The Fox News Rundown

On Wednesday, The White House released an Executive Memorandum citing the president's intention to cut federal funding to "anarchist jurisdictions." Fox News White House Correspondent Jon Decker joins the podcast to explain what this memo could mean for a number of cities, and how this contributes to the President's position as the law-and-order candidate in the 2020 election.

This week, both major candidates for the 2020 Presidential Election made their way to Kenosha, Wisconsin where protests have erupted following the shooting of Jacob Blake. TJ Ducklo, National Press Secretary for the Biden Campaign, joins the podcast to discuss the campaign's continued strategy around law-and-order, election day, and more. 

For months, President Trump has railed against mail-in ballots as his opponent, Joe Biden, has stood in support. This week, the country faces another challenge to election security as the Department of National Intelligence announces a stop to in-person briefings. With less than 60 days to the election, Fox News Radio's Rachel Sutherland speaks with former Chief of Station with the Central Intelligence Agency, Dan Hoffman about all-things election security. 

With less than a month remaining for the government to pass their annual spending bill, Capitol Hill faces the possibility of a government shutdown as a pandemic, economic downturn, and civil unrest continue to plague the nation. FOX's Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins Jared Halpern to discuss why he says the spookiness of Halloween could come early for Washington D.C.

This Week:

President Trump accepted his party's nomination this week from the South Lawn of the White House. The president highlighted his accomplishments while in office and painted a dark picture of what America would look like under the leadership of his opponent Joe Biden and the Democratic party. Now with both conventions wrapped up for another four years where do we go from here? Jared speaks with FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar to recap this week's GOP Convention and about what we can expect from now until November.

A lot has changed this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, and it seems like voting will be different too. The election is less than three months away, but a lot of voters will be heading to the mailbox instead of the ballot box to cast their vote for either President Trump or his opponent Democrat Joe Biden. Jared speaks with Kyle Kondik, Managing Editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball, at the University of Virginia Center for Politics about the electoral map, which way it is shifting and if it can change closer to the election.

President Trump and Joe Biden aren't the only ones running for office in November. The GOP controlled Senate looks to be up for grabs this year as well. During the Republican National Convention this week Jared and FOX News Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar spoke with Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) about her Senate race in Arizona, a state President Trump also needs to win. They also spoke to Director of Strategic Communications for the Trump 2020 Campaign Marc Lotter about how involved the president will be in the upcoming Senate races.

Hurricane Laura ripped into the Gulf Coast this week, making landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4 storm killing at least six people. FOX News Correspondent Jonathan Serrie joins FOX News Washington Correspondent Rachel Sutherland from Lake Charles, Louisiana to discuss the damage.

This Week:

Joe Biden formally accepted his party's nomination for the White House during the last night of the Democratic National Convention. Democrats of the past and present gathered this week pushing their message that they are a united party and in order for America to have a better future they must defeat President Trump in November. Jared and FOX News Radio's Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar recap the big moments of the Democratic Convention and weigh in on what we can expect from next week's Republican Convention.

While covering the Democratic National Convention Jared and FOX News Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar spoke with Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and former Rep. Harold Ford Jr.(D-TN) about what they thought about the socially distant festivities, and if Joe Biden's message is enough to persuade Americans to vote for him.

With the Democratic National Convention now over, the GOP now prepares to kick off their virtual Republican National Convention on Monday. Jared speaks with National Spokesperson for the RNC, Liz Harrington about what she thought about the Democrats message and what we can expect from Republicans next week.

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Friday amid the controversy over the security of mail-in voting for the November election. FOX News Washington Correspondent Rachel Sutherland and FOX News Radio's White House Correspondent Jon Decker discuss.

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On Tuesday, the Biden campaign made a much-anticipated announcement, naming California Senator Kamala Harris as Vice President Joe Biden's running mate for the 2020 presidential election. This choice marks a historic contribution to American politics, with a woman of color added to a major party ticket. Democratic Strategist Mary Anne Marsh joins Jared to discuss what Kamala Harris brings to the Democratic ticket.

This week, Russia announced their progress on COVID-19 vaccine development, with Russian President Vladimir Putin claiming he had given the vaccine titled 'Sputnik 5' to his own daughter. FOX News Radio's Washington Correspondent Rachel Sutherland speaks with the Commissioner of the FDA, Dr. Stephen Hahn, on what Americans can expect from vaccine development both domestically and abroad.

Both the Senate and the House left Washington D.C. for August Recess without reaching an agreement on the latest coronavirus relief bill. In addition, the funding for the government is set to expire at the end of September. FOX's Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains the sticking points in the stalled negotiations and the impending deadline.

On Thursday, the United Arab Emirates and Isreal announced that they had reached what President Trump called on Twitter a "Historic peace agreement." FOX News Senior Field Producer Yonat Friling joins the podcast from Jerusalem to discuss what this announcement means for these two countries and the region.

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On Friday, talks for another COVID-19 stimulus bill stalled after White House Chief of Staff, Mark Meadows and Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin met with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Both Democrats and Republicans are searching for a solution to ease the financial burdens of those most affected by the coronavirus. FOX's Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram spoke with FOX's Washington Correspondent Rachel Sutherland on the latest from Capitol Hill. 

President Trump and the White House continue to grapple with the efficacy and security of mail-in ballots, as the pandemic stretches into its fifth month. FOX's White House Correspondent Jon Decker speaks with Rachel about everything the White House is doing to address mail-in voting, from a legal perspective as election day approaches.

Thursday August 6th, marked 75 years since America detonated the atomic bomb over the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The devastating blast killed an estimated 140,000 people. At the time, President Harry Truman believed it was the only way to force the Japanese Empire to surrender and end World War II. Fox's Simon Owen speaks to survivor Hideko Tamura Snider. 75 years later, Tamura Snider discusses that morning and what mankind can learn from it.

With the 2020 Election less than 100 days away, FOX News Politics Editor Chris Stirewalt discusses some of the most contested races in the Senate, including Senators Martha McSally of Arizona and Cory Gardner of Colorado. Chris also weighs in on the upcoming Democratic and Republican national conventions, scheduled for the next two weeks.

This Week:

President Trump held multiple press conferences addressing not only the U.S. surpassing 150,000 deaths due to the coronavirus, but also crime spikes in major cities, the use of federal forces and mail in voting. FOX's Los Angeles based Correspondent Jessica Rosenthal spoke with FOX's White House Correspondent Jon Decker about this week at the White House.

On Friday the federal unemployment benefits, granting some American's $600 extra a month, officially expired, leaving lawmakers on Capitol Hill searching for a solution. Both sides of the aisle have presented plans for another round of a relief, but are at odds when it comes to the details of the bill. FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram breaks down what each side sees as a victory.

Congress grilled the CEO's of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google in a historic virtual antitrust hearing. Jared and FOX News Headlines 24/7 anchor Brett Larson discuss what happened during Wednesday's questioning from lawmakers.

Earlier this week, former Vice President Joe Biden said he would make his decision on his running mate during the first week in August. Jared and Fox News Radio's Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar discuss the potential Vice President picks, who the current front runner is and whether or not we will get an announcement this week.

This Week:

President Trump announced he is cancelling the Jacksonville, Florida portion of the Republican National Convention next month, citing rising numbers of COVID-19 cases in the state. We also saw the return of the White House Task Force meetings this week, with President Trump changing his tone towards the virus. FOX's Washington Correspondent Rachel Sutherland and FOX's White House Correspondent Jon Decker discuss.

The White House is working with congressional leaders on a "Phase 4" stimulus package, but the $600-a-week added benefit could be in danger and is set to expire at the end of the month. Rachel speaks with FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Mike Emanuel about what to expect in the next coronavirus relief package and what both parties are looking to add.

Will schools reopen this September? While the nation is still debating whether they will let students back on campus, the Pentagon announced this week it's planning on reopening schools on U.S. military bases worldwide this fall as long as the risk of the virus in the area remains "limited" or "moderate." Rachel and FOX News National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin discuss.

If it wasn't for the coronavirus pandemic, the balloons would have dropped at the Democratic National Convention with former Vice President Joe Biden on stage with his running mate. Speculation continues to grow around who the former VP will pick. Rachel and FOX News Politics Editor Chris Stirewalt discuss some of the possible candidates.

This Week:

In statements made at the White House on Tuesday, President Trump made his administration's desire for school re-openings known. Since then, educators and administrators across the country have pushed back, concerned about their districts' ability to return safely. Jared speaks to Daniel Domenech, executive director of the American Association of School Administrators, on what his organization believes it would take for schools to return to normal in the fall. 

After an eventful couple of months, the Supreme Court will break for summer recess. FOX's Washington Correspondent Rachel Sutherland and FOX Supreme Court Producer Bill Mears discuss some of the most anticipated rulings from the court, wins for both the right and the left, and the role that Chief Justice John Roberts played in those decisions. 

Thursday, October 1st marks the deadline for congressional appropriations bills on Capitol Hill. Jared and FOX Congressional Correspondent, Chad Pergram, discuss the challenges of Congress passing a big spending bill in a year marked by a pandemic and a presidential election.

As the pandemic rages on, so too does an election year. Jared Halpern speaks with the Democratic National Commitee spokeswoman Xochitl Hinojosa about how the 2020 election will proceed amidst COVID-19. They touch on reaching eligible voters while social distancing, ensuring voters are able to place their vote and the convention in Milwaukee in August.

This Week:

The coronavirus pandemic is not over. Texas, Florida, Arizona and California have seen spikes in COVID-19 cases this week. Despite the recent surges in some states, it’s not slowing down President Trump’s campaign or his travel across the U.S. Jared and FOX’s White House Correspondent Jon Decker discuss. 

 

All over the U.S. historical statues including controversial ones honoring confederates are coming down, many by force. FOX’s Washington Correspondent Rachel Sutherland and FOX News Politics Editor Chris Stirewalt discuss the issue. 

 

Will America add a 51st star to its flag? This week the Democratic-controlled House approved of legislation to make Washington D.C the 51st state.  President Trump has voiced his opposition to D.C. statehood and the White House has also signaled a veto of the statehood bill in the unlikely case it makes it through the GOP-controlled Senate. One of the long time advocates is D.C. City Council Chairman Phil Mendelson. He tells Jared what a new state would be like, what it would mean for the federal government and why district residents need their own state. 

  

A new FOX News poll shows former Vice President Joe Biden leading President Trump in key battleground states including Texas, Georgia, North Carolina and Florida. Jared and FOX News Radio’s Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar weigh in on the recent poll, if Democrats have a chance in flipping Texas this year and how important the upcoming debates will be.

Calls for change continue following the death of George Floyd. President Trump signed an Executive Order on police reform this week as a first step. The Republican led Senate released its police reform legislation and the House Judiciary Committee advanced its police legislation as well. Jared and FOX’s Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discuss.

It was a big week for the Supreme Court on two major cases. The first one a 6-3 majority expanding workplace protection for gay and transgender employees and the second one, a 5-4 majority blocking the Trump Administration’s attempt to rescind DACA. Jared and FOX's Supreme Court Producer Bill Mears discuss both cases. 

Tensions in Asia rose this week as North Korea blew up a joint liaison embassy with South Korea and India and China faced off over a border dispute in the Himalayan Mountains for the first time in decades. FOX’s Washington Correspondent Rachel Sutherland discusses the border escalations with the President of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media, Ian Bremmer. 

In a new Fox News Poll, former Vice President Joe Biden leads President Trump by 12 points. Jared speaks with Arnon Mishkin, the Director of the Fox News Decision Desk about the recent poll, what this means for the president and why polls matter despite the many criticisms they have been getting.