The Fox News Rundown

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Americans took to the streets to protest against police brutality following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis who was killed by an officer who had his knee on his neck. Some of the protests turned violent, with buildings and police cars lit on fire and looting. FOX News Correspondent Matt Finn describes to Jared what it was like covering the protests in Minneapolis, MN and how it was different from other protests he’s covered.

FOX News Radio’s Washington Correspondent Rachel Sutherland speaks with Griff Jenkins and Leland Vittert who covered protests in Washington D.C. for the FOX News Channel. Leland shares his story of what happened last Friday night when he was targeted by angry protesters outside the White House. 

President Trump said he would "deploy the United States Military," in order to "defend the life and property" of United States citizens. These comments were made, as parts of the country saw looting, violent protests and fires throughout the weekend. FOX News Pentagon Correspondent Jennifer Griffin discusses the ongoing debate around the Insurrection Act of 1807.

So what happens next? FOX News political analyst and co-host of The Five, Juan Williams, discusses what these events mean for the "the fabric of society," and how this experience might impact the 2020 election.

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On Friday President Trump terminated the U.S. relationship with the World Health Organization after the United States passed 100,000 deaths due to the Coronavirus. This as 40 million people are out of work and hundreds of thousands of businesses closed, Eric Hargan is Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services discusses what the Trump administration is doing to safely re-open the country. 

President Trump signed an Executive Order this week after his tweets were fact-checked and flagged by Twitter, regarding vote-by-mail fraud concerns and the recent riots in Minneapolis. Fox News Radio's White House Correspondent Jon Decker discusses the controversy and FOX's Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains the new way Congress is voting during Coronavirus. 

Due to the Coronavirus, lawmakers are thinking up ways for U.S. citizens to cast their ballots this November. Many hoping to make mail-in voting work, but President Trump believes this could lead to voter fraud. Several states conduct their voting by mail regularly and Jared spoke with two of them. Washington Secretary of State  Kim Wyman and Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold explain how the process works in their states. 

Hurricane season begins Monday and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration is warning of an "above-normal" season. In the midst of a global pandemic, what are residents supposed to do if they need to flee from the path of danger? Gerry Bell is a hurricane climate specialist and research meteorologist at NOAA's Climate Prediction Center and explains what you can expect this hurricane season.

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The Global coronavirus pandemic is a top priority in Washington but it’s not the only priority. Last week the House passed a $3T relief fund, the most expensive bill in history, but was shot down by the Senate. Jared and FOX’s Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram recap this week’s Capitol Hill news and what to expect when lawmakers return after Memorial Day. 

Last week President Trump fired the State Department Inspector General Steve Linick. The controversial move has drawn scrutiny from both Democrats and Republicans. So is the President in the wrong? Jared spoke to Liz Hempowicz, Director of Public Policy at Project on Government Oversight about the Inspector General’s role and if the firing is significant. 

Memorial Day will look different this year because of Covid-19. Arlington National Cemetery will be closed to the general public, but families will be able to come visit their loved ones. The Boy Scouts of America usually place flags on the graves of the nation’s war dead, but this year they're honoring the fallen virtually. FOX’s Washington Correspondent Rachel Sutherland spoke to Secretary of Veteran Affairs Robert Wilkie about observing Memorial Day this year.

Recent polling shows that voters are leaning more towards presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, including some key voting blocks; senior citizens and independents. With most of President Trump and Vice President Biden’s campaign money going to battleground states, Jared speaks with David Bergstein, Battleground States Director at the DNC about the states in play for 2020 and what the DNC’s plan is for this year’s national convention.

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It was a busy week on Capitol Hill. The House put forth a $3-trillion coronavirus bill which Senate Republicans called dead on arrival. Plus, Dr. Anthony Fauci and HHS whistleblower Dr. Rick Bright testified in front of Congress this week. Jared and FOX's Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discuss.

A list of top Obama administration officials requesting to 'unmask' former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn during the presidential transition period, was made public on Wednesday after Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell declassified it. FOX's National Correspondent Gillian Turner has been covering this story and she spoke to Jared about what exactly 'unmasking' is, how this plays into the Michael Flynn case and if a crime was committed.

President Trump has voiced his displeasure with China for downplaying the severity of the coronavirus. FOX's Washington Correspondent Rachel Sutherland speaks with Asia expert Gordon Chang about the future of the U.S./China relationship, and the FBI's investigation into the communist country over hacking attempts of Covid-19 research.

2020 is a presidential election year and the coronavirus has placed some obstacles in the way for campaigns. With social distancing precautions in effect, it raises the question if there will be an on-site Democratic or Republican National Convention in August this year. Jared speaks with RNC Communications Director Rick Gorka about the possibility of holding a Republican National Convention this year and what precaution will be taken if it does happen.

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U.S. meat packing plants have been devastated by the coronavirus outbreak and the U.S. supply chain is facing shortages. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue sent letters to governors and meat processing companies outlining expectations for those facilities to ramp up. Jared spoke to Secretary Perdue about safety concerns for workers and how his department is trying to meet supply chain shortages.

The DOJ dropped its case against former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn following the release of internal memos that raised questions about the nature of the investigation that led to Flynn's late 2017 guilty plea. Jared and FOX's White House Correspondent Jon Decker discuss.

For the first time in history the Supreme Court held remote oral arguments that were live streamed for the public to hear. Jared and FOX's Supreme Court producer Bill Mears discuss some of the cases and some technical issues that were heard during their session this week.

The presidency isn't the only thing Americans will be voting for this year. It's looking more and more likely that Democrats have a chance to take control of the Senate, with vulnerable GOP seats up for grabs. Jared discusses where Democrats can make pivotal flips and where Republicans can expand their majority with Jessica Taylor, the Senate and Governors Editor for The Cook Political Report.

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Vice President Mike Pence has been leading the White House task force against the coronavirus pandemic. FOX News Radio’s White House Correspondent Jon Decker sat down with Vice President Pence earlier this week and discussed moving past Covid-19, reopening the U.S. economy, getting Americans back to work, testing and protecting our most vulnerable population from the virus.

While the Republican led Senate will be returning to Washington on Monday, the Democrat led House will not. The Senate will tackle the next relief bill with President Trump next week. Jared and FOX’s Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discuss.

When was the last time you visited your doctor? Cancer screenings and chemotherapy treatments are down across the board. So what does this mean for our health? FOX’s Washington Correspondent Rachel Sutherland discusses all this and more with the former President of American Medical Association Dr. Barbara McAneny.

On Friday, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden formally denied allegations of sexual assault against him by former Senate staffer Tara Reade. Jared and FOX News Radio’s Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar weigh in on the accusation, Biden’s handling of it and what this means for his campaign moving forward.

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Americans have taken to the street to protest around the country to reopen the United States. Several states are beginning to relax social distancing guidelines and reopen their economy. While President Trump seemed to be on board with reopening America, he slammed Georgia Governor Brian Kemp for his decision to reopen his state. Jared and FOX’s White House Correspondent Jon Decker discuss.

President Trump on Friday signed the latest coronavirus relief bill passed by Congress. The legislation includes additional aid to the small business program and hospitals. Jared and FOX’s Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explain.

Oil prices plummeted into historic negative territory this week due to the coronavirus outbreak. So what does this mean for the future of the oil industry? Plus, will we see a future bailout? Jared speaks with American Petroleum Institute President and CEO Mike Sommers about all this and more. 

There’s speculation on North Korean dictator Kim Jon Un’s health after recently undergoing a procedure. It is unclear whether North Korea’s leader is recovering or on death’s door. FOX’s Washington Correspondent Rachel Sutherland speaks with Asia expert Gordon Chang about what could happen to the regime if Kim Jong Un passes, who would be next in line, and what this could mean for US and North Korean relations.

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President Trump released guidance on how and when to reopen the U.S. economy state by state working with the state’s governors. FOX’s Washington Correspondent Rachel Sutherland and FOX’s White House Correspondent Jon Decker discuss the phases to reopening the US economy and the President's decision to halt funding to the World Health Organization. 

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) released the first step of his 60 Day “Let’s Get Back to Work” plan for the state of Florida. Jared discusses the plan with the Florida Senator and former Governor, about what needs to happen for Americans to feel safe and comfortable to return back to normal, including having the capacity to test any American who wants to be tested.

The popular federal lending program to help small businesses who have been impacted by Covid-19 has run out of money. Congress remains gridlocked on a path moving forward to increase funding for the program. Jared and FOX’s Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discuss. 

This week former Vice President Joe Biden got three big endorsements from Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, former President Barack Obama and Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren. Jared and Fox News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar weigh in on how quickly Democrats are coalescing behind presumptive Democratic nominee and how the coronavirus pandemic is overshadowing him

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As unemployment skyrockets because of the coronavirus outbreak, Americans are dealing with the stress of paying their bills as they wait for the pandemic to end. Millions of people are having a tough time filing for unemployment benefits across the country because of the huge number trying to claim all at once. Jared and Fox News Radio’s Miami-based Correspondent Eben Brown discuss how states are overwhelmed with unemployment applications. 

Small businesses across the country are trying to file for the federal government’s small business loans in an effort to keep their businesses afloat during the pandemic. For some small business owners seeking relief through the loans it has not been an easy process. Jared speaks with Jamie Kaye, owner of Station Diner in Newton Center, MA about his experience signing up for the federal small business loan program and Small Business Administration's Regional Administrator, Steve Bulger about the different types of loans available and the process for applying.

Earlier this week Wisconsin voters left their homes and headed to the polls to vote in the midst of the outbreak. Jared discusses the primary with FOX News Radio correspondent Jeff Monosso. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders also announced this week that he is dropping out of the 2020 Democratic presidential election making former Vice President Joe Biden the presumptive Democratic nominee. Jared talks with Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar about what this means for the election moving forward. 

How we grieve the loved ones we’ve lost is changing amid Covid-19. Funeral homes are adapting to social distancing rules to help mitigate the spread of the virus. This includes smaller attendance with people six-feet away from each other; some even postponing memorials until after the pandemic is over. The widespread illness has overwhelmed many funeral homes as well. FOX’s Washington Correspondent Rachel Sutherland speaks with Mike Lanotte Executive Director and CEO of the NYS Funeral Directors Association about what he’s hearing from funeral directors in New York and what advice he gives to funeral homes and families in the country as we get through this pandemic.

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As the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the country the numbers keep on climbing. This includes the number of Americans infected, the number of projected deaths and the number of people filing for unemployment. Jared and FOX’s White House Correspondent Jon Decker discuss the increasing numbers, the new messaging from the White House and how President Trump is working with state governors during the pandemic.

Industry after industry have been hit hard because of Covid-19, with much uncertainty about when people can return to work. About 10 million Americans have filed for unemployment, a sharp increase from last week. Jared speaks to FOX Business Correspondent Edward Lawrence about the staggering unemployment numbers and FOX’s Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discusses Congress negotiating a Phase 4 stimulus package.

More than a 100 sailors onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt tested positive for the coronavirus. Following this, came an announcement that the Navy Capt. Brett Crozier was relieved after of his duties after it was alleged he leaked a letter about a growing number of cases on the ship. FOX’s Washington Correspondent Rachel Sutherland and FOX’s Pentagon Correspondent Lucas Tomlinson discuss.

The demand for ventilators and personal protective equipment is growing across the country with a limited supply at the federal level. Jared discusses the roles of the state and federal government during a national crisis with Former Utah Governor and HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt.