The Fox News Rundown

The Department of Justice is suing the state of Georgia over its Republican-led voting rights bill. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland on Friday said Georgia's election reform law was passed, "with the purpose of denying or abridging the right of Black Georgians to vote on account of their race or color." The provisions the DOJ will target include a ban on government entities from handing out unsolicited absentee ballots, fines on civic groups, places of worship and advocacy groups for distributing follow-up absentee ballots. One of the more notable changes in the Peach State's voting rights law is that it eliminates signature matching and requires an ID to vote if an individual requests and casts an absentee ballot. This has been criticized by Democrats because they say it makes it more difficult to vote by mail. However, the law also provides Georgia voters who don't have a photo ID with several different options to confirm their identity when requesting a ballot. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger joins to explain why the DOJ's claims against the voting rights bill are incorrect and why he is confident his state will succeed in court.

 

On Sunday June 27th, the U.S. military forces carried out airstrikes in Iraq and Syria, targeting Iran-backed militia groups responsible for the drone attacks on American military. According to the official statement from the Pentagon, President Biden authorized these strikes in order to deter any further attacks on U.S. personnel stationed in Iraq. Retired 4-Star General, Chairman of the Institute for the Study of War and Fox News Senior Strategic Analyst General Jack Keane joins to explain how the recent airstrike on Iranian-backed militias sends a clear message of deterrence to Iran, what kind of retaliation President Biden should expect and how rising tensions may impact the U.S. joining the Iran Nuclear Deal again.

 

Plus, commentary by FOX Nation host Tom Shillue.

The United States conducted airstrikes over the weekend on Iranian-backed militias operating on the Syria-Iraq border in a response to drone attacks on U.S. personnel and contractors in Iraq. Also another journalist arrested in Hong Kong and North Korea's supreme leader, Kim Jong-un, looking much thinner, some calling him 'emaciated', in a recent public appearance.  FOX's Trey Yingst speaks with Yonat Friling, Senior FOX Field Producer, about these stories and others developing around the world.

Over the weekend, President Biden agreed to sign a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, which was one of his big goals to accomplish before the 2022 Midterm Elections. With 2020 in the rearview mirror and 2022 growing even closer, both Republicans and Democrats are forming their plans with Democrats eager to defend their control of Congress and the GOP planning how they will reclaim some seats in the House and Senate. Director of the Fox News Decision Desk Arnon Mishkin joins to discuss which states will have closely contested elections in 2022, what advantages the Republican Party can expect to capitalize on in the midterms, the issue of the economy being a major concern for voters and how voter turnout for Republicans relies on reaching out to multiple demographics within the GOP.

 

Americans are preparing for a normal July 4th celebration this year, with most of the coronavirus restriction being lifted across the country. Singer and actress Vanessa Williams will be back again on your tv screens as the host of “A Capitol Fourth.”  Williams joins to explain why the concert will be remote again, what she’s looking forward to and how her biggest music hit fell into her lap.

 

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

America's troops continue to withdraw from Afghanistan. 

But while the U.S. has been there for nearly two decades, there are concerns we're leaving too soon. The Taliban is reportedly taking over more parts of the country and is expected to seize more once America's exit is scheduled to be complete after September, 11th of this year.

Republican Florida Congressman Brian Mast was badly injured as an army staff sergeant in Afghanistan in 2010. He thinks the withdrawal is not being executed properly.  

On the FOX News Rundown earlier this week, host Dave Anthony spoke to Rep. Mast about why he objects to President Biden's Afghanistan exit strategy and why he believes terrorists  may soon 'run rampant' around the country. 

Rep. Mast also weighed in on the House's recent vote to repeal the 2002 war powers resolution that authorized the use of military force in Iraq. Something he also took issue with. 

The conversation 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 veteran and Florida Republican Rep. Brian Mast. He gives more of his take on Afghanistan and Iraq, but he also weighs in on President Biden's recent efforts to combat America's crime surge and more strictly enforce gun laws.

The death of George Floyd sparked protests across the country and a national conversation about criminal justice reform  and even defunding the police.

Since then, crime has risen further and cities are torn between trying to curb violence in their streets while answering the call for police reform.

Bill Bratton was the top cop in both New York and Los Angeles, and is credited with helping both cities tackle their serious crime epidemics.

On the FOX NEWS Rundown this week, host Jessica Rosenthal spoke to former police commissioner Bratton about his career's successes and how he would address both the crime and social issues we have seen grow over the past year. 

Bratton explains why many of the obstacles cops face are the same now as they were decades ago. However, he also explains how the death of George Floyd, new technology and increased social awareness has changed policing forever.  

The conversation 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 former Los Angeles, Boston and New York police commissioner Bill Bratton. He gives more of his take on gun control, community policing and President Biden's recent announced strategy to tackle the current national crime surge.

Drones have been becoming one of the more popular military weapons used by countries both large and small. From Iraq using drone warfare against the terrorist group ISIS to Azerbaijan using it against Armenia, the scope and use of the machines are both praised and condemned. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks with Seth Frantzman, journalist and author of a book called 'Drone Wars', about the increasing number of countries all over the world using drones in a military and non-military capacity.

This Week:

In a rare moment Thursday, President Biden announced "we have a deal," after lawmakers came to a bipartisan agreement on an infrastructure framework. The President also noted, "this reminds me of the days we used to get an awful lot done up in The United States Congress." Will the deal hold? Fox News Congressional Correspondent, Chad Pergram, explains why he believes we are "months away" from infrastructure legislation, President Biden's efforts to pass "human infrastructure" through budget reconciliation, and the future of bipartisanship on Capitol Hill.

A new coronavirus strain called the Delta variant that was first discovered in India is on the rise in the United States. Luckily, studies show the COVID-19 vaccines are effective against the variant. The Biden administration is still pushing for Americans to get their shots. President Biden traveled to North Carolina this week hoping to encourage people to get on board, but a new side effect in young adults could keep people hesitant. FOX News Washington Correspondent Rachel Sutherland speaks with Dr. Marty Makary, Professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Fox News Medical Contributor about the new Delta variant and these rare cases of heart inflammation in young people.

The Supreme Court issued another round of rulings this week. The high court delivered blows to the NCAA and unions this week and sided with a Pennsylvania teenager in a free speech case. Law Professor at George Washington University and Fox News Contributor, Jonathan Turley joins Rachel to break down this week's rulings and what upcoming cases the Supreme Court will be looking at.

With 2022 primaries rapidly approaching and a power imbalance in Washington, Republicans are hoping to regain majorities come November 2022. Earlier this month, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell stated that Republicans "will have to appeal to the general election audience," indicating that he is willing to "intervene" as primary candidates show interest in 2022. Fox News Radio Political Analyst, Josh Kraushaar, discusses the challenges ahead for Leader McConnell and the GOP.

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is set to be sentenced today for the murder of George Floyd. Chauvin was found guilty in April for second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. The death of George Floyd last summer sparked protests across the U.S. demanding police reform and ending systemic racism. The debate continues to shift today on how we reform police departments across the country as crime in major cities continues to rise. Bill Bratton is a former police commissioner of Boston, New York and Los Angeles and author of a new book "The Profession." He joins today and weighs in on the debate about the future of policing.

On Monday June 21st, the Supreme Court passed down a unanimous decision, ruling that the NCAA cannot limit the amount of education-related monetary benefits colleges could offer recruited athletes. As of right now student athletes cannot be paid. However in his decision, Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote he has serious questions about NCAA restrictions on player compensation and NCAA President Mark Emmert has implored schools to pass reforms to allow student athletes to make money off their name and image. Founder of Outkick.com and Fox News Sports Contributor Clay Travis joins to explain what this court case means for the future of college sports, the issues that could arise from universities compensating student athletes and he addresses the NFL's Carl Nassib news and MLB's sticky substance crackdown.

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

Plus, commentary by FOX News contributor Joe Concha.

A new COVID-19 mutation known as the 'Delta' variant, first detected in India, has now spread to eighty countries including the United States. Though it has not been determined if the 'Delta' variant makes you sicker it does spread quicker and is estimated to account for more than twenty percent of all new infections in the United States over the recent weeks. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks with Dr. Marty Makary, of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and author of 'The Price We Pay: What Broke American Health Care and How To Fix It', about the concerns of the variant and what he suggests should be done to combat it.

President Biden has unveiled his plan to address the rise in violent crime across the U.S. Some points he discussed Wednesday included arresting rogue firearms dealers, helping  former prisoners reenter society and expand employment opportunities for young people. Former businessman Glenn Youngkin is running for Governor of Virginia as the GOP nominee. Youngkin joins today's "Rundown" to weigh in on crime, why it's not a Republican or Democrat issue but a "community safety issue" and he explains why investing in law enforcement is a requirement.

President Biden is set to meet with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani this week amid increased violence in the region following the planned removal of U.S. troops. While the President has already begun removing forces from Afghanistan, there is cause for concern as Taliban fighters continue to take control of key districts in Afghanistan following the U.S. troop removal from the region. Congressman Brian Mast (R-FL) and Afghanistan war veteran joins to discuss the right way the U.S. should be executing its troops removal from Afghanistan, the importance of ensuring the Taliban is not emboldened by the move and he explains why he believes there must be a replacement for the 2002 Authorization of Use of Military Force Against Iraq before repealing it completely.

Plus, commentary by FOX Nation host Tammy Bruce.