The Fox News Rundown

FOX News Radio's National Correspondent Jared Halpern along with a team of FOX News reporters & contributors look at the week that was inside the beltway. THIS WEEK: This month, President Trump announced he'd be meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for a summit in Singapore. On Thursday, The President decided to pull out of the summit due to North Korea's "open hostility."  Rich Edson covers the State Department for FOX News and explains. This week the President claimed a "deep state" FBI informant allegedly infiltrated his campaign.  FOX News Radio's Rachel Sutherland was joined by former covert CIA operations officer, Mike Baker, to pose the question, "What's the difference between a spy and an informant?" Republicans on Capitol Hill are jockeying for position as talk of replacing House Speaker Paul Ryan is ratcheting up. Jared and FOX's Senior Capitol Hill producer Chad Pergram discuss. FOX News announced this month that they are doing away with exit polls and launching a new system to provide results for election nights. So what is FOX News Voter Analysis and how does it work? Arnon Mishkin, the director of the FOX News Decision Desk, sat down with Jared to discuss finding ways to better predict election results. Listen to the latest "From Washington": Follow Jared on Twitter: @JaredHalpern Follow Rachel on Twitter: @SutherlandFox

FOX News Radio's National Correspondent Jared Halpern along with a team of FOX News reporters & contributors look at the week that was inside the beltway. THIS WEEK: It's been one year since Robert Mueller took over as Special Counsel in the Russian election meddling probe. FOX News Radio's Washington Correspondent, Rachel Sutherland sat down with FOX's White House Correspondent Jon Decker to take a look back at the year of the Mueller investigation. The new CIA director, Gina Haspel, was confirmed by the Senate, North Korea threatens to withdraw from the upcoming Summit and leaks continue out of the White House. This week Senate Democrats got a net neutrality resolution passed with the help of a few key Republicans, but the House GOP was unable to pass a Farm Bill.  FOX's Senior Capitol Hill Producer, Chad Pergram, explains. Pennsylvania, Idaho, Oregon and Nebraska all had mid-term elections this week.  Jared spoke with Democratic Strategist Mary Anne Marsh about what the results might mean come November. Listen to the latest "From Washington": Follow Jared on Twitter: @JaredHalpern Follow Rachel on Twitter: @SutherlandFox

FOX News Radio's National Correspondent Jared Halpern along with a team of FOX News reporters & contributors look at the week that was inside the beltway. THIS WEEK: The U.S. pulls out of the Iran Nuclear Agreement, three detainees are released from North Korea and an agreement on a site and date for a historic summit. FOX's Rich Edson joins from the State Department. Gina Haspel, President Trump's nominee to head the CIA faced questions from lawmakers this week. FOX's Rachel Sutherland speaks with Daniel Hoffman former CIA Chief of Station for some insight on the controversial enhanced interrogation program. The first primary elections of the 2018 Midterms occurred this week in Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio & West Virginia. Kyle Kondik, Managing Editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball joins Jared to break it all down. And Chad Pergram joins the podcast to discuss "discharge petitions". What are they? How do they work? Chad explains. Listen to the latest "From Washington": Follow Jared on Twitter: @JaredHalpern Follow Rachel on Twitter: @SutherlandFox

FOX News Radio's National Correspondent Jared Halpern along with a team of FOX News reporters & contributors look at the week that was inside the beltway. THIS WEEK: President Trump's newest legal adviser, Rudy Giuliani, appeared to contradict the president when he told FOX's Sean Hannity that he was aware of the $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels.  FOX's White House Correspondent Jon Decker discusses the latest. This week, asylum seekers, who traveled in a caravan from Central America, were allowed into the U.S. to plead their case for asylum.  FOX's West Coast Correspondent Jessica Rosenthal spoke to some organizers who work with refugees. On Tuesday night, FOX News hosted a debate in Morgantown, West Virginia between the three top Republican candidates hoping to flip the states U.S. Senate seat, which is currently held by Democrat Joe Manchin.  Jared was in Morgantown and chatted with Mountaineer state voters. At a recognition ceremony this week at the White House, Mandy Manning was awarded as the National Teacher of the Year, for her work with refugee and immigrant students in Spokane, Washington. Manning joined the podcast to discuss her work. Listen to the latest "From Washington": .audioplayer_container {display:none;} Follow Jared on Twitter: @JaredHalpern

FOX News Radio's National Correspondent Jared Halpern along with a team of FOX News reporters & contributors look at the week that was inside the beltway. THIS WEEK: James Comey has been making the rounds promoting his book, "A Higher Loyalty".  On Thursday, Comey did a live sit-down with FOX's Bret Baier.  The Special Report host joined Jared to discuss what is still unanswered about the former FBI Director. Early this week, President Trump welcomed his first foreign leader, French President Emmanuel Macron, for an official State Visit.  FOX's London-based correspondent, Simon Owen has the details. Accusations have unraveled Dr. Ronny Jackson's nomination to be the next Secretary of Veterans Affairs, revoking his application before the end of the week.  Senior Capitol Hill Producer, Chad Pergram discusses the vetting process. EPA Chief Scott Pruitt has come under fire this week over allegations of wasting taxpayer money and other ethics violations.  FOX News Radio's Washington Correspondent Rachel Sutherland takes a look at a growing number of cabinet members under cross-examination. Listen to the latest "From Washington": .audioplayer_container {display:none;} Follow Jared on Twitter: @JaredHalpern Follow Rachel on Twitter: @SutherlandFox

FOX News Radio's National Correspondent Jared Halpern along with a team of FOX News reporters & contributors look at the week that was inside the beltway. THIS WEEK: On Friday, the Democratic National Committee filed a lawsuit against the Russian Federation, Wikileaks and the Donald Trump campaign. White House correspondent Jon Decker breaks down another busy week following the President. The White House confirmed reports this week that CIA Director Mike Pompeo met with Kim Jong-Un in early April. North Korean expert Gordon Chang explains what both sides are expecting from the meeting. Speaking of Mike Pompeo, President Trump has nominated him to be the next Secretary of State. Senior Capitol Hill Producer Chad Pergram sat down with Jared to discuss confirmation math. Barbara Bush died at the age of 92 on Tuesday, surrounded by family. FOX News Radio's Washington Correspondent Rachel Sutherland spoke with "First Ladies Man" Andy Och about the life and legacy of the former First Lady. Listen to the latest "From Washington": .audioplayer_container {display:none;} Follow Jared on Twitter: @JaredHalpern Follow Rachel on Twitter: @SutherlandFox

FOX News Radio's National Correspondent Jared Halpern along with a team of FOX News reporters & contributors look at the week that was inside the beltway. THIS WEEK: Wednesday morning House Speaker Paul Ryan announced he would not seek re-election next year.  FOX's Senior Capitol Hill producer, Chad Pergram, discusses the effect on the GOP and their prospects in November. Speaker Ryan has been in politics nearly 20 years, representing his hometown district in Wisconsin. Rachel spoke with Fox News Radio's Midwest Correspondent, Jeff Monosso, about Ryan's roots. Former FBI Director James Comey is the latest to pen a book regarding President Trump.  Jared asks Jon Decker, FOX's White House Correspondent, will Robert Mueller care what Comey has to say? Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, spent two days on Capitol Hill testifying over the recent Cambridge Analytica scandal.  FOX on tech reporter, Brett Larson breaks down how the tech industry is responding to Zuckerberg's testimony. Listen to the latest "From Washington": .audioplayer_container {display:none;} Follow Jared on Twitter: @JaredHalpern Follow Rachel on Twitter: @SutherlandFox

FOX News Radio's National Correspondent Jared Halpern along with a team of FOX News reporters & contributors look at the week that was inside the beltway. THIS WEEK: Rumors swirled around the possible departure of EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, but President Trump said Pruitt has been doing a "terrific job." FOX News Radio's White House correspondent, Jon Decker, breaks down another busy week at the White House. Talks of a trade war continue after the White House said President Trump was considering adding tariffs on more Chinese goods annually. FOX's Rachel Sutherland spoke with Dave Salmonsen, the Senior Director of Congressional Relations for the Farm Bureau. This week, President Trump announced he wants to send National Guard members to America's Southern border. Jennifer Griffin, FOX News' Pentagon Correspondent, shares what she's learned about the possible deployment. Congress is back from Spring Break and could consider revisiting a massive spending bill. FOX's Senior Capitol Hill producer, Chad Pergram, weighs in. Listen to the latest "From Washington": .audioplayer_container {display:none;} Follow Jared on Twitter: @JaredHalpern Follow Rachel on Twitter: @SutherlandFox

FOX News Radio's National Correspondent Jared Halpern along with a team of FOX News reporters & contributors look at the week that was inside the beltway. THIS WEEK: It was another busy week in the West Wing, David Shulkin is out as V.A. Secretary and Stormy Daniels' '60 Minutes' interview continues to be a topic of conversation.  FOX's White House Correspondent, Jon Decker, briefs Jared on this week at the White House. The Trump administration plans to include a controversial question on the 2020 census, "Are you a citizen?" John Thompson, former Director at the Census Bureau, explains how questions are selected and what the government does with the answers. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard arguments regarding partisan gerrymandering. FOX News Supreme Court Producer, Bill Mears, was in court to hear the arguments and weighs in. And as midterm primaries are underway FOX News Politics Editor, Chris Stirewalt previews what may be in store for voters this November. Listen to the latest "From Washington": .audioplayer_container {display:none;} Follow Jared on Twitter: @JaredHalpern

FOX News Radio's National Correspondent Jared Halpern along with a team of FOX News reporters & contributors look at the week that was inside the beltway. THIS WEEK: President Trump signed a $1.3 trillion spending bill Friday afternoon, ending concern over a possible government shutdown. FOX's senior Capitol Hill producer, Chad Pergram, discusses the legislation that will fund the government through September. There were mixed messages coming from top aides to the President this week. FOX's White House producer Fin Gomez talks about what is going on in the West Wing. On Wednesday, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and former Secretary Jeh Johnson sat side by side before the Senate Intelligence Committee, to discuss ways to secure the midterm elections from meddling. FOX's Rachel Sutherland breaks down the committee's meeting. Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is under fire this week after Cambridge Analytica had gained unauthorized access to information about tens of millions of Facebook users. FOX's West Coast correspondent Jessica Rosenthal reports on why Congress is now investigating. Listen to the latest "From Washington": .audioplayer_container {display:none;} Follow Jared on Twitter: @JaredHalpern Follow Rachel on Twitter: @SutherlandFox