The Bret Baier Podcast

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 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

As Title 42 is set to expire, many lawmakers have raised concerns that the end of the Trump Administration policy will cause a surge in migrants crossing the United States' southern border. Arizona Independent Senator Kyrsten Sinema and Oklahoma Republican Senator James Lankford join to discuss what consequences will come as Title 42 is phased out. Later, they discuss the common sense policies that lawmakers on both sides can agree on to reform immigration policy and share stories of what they have seen from visits to the border. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden invited top lawmakers from the Senate and House of Representatives to the White House to discuss raising the debt ceiling, in the administration's first move in negotiating with Republicans. USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page, Founding Editor at the Washington Free Beacon and AEI Senior Fellow Matthew Continetti, and RealClearPolitics Co-Founder and President Tom Bevan join to discuss what is next in the negotiations to raise the debt ceiling, and President Biden's decision to send 1500 troops to the Southern border, ahead of the end of Title 42. Later, they talk about the polling in the 2024 Presidential Election, why Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has slipped in recent polling, and the issues that GOP voters will be weighing as they step into the voting booth. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret revisits a conversation with Governor Phil Murphy (D-NJ) and Governor Spencer Cox (R-UT) as they discuss the youth mental health crisis in the United States, how the content children consume influences their well-being, and the bipartisan push to ban Tik Tok. Later, Congressmen Byron Donalds (R-FL-19) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) weigh in about the need to manage government spending amid talks of increasing the debt limit, and how the border crisis is impacting the nation. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris made it official, announcing their candidacy for 2024, in a video that took aim at "MAGA Republicans". FOX News Contributor, host of the Ben Domenech Podcast, and editor-at-large at The Spectator Ben Domenech, FOX News Contributor and Democratic strategist Jessica Tarlov, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram sit down to discuss the messaging coming from the President and Vice President in their video announcement, and the voting issues that will factor into the upcoming presidential election. Later, they talk about Speaker Of The House Kevin McCarthy's push to pass a bill on raising the debt ceiling, the political hurdles for passing bi-partisan legislation on debt reform, and how the issue impacts messaging for the candidates in 2024. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The bi-partisan Promising Pathway Act, proposed by Indiana Republican Senator Mike Braun, seeks to allow patients suffering from life-threatening diseases to gain access to innovative treatments by reforming the FDA and allowing the approval of life-saving medication and treatment. Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) join to discuss the goals of the legislation and why there is a bi-partisan push to reform the FDA. The Senators also discuss the latest on the Congressional hearing on Unexplained Aerial Phenomena, the threat of China in the South Pacific, and what the United States must do to deter China from further aggression against Taiwan. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More information is coming to light in the case of classified documents being leaked by 21-year-old Air National Guardsmen Jack Teixeira. Republican Strategist and Co-Founder of South & Hill Strategies Colin Reed, FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, and FOX News Chief National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin join to discuss the fallout from the documents leak and the consequences that face Airman Teixeira. Later, they talk about Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy's visit to New York City, his proposed plan to raise the debt ceiling, and how a government shutdown would impact military readiness in Eastern Europe and the South Pacific. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-6) and Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY-15) discuss the classified documents leak, revealing key information from Russia's war on Ukraine, and how this impacts national security and the United States alliances across the globe. Later, they weigh in on the rising threat of China, French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the country to meet with President Xi Jinping, and why it is pivotal to combat China from gaining partners in the West. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with FOX News Contributor and NPR National Political Correspondent Mara Liasson, member of the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board William McGurn, and FOX News White House Correspondent Peter Doocy, as they discuss President Biden's visit to Ireland, and how critics of the President are responding to the trip, and what lies ahead for the 2024 election. Later, the panel weighs in on the classified document leak, how the contents of the documents may impact Russia's war on Ukraine, and touch upon the United States' readiness for Chinese military action in the South Pacific. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret is joined by Sportscaster and FOX News Contributor Jim Gray, and businessman and the subject of the new book The Ball In The Air: A Golfing Adventure, Sam Reeves, as they discuss the 2023 Masters tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Sam talks about the history of the tournament and recollects his decades of attending the event. Later, Sam shares his thoughts on the legendary golfers that have made an impact on the sport, and who to watch in this year's Masters. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret is joined by FOX News Contributor, former Speechwriter for President George W. Bush and AEI Fellow Marc Thiessen, FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, and FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar as they discuss the arraignment of former President Trump in New York on charges of allegedly falsifying business records in relation to hush money payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Later, the panel weighs in on how the charges impact former President Trump's aspirations for the White House in 2024, the other legal troubles he is facing, and how the Republican presidential field is reacting to the indictment of the former President. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret is joined by Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA-48) and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (D-PA-4) as they discuss the opioid crisis gripping the United States and the mass trafficking of fentanyl into the country through the southern border with Mexico. Later, they talk about intervention methods to help those with opioid addictions, the importance of creating awareness of the nationwide crisis, and the role that China plays in the fentanyl crisis. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret is joined by Republican strategist and Co-Founder of South & Hill Strategies Colin Reed, USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page, and Anchor of FOX News Sunday and Author of the new book Love Stories of The Bible Speak Shannon Bream to discuss the reaction to the deadly shooting at a school in Nashville, Tennessee. Later, they talk about former President Trump's attacks on Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg as he awaits news of an indictment in the case of alleged hush money payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, and the possibility that President Biden may not run again in 2024. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) as they discuss the Congressional hearing investigating TikTok and the importance of transparency when it comes to social media companies. Later, they talk about China's level of involvement in controlling TikTok, how the country utilizes it to spy on Americans, and why Congress is looking at banning the app. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret is joined by FOX News Contributor Ben Domenech, Democratic Strategist, and Nationally Syndicated Talk-Show host Leslie Marshall, and FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram, as they discuss the Manhattan Grand Jury's hearings into alleged hush money former President Trump paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels, and what the GOP response will be to the possible indictment. Later, they talk about President Biden's veto of a Republican bill that sought to block investments in ESGs, and why Senators like West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin and Montana Democrat Jon Tester decided to back the GOP-led bill. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret is joined by Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Senator Todd Young (R-IN) to discuss the recent turmoil in the banking industry, and what the government's response will be to the crisis. The Senators share the importance of government regulation that protects investors and holds banks accountable. Later, they talk about their proposed Neighborhood Homes Investment Act, which seeks to increase investment in distressed residential areas. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with Axios Senior Political Correspondent, Josh Kraushaar, 'Main Street' Columnist at The Wall Street Journal, Bill McGurn, and Democratic Strategist and Co-Host of The Five, Jessica Tarlov, to discuss the fallout from the Silicon Valley Bank collapse. Plus, the panel looks at how potential and announced Republican primary candidates are beginning to differentiate themselves on the issues. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret is joined by Congresswoman Michelle Steel (R-CA-45) & Congressman Jimmy Panetta (R-CA-19) to discuss their proposed bill, the Taiwan Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act, which would increase the United States government's ability to lend supplies and arms to Taiwan. The legislators explain the urgency in providing aid to Taiwan, how the bill could prevent an invasion by China, and what the future looks like for the U.S. providing Ukraine with support in their war against Russia. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret is joined by Washington DC Bureau Chief for USA Today Susan Page, Republican strategist and co-founder of South and Hill Strategies Colin Reed, and FOX News Congressional Correspondent Aishah Hasnie, as they discuss the House China Select Committee's hearing on the relationship between the United States and China. Later, they talk about President Biden's upcoming federal budget proposal, how Congressional Republicans plan to counter the proposal, and the growing partnership between Russia and Iran. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret is joined by Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI-8) and Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA-17) to discuss bolstering defenses in Taiwan to deter a potential invasion by China. Later, they talk about how Taiwan's production of semiconductors plays a pivotal role in the United States' relations with the country, and why there is a need for the U.S. Government to attempt to bring manufacturing jobs back to American soil. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with FBI Director Christopher Wray, as they discuss the loss of faith in the Bureau and the Justice Department in the wake of the "Twitter Files" and the Hunter Biden Laptop story. Later, Director Wray addresses what some call, the "two-tier" justice system for Democrats and Republicans in the handling of various FBI investigations. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret is joined by Congressman Mike Waltz (R-FL-06) & Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08) as they discuss national security policy in the wake of the Chinese 'spy balloon' and bringing supply chains back to the United States. Later, they talk about the ongoing fight against Russia in Ukraine, what the United States must do to combat Russia, and how the war may signal Chinese aggression in the South Pacific against Taiwan. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret is joined by FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, Chief Political Correspondent for the Washington Examiner and FOX News Contributor Byron York, and FOX News White House Correspondent Peter Doocy, as they discuss President Biden's surprise trip to Ukraine, and what the visit means for continuing support of the war effort. Later, they talk about the 2024 Presidential election, the candidates that have already announced their run for the White House, and how the Republican primaries will play out. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret is joined by Democratic West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin, as they discuss the debt crisis and how Manchin believes Republicans and Democrats can come together to strike a deal on the debt limit. Later, Manchin talks about the need for teaching financial literacy in schools, how the American voter is fed up with the polarization between the two parties, and the need for more bipartisanship within Congress. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret is joined by the Founding Editor of the Washington Free Beacon and AEI Resident Fellow Matthew Continetti, former Tennessee Congressman and Co-Host of The Five Harold Ford Jr., and Chief National Security Correspondent for the FOX News Channel Jennifer Griffin to discuss the unidentified flying objects that have been shot down over North American airspace and what the Biden Administration is doing in response. The panel talks about the latest Consumer Price Index report, and how the White House's messaging on inflation is not matching the public opinion on the economy. Later they weigh in on former South Carolina Governor and former Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley's announcement to run for president in 2024 impacts the GOP field. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret is joined by Governor Phil Murphy (D-NJ) and Governor Spencer Cox (R-UT) as they discuss the youth mental health crisis in the United States, how the content children consume influences their well-being, and the bipartisan push to ban Tik Tok. Later, Congressmen Byron Donalds (R-FL-19) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) weigh in about the need to manage government spending amid talks of increasing the debt limit, and how the border crisis is impacting the nation. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret is joined by National Political Correspondent for NPR Mara Liasson, Editor-at-Large of The Spectator and Host of The Ben Domenech Podcast Ben Domenech, and FOX News White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich, to discuss what messages President Biden will look to share in his 2023 State of the Union Address, and how the speech could be a springboard for the President's 2024 campaign. Later, they discuss the significance of the Chinese 'Spy Balloon', how competition with China has become a bipartisan issue and the Congressional response in the wake of the military shooting down the balloon. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with Congressman Jake Ellzey (R-TX 6th) & Congresmman Colin Allred (D-TX 32nd) to discuss the threat that China poses to the United States as they expand trade and the importance of staying competitive with foreign economies. Later, they share their thoughts on solutions to the looming debt crisis and how future spending bills could impact the nation financially. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down 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. Nick addresses concerns about censorship and guidelines for political figures. Later, he explains why he believes the Metaverse will one day be a part of people's everyday lives, as well as the roles of parental controls to combat the negative effects of social media on younger users. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with Uvalde, TX Mayor Don McLaughlin & Rio Grande City, TX Mayor Joel Villarreal to discuss the Southern border crisis. The mayors explain what issues they face on a daily basis as well as some potential solutions. Plus, Mayor McLaughlin shares how the city of Uvalde has responded to the tragic mass shooting in May at an elementary school. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with former CIA Director and former Secretary of State in the Trump administration, Mike Pompeo, to discuss his new book, Never Give An Inch. Secretary Pompeo details what he accomplished as the only national security official to serve a full four years in the Trump administration and addresses the news Vice President Pence was also in possession of classified documents. Plus Secretary Pompeo defends his comments about former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and the murdered Washington Post columnist, Jamal Khashoggi. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with the Chairman of The Senate Intelligence Committee, Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), and the Chairman of The House Intelligence Committee, Representative Mike Turner (R-OH) to discuss President Biden's mishandling of classified documents, as well as how they are crossing party lines to work on keeping the United States competitive with China economically and technologically. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with FOX News White House Correspondent, Peter Doocy, former Tennessee Congressman and Co-Host of The Five, Harold Ford Jr., and Republican Strategist and former Campaign Manager for Senator Scott Brown, Colin Reed, to discuss the latest developments on how the Justice Department may investigate President Biden's mishandling of classified documents after his time serving as Vice President. Plus, the panel looks at how this could affect the 2024 Presidential Election. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with Congressman Michael Cloud (R-TX) and Congressman James Comer (R-KY) to discuss how Republicans finally came together after 15 rounds of votes to elect Kevin McCarthy Speaker of the House. The Congressmen tell Bret what issues they were able to reconcile, and how they plan to work together to serve their constituents in the 118th Congress. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with Democratic Strategist and Co-Host of The Five, Jessica Tarlov, Washington Examiner Chief Political Correspondent, Byron York, and Co-Founder & President of RealClearPolitics, Tom Bevan to discuss the political and economic implications of the FAA's ground stop of all U.S. flights Wednesday morning. Then, the panel discusses what Republicans have on the agenda for the 118th Congress, and how Speaker Kevin McCarthy will manage a diverse caucus with a narrow majority. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with Congressman-elect Derek Kilmer (D-WA) and Congressman-elect William Timmons (R-SC) to discuss the work they have done together on the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress. They discuss how they believe the old technology and institutions in Congress have at times hurt their ability to solve problems for the people they serve. They then shed light on some of the recommendations the committee made and how they may be implemented in the new Congress. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with The Anchor Of The Story and Host of The Untold Story podcast, Martha MacCallum, Senior Axios Political Correspondent, Josh Kraushaar, and Republican Strategist and former Campaign Manager for Senator Scott Brown, Colin Reed, to analyze the many rounds of voting on the House floor as the panel predicts who may become Speaker of the House when all is said and done. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) to explain why they are co-authoring a bill that protects American consumers online as well as other work they are doing to promote American-made products and companies. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the southern border at the center of the national conversation, Bret revisits a conversation with FOX News Congressional Correspondent, Chad Pergram, the former speechwriter for President George W. Bush and AEI Resident Fellow, Marc Thiessen, and FOX News Political Analyst, Juan Williams to discuss the political implications of GOP Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's April trip to the U.S.-Mexico border to oppose President Biden's lifting of Title XLII pandemic restrictions. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) and Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) to discuss the factors they believe are exacerbating the southern border crisis, and why the seriousness of the issues, such as crime and fentanyl, go far beyond politics. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with Washington Examiner Chief Political Correspondent, Byron York, FOX News Political Analyst, Juan Williams, and Washington DC Political Anchor & Correspondent on FOX News Audio Platforms, Jared Halpern to discuss the latest on the $1.7 trillion dollar omnibus spending package on Capitol Hill. Plus, they look at the potential criminal charges the January 6th committee referred to the Justice Department against President Trump as well as the significance of The Twitter Files. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (R-NY), to discuss how their commitment to the civility pledge they both signed when they entered Congress in 2017, has led them to work together on a number of issues. They share their common ground on standing up to China and fighting food insecurity, and they also discuss the upcoming Omnibus bill to avoid a government shutdown. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with Republican Strategist and former Campaign Manager for Senator Scott Brown, Colin Reed, NPR National Political Correspondent, Mara Liasson, and FOX News Congressional Correspondent, Chad Pergram to discuss Congress' effort to fund the government and avoid a shutdown before the end of the week. Later, the panel weighs in on the current dynamics of the 2024 Presidential Election cycle. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with Congressman-elect John James (R-MI) and Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY) sit down to discuss their shared West Point background and how they plan to reach across the aisle and work together on Capitol Hill. They weigh in on key topics such as veterans issues, Ukraine, and border security. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Bret sits down with Co-Founder and President of RealClearPolitics, Tom Bevan, USA Today Washington Bureau Chief, Susan Page, and Editor of The Spectator At-Large and Host of The Ben Domenech Podcast, Ben Domenech to explain the potential implications of the Georgia Senate Runoff and why Senator Raphael Warnock has increased his standing in the polls since November 8th. Later, the panel discusses what is ahead for President Biden as the Republicans take over the House of Representatives as well as a potential primary challenge to the incumbent President. Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices