vice President Kamala Harris was acting-President for almost 90-minutes on Friday as President Biden underwent a procedure. The temporary powers also come during a week the White House was tamping down reports of a rocky relationship between the President and Vice President. Jared and speaks FOX News Contributor Mo Elleithee about the reported strain between the two and how their relationship compares to past administrations.

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Energy prices have become a major burden for both consumers and the Biden administration.  The soaring gas prices have even forced the President to recently urge OPEC to increase oil production. 

Several lawmakers, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, are encouraging the administration to tap into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and reverse some of their policies they say have exacerbate the problem. 

Earlier in the week, Republican Congressman John R. Curtis of Utah's 3rd Congressional District joined host Jessica Rosenthal to discuss the high energy prices Americans are facing and why he believes the Biden administration has been offering the wrong solutions. 

The Congressman also explained why Republicans must have a seat at the table during discussions surrounding climate issues.

The original interview was too long and we couldn't include all of it in our segment. On The FOX News Rundown EXTRA, you will hear our entire conversation with Rep. Curtis and hear not just his take on America's energy concerns, but also his views on America's political divisions and his thoughts on 2022's midterms. 

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The nearly two trillion-dollar Build Back Better Bill was passed in the House this week, but now faces an uncertain future in the Senate. Unlike the previous infrastructure bill, the BBB has purely partisan support. FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains what's next and what the Congressional Budget Office says about the plan.

Russia launched anti-satellite missile tests this week, destroying a target and sending debris hurtling through space. This raises concerns that Russia is trying to militarize space, as these tests were unregulated and reckless, according to Secretary of State Antony Blinken. FOX News Pentagon Reporter Jennifer Griffin reports on the battle for space between The United States and Russia.

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The climate change conference that took place this month has shown that the world is failing to limit global warming to pre-industrial age levels. The manifestations of climate change can be seen in drought, rising sea levels and food shortages. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks to Dr. Shira Efron, a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies, who says climate change concerns should be considered national security issues. 

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The United States saw its first confirmed case of COVID-19 as early as January 2020 and since then the virus has infected nearly 50 million Americans and caused more than  750,000 deaths. Many questions about the origins of the virus remain unanswered, however a group of bipartisan senators is now calling for a 9/11-style commission to investigate the COVID-19 outbreak and help improve the U.S. pandemic response. One of those lawmakers, Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas joins to break down what he hopes this bipartisan group can accomplish, his concerns over dialogue surrounding vaccine mandates, and his opinions on the Biden administration’s handling of the economic issues.

 

Last year many Americans stayed home or went to smaller gatherings for Thanksgiving, but this year that doesn’t seem like it will be the case. So if you’re one of those people planning to travel this year expect to see jam-packed roads and airports.  AAA is predicting 53.4 million people will be travelling , a 13-percent increase from 2020 and the highest single-year increase since 2005. Travel analyst and best-selling author, Mark Murphy joins to discuss the upcoming holiday season, how you can prepare for your travel day and if the travel industry has recovered since the beginning of the pandemic.

 

Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers.

 

Plus, commentary by FOX News contributor Joe Concha.

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President Biden and China's President Xi Jinping spoke in a virtual meeting this week that did not seem to produce any real breakthroughs but both pledged to try to ease tensions. Major issues were discussed including Taiwan's sovereignty, human rights, North Korea and Iran. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks to Craig Singleton, of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, who says the current administration needs to set their game plan for China first before real progress can be made with them. 

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