The Fox News Rundown

This week, the gunman responsible for the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida pleaded guilty to 17 counts of murder and another 17 counts of attempted murder.

The prosecutors are seeking the death penalty, but for now, the shooter must await a jury's decision on sentencing. 

Shortly after the gunman pled, Ryan Petty, whose daughter Alaina was killed in the Parkland shooting, joined host Dave Anthony.

Petty gave his reaction to the killer's plea and courtroom apology, what he believes can be done to keep kids safe at school and whether or not he will ever get closure.  

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 Ryan Petty and his thoughts on the killer, the debate over guns and how to prevent future school shootings

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The House voted this week to find former White House aide and long-time ally of former President Trump, Steve Bannon in criminal contempt of Congress after defying a subpoena to appear before the select committee investigating the January 6th riot. It's now up to the Department of Justice to determine whether they will bring up charges against Bannon. Jared and FOX News Correspondent David Spunt discuss what's next for the former Trump advisor. Plus, they talk about Attorney General Merrick Garland Capitol Hill testimony.

We are two weeks away from Election Day in Virginia as voters get ready to choose their next Governor. A recent Monmouth University Poll shows former Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe and Republican nominee Glenn Youngkin deadlocked at 46% among registered voters in the state. The outcome of the race could send a big signal to Washington and the Biden administration as we look down the road towards the upcoming Midterm elections. Fox News Radio Political Analyst, Josh Kraushaar breaks down the race and what to look out for as we approach Election Day.

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Retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg served as a national security advisor for the Trump administration for all four years.

He witnessed history unfold as he worked directly with President Trump and Vice President Pence.

In his new book, 'War By Other Means: A General in the Trump White House,' the FOX News Contributor details his time with the Trump administration and how he saw a different side of the former President than the one portrayed in the media.

Earlier this week, Lt. Gen. Kellogg joined host Dave Anthony to discuss some of the revelations made in his book and some of the foreign policy challenges America faces today. 

The interview was too long and some of his 'insider' stories about President Trump could not be included in our original Rundown segment. On The FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire interview with Lt. Gen. Kellogg and learn more of his perspective on the Trump White House, the state of our military and how America must address numerous foreign threats including China. 

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What was once a $3.5 trillion dollar spending package may now be significantly reduced. Moderate and progressive Democrats continue to work behind the scenes to whittle down the number to something more palatable for both wings of the party. This as the Senate approved transportation bill waits on the sidelines. Democrats are holding out hope that they’ll come to a final agreement next week. But as FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram reminds listeners it’s all about the math.

A new wave of COVID-19 vaccine guidance was released this week. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson joined Pfizer as an FDA panel approved booster shots for American adults over 65, living in long-term care, or with underlying conditions. Meanwhile, the Biden Administration rolled out its plan to begin vaccinating 28 million elementary-aged kids as early as November, should the FDA sign off. Senior Scholar at Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, Dr. Amesh Adalja makes sense of these new recommendations. 

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Tragedy strikes the set of a Hollywood movie as actor Alec Baldwin fires a prop gun that kills a member of the film crew. It is not the first time such a sad incident has happened in the movie making industry. FOX's John Saucier speaks to FOX News Radio's Entertainment Reporter Michelle Pollino about what happened on the set.

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Attorney General Merrick Garland testified at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Thursday on the oversight of the Department of Justice. One of the issues brought up during the hearing by some Republican lawmakers was a recent controversial memo by the Attorney General directing the FBI to address threats against educators and school board members by parents over politically charged issues. Republicans arguing the Attorney General was overstepping in matters that should be handled by state and local governments. They also pointed out the memo was sent days after the National School Boards Association asked the Biden administration to utilize tools, including the terrorism-related Patriot Act, to assist in these situations. Former U.S. secretary of education. Betsy DeVos joins to react to hearing and the Attorney General's defense.

Democrats continue to face problems negotiating President Biden's social spending plan, with disagreements about the provisions and price tag setting the stage for a difficult party-line vote. Anchor of Fox News Sunday Chris Wallace joins to discuss how negotiations on the spending plan have hit fresh obstacles with reported tensions high between moderate and progressive Democrats and Senator Kyrsten Sinema opposing fellow Democrats' plans to increase tax rates for business and capital gains. He also weighs in on the potential negative repercussions if Democrats attempt to make filibuster exceptions, how the Virginia governor's race will be a litmus test for how a Republican candidate could retake the suburbs, and reports that former President Trump is forming his own social media strategy after having his account on large social media sites suspended.

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

Plus, commentary by New York Post columnist Karol Markowicz.

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Hundreds of Afghan evacuees including many athletes and their families, deemed to be at high risk of Taliban punishment, escape on one of many flights to Doha, Qatar. Reports say earlier this month the Taliban killed a female volleyball player for speaking out about the risk female athletes face. FOX's Simon Owen speaks with FOX's Trey Yingst who has been traveling on multiple flights in and out of Afghanistan.

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President Biden was in Scranton, Pennsylvania Wednesday promoting his infrastructure bill and Build Back Better plan, touting the benefits it will bring to working class Americans. This as Democrat lawmakers in Washington DC continue to work out a deal to pass both bills after weeks of negotiating and moving off the original price tag of the $3.5-trillion spending bill. There's plenty of pressure on the President and Democrats to get something passed. Politico Playbook co-author Tara Palmeri weighs in on the latest Fox News poll showing the President's approval rating is down 4 points from last month and on the mounting pressure on Democrats and the White House to pass a spending bill.

 

On Wednesday, October 20th the gunman responsible for the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida pleaded guilty to 17 counts of murder and another 17 counts of attempted murder. The prosecutors are seeking the death penalty but for now, the shooter must await a jury's decision on sentencing. Father of Parkland shooting victim Alaina Petty, Ryan Petty,  joins to explain how this hearing was the first step in allowing the families of the victims to get justice for their loved ones, how the experience moved him to become an advocate for school safety through early prevention and the impact the tragedy had on his family.

 

Plus, commentary by Dr. Robert Jeffress, Fox News contributor and pastor of the Dallas First Baptist Church.

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North Korea claims they have successfully tested a new submarine-launched ballistic missile with 'advanced guidance technology'. It is the latest in what has been a flurry of missile tests by that Pyongyang include long range and hypersonic weapons. FOX's Simon Owen speaks with FOX's Greg Palkot about this supposed test and why it would be a concerning new capability for the rogue nation.

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Americans are being forced to choose between getting the COVID vaccine or losing their job and many are choosing to walk away from work. Some employers are being faced with lawsuits against vaccine mandates but so far the courts have struck down the challenges of mandates. Law Professor at George Washington University and Fox News Contributor, Jonathan Turley weighs in on the vaccine mandates in some states, why they're not getting far and if there are any exemptions that could possibly make a strong case against getting the vaccine.

A new book has been released from the only national security advisor to witness all four years of the Trump administration, from the 2016 campaign trail to the end of President Trump's term in office. Former National Security Advisor to both President Trump and Vice President Pence, retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg joins to discuss his book, 'War By Other Means: A General in the Trump White House.' He walks us through his four years with the Trump administration and how he saw a different side of the former President than the one portrayed in the media and the way he encouraged a diversity of opinions within his circle. Gen. Kellogg also discusses how he saw events unfold during the January 6th Capitol riot, why U.S. involvement in Afghanistan had disastrous results and the issue of China acquiring hypersonic weapons before the U.S.

Plus, commentary by FOX Nation host Tammy Bruce.

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