As lawmakers on Capitol Hill continue going back and forth over the best ways to fund the government and deal with the country's national debt, the question remains as to how Republicans and Democrats will eventually come together to productively address the issue. Bret revisits a conversation with Democratic West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin , where they discussed the status of the debt crisis last year, and how Manchin believes Republicans and Democrats can come together to strike a deal on th...
Mar 28, 2024•13 min
It's been a non-stop week of breaking news, between a major bridge collapse in Baltimore having the potential to alter U.S. trade & the economy, presidential candidate RFK Jr. declaring his Vice-Presidential pick, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu abruptly canceling a highly anticipated meeting at the White House. Though these events seem like they couldn't be more different, they all could have a major impact on the U.S. and relationships worldwide. Bret is joined by 'Washington...
Mar 26, 2024•28 min
On a fiercely divided Capitol Hill, there are few things Republicans and Democrats stand closely together on -- but one fight that remains largely bipartisan is the battle against the nation’s drug crisis. With substances like fentanyl and xylazine, known as 'tranq,' claiming the lives of countless young people, there’s immense effort on both sides of the aisle to get these drugs off the streets. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) are putting their heads together in hopes of do...
Mar 21, 2024•14 min
Five presidential primaries took place across multiple states Tuesday, lending more wins to President Biden and former President Trump. Meanwhile, an Ohio Senate Primary that's proven far more competitive has captured the attention of many Americans -- as they watch to see how much weight former President Trump's endorsement will carry. Social media is also in the spotlight this week in Washington, as the Supreme Court hears arguments regarding free speech and the federal government's sway with ...
Mar 19, 2024•24 min
Intelligence officials presented before members of both the House and Senate this week during annual threat assessment hearings -- their words holding significant weight in light of many lawmakers and intelligence agencies raising the alarm about growing national security threats. Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee, Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH) and Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT) join Bret to discuss whether the intel they've received should have Americans concerned, ...
Mar 14, 2024•11 min
It's been an eventful week in Washington, as former Special Counsel Robert Hur, who concluded that President Biden should not be charged with a crime following his mishandling of classified documents, testified before the House Judiciary Committee. On top of that, Colorado Republican Congressman Ken Buck, who had initially stated he wouldn't be running for re-election, announced he would resign from Congress at the end of next week -- shrinking the Republican's majority even further. To discuss ...
Mar 12, 2024•18 min
Following a big week in politics, Bret revisits an exclusive conversation with Meta President of Global Affairs, Nick Clegg , to discuss the company’s decision to reinstate former President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election. Later, he addresses concerns about censorship and guidelines for political figures, explains why he believes the Metaverse will one day be a part of people’s everyday lives, and discusses the roles parental controls play i...
Mar 07, 2024•25 min
Two of the most iconic political events fall during the same week this year -- and we're currently in the middle of it. Super Tuesday left few Americans surprised, as President Biden and former President Trump both won over the vast majority of voters who cast their ballots Tuesday night. Now, following former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley dropping out of the race Wednesday morning, it's confirmed we'll see another Biden vs. Trump rematch this year. As we look ahead to the State of the Uni...
Mar 06, 2024•27 min
Two stories making major headlines every day are the crisis at the southern border and the potential crisis Americans could be facing if AI is not properly regulated. However, though they are discussed often, when will we see lawmakers reach a consensus on how to address the issues? Republican Congressman Jay Obernolte and Democratic Congressman Ted Lieu , both from California, join Bret to discuss their thoughts on the House's attempts to reach common ground when it comes to border legislation,...
Mar 01, 2024•10 min
Yet another busy week in Washington has begun, as both President Biden and former President Trump separately head to Texas on Thursday, talks of a potential ceasefire in Gaza float around Capitol Hill, and state primaries continue shaping the 2024 Presidential race. Former Tennessee Congressman and Co-host of 'The Five' Harold Ford Jr. , host of 'The Ben Domenech Podcast', Ben Domenech , and FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar join Bret to discuss all of this and more, leading to a f...
Feb 27, 2024•32 min
The majority of polls have former President Trump taking home a victory in the South Carolina Primary, but how does his opponent, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley , feel as she enters this battleground in her home state? In an exclusive interview on the eve of the South Carolina Primary, Bret speaks with Haley about why she remains in the race despite the former President's high favorability, and what lies in her political future if she isn't the Republican Party's next presidential ca...
Feb 24, 2024•18 min
Saturday marks two years since Russia invaded Ukraine, starting a brutal conflict that few thought would still be happening in 2024. Now, as Ukrainian forces continue fighting to maintain their independence, they refuse to lose hope. In this exclusive interview, Bret Baier joins Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy near the frontlines in Ukraine to discuss how President Zelenskyy currently sees the state of the war, how the dire humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict continues to devastat...
Feb 23, 2024•40 min
It will be an interesting election in South Carolina this Saturday, as voters choose whether to back former President Donald Trump or the former governor of the state, Nikki Haley. Though Haley calls South Carolina home, the majority of polls currently show that the former President is likely to take home a victory with flying colors — but could Haley supporters surprise us in her home state? To preview the primary, Bret explores the history of South Carolina's political landscape and speaks wit...
Feb 21, 2024•8 min
How much more work would be done in Washington if partisan politics could be more civil? Colorado Democratic Governor Jared Polis and Utah Republican Governor Spencer Cox are confident the difference would be drastic. Governor Cox and Governor Polis share why they believe disagreements on Capitol Hill have gotten out of hand, how the animosity between Democrats and Republicans negatively impacts Americans, and what needs to be done to create more constructive conversations amongst lawmakers. Lea...
Feb 15, 2024•10 min
After being blocked last week, the Senate has now successfully propelled a foreign aid package forward, with its fate now lying in the hands of Congress. But Speaker Mike Johnson says it's dead on arrival. Meanwhile, voters' concerns over President Biden's age continue to grow after a Special Counsel report described the President as a "well-meaning elderly man with a poor memory". Republican strategist Colin Reed , FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram , and former Biden Campaign Su...
Feb 13, 2024•23 min
Bret revisits an exclusive conversation with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, where they discuss the advancements the country has made in the past two decades, as well as the nation’s efforts to normalize relations with Israel. Later, they discuss Saudi Arabia’s role in the Middle East, the relationship the Saudis have been able to build with Iran, and Bret questions Crown Prince Salman on the 2018 assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Feb 08, 2024•36 min
A bipartisan border bill that would also provide funding for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan is currently being fought over in the Senate - with an important vote set to take place later this week. Though Senators from both sides of the aisle worked together to craft the $118 billion bill — it seems there's still a huge rift on Capitol Hill between those who support the bill and those who are adamant it shouldn't pass. Wall Street Journal Editorial Board member Bill McGurn , FOX News Congressional C...
Feb 06, 2024•28 min
Last week, the current Vice President of Taiwan, Lai Ching-te, was elected as the country's new leader - shaking up the political world. The election of Ching-te, a member of the Democratic Progressive Party, has led to further aggression from China, and America continues to watch carefully as the Biden Administration remains supportive of Taiwan, despite not supporting the country's independence. Bret is joined by Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to discuss how tho...
Feb 01, 2024•11 min
President Biden says he's decided how the U.S. will respond to the Iranian-backed militants responsible for the drone attack that killed 3 American soldiers in Jordan. But will his plans deter dangerous actors in the Middle East without escalating conflict in the region? Republican strategist Colin Reed , FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram , and Washington Bureau chief of USA Today Susan Page weigh in on what an adequate response to this attack would look like from the Pres...
Jan 30, 2024•20 min
On this encore episode, Bret revisits a conversation with Chief Washington Correspondent for ABC News Jonathan Karl. He shares details from his new book Tired of Winning: Donald Trump and the End of the Grand Old Party and the research that was put into the writing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 25, 2024•13 min
Former South Carolina Governor and U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and former President Donald Trump battle it out in New Hampshire after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspended his campaign, throwing support behind the former President. Live from the Granite State, Co-Anchor of America's Newsroom and Co-Host The Five and Host of Perino On Politics, Dana Perino , Washington Post Columnist and FOX News Contributor Marc Thiessen , and FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar discuss what trends...
Jan 23, 2024•18 min
It’s easy to fixate on the statistics at the southern border, as millions of migrants and gotaways cross every day. However, there are human lives behind these numbers — so how can we work to ensure the innocent ones are treated with respect? Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI) discuss their bipartisan efforts to create the Dignity Act – which aims to improve security and processing systems at the border while also ensuring migrants who have been l...
Jan 18, 2024•11 min
Last night, voters in Iowa cast their ballots across the state, choosing which candidate they were going to support on the 2024 presidential campaign trail. Former President Trump ran away with first place in historic fashion, leaving Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley to battle head-to-head for second. DeSantis ultimately edged out Haley, but not by much — beating her by just 2.1%. Former Tennessee Congressman Harold Ford Jr. and host of 'The Ben Domene...
Jan 16, 2024•20 min
It's finally Caucus Day, and 2024 presidential candidates are counting down the hours until Iowans will gather across 1,657 precincts in the Hawkeye state to make their choice in the Republican Primary this evening. FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams , Anchor of FOX News Sunday Shannon Bream , and FOX News Contributor Charlie Hurt are live in Iowa to discuss how both Ambassador Nikki Haley and Governor Ron DeSantis's campaign teams are managing expectations, regardless of their outc...
Jan 15, 2024•22 min
The Southern border has long been an issue Republicans on Capitol Hill have been determined to tackle, however, it's been difficult for bipartisan compromise. From the same state but on different sides of the aisle, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) share what policies they believe can realistically gain unanimous support and what asylum policies they believe need changing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 11, 2024•11 min
With the Iowa Caucuses just around the corner, voters in the state are taking one last look at the Republican presidential candidates left in the race to ensure they're standing behind who they believe to be the best. Though former President Trump remains the current frontrunner in the race, a vote of confidence for another candidate in Iowa could transform the campaign trail. Live from Des Moines, Bret, and Executive Editor and Anchor of 'The Story' Martha MacCallum discuss the three town hall ...
Jan 09, 2024•11 min
Bret looks back on a conversations with Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) and Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) as they discuss the PROVE IT Act, which seeks to promote business by examining how green energy initiatives may be harming the competitiveness of American companies globally. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 05, 2024•15 min
Less than two weeks remain until the Iowa Caucuses, as Presidential hopefuls like former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis look to unseat former President Trump as the frontrunner in the race. FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams , Director of Domestic Policy Research at AEI Matthew Continetti , and FOX News White House Correspondent Peter Doocy join to discuss President Biden's extremely weak polling heading toward the 2024 Election, the White Hous...
Jan 02, 2024•20 min
As the war on Israel continues, questions have been raised about the Democratic Party's support for America's ally in the Middle East. Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) and Congressman Max Miller (R-OH) join to discuss Congress' ongoing support for the nation, the need for more aid in its effort against Hamas, and the latest on the attacks on ships in the Red Sea. Together they evaluate the attacks on American forces by Iranian proxy groups in the region, the need for a larger military presence...
Dec 28, 2023•12 min
As 2023 comes to a close and we prepare for what is sure to be a consequential 2024, Bret looks back at his top five interviews of the past year. Episodes featured in this podcast: One On One: Former President Donald Trump One On One: Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman One On One With FBI Director Christopher Wray One On One: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis One On One: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...
Dec 26, 2023•21 min
