After fifteen months of war, Israeli and Hamas negotiators confirmed Wednesday that a Gaza ceasefire deal ensuring the release of hostages has been reached. With this agreement being reached in the final days of the Biden Administration, President-elect Trump posted on Truth Social to point out the timing -- saying this “could have only happened as a result of our Historic Victory in November”. Meanwhile, with Inauguration Day on the horizon and a handful of President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks...
Jan 15, 2025•26 min
Americans collectively grieved when Laken Riley, a 22-year-old Augusta University nursing student was violently murdered by José Antonio Ibarra, a 26-year-old Venezuelan illegal immigrant, while on a morning jog in her college town. Today, lawmakers are committed to establishing legislation to avoid senseless crimes like these. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) and Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) discuss how these efforts on Capitol Hill have led to the Laken Riley Act, a bill recently passed by Congress...
Jan 09, 2025•13 min
It's been a busy week for President-elect Trump. On Monday, Congress formally certified his election victory and on Tuesday he returned to the Mar-a-Lago podium, where in a wide-ranging news conference the incoming President discussed potential plans to acquire Greenland, Canada, and the Panama Canal. Meanwhile, President Biden's final weeks in office are being marked with controversial last-minute actions — from moving to ban offshore oil and gas drilling to commuting the sentences of 37 inmate...
Jan 07, 2025•22 min
NASA has announced plans to retire the International Space Station in 2030, the program that has allowed astronauts to continuously orbit Earth and collect crucial scientific and technological data for over two decades. Though they plan to replace the ISS with a new station, many scientists and experts in the field have expressed concerns about what could happen if a new space station isn't ready to replace the ISS, and if space is left without America's presence. Bret examines the thought proce...
Jan 02, 2025•15 min
Former President Jimmy Carter, America's longest-living commander in chief, passed at the age of 100 on Sunday, December 29th. Bret reflects on the legacy of the 39th U.S. President — and how former President Carter's wish for "a competent and compassionate" government took him from being a peanut farmer to the leader of the free world. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 31, 2024•9 min
Since his first speech on the Senate floor in February of 2011, Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) has been committed to finding common ground -- so much so, that he is one of few lawmakers who left the Democratic Party to become an Independent. Now, as he prepares to leave the Senate after over a decade of service, Senator Manchin reflects on the role he played in passing key legislation over the years and shares his thoughts on why, despite the shaky state of bipartisanship in Washington, he still has...
Dec 26, 2024•10 min
From sitting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy near the frontlines in Ukraine back in February to an intense conversation with Vice President Kamala Harris just weeks before Election Day, Bret has conducted an array of interviews this year that impacted viewers. Before entering a new year, where the focus will shift to President-elect Trump returning to the White House, Bret is taking a look back at his top interviews from 2024, all of which encapsulate a unique period of time during ...
Dec 24, 2024•39 min
Ensuring Americans have access to necessities is essential, but what can be done when drug shortages and supply chain vulnerabilities risk people's ability to receive their medications? Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) discuss how their bill, the Protect Our Essential Medicines Act, would create an interagency task force to focus on the risk of drug supply shortages and take steps to ensure critical medicines are available to Americans, including those needed by the militar...
Dec 19, 2024•8 min
President-elect Trump hosted his first post-election news conference on Monday, inviting members of the press to his Mar-a-Lago estate for an hour-plus-long Q&A session. As Americans were given a glimpse into how the President-elect looks to accomplish upon re-entering the White House, meetings are continuing on Capitol Hill between senators and Cabinet nominees — with Secretary of Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. becoming one of the latest Cabinet picks to make his wa...
Dec 17, 2024•21 min
Ever since House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) stepped into his role in Congress, he's been tasked with one of the most challenging jobs on Capitol Hill: getting a divided House to come together and agree. Bret joins House Speaker Johnson on Capitol Hill to discuss how he feels going into the New Year with only a two-seat advantage, what his next moves are with less than ten days to fund the government and avoid a shutdown, and how he feels he'll be able to work alongside President Trump to have a...
Dec 12, 2024•11 min
With just over a month left in Washington, the Biden Administration has issued a memo detailing what President Biden's final plans will be in office. Meanwhile, President-elect Trump and his Cabinet nominees are busy preparing for a second Trump Administration, with many Cabinet picks heading to Capitol Hill in hopes of winning enough Senate votes to secure confirmation. To discuss this, as well as how the fall of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad in Syria impacts the Middle East, is Editor for T...
Dec 10, 2024•17 min
With the Trump Administration returning to the White House in a matter of weeks, many Americans are looking to see how President-elect Trump will address continued aggression with China. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are making it their goal to ensure they're in step with the President regarding a common goal: immediately address the growing tension. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Congressman John Moolenaar (R-MI) discuss how they believe the U.S. can best take on China and ho...
Dec 05, 2024•9 min
Despite repeatedly assuring Americans he would not pardon his son, President Biden announced on Sunday he would be doing just that. At the tail-end of his term and just weeks before Hunter Biden's sentencing on gun and tax convictions was supposed to take place, how will this impact President Biden's legacy? And as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offers a potential pathway to peace if NATO membership is offered, could aggression in the region be reaching a close? To discuss this and Pres...
Dec 03, 2024•16 min
This Thanksgiving, as Americans reflect on what they’re thankful for — many are looking for ways to give back. For Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY) and Congressman John James (R-MI), that means ensuring veterans are taken care of. Congressman James & Congressman Ryan, two members of the West Point class of 2004, discuss how their bond at West Point has stayed strong despite them being on opposite sides of the aisle, and the ways their new legislation, the Veterans Entry to Apprenticeship Act, sup...
Nov 28, 2024•12 min
As President-elect Trump prepares to return to the White House in January, he's letting Americans know how his second administration aims to tackle the economy and the U.S. southern border. Bret sits down with Republican Strategist Colin Reed , Democratic Strategist and Co-host of The Five Jessica Tarlov , and member of the FOX News Decision Desk Daron Shaw for an in-depth analysis of the new administration's plans. Later, the panel discusses the impact Israel's war had on the 2024 Presidential ...
Nov 26, 2024•20 min
With so many wars raging across the globe and adversaries of the U.S. aiming aggression toward America, what can be done to ensure America's adversaries know that any violence that occurs on American soil will be met with severe consequences? Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) discuss the Deterrence Act, their bipartisan bill that aims to strengthen penalties against criminals who engage with foreign actors that target current or former U.S. Officials, judges, law enforce...
Nov 21, 2024•11 min
President-Elect Trump has nominated many people to join his Cabinet, with some choices receiving mixed reactions from Americans who are either looking forward to their potential impact or concerned about their influence on policy. However, before considering what President-elect Trump's Cabinet might do, an important question remains: will they receive enough support from Democrats to survive the confirmation process? To weigh in on this and more, Bret sits down with Founding Editor at The Washi...
Nov 19, 2024•22 min
As the Trump Administration prepares for a second term, Republicans in the House and Senate are also putting their heads together to start the new year off with strong initiatives that put Americans at the center. Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) explains what priorities Republicans are putting at the top of their agenda, his thoughts on President-Elect Trump's recent Cabinet nominations, and why, despite potential challenges, he feels confident Republicans will be able to get m...
Nov 15, 2024•14 min
Back in July, President Biden announced he was withdrawing from the race for the White House and endorsing his Vice President Kamala Harris. Vice President Harris quickly secured endorsements from nearly all major players in the Democratic Party and began her historic race against now-President-elect Donald Trump. Today, we're taking a look back at Bret's conversation with FOX News Political Analyst, Juan Williams, FOX News Senior White House Correspondent, Peter Doocy, and Editor-At-Large at Th...
Nov 12, 2024•28 min
What was predicted to be a toss-up race ended up being a historic sweep for President-Elect Trump -- who defied expectations by breaking the Blue Wall and securing a win within hours of polls closing. Now, as former President Trump prepares for his triumphant return to the White House, many questions remain. Why didn't Vice President Harris concede after a path to victory was no longer in the cards? What does this decision mean for the President-Elect's pre-existing court cases? And how will Pre...
Nov 06, 2024•25 min
After witnessing an election cycle packed with historic headlines, Election Day has arrived. In a matter of hours, Americans will begin to see results pile in — and soon enough, the 47th President of the United States will be announced. Before polls close and Election night begins, Bret sits down with Co-Anchor of 'America's Newsroom,' Bill Hemmer , FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar , and FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams for a final discussion about the two candidate...
Nov 05, 2024•23 min
After the Biden Administration announced the U.S. would be putting a pause on liquified natural gas exports back in January, a heated conversation began about America's natural gas — and how mishandling LNG exports could greatly impact America's future. Now, Republicans and Democrats are aiming to find a way to utilize natural gas while also prioritizing the environment. To discuss the complexities of this issue and how they believe America should move forward together, former Energy Secretary a...
Oct 31, 2024•11 min
With only seven days until Election Day, former President Trump and Vice President Harris are on the ground making their final arguments to voters. As the latest FOX News Power Rankings moves Arizona from a toss-up state to lean Republican, where do voters stand in six other key battleground states? And can anything else be done to convince undecided Americans where they should cast their vote before they head to the ballot box? To discuss the state of the race and final polling, Bret sits down ...
Oct 29, 2024•22 min
Though lawmakers often find themselves on far different sides of the aisle, many of them are putting differences aside to send an important message to Americans: the electoral process can be trusted. Former Governor James Martin (R-NC) and former Governor Mike Easley (D-NC) join Bret to share why they feel it's crucial to remind the American people of the work election officials do to ensure elections are fair and honest, especially with an incredibly close presidential race. Later, they discuss...
Oct 24, 2024•8 min
With only two weeks until Election Day and early voting open in many states, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are spending their final moments on the campaign trail making the case to voters who could make or break them in this exceptionally tight race. As the power to choose the next president lays predominantly in the hands of seven battleground states, editor for Townhall.com and FOX News Contributor Katie Pavlich , FOX News Political Analyst Juan Williams , and ...
Oct 22, 2024•21 min
Despite making many high-profile media appearances last week, many Americans continue voicing frustrations about Vice President Kamala Harris speaking vaguely on issues like immigration and the economy. Over an intense thirty minutes, Bret sat down with the Vice President for an exclusive interview where he focused on these issues -- asking the Democratic presidential nominee the questions Americans have about how she plans to fix the border, lower prices & exhibit strength on the world stag...
Oct 16, 2024•29 min
As former President Donald Trump has continued to gain momentum in the race for the White House, Vice President Kamala Harris has agreed to a one-on-one sit down with FOX News' Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier on Wednesday. For a conversation on where the race stands just three weeks from Election Day, Bret is joined by FOX News Audio White House Correspondent, Jared Halpern, former Speechwriter for President George W. Bush, Marc Thiessen , and Democratic pollster Carly Cooperman. Learn more ab...
Oct 15, 2024•25 min
As countless communities in the Southeast start rebuilding after Hurricane Helene and Florida residents braced to see how badly Hurricane Milton would destroy the Tampa Bay area, all hands are on deck when it comes to recovery efforts. Walmart U.S. CEO & President John Furner discusses how Walmart has stepped forward to support local communities in North Carolina, and how they'll continue to do so in Western Florida. Later, he discusses his overall thoughts on the current state of the econom...
Oct 10, 2024•8 min
As several Southeastern communities pick up the pieces after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc in the region, another alarmingly powerful storm is barreling toward the Gulf Coast of Florida — leading to pressing concerns about whether enough resources will be available to rebuild following the historic back-to-back storms. This, while former President Trump and Vice President Harris aim to make the most of their final days on campaign trail. To discuss this and more, Bret sits down with Chief Polit...
Oct 08, 2024•21 min
Earlier this week, Iran fired roughly 180 missiles onto Israeli soil. As Israel weighs how to retaliate, the country's allies, including the U.S., are working to ensure conflict in the region isn't taken to a new, dangerous level. Retired 4 Star General, Chairman of the Institute for the Study of War, and FOX News Senior Strategic Analyst General Jack Keane joins Bret to discuss how he believes Israel may respond and what direction he believes the conflict is heading in. Follow Bret on X: @BretB...
Oct 03, 2024•8 min
