Common Ground: Bipartisan Efforts To Expedite U.S. Shipbuilding
President Trump has expressed the demand for shipbuilding in the United States as a major priority, as most U.S. commercial ship production is in China. Will the United States be able to build up ship production quickly enough to run a modern economy, without being economically pigeonholed by our adversaries?
Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Todd Young (R-ID) discuss how their bipartisan bill, the SHIPS for America Act, seeks to revitalize the U.S. Shipbuilding industry by establishing a maritime security advisor position in the white house. The Senators explain the importance of this legislation, noting that the U.S. has become overly reliant on China for commercial ship production, posing a national security risk.
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An Exclusive Interview With Senator Bernie Sanders
Despite bipartisan claims that Democrats are "stranded in the wilderness" after President Trump's sweeping 2024 victory, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) have been vocal about their disagreement. Though Sen. Sanders blamed the Democrats' poor performance on the party's abandonment of the working class and defending the status quo, he and Rep. Ocasio-Cortez are assuring Americans they are not lost — a message they're touting on the 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour.
Today, Sen. Sanders sits down with Bret to discuss why the tour is drawing large crowds, why he opposes cuts to healthcare and education, and his concerns with Trump’s tariff policy. He also explains why he doesn’t believe the Democrats' challenges stem from President Biden’s delayed decision to exit the 2024 race.
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All-Star Panel: The U.S. & Canada Clear the Air
Just a week after eking out a win for the liberal party in Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney was catching a flight to Washington. Sitting down with President Trump in the Oval Office today, the two leaders addressed President Trump’s recurring suggestion that Canada consider becoming the “51st state,” as well as the current state of U.S.–Canada trade relations following the recent unveiling of the President’s new tariff plan.
According to the White House, similar high-level discussions are taking place around the world, with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicating that major trade agreements could be announced as early as this week.
To discuss this, President Trump's latest policy ideas, and more, Bret sits down with host of 'The Big Ben Show,' podcast Ben Domenech, FOX News Radio Washington DC Correspondent Jared Halpern, and host of 'The Richard Fowler Show,' Richard Fowler.
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An Exclusive Interview with Vice President JD Vance
The week has been marked by major developments in Washington—from the signing of the U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal to President Trump's decision to remove National Security Advisor Mike Waltz from his position and nominate him as the next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. To unpack these events, Bret sat down with Vice President JD Vance following a tour of Nucor Steel in South Carolina, where he was promoting President Trump's "Manufacturing Renaissance" agenda.
Vice President Vance shared his perspective on Waltz’s reassignment, framing it not as a demotion but as a strategic opportunity that allows him to serve in a new, impactful role. He also addressed the latest U.S. military operations targeting Houthi forces in Yemen—an issue tied to the recent Signal chat leak—provided updates on the administration’s trade negotiations, and emphasized the President’s renewed push to restore American manufacturing.
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All-Star Panel: Passing the 100-Day Milestone
Tuesday marked 100 days since President Trump returned to the White House to begin his second term. As the President touts his administration's handling of immigration, border security, the economy, and foreign policy challenges, many Americans' remain anxious that his tariff plan could impact prices at home and global relationships.
To share their analyses of the President's first 100 days, FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich, host of 'The Guy Benson Show,' Guy Benson, and FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams join Bret on today's All-Star Panel.
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Join Bret Baier - Host of Special Report on The FOX News Channel - twice weekly for The Bret Baier Podcast.
Every Tuesday, listen to the All-Star Panel where Bret focuses on the most important topics on the minds of Americans. Bret is joined each week by a rotating all-star panel of experts to discuss the policies, practices, and solutions to the biggest issues of the day.
Every Thursday on Common Ground, Bret sits down with lawmakers, business leaders, and public figures from different perspectives coming together to discuss issues of the day and how Americans can find common ground in a polarized world.
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