Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are in a tight race for the White House as each campaign enters its' final push after Labor Day. And after six hostages were discovered dead during an IDF operation in tunnels below Rafah; an event that has both massive geopolitical and electoral implications, the White House is facing renewed pressure to broker a peace agreement.   For a conversation on this and more Bret is joined by FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar, Washington Bureau chief of USA TODAY Susan Page, and Chief political correspondent for the Washington Examiner Byron York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret looks back at a conversation with Congressman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) discussing what they believe is the best route to finding a bipartisan approach to working with China. Plus, the Congressmen share where stand on the pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Vice President Kamala Harris consolidates support among her party, she is poised to select a running mate by August 7th. Meanwhile, both campaigns have released their first major ad buys in swing states. After an impressive first week as the assumed Democratic nominee, Vice President Harris is now facing an onslaught of attacks from Republicans criticizing her record at the border, far-left voting record in the Senate, and a potential cover-up of President Biden's physical decline.  For a conversation on this and more Bret is joined by Democratic pollster, Carly Cooperman, AEI Resident Fellow and founder of the Washington Free Beacon, Matthew Continetti, and FOX News Radio Washington Correspondent & Political Analyst, Jared Halpern.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight marks the second Republican Presidential Primary debate of the 2024 Election, hosted by FOX Business and Univision at the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California.   Bret is joined by FOX News Contributor, Columnist for the Wall Street Journal, and former Deputy Chief Of Staff for Former President George W. Bush, Karl Rove, and FOX News Contributor, and former Senior Counselor for Former President Donald Trump, Kellyanne Conway, as they discuss the strategy that the seven candidates may employ on the debate stage, and what they need to do to gain ground in the race.   Later, they talk about the significance of holding the debate at the Reagan Presidential Library, and the voter issues that are coming to the forefront of the 2024 Presidential Election.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations last week in a speech that touted progress toward normalization with Saudi Arabia.   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joins Bret to discuss his thoughts on the Saudi's advancements over the last two decades and provides insight on what peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia could mean for the world.   Later, the Prime Minister talks about the threat that Iran continues to pose on the region, how his government is handling peace talks with the Palestinians and defends his efforts to reform the Israeli judicial system. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The First 2024 Republican Presidential Debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saudi Arabia is one of the fastest growing nations on the planet, with the government leading initiatives to expand its energy production as well as open the country up to tourists around the globe.   Bret sits down with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to 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. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret revisits a conversation with Founding Editor at Washington Free Beacon and AEI Senior Fellow Matthew Continetti, Founding Executive of Georgetown University's Institute of Politics and Public Service Mo Elleithee, and FOX News National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin to discuss President Biden's decision to carry out a drone strike on Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.   Then, the panel weighs in on Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan, the effect the trip could have on the United States' relationship with China, and how America would respond to potential aggression by China.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first week of the high-level General Debate for the United Nations General Assembly begins next week, with some members of Congress protesting the admittance of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to the conference.   Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23)and Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-1) join to discuss their opposition to the Iranian President entering the nation on grounds that he has violated human rights in his country, and targeted American citizens, and together they lay out their support for the sovereignty of Israel.   Later, they discuss the recent House hearings regarding the existence of UFOs, and share their thoughts on extraterrestrial life.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has announced that House Republicans will be launching a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden as Congress returns to session. Meanwhile, there are just 11 days to pass a short-term funding bill to avoid a government shutdown.   Washington Bureau Chief for USA Today, Susan Page, member of the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board and Former Chief Speechwriter for President George W. Bush Bill McGurn, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram join to discuss why Speaker McCarthy has decided to launch a formal impeachment inquiry and how it could factor into the votes to fund the government.   Later, they discuss the validity of the allegations against President Biden, how an impeachment of the President would compare to the impeachments of former President Trump, and how Democrats may benefit from a government shutdown.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Chinese Communist Party continues its aggression in the South China Sea against neighboring Taiwan, Congress and the White House have taken measures to deter any potential military threat to the island nation.   Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI-8) and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8) join to discuss the efforts of the government to impose tariffs against Chinese trade goods and how the United States can ward off China's military advancement.   Later, they discuss the issue of China stealing American intellectual property, and how investment firms like BlackRock are inadvertently contributing to the prosperity of China.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republican candidates continue to campaign ahead of the second Republican Primary debate hosted by FOX Business at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. Former President Trump continues to hold a firm lead in the polls in the wake of his criminal indictment in Georgia for his alleged efforts to overturn election results in the state.   FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, Founding Editor of the Washington Free Beacon and AEI Resident Fellow Matthew Continetti, and FOX News Audio Political Anchor and Washington Correspondent Jared Halpern join to discuss how GOP candidates can gain ground on the former President, and preview the second primary debate.   Later, they discuss the return of Congress after their August recess, the renewed concerns about President Biden's age heading into the 2024 Election, and look ahead to President Biden's trip to the G20 Summit.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It has been over two years since the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal, Bret sits down with Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Congressman Michael Waltz (R-FL) to discuss the recent Gold Star families who visited Capitol Hill to demand answers about the withdrawal. In addition, they weigh in on the emerging relationship with India, and how furthering that relationship can help push back against Chinese dominance on the Asian continent. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following the assassination attempt on former President Trump's life, Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill immediately got to work investigating the Secret Service's failures on that nearly fatal Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania. After Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle was unable to answer many of Congress' tough questions during a House Oversight Committee hearing earlier this week, she ultimately resigned — but what more can be done to ensure the Secret Service, local law enforcement, and other federal agencies can prevent something like this from happening again in the future? Leaders of the House Oversight Committee, Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Congressman James Comer (R-KY) discuss how they're working across the aisle to instill corrective measures in agencies like the Secret Service and ensure the safety of all presidential candidates in the future.   Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congress returns to session next week and will have a tall order to handle, avoiding a government shutdown by passing an interim spending bill. House Speaker McCarthy will have to form a coalition of Democrats and Republicans in the House in order to avoid the fiscal cliff.    Nationally syndicated talk show Host, Democratic Strategist, and FOX News Contributor Leslie Marshall, Chief Political Correspondent for the Washington Examiner and FOX News Contributor Byron York, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram join to discuss the challenges that Congress will face in their attempt to fund the government and talk about the political price Republicans may pay for a shutdown.   Later, they share their thoughts on the impact that Hurricane Idalia may have on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign, and weigh the federal response to the wildfires that caused widespread devastation across Maui.     Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden has been traveling across the nation touting the success of the Inflation Reduction Act, with many critics pointing out that the average American is struggling to afford basic necessities.   Congressman Scott Peters (D-CA-50) and Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI-4) join to discuss what cuts to the budget can be made to reel in federal spending and highlight the importance of reining in the national debt.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republican candidates make their final preparations for the first Republican debate of the 2024 Presidential Election hosted by FOX News Channel in Milwaukee, with the frontrunner and former President Donald Trump deciding that he will sit out of the debate.   Bret is joined by Anchor and Executive Editor of The Story With Martha MacCallum, host of The Untold Story Podcast, and Co-Moderator of the first Republican Debate, Martha MacCallum as they discuss how they have prepared for the event.   Martha shares her insight on what strategy the candidates might employ as they take the stage and weighs the impact that former President Trump's absence will have on the debate.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Less than one week remains until the first Republican Presidential Debate hosted by FOX News Channel in Milwaukee. Presidential Candidate Chris Christie joins to discuss his position in the primary, and what can be expected out of him on the debate stage.   The former New Jersey Governor explains how his position on the war on Ukraine differs from candidates like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former President Trump, and talks about how the former President's potential absence from the debate could influence primary voters.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With just one week until the first 2024 Presidential Debate hosted by the FOX News Channel in Milwaukee, former President Trump now faces charges in Georgia related to his alleged efforts to overturn election results in the state in 2020.   FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, FOX News Contributor and Host of the Ben Domenech Podcast Ben Domenech, and FOX News Audio Political Anchor and Washington Correspondent Jared Halpern discuss the details of the 98-page indictment of the former President, and how it will affect the first debate in Milwaukee.   Later, they weigh in on the candidates that could gain ground on the debate stage, and the likelihood of former President Trump not participating in the event. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI-6) and Congressman Robert Garcia (D-CA-42) join Bret to provide an inside look at the National Security Subcommittee's hearing on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as Unidentified Flying Objects, and share their thoughts on whether they believe the government is in possession of extraterrestrial spacecraft.   Later, they share what bipartisan efforts they have both been working on and discuss what further hearings may be held to further their investigation into UAPs.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With just weeks until the first Republican Presidential Debate hosted by FOX News in Milwaukee, Republican candidates ready themselves for a stage that may or may not have the frontrunner and former President Donald Trump on it.   USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page, Chief Speech Writer for President George W. Bush and member of the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board William McGurn, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram join to discuss the implications of President Trump's third indictment, and how Republican candidates can capitalize on voter issues during the first debate in Milwaukee.   Then, they talk about how the House Oversight Committee's Hunter Biden investigation could impact President Biden's re-election bid, and how the economy may end up being a non-factor in 2024.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With just weeks to go until the first 2023 Republican Presidential debate, hosted by FOX News, many candidates are looking to carve a path to the White House, as former President Trump continues to lead in the polls.   Florida Governor Ron DeSantis joins, as he discusses his 2024 presidential campaign, and why he believes he is the candidate for the job when it comes to unseating President Biden.   Later, Governor DeSantis addresses attacks that have been made against him by former President Trump and talks about the issues he believes must be addressed by the next President of the United States.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Hunter Biden business associate Devon Archer testified in a closed-door hearing before the House Oversight Committee, revealing that Hunter put his father, then Vice President Joe Biden, on dozens of his overseas business calls.   Chief Political Correspondent for The Washington Examiner Byron York, FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, and FOX News Audio Political Anchor and Washington Correspondent Jared Halpern, join to discuss what came out of Archer's testimony, and what to expect from the Oversight Committee moving forward.   Later, they weigh in on how potential indictments for former President Trump could impact the election, and talk about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' campaign and what a Republican field could look like without the former president. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congress has set its eyes on China as the Chinese Communist Party continues to extend its influence throughout Latin America. Congressman August Pfluger (R-TX-11) and Congressman Wiley Nickel (D-NC-13) join to discuss their recent trip to the region and share their thoughts on the immigration crisis, and fentanyl trafficking.   Later, they talk about China's investments in places like Brazil and Chile, and what the United States must do to protect democracy in South America.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Now, as Vice President Harris enters the spotlight in a race that looks to be tighter than the original Trump-Biden matchup, political analysts are looking closer into her record as she looks to make a new choice for a Vice-Presidential nominee in the coming weeks.  For a conversation on this and more, Bret sits down with FOX News Political Analyst, Juan Williams, FOX News Senior White House Correspondent, Peter Doocy, and Editor At-Large at The Spectator & Host of The Ben Domenech Podcast, Ben Domenech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House Oversight Committee led by Congressman James Comer (R-KY-1) has subpoenaed Biden business associate Devon Archer as the latest witness in their investigation into Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings.   Founding Editor of The Washington Free Beacon and AEI Resident Fellow Matthew Continetti, Democratic Strategist and Co-Host of The Five Jessica Tarlov, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram join to discuss the growing interest in the Hunter Biden investigation, and preview what could come from the testimony of Devon Archer.   Later, they discuss how investigations into the Biden family could impact President Biden's re-election campaign and weigh in on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis firing more than a third of his campaign staff. Plus, Chad breaks down what Congress needs to get passed before and after the August recess.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) and Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) join to 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.   Later, the Senators talk about the bi-partisan support for Ukraine, and what the United States needs to do to secure critical minerals, as China extends its influence into developing African nations.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Trump and his legal team were informed that he is the target of a federal legal probe into his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 Presidential Election. FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, FOX News Contributor and Host of The Ben Domenech Podcast, Ben Domenech, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram sit down to discuss how the potential third indictment impacts former President Trump's current campaign.   Later, the panel compares how former President Trump's legal issues measure up to the Hunter Biden investigation, how a third indictment of President Trump influences America's trust in the government, and they touch upon President Biden's new student loan forgiveness plan.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) and Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) join to discuss the bi-partisan SHIP Act, and how the legislation seeks to sanction companies and nations that import or export Iranian petroleum.   The Congressmen talk about how this bill could weaken the alliance between Iran, Russia, and China, the efforts of the United States to sanction Russia, and the dangers of China expanding its influence into Africa. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden finds himself in Vilnius, Lithuania this week, as NATO meets to discuss ongoing goals, and weigh further action and support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia. While the President is overseas, Congress is back in session holding high-profile hearings throughout the week.   FOX News Contributor & Democratic Strategist Leslie Marshall, Former Chief Speechwriter for President George W. Bush and member of the Wall Street Journal editorial board Bill McGurn, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent, Chad Pergram join to discuss the LIV-PGA Golf merger, the decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine and look ahead at what Congress will tackle throughout the Summer. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Artificial Intelligence programs like ChatGPT move into mainstream use, Congress has held multiple hearings investigating the dangers that the technology may pose. Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA-36) and Congressman Ken Buck (R-CO-4) join to discuss the concerns A.I. has caused, and what Congress is doing to promote innovation and safety in the industry.   The Congressmen explain the goal of their bipartisan National A.I. Commission Bill, the regulation that it could bring to the A.I. sector and discuss how the technology can be used to assist the military. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Questions still remain surrounding the investigation into Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings, and how they may tie to President Biden. Bret sits down with IRS Whistleblower, Supervisory Agent Gary Shapley, to discuss his work on the investigation into Hunter Biden for tax evasion.   Shapley explains the roadblocks that the investigative team ran into while pursuing evidence against Hunter Biden, discusses the significance of the WhatsApp text messages uncovered during the case, and speculates why the President's son was spared from more severe charges. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret sits down with co-chairs of the For Country Caucus, Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-6) and Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23) to discuss the bipartisan efforts of the caucus to support America's troops and advance bipartisan legislation.   Later, they talk about Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to China to meet with President Xi Jinping, the global threat of China, and how the United States should handle further aid to Ukraine. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House is facing criticism this week as President Biden's son Hunter, appeared at a State Dinner for Indian Prime Minister Modi, the same week he plead guilty to charges of tax evasion. Chief Political Correspondent for the Washington Examiner and FOX News Contributor Byron York, Washington Bureau Chief of USA Today Susan Page, and Politico Congressional Reporter Olivia Beavers join to discuss the optics of Hunter Biden's appearance at the White House and the latest in the legal troubles facing former President Donald Trump in his alleged mishandling of classified documents.   Later, they talk about the longshot candidates entering the presidential race on the Republican side such as Miami Mayor Francisco Suarez, and former Texas Congressman Will Hurd, and how the presidential debates may shape the election.  Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret sits down with Tennessee Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn and Connecticut Democrat Senator Richard Blumenthal as they discuss the proposed Kids Online Safety Act, and why harmful online content is one of the biggest threats facing America's youth.   Later, they talk about why the bill has gained wide bi-partisan support, and the challenges they have faced from tech companies who have opposed it.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In recent months, Americans have witnessed a former President face criminal conviction, talks of an incumbent presidential nominee stepping down, and most recently a horrific assassination attempt on former President Trump that was nearly a success. Amidst the chaos, where do voters stand? And do they see a light at the end of the tunnel that is America's uncertain political future?   Bret sits down with three Wisconsin voters, Jessie Cannizzaro, Richard Gagliano, and Sarah Grooms, who he spoke with shortly before the first Republican presidential debate in August of 2023, to see where their heads are at now after all that's happened since, and what issues are currently at the front of their minds. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Former President Trump continues to wade through legal troubles related to his alleged mishandling of classified documents and his refusal to turn them over to the National Archives, he continues to lead in every major Republican primary poll. Former President Donald Trump sits down with Bret at his Bedminster New Jersey Golf Club to discuss his term as President and why he feels he deserves a second term in the Oval Office. Later, the former President weighs in on the charges against him in the case of his alleged mishandling of classified documents, why he believes this is an ongoing "political witch-hunt" and he touches upon how a second term in office would differ from his first four years.    Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ReConnecting Rural America Act seeks to bring high-speed broadband internet access to underserved communities throughout the nation. Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) and Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) discuss their proposed legislation, and how it would impact the communities in their home states, as well as other states that have long been without access to high-speed internet.    Later, they talk about how the bill would be implemented, why it's important for farmers across the United States to have access to the internet, and how this bill would upgrade healthcare throughout the country. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former New Jersey Republican Governor Chris Christie announced his candidacy for the White House last week, and many see him as the main antagonist against former President Trump's race for the Oval Office. 2024 Republican Presidential Candidate Chris Christie sits down with Bret to discuss the reasons behind his decision to run and how he sees a path to the White House even as former President Trump continues to hold steady in polling.   Later, Governor Christie discusses his track record while Governor of New Jersey, why he feels China is the largest threat facing the United States, and presents his case to the American voter.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Mike Turner (R-OH-10) and Ranking Democrat Jim Himes (D-CT-4) sit down together to discuss the reports that the United States had knowledge of an alleged Ukrainian mission to sabotage the Russian Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline and comment on the "Spring Offensive" that the Ukrainians have planned.   Later, they weigh in on the allegations made by whistleblowers that the United States is in possession of alien spacecraft and share their thoughts on the bipartisan push for strengthening national security.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With three new candidates expected to announce their run for the presidency on the Republican side this week, how can a crowded Republican field impact former President Trump's chances of winning the Republican Primary?   FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, AEI Senior Fellow and Founding Editor of the Washington Free Beacon Matthew Continetti, and FOX News Audio Political Anchor and Washington Correspondent Jared Halpern join to discuss the growing primary field, how former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie could impact the race, and the likelihood of former President Trump skipping out on the primary debates.   Later, they lay out how further potential indictments against former President Trump could change the political landscape heading into the 2024 election, and how Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has navigated the campaign trail.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As drug overdoses continue to rise, combatting the flow of fentanyl has taken center stage in America's fight against opioid abuse. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) join to discuss their bi-partisan push to designate the fentanyl crisis as a national security threat.   Later, they talk about their bill, the Disrupt Fentanyl Trafficking Act of 2023, and what authority it would give federal agencies to seek out the root of fentanyl trafficking and combat the crisis.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret revisits a conversation with the Anchor of The Story and Host of The Untold Story podcast, Martha MacCallum, FOX News Radio Political Analyst, Josh Kraushaar, and Republican Strategist and Co-Founder of South & Hill Strategies, Colin Reed.   Together they analyze the many rounds of voting on the House floor during Congressman Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA-20) historic process to ascend to the position of Speaker of the House.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This past week, President Biden met with world leaders at the G7 Summit in Japan, to speak about the rising threat of China, and to announce new aid for Ukraine.  Chair and Co-Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX-10) and Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY-5) join to discuss what came out of the G7 Summit, what the U.S. and its allies can do to combat China, and what future aid to Ukraine may look like. Later, they talk about recent developments in Syria and what can be done to hold President Bashar al-Assad accountable for the crimes committed against his citizens.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The race for the White House has gained a new competitor, as South Carolina Republican Senator Tim Scott announced his campaign for the presidency from a rally in his home state. FOX News Contributor and National Political Correspondent for NPR Mara Liasson, Republican Strategist and Co-Founder of South & Hill Strategies Colin Reed, and FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar join to discuss the candidates on the Republican side of the presidential race, and how each candidate can carve a path to the White House.   Later, the panel touches upon the negotiations between Congress and President Biden, as they attempt to avoid a government default on debt, how House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has handled his tenure in leadership, and the possibility of Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin jumping into the presidential mix.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Title 42, the Trump-era policy that allowed the expulsion of illegal migrants during the Covid-19 pandemic expired last week, leaving those in already strained border towns worried for the future. Sierra Vista, AZ Mayor Clea McCaa, Uvalde, TX Mayor Don McLaughlin, and McCallen, TX Mayor Javier Villalobos join to discuss the end of Title 42, and how the surge of illegal migrants has impacted their communities.   Later, the mayors discuss steps that Congress can take to help border towns and the resources they need to manage the migrants that are already in their towns.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Republican National Convention continues in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the midst of a very somber time for the country. Former President Trump was well received by the crowd in his first appearance in the public eye following the assassination attempt against him. Americans also got news many had been waiting months for: Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH), who used to be a major critic of the former President and has since turned the tide to fiercely supporting him, has been chosen to stand beside former President Trump as the vice presidential nominee. As the RNC carries on and speculation on whether President Biden will step down continues, Bret is joined by former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, co-host of 'The Five' and Democratic strategist Jessica Tarlov, and FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar to break it all down. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The long-awaited Durham Report was released this week, revealing the FBI "failed to uphold" their mission of "strict fidelity to the law" in their probe into then-candidate Trump during the 2016 Presidential Election. Nationally syndicated talk show Host Leslie Marshall, former Chief Speechwriter for President George W. Bush and member of the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Bill McGurn, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram join to discuss the findings of the report and what kind of reprimand the GOP could hand the FBI in future spending bills.   Later, they weigh in about the negotiations to raise the debt ceiling, President Biden's decision to attend the G7 Summit amid the debt crisis, and the prospect of bipartisan legislation to address the border crisis.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congressional leaders have expressed major concerns over the surge of illegal immigration that is expected to come in the wake of Title 42 ending. Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R-TX-15) and Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) join to discuss the bi-partisan effort to pass immigration reform, and how the expiration of Title 42 will immediately impact the crisis at the border.   Later, they talk about the Secure Border Act of 2023, the parts of the bill that both sides of the aisle can agree on, and touch upon other issues that are gathering bi-partisan support.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Title 42, the Trump-era policy allowing the United States to deport migrants during the Covid-19 pandemic set to expire, concerns are growing over the anticipated increase in illegal immigration. FOX News Contributor, Co-Host of The Five and former Congressman Harold Ford Jr., Fox News Contributor, AEI Fellow and former Chief Speechwriter for President George W. Bush Marc Thiessen, and Politico Congressional Reporter, Olivia Beavers join to discuss the impact Title 42's expiration will have on immigration, the bipartisan bill in the Senate aimed at reforming border policy, and how border policy will influence voters in the next election.   Later, they weigh in on what might come out of the meeting between President Biden and Congressional leadership on reaching a deal to raise the debt ceiling, and the importance of achieving an agreement before the United States defaults on its debt.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices