The Bret Baier Podcast

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