The Bret Baier Podcast

April 2nd is "Liberation Day," a phrase President Trump gave to the day he plans to roll out 'reciprocal tariffs' on dozens of countries, as well as a 25% tariff on all auto imports. The president remains confident that this move will reshape trade relationships and incentivize corporations to operate within the U.S. -- two productive measures he believes will far outweigh any temporary price increases Americans may see. To discuss this, record low numbers at the southern border, and special elections in Wisconsin and Florida, Bret speaks with FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich, Co-founder of South & Hill Strategies Colin Reed, and FOX News Political Analyst Juan Williams on this week's All-Star Panel. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Questions about what role Elon Musk and the DOGE team are playing within the Trump administration have been swirling since President Trump's return to the White House. While the team sets out to address a largely bipartisan issue - reducing government waste, fraud, and abuse - many Americans are still curious as to how exactly the DOGE team is doing that. In an exclusive interview, Bret Baier sits down with Elon Musk and seven key members of DOGE to ask these questions — including how they plan to reduce the deficit by $1 trillion, provide more government transparency, and what their most astonishing findings have been thus far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For years now, Americans across the country have grappled with high gas prices. As the Trump administration aims to prioritize this concern, focusing on ways to unleash American energy and lower prices at the pump, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are joining him in the fight. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) join Bret to discuss how they're working together to pass legislation that allows for the year-round sale of E15, a fuel blend with 15% ethanol that would benefit consumers by offering cheaper fuel and helping American farmers. They also share their reactions to the Signal chat leak that took place earlier this week. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As of November 2024, U.S. street drug deaths were dropping at an unprecedented rate according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Now, as fatal overdoses due to dangerous substances like fentanyl and xylazine, known as ‘tranq,’ continue to drop in the U.S. — many Americans are curious to know what lawmakers are doing on Capitol Hill that may be contributing to these promising numbers. Bret revisits a conversation with Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), on how their bipartisan bill, the ‘STOP TRANQ Act,’ set out to address this crisis, especially with lifesaving medications like Narcan being ineffective on substances like xylazine. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When President Trump was campaigning to come back to the White House, he focused heavily on two issues that greatly impact Americans: energy & housing. With promises to unleash domestic energy and address unaffordable housing, how many of President Trump's agenda items are being examined on Capitol Hill? This week, Bret spoke with both U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner to discuss the answer to this question, and hear more about what Trump administration policies and priorities are taking center stage in Washington. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a pivotal 24 hours in foreign policy, as a call between President Trump and Russian President Putin led to a crucial step toward peace, while a temporary ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is called off. Additionally, here at home, the Trump Administration is continuing to defend its decision to deport Venezuelan migrants tied to the Tren De Aragua gang — claiming the action made under the Alien Enemies Act of 1789 did not actively defy court orders issued by U.S. District Judge James Boasberg. To discuss these major developments, FOX News Contributor Katie Pavlich, FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram, and host of 'The Richard Fowler Show' and FOX News Contributor Richard Fowler join Bret on today's All-Star Panel. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the threat of a government shutdown hanging heavy in the air, tensions are even higher than usual on a divided Capitol Hill. In moments like this, when bipartisanship feels lost in the mix, lawmakers remember their former colleague Senator Joe Lieberman, whose dedication to finding common ground inspired many during his lifetime and continues to a year after his passing. Today, former Senator John Breaux (D-LA) and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) honor the life and legacy of the former Senator and their dear friend and discuss how they're trying to take a page out of his book when it comes to repairing the deep split dividing both parties. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The week began with a striking drop in the stock market, with Monday marking Wall Street's worst day in years. Some believe the selloffs are due to growing concerns over the Trump Administration's tariff plan — which they believe could lead to an international trade war and ultimately, a recession. President Trump, however, has voiced his confidence that this plan will leave the country in a richer, more independent place. Chief Political Correspondent for 'The Washington Examiner' Byron York, FOX News Radio Washington D.C. Correspondent Jared Halpern, and Democratic pollster Carly Cooperman join Bret to discuss this, Republican lawmakers fight to pass a continuing resolution by Friday, and more on today's All-Star Panel. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last Friday, Bret spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy just hours after his tense meeting with President Trump in the White House Oval Office. In this exclusive interview, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expresses gratitude for Ukraine and the United States continued partnership and acknowledges that, despite his clash with President Trump, the two countries must continue working together if they are going to stop Ukraine's war with Russia. Later, they discuss where the U.S.-Ukraine mineral deal stood following the Oval Office meeting, proposed security guarantees, and Ukraine's plan to restore peace to the region. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is set to take the stage tonight, where he's expected to lay out his legislative agenda in his address to a joint session of Congress. This prime-time speech comes just days after the President's intense meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and just hours after the President paused aid to Ukraine and announced tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada would begin within the week. To preview the President's address, FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Peter Doocy, Host of 'The Guy Benson Show' on FOX News Radio Guy Benson, and FOX News Political Analyst Juan Williams join Bret on today's All-Star Panel. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1980, the U.S. Olympic Hockey Team became memorable underdogs -- securing a shocking, yet symbolic win against the Soviets that has since been remembered as "The Miracle on Ice." Now, 45 years later, lawmakers are working together to find a way to give those hockey players the recognition they deserve. Congressman Pete Stauber (R-MN) and Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL) discuss the significance of that Olympic hockey game, what it meant for Americans, and why they felt called to create the Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

French President Emmanuel Macron visited the White House this week, meeting with President Trump as the two leaders continue working together to find an end to the Russia-Ukraine War. Though the two countries haven't been walking fully in step, with the U.S. voting 'no' on a U.N. resolution condemning Russian aggression, the meeting was deemed positive by both world leaders who believe progress is being made toward arriving at peace talks. Bret sits down with Washington Bureau Chief of USA Today Susan Page, FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar, and Republican Strategist Colin Reed to discuss this, President Trump's latest executive orders, and DOGE's continued efforts to slash spending on today's All-Star Panel. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump has hit the ground running with executive orders, making it clear that strengthening economic and energy policy is one of his top priorities. To get an inside look into how Capitol Hill is adjusting to the Trump Administration, Bret was given exclusive looks into both the Treasury Department & Interior Department. Bret shares his discussions with both Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who spoke about the new Administration's efforts to reduce government spending and end the Russia-Ukraine War, and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, who outlined how his Department is looking to unleash American energy production, build new pipelines, and improve infrastructure across the country. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Though Republicans and Democrats agree that government waste needs to be addressed, the disagreements are now coming from how this should happen. President Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency, which has been tasked with addressing government waste and fraud, now faces multiple privacy-related lawsuits. Meanwhile, overseas, landmark talks between Russia and America took place in Saudi Arabia, as the two countries discussed a potential end to the war in Ukraine. Bret unpacks this and more with Editor-at-large of The Spectator Ben Domenech, former State Department Spokeswoman Marie Harf, and FOX News Radio Washington D.C. Correspondent Jared Halpern. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many federal agencies in Washington D.C. serve communities across the country — but how can government officials in D.C. know what the main issues and concerns are for Americans in these places when they work thousands of miles away from them? Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA) and Congressman Jared Golden (D-ME) discuss how their bipartisan bill, the Strategic Withdrawal of Agencies for Meaningful Placement (SWAMP) Act, is dedicated to relocating federal jobs out of Washington D.C. and closer to the communities they serve — allowing Americans to feel more connected to federal agencies. They also discuss the need to cut unnecessary spending on Capitol Hill, and how many lawmakers are willing to work across the aisle to find where this should be done. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Head of the Department of Government Efficiency Elon Musk joined President Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday — speaking to reporters about DOGE's efforts to fight waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government. Additionally, the President has unveiled plans to take over the Gaza Strip, expressing a desire to rebuild Gaza and take it on as a "real estate development for the future." To discuss this and more, Bret sits down with Founding Editor at The Washington Free Beacon Matthew Continetti, Democratic Strategist Leslie Marshall, and FOX News Radio Washington D.C. Correspondent Jared Halpern on today's All-Star Panel. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump became the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl on Sunday, but he sat down with FOX News' Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier prior to the game to discuss a busy first few weeks in office. He highlighted his administration’s rapid policy moves on border security, energy, and government efficiency, defending Elon Musk’s role at DOGE. Later, the President describes what he thinks could unify a politically divided country. Plus, Bret shows off his Trump impression in front of the President himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does President Trump's relationship with a heavily divided Congress look like after a flurry of actions and executive orders? And will lawmakers on Capitol Hill work to see eye-to-eye on issues like the government's budget, the border, and new departments like DOGE? Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) discuss how they're working across the aisle as co-chairs of the House Problem Solvers Caucus to ensure productive, efficient achievements are made in Washington regardless of disagreements that may exist between lawmakers. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After initial opposition from some Senate Republicans, both Health & Human Services Secretary Nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and National Intelligence Director nominee Tulsi Gabbard have secured the votes needed from committees to be sent to the full Senate for confirmation. Meanwhile, President Trump has made major moves regarding tariffs -- issuing an additional 10% tariff on all Chinese imports and declaring a 30-day pause on 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada after the two countries pledged to focus on border security. To discuss this and more, Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Member Bill McGurn, FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram, and FOX News Political Analyst Juan Williams join Bret for today's All-Star Panel. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many first responders who dedicate their lives to serving others often end up paying severe consequences, with firefighters having a 9% greater risk of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14% higher risk of dying from the disease than the general population. When these brave Americans are putting their lives in danger to protect others, they should feel confident their lives and families are valued. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) discuss how they're setting out to do just that through the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, a piece of bipartisan legislation aiming to secure additional federal funding for the families of first responders who have died or suffered permanent disability from service-related cancers. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held her first press briefing where she pushed back on fiery questions from reporters on the cost of eggs, controversial federal funding freezes that could potentially affect key programs, and details on President Trump's deportations of illegal immigrants. For a conversation on this and more, Democratic Pollster Carly Cooperman, Chief Political Examiner For Washington Examiner Byron York, and FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar join the All-Star Panel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As President Trump begins his second term with a flurry of moves across industries, he met with three tech CEOs who have joined forces in the President's multibillion-dollar artificial intelligence infrastructure project and defended the venture as an investment that "impacts all of humanity." After they met with the President on Tuesday night, Bret interviewed OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, and Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump began his second term with a series of Executive Orders just hours after taking the oath of office. Meanwhile, his Cabinet nominees continue awaiting confirmation, with former Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) standing as the first, and only, nominee to be confirmed as the Secretary of State after a quick unanimous vote on Inauguration Day. FOX News Contributor Katie Pavlich, former Tennessee Congressman and Co-Host of 'The Five' Harold Ford Jr., and FOX News Radio Washington D.C. Correspondent Jared Halpern discuss this, the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal going into effect, and more. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As wildfires continue raging in Southern California, how are Republican and Democratic lawmakers coming together on Capitol Hill to support Los Angeles residents? And with President-elect Trump returning to the White House in a matter of days, will he find common ground with others on Capitol Hill about raising the SALT deduction cap on high-tax states? Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) & Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) discuss the importance of working across the aisle on both issues to ensure Americans in crisis feel supported, and those in high-cost states feel they can afford to live without going into debt. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 facing questions from the Senate on Capitol Hill, Washington Bureau Chief of USA Today Susan Page, FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram, and host of 'The Ben Domenech Podcast,' Ben Domenech discuss. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 that requires federal detention for illegal immigrants guilty of theft crimes. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 inmates on federal death row to life in prison. FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar, Republican Strategist and Co-Founder of South & Hill Strategies Colin Reed, and Democratic Strategist Leslie Marshall join Bret to discuss the complex presidential transition Americans are witnessing. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 process behind NASA's plan, how this impacts America's future in space, as well as the U.S.'s relationship with major nations like China. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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 hope for America. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the historic election cycle America witnessed. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 military. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 way to Washington. Chief Political Correspondent for 'The Washington Examiner' Byron York, FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich, and host of 'The Richard Fowler Show,' Richard Fowler discuss this, the current state of the Russia-Ukraine war, and more on today's All-Star Panel. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 far more productive year in the House. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Townhall.com and FOX News Contributor Katie Pavlich, FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 how the House Select Committee on China is working to implement these ideas. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 President-elect Trump's recent Cabinet picks, FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Peter Doocy, Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Member Bill McGurn, and Democratic Pollster Carly Cooperman. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, support veterans after returning from war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Election while dividing the democratic party. Did it help Republicans win Congress and the Presidency? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 enforcement, and their families. They also discuss the wars overseas and how President-elect Trump's return to office could impact the conflicts. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Washington Free Beacon Matthew Continetti, Democratic Strategist Leslie Marshall, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram on today's All-Star Panel. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 meaningful work done with the House, Senate, and President working together. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 The Spectator & Host of The Ben Domenech Podcast, Ben Domenech as they discussed what they believed Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic presidential nominee meant for the election. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 President Biden spend his final months in office now that President-elect Trump will be returning? Anchor of 'The Story' Martha MacCallum, Host of 'The Ben Domenech Podcast' Ben Domenech, and Co-Host of 'The Five' Harold Ford Jr. weigh in on the aftermath of an astonishing election night. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 candidates' campaign strategies, who will ultimately head to the ballot box, and whether Americans will center their vote around personality or policy. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 and former Governor Rick Perry (R-TX) and former Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) join Bret on today's Common Ground. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 with FOX News Decision Desk member Daron Shaw, host of 'The Guy Benson Show' on FOX News Radio Guy Benson, and former Tennessee Congressman and co-host of 'The Five' Harold Ford Jr. for today's All-Star Panel. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the vital role North Carolina will play in this election as a key battleground state. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar join Bret to discuss how effective the two candidates' campaign strategies seem to be on the ground, what can be gleaned from recent polls, and what factors will likely determine who wins the presidential race. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 stage. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices