The Fox News Rundown

Last week, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, during a meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, that the Biden administration would look for seventy five million dollars in aid assistance for Palestinians. This as international aid organizations such as UNICEF are on the ground in Gaza helping with key infrastructure functions like sanitation and clean water. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks with Lucia Elmi, UNICEF Special Representative of the State of Palestine, about the international rebuilding efforts taking place in Gaza.

Republican South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace's home was vandalized over the Memorial Day weekend, with profanity and anarchist symbols spray painted on her property. Rep. Mace (R-SC) joins to talk about why she thinks she was targeted and why the increase of political violence and rhetoric across the U.S. needs to stop. The freshman congresswoman also weighs in on some of the new voting laws being passed, the theory that coronavirus originated in a Wuhan lab and she explains why she voted against creating a January 6th commission despite being one of the most vocal Republicans to condemn former President Trump for the Capitol Hill riots.

After weeks of reports on labor and food shortages plaguing restaurant owners across the country, over the weekend the world's largest meat supplier JBS USA suffered a cyberattack that is certain to cause delays in the supply of meat and potentially temporary shortages as well. Chef and owner of Georgia's Northside BBQ in Concord, New Hampshire, Alan Natkiel joins to discuss how these shortages are forcing small businesses like his to raise their menu prices, why the scarcity of restaurant supplies has been so prevalent during the pandemic and he shares the difficulty he's experienced in finding new employees despite offering unprecedented wages and health benefits.

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

President Biden has called on the intelligence community to 'redouble their efforts' and give him an answer on the COVID-19 origins within ninety days. The lab leak theory that has been initially scoffed at is now gaining ground. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks with Dean Cheng, the Heritage Foundations Research Fellow on Chinese politics and security affairs, about the lab leak theory getting more attention from the current administration.

The real estate market has been booming during the Covid-19 pandemic with many people moving out of big cities and many paying more than the asking price for homes. The real estate boom is also driving up supply chain costs, making it pricier to build or renovate homes. Real estate expert and HGTV TV host of Vacation House Rules, Scott McGillivray weighs in on the price of homes and supply chains costs during the pandemic, what it’s like filming a television during coronavirus and why he thinks if you want to build or buy your home you should do it now.

 

The summer of 2021 is shaping up to look much different than the previous summer, with many Americans planning on summer travel as pandemic travel protocols continue to relax. It is expected that vaccinated Americans may see their summer travel options expand, however COVID-19 will continue to play a role in how we travel. Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden joins us to discuss tips to stay healthy while traveling this summer, what potential issues could arise when planning summer travel, and why we should expect children returning to summer camps to be safe.  He also explains the importance of understanding the origins of the coronavirus.

 

Plus, commentary by Deroy Murdock, FOX News Contributor and Contributing Editor with National Review.

The United States Treasury Department is drawing up a list of targeted sanctions that will be imposed on members of the Belarusian government that had a part in the forced landing of a civilian plane in order to arrest an opposition blogger onboard. Both the blogger and his girlfriend were arrested and are still in custody. Also, a volcano erupts in the Democratic Republic of Congo spewing ash, sending lava flows and causing earthquakes. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks with Yonat Friling, Senior FOX Field Producer, about these and other stories developing around the world.

On Memorial Day, Americans are encouraged to reflect and appreciate the sacrifice made by the fallen members of America's military service, who lost their lives defending their country and preserving freedom. Retired Staff Sergeant and Fox News Contributor Johnny Joey Jones joins to discuss his personal experience as a veteran on Memorial Day. Joey explains how Americans can pay tribute to fallen military members while still celebrating, he reflects on the experience of losing his legs and many friends while serving his country and he discusses his podcast, Proud American.

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kick-off to summer and this summer is shaping up to be a lot better and hopefully more normal than last year when the U.S. was still going through coronavirus surges. The travel and restaurant industry are gearing up for this year and many Americans are getting ready to host pool parties, barbeques and all of their favorite foods. When it comes to some of our America's favorites foods, some of the American classics have quite a history. TV show producer and author, David Page joins to talk about his new book Food Americana: The Remarkable People and Incredible Stories Behind America's Favorite Dishes, how foods from other culture became America's favorites.

Plus, commentary from FOX Nation host Tom Shillue.

For weeks, the Biden White House and Republicans have been in talks over an infrastructure bill that they hope could get bipartisan support in Congress.

While both parties have offered plans, they still remain divided on how big the plan should be and how it should be paid for.

This isn't the first time Washington has tried to pass an infrastructure bill, the initiative had fell short during the Trump administration as well despite it being a priority. 

Earlier this week, host Lisa Brady spoke to former Acting Chief of Staff under President Trump, Mick Mulvaney about why it is so hard for Congress to pass an infrastructure proposal in any administration and the obstacles it faces. 

He also weighed in on America's current labor shortage, if enhanced unemployment benefits are really to blame and if it will impact the minimum wage debate.

Mulvaney also discussed 'life after the Trump administration' and why he feels so many former staffers of the Trump White House are currently the victims of 'cancel culture' as they are struggling to find new jobs.

The interview was too long and we could not include it all in our original segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our complete unedited conversation with President Trump's former Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney and hear more about his take on the what is wrong with Washington and the current state of our economy.

After a tumultuous few weeks, U.S. foreign policy has been under more scrutiny than ever. If recent violence in the Middle East and escalating tensions with the Russians wasn't putting enough pressure on the Biden Administration, new information suggesting the coronavirus originated in a virology lab in Wuhan, China forced the President to address the geopolitically sensitive theory.

Earlier this week, host Dave Anthony spoke with former Secretary of State during the Trump administration Mike Pompeo about some of the international crises the current White House is forced to cope with. 

Sec. Pompeo explained how the Chinese Communist Party has made concerted efforts to cover up the origins of COVID-19 and shared his take on the new evidence supporting his long-standing belief the virus originated from a Wuhan lab and was not passed from an animal to a human. 

He also explained why he believes the Biden administration should continue to preserve stability in the Middle East via allyship with Israel, the importance of avoiding deals and imposing costs on Iran and taking hard stances against Russia.

The interview was too long and we could not include it all in our original segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our complete unedited conversation with former Sec. of State Mike Pompeo and hear more about his take on the Chinese, the Russians and the Biden Administration.

Earlier this week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law SB 7072 which looks to restrict the lengths social media companies and websites can go to moderate user content and ban their users. Two industry groups representing the largest names in Silicon Valley, The Computer & Communications Industry Association and NetChoice, have co-filed a lawsuit in a Florida federal district court to stop the law from taking effect on July 1st calling it 'unconstitutional'. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Matt Schruers, President of The Computer & Communications Industry Association, about the lawsuit.

On Friday, Senate Democrats found themselves six votes shy of the 60-vote majority necessary to create a commission on the January 6th riot at the United States Capitol. Following that vote, Senate Majority Leader Chuk Schumer expressed his doubts at the possibility of bipartisan agreement in the Senate, prompting more calls to end the filibuster. Fox News Congressional Correspondent, Chad Pergram, weighs in on what that would mean for Capitol Hill, and if it's possible to 'tailor' the filibuster rather than completely removing it. 

President Biden ordered intelligence agencies to "redouble" efforts to investigate the origins of COVID-19 this week, with the intelligence community expected to report their findings within 90 days. Rachel Sutherland speaks to the President & Founder of GZERO Media Eurasia Group, Ian Bremmer, about the investigation and the complexities of the United States' present relationship with China. 

On Sunday, Ryanair Flight 4978 was subject to a 'state-sponsored hijacking' as it crossed through Belarusian air space. Upon landing, journalist Roman Protasevich was removed from the plane and taken into custody. Fox News Foreign Correspondent, Benjamin Hall, discusses the global response to this event, what legal ramifications a 'hijacking' has, and the sanctions Belarus now faces from NATO countries and the rest of the EU. 

Within the next month, a Pentagon task force is expected to present its findings on Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) or Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs). UAPs have been reported by a number of pilots in recent years, and are often characterized as dots on radar or flashes of light that defy normal flight patterns and can not be explained. Fox News Pentagon Correspondent Jennifer Griffin joins FOX News Rundown host Chris Foster to discuss these allegations of unexplained phenomena and the intelligence community's next steps.