The Fox News Rundown

The issues of border security and immigration remain a major headache for the Biden Administration. Republicans continue to call it a 'crisis' and the number of migrants who tried to cross in April was at a record level. In a recent interview, President Biden said they've now "gotten control" of the border, but Texas Democrat Rep. Henry Cuellar disagrees.  Rep. Cuellar joins the Rundown to discuss why the problem is not under control, and what both Biden Administration and Congress must do to solve the border mess.

Tax Day is Monday May 17th following an extension from the Treasury Department and IRS due to the difficult economic circumstances for citizens during the pandemic. As taxpayers begin to navigate a tax filing season unlike any other, Dan Geltrude, CPA and Managing Partner at Geltrude & Company LLC joins to explain what Americans must account for this tax season due to stimulus checks and unemployment benefits, what impact the extension of the filing deadline could have and why you should consider President Biden's proposed tax hikes before you file.

Plus, commentary by Theologian and Fox News contributor Jonathan Morris.

Jihyun Park escaped from North Korea on two separate occasions while freeing herself from human traffickers and reuniting with a lost son before fleeing to England. Park faced torture and forced labor camps but now becomes the first North Korean defector to stand as a candidate for local elections in the United Kingdom. FOX's Simon Owen spoke to Jihyun Park about the long and dangerous path she faced to get to where she is now.

Former President Trump launched a new communications platform on Tuesday that will let him post comments, videos and pictures. The rollout comes as Facebook's Oversight Board prepares to announce today if the former President can have his account reinstated or if he will be permanently banned. Facebook along with other social media sites like Twitter, Instagram and YouTube banned President Trump from using their platforms following the 2020 election. Big Tech companies have been under a lot of scrutiny for censoring Republican voices on their platforms. GOP lawmakers have been calling for the removal of Section 230 which grants internet companies immunity for most third-party content. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) is one of those lawmakers. He joins the Rundown to explain his new legislation that will force Big Tech companies to protect free speech, declare social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter "common carriers" and repeal Section 230.

House Republicans have intensified campaign efforts for the midterm elections, adding more Democratic lawmakers to their list of House seats they hope they can flip in 2022. Fox News national politics reporter Paul Steinhauser joins to forecast the likelihood that the Republicans will reclaim control of the House following the 2022 midterms, which Senate races will be closely contested by both parties and he unpacks the House GOP leadership's internal dispute over Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming.

Plus, commentary by FOX News contributor Liz Peek.

A conversation between Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif and a journalist in which the minister criticizes the Ayatollah and the Revolutionary Guard has been leaked to the public. While such a leak in Iran could be considered rare, the timing of it is more suspect. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks with Kasra Aarabi, of the Tony Blair Institute, about the leak and why it could be a play to get United States sanctions against Iran lifted.

During his address to a joint session of Congress last week, President Biden called for Congress to pass his immigration reform bill that will address border security and includes a pathway of citizenship for undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. The President has been met with increased criticism by Republicans for the "crisis" at the southern border and surging of migrant crossings. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL) weighs in on the situation at the border, President Biden's immigration proposal and why you can't address amnesty without securing the border first.

On Friday, April 30th the Senate Intelligence Committee announced it would be investigating the mysterious energy attacks that gained attention in late 2016 when U.S. diplomats in Cuba experienced severe medical conditions as a result of suspected sonic attacks. Fox News National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin joins to discuss this pattern of mysterious energy attacks against U.S. diplomats and intelligence agents, what technology could be causing these events and which foreign adversaries are likely suspects.

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

Today is World Press Freedom Day and the journalism NGO 'Reporters Sans Frontiers' (RSF) releases its yearly global index of countries with the highest and lowest amount of press freedoms. This year's report shows an increase in journalists all over the world being killed or imprisoned for their reporting. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks with Yonat Friling, Senior FOX News Field Producer, about where countries are on the list.

More Americans continue to get vaccinated as we head towards the summer and parents, teachers and students alike are looking ahead to what the school year might look like next fall. Infectious Diseases expert Dr. Amesh Adalja joins to discuss the progress being made on immunizations in the U.S. and what he believes the pandemic response got wrong about school reopenings. Later, he reflects on the new sense of optimism and how vaccinations are propelling the nation towards a return to safety and normalcy.

 

Attorney General Merrick Garland announced a “pattern of practice” investigation into the Minneapolis, MN and Louisville, KY police departments following the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor to address policing issues within both departments. Attorney and Outnumbered co-host Emily Compagno explains what these investigations look like and why she thinks police officers and communities need to be heard as well during these investigations.

 

Plus, commentary by Cal Thomas, syndicated columnist and author of “America’s Expiration Date.”

The President spent much of his first address to Congress pushing his infrastructure plan. He believes it will help create jobs and boost our economy.

Republicans, like Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy, says it is full of waste and does little to actually help American's crumbing infrastructure.

On the FOX News Rundown, host Lisa Brady spoke to Sen. Cassidy about his concerns with President Biden's infrastructure plan and the alternative bill he is working on with a group of bipartisan lawmakers.

Sen. Cassidy also weighed in on the administration's first 100 days and if the President is doing a good job keeping his promise to work across the aisle and help unify the country.

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 our unedited interview with Congressman Sen. Bill Cassidy and hear more of his take on how to fix America's infrastructure and get more people working.

It was a big week for the White House. President Biden gave his first speech to a joint session of Congress and marked his 100th day in office.

Texas Republican Congressman Michael McCaul joined FOX News Rundown host Jessica Rosenthal before the President's prime-time address to share his perspective on the first few months of the Biden administration.

Rep. McCaul weighed in on some of President Biden's executive orders, his policy changes regarding the border and the those early calls for unity.

The ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee also weighed in on allegations that John Kerry inappropriately discussed Israeli military operations with Iran's foreign minister when he was Secretary of State during the Obama administration. Those reports have led to some Republican calling for Kerry to step down from his role as the U.S. special envoy for climate change.

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 our unedited interview with Congressman Michael McCaul and hear more of his take on President Biden's first 100 days and some of the controversies surrounding the administration.

International aid is pouring into India as the country is fighting a deadly surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths. UNICEF is one of the groups offering what services they have including supplying oxygen tanks to hospitals and vaccine distribution to rural areas of the country. FOX's Trey Yingst speaks with Arjan de Wagt, the Nutrition Chief for UNICEF in India, about how his role has dramatically changed during this surge.