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Oil executives from six of the nation’s largest energy companies are on Capitol Hill this week to field questions from lawmakers on the oil industry’s role in soaring gas prices. Their testimony comes amid record high gasoline prices and countless bipartisan accusations that the oil industry is engaged in price gouging. Chairman of the Senate Energy Subcommittee, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) joins to emphasize the need for an ‘Operation Warp Speed’ for American energy, why he believes the Biden administration has been lagging behind on developing energy sufficiency and how the U.S. can mitigate Russia weaponizing its oil supply.   At the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Kherson was one of the first major cities to be captured. English teacher Tyler Jacob, is an American who was living there with his family when all of the chaos erupted. After boarding a bus with other foreigners attempting to flee the country, Jacob was detained by Russian troops. After spending ten days in a Russian jail, Tyler was released and is now safe at home in Minnesota. He joins the Rundown to discuss his detainment, what it was like being interrogated by Russian guards and how he was safely released.   Plus, commentary by Media Research Center Vice President Dan Gainor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ukrainian President Vlodymyr Zelensky addressed the United Nations Security Council today and described what horrors he saw in the Kyiv suburb of Bocha while suggesting the international body needs to become more relevant. Russia calls the images of murdered civilians a fabrication and remains a permanent Security Council member. FOX's John Saucier talks with Hugh Dugan, former U.S. Delegate to the United Nations and served on President Trump's National Security Council, about President Zelensky's address and why the United Nations needs to listen to what he is saying.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Monday, President Biden called for a war crimes trial against Russian President Vladimir Putin after reports and graphic images from Kyiv-area towns circulated, showing hundreds of Ukrainian civilians tortured and slain. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called this “a genocide” and Western leaders have made statements promising Moscow will face additional harsh sanctions for the atrocities seen in Bucha and neighboring Ukrainian towns. Director and Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute and adjunct Professor of European Security at Georgetown University, Iulia Joja joins to discuss how the atrocities in Bucha demonstrate a new scare tactic from Russia.   The Walt Disney Corporation has long enjoyed special privileges in the state of Florida which allowed them to self-govern their properties. These privileges may come to an end, however, due to the company's recent opposition to new state legislation. Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled the Parental Rights in Education bill which prohibits classroom discussion of gender and sexual identity, and critics such as Disney have denounced it, claiming it poses a risk to LGBTQ+ safety. Governor DeSantis responded to Disney's announcement with potential regulations that could limit Disney's independence in Florida. FOX Business correspondent Ashley Webster joins to discuss why Disney is getting involved in 'woke' politics and how it could impact their park's power in Florida.   Plus, commentary by former congressman Jason Chaffetz, host of the Jason in the House podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Russian forces withdrew from a suburb of the capital of Kyiv, independent journalists found the streets littered with dead bodies. The dead were reported to be wearing civilian clothes, with hands tied behind their backs in what appeared to be execution-style murders. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Mark Montgomery, a retired U.S. Navy rear admiral & Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, who says these civilian deaths must be investigated as war crimes.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New reports reveal that the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Federation of Teachers shared an uncommonly close relationship when crafting guidelines pertaining to when schools should reopen during the pandemic. The CDC is said to have given the AFC access to edit exclusive medical documents, an unprecedented privilege that played a large role in schools remaining closed for months on end. House Republican Whip Rep. Steve Scalise joins to discuss why this collaboration was harmful to both American students and parents. He also shares his thoughts on the continued Russian invasion of Ukraine, President Biden’s 2023 budget proposal, and the issues he believes will be important to voters as we approach the midterm elections.   Filmmaker Ken Burns has teamed up with PBS for a documentary that provides a deep dive into the life of one of the most prominent and compelling founding fathers, Ben Franklin. The two-part series premieres Monday, April 4th. Director and executive producer of Benjamin Franklin, Ken Burns joins to explain how he approached providing a fresh angle on Franklin’s life and how Franklin’s humble beginnings inspired his passion for civic good. Burns also shares details about a new project he is working on dealing with the American Revolution. Plus, commentary by Fox Nation host Tammy Bruce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida Senator Rick Scott says he has a plan "rescue" America. Besides the 11-point agenda he hopes Republicans will run on in the midterms, he is also emphasizing the need to confront the economic and military threats from China.  Earlier this week on the FOX News Rundown, host Jessica Rosenthal spoke to Sen Rick Scott about both his "Plan To Rescue America" agenda and China's growing influence in the world. Scott answered Democrat and Republic critics about his plan that included controversial economic and social policy changes. The Senator also emphasized need to focus on American manufacturing to both strengthen America and weaken China. Due to time limitations, we could not include all of the conversation in our original segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear the entire discussion with Sen. Rick Scott and hear more about why he thinks the GOP should adopt his policies and whether he plans on running for President in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The House Select Committee this week, advanced contempt of Congress charges against Trump administration officials Dan Scavino and Peter Navarro as they continue to investigate the January 6th riot at the Capitol. Fox News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins Jared to discuss the ongoing investigation into last year's riot at the Capitol, what these allegations mean for the former president, and the direction and timeline the committee is currently working toward.   Rep. Liz Cheney is in a heated battle to defend her House seat as challenger Harriet Hageman continues to win support of Wyoming thanks to an endorsement from former President Trump. Casper Star-Tribune reporter, Victoria Eavis joins Jessica Rosenthal to take a closer look at the choice facing Wyoming voters.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been called the "slap heard around the world."  Everyone is still talking about actor Will Smith smacking comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars last Sunday.  Reaction to the shocking moment went far beyond whether Smith was wrong or right. Social media and pundits said the episode raised questions about race, relationships, our country's tolerance for violence, and whether Americans can still take a joke. Earlier this week on the FOX News Rundown, host Chris Foster spoke to 'FOX Across America' host Jimmy Failla, FOX Nation's Tyrus and standup comic Alli Breen about the incident and the reaction revealed about the state of comedy, Hollywood, masculinity, and race.  The panel discussed what may have motivated Will Smith, who won an Oscar for his performance in "King Richard" that evening, to attack Rock on live television and what the repercussion could be for standup comedy and Academy. Due to time limitations, we could not include all of the conversation in our original segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear the entire discussion with Jimmy Faille, Tyrus, and Alli Breen and get more of their analysis ... and jokes about what Chris Rock called, "the greatest night in the history of television."   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Six weeks into the Russian war on Ukraine and Russian President Vladimir Putin's erratic behavior has kept the world on pins and needles. Western intelligence overestimated the military stamina of the Russian forces, according to President of IRIS Independent Research, Dr. Rebecca Grant, who believes that the United States and NATO forces were targets of Russia's strategic military propaganda. As Russia repositions and Ukraine strategically fights back, questions regarding the length of this war continue to fluctuate. As gas prices sky-rocket across the country and discussions regarding inflation persist, President Biden announces his plan to release one million barrels of oil daily in an effort to combat inflation and rising gas prices. FOX News White House Correspondent, Jacqui Heinrich provides insight on the President's announcement. Later, Jacqui discusses the forthcoming departure of White House Press Secretary, Jen Psaki, as she transitions to a new role outside of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A group of American veterans have been in Ukraine for weeks helping evacuate people, deliver medical supplies and now have been tasked with finding missing orphans. These veterans are taking their years of military experience and are applying it to this war zone. FOX's Eben Brown talks with Brett Velicovich, FOX News Contributor and Former Army Special Operations soldier, who helped put a team of fellow veterans together to evacuate Americans but is now doing a whole lot more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Monday, President Biden's 2023 Budget Proposal would give $6.9 billion in aid to Ukraine on top of the $13.6 billion in funding he signed off on earlier this month. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has left the country in ruins and its people dying without proper resources. Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-IN) grew up in Ukraine and has friends and family who remain trapped in the chaos. She joins the Rundown to discuss her recent trip to Poland, the horrific conditions experienced by those in Mariupol, and what the world should be doing to aid Ukraine and prevent a world war.   2022 has proved to be a year of major disagreements on Capitol Hill, with lawmakers struggling to find a middle ground on a variety of issues. Despite the rare bipartisan agreement on the support for Ukraine, many in the Senate are split when it comes to supporting President Biden’s nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court. As they weigh their nomination votes, senators are also engaged in tense negotiations for a new coronavirus relief package, with the main point of contention being how this package will be paid for. Former Texas Congressman Will Hurd’s new book, American Reboot, unpacks the issue of partisan disagreement and he joins to discuss his thoughts on the 2022 midterm elections, how Republicans can generate substantial change through policy, and his philosophy surrounding the belief that a political party should be "driven by the people it represents".   Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers.   Plus, commentary from James Carafano, Heritage Foundation's Vice President for Foreign & Security policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is increasing danger for journalists covering the war in Ukraine, including the risk of being shot, shelled and being detained or hunted down by Russian forces. For many, these dangers are a reminder that stories of suffering must be told by a free press. FOX's John Saucier talks with FOX's Trey Yingst about his time reporting in Ukraine and where he sees the war going from here.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shortly after Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in China last Wednesday, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a video of Lavrov claiming the two countries are looking to create a “just, democratic world order.” As Russia and China’s relationship continues to grow in this dangerous direction, President Biden has stressed the importance of America stepping up and uniting with U.S. allies if we are to take a stand against Russia and China. Florida Republican Senator Rick Scott joins to discuss why Americans must prioritize doing domestic business if we are to strengthen our country, his thoughts on China threatening to invade Taiwan, and the creation of his ‘11 Point Plan’ that has sparked controversy among both Republicans and Democrats.    This week, Maine’s Susan Collins was the first GOP senator to announce her decision to vote for the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. Other Republican senators have not been as vocal with their support, citing their concerns with Jackson's sentencing in child pornography cases, as well as her public defender work for Guantanamo Bay terror suspects. George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley joins the Rundown to discuss the opposition to Judge Jackson’s  nomination, questions about her judicial philosophy, and the recent controversy surrounding Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife.   Plus, commentary by Executive Director of Fightforschools.com, Ian Prior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russian forces are pulling back from areas surrounding Kyiv and other northern parts of Ukraine. The Pentagon warns that this is not a retreat but a change of long-term strategy. FOX's John Saucier talks with FOX's Lucas Tomlinson about what senior U.S. officials are saying about this change of course.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Monday, President Biden unveiled his $5.8 trillion budget proposal for 2023, which featured boosts to social spending and defense but most notably included a wealth tax on billionaires. The Biden administration has explained this tax would target the top 0.01 percent of American households to include the accruing value of unrealized capital gains. This billionaire tax proposal is already facing a difficult path forward, with GOP lawmakers against the proposal altogether and moderate Democratic lawmakers wavering on their support. Former Economic Adviser during the Obama Administration and CEO of 32Advisers Robert Wolf and Professor of Business and Economics at The King’s College Brian Brenberg join to break down what a billionaire tax would look like and the kind of economic impact it could have.   The 94th Oscars Ceremony left audiences speechless this past Sunday when comedian Chris Rock was slapped by Will Smith after making a joke about the actor's wife. Smith went on to win the Academy Award for Best Actor and later apologized for the altercation following the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' condemnation of Smith's actions. FOX Across America's Jimmy Failla, FOX Nation's Tyrus, and comedian Alli Breen join the Rundown to talk about the controversial slap and what it means for discussions about race, masculinity, and the state of comedy in America today.   Plus, commentary from Pastor Robert Jeffress of the Dallas First Baptist Church. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a month into their invasion, Russian forces only have true control of land in Eastern Ukraine and have reduced their ambition of controlling the entire country. Ukrainian forces have retaken key suburbs surrounding the capital of Kyiv amid a new round of peace talks in Turkey. FOX's Eben Brown talks with FOX's Steve Harrigan about the stalled Russian advance and about his time covering the war in Ukraine.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Millions have been displaced by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and while Ukrainian forces continue to defend areas such as Kyiv, civilians in cities such as Mariupol are now trapped in its ruins struggling to survive. Congressman Mark Green (R-TN) just returned from a trip to the Ukrainian border. He joins the Rundown to discuss the stories of refugees he met there, the possibility of a no-fly zone over Ukraine, and why he's troubled by President Biden's recent words stating Russian President Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power.”   March 30th will mark the two-year anniversary of the U.S. enacting the public health policy of Title 42, which gave U.S. border agents the power to remove anyone entering the country illegally to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said last week the organization is in the process of reviewing this policy. As the Biden administration faces pressure to end this order, both Democrat senators from Arizona Krysten Sinema and Mark Kelly have cautioned the President against ending Title 42 without a comprehensive plan to prevent border communities from being overwhelmed. Fox News Senior National Correspondent William La Jeunesse joins to explain how Title 42 has functioned under the Trump and Biden administrations, how the removal of the policy could impact U.S. Border Patrol and why Congressional lawmakers are divided on the continued use of Title 42.   Plus, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of "Fox Across America with Jimmy Failla.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden says he is not offering any apologies for his weekend comment that Russian President Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power”. At a White House event Monday, the President insisted that he is not calling for regime change in Moscow. FOX's John Saucier speaks with FOX's Mark Meredith about reaction to the President's comments and the latest weaponry being sent to Ukraine by the Pentagon.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russia's war on Ukraine has had ripple effects throughout the international community but new reports suggest the disruption of grain and fertilizer exports from Ukraine and Russia could exacerbate existing supply issues and cause a global food crisis. At an emergency NATO meeting in Brussels, world leaders acknowledged the threat of global food insecurity with President Biden saying that large-scale food shortages are "going to be real." World Food Programme chief David Beasley joins us to discuss how his organization is delivering food to the people of Ukraine as war rages, how crucial Ukrainian and Russian exports are in the global food supply chain, the monetary struggles facing the World Food Program, and what kind of impact world hunger issues would have on the United States. Moderna announced it will seek emergency authorization of its COVID vaccine for children younger than six although it has a relatively low level of protection. The announcement comes as schools across the country lift their mask mandates. As more and more institutions remove their COVID restrictions, CEOs of the nation's largest airlines have asked the Biden administration to drop the mask mandate on airplanes and testing requirements for travelers. Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, Dr. Amesh Adalja joins the Rundown to discuss how Omicron decreased vaccine efficacy, second booster shots for adults, and why he thinks the mask mandate on airplanes is not necessary. Plus, commentary by Opinion Editor for The Washington Times, Charlie Hurt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the war in Ukraine rages on, Republicans say President Biden is not doing enough to bring the conflict to an end. Earlier this week on the FOX News Rundown, host Jessica Rosenthal spoke with Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) about Russia and Ukraine ahead of the President's trip to Brussels and Poland. While the Wisconsin Senator is pretty unequivocal in condemnation of Russia's President and his invasion, he does say more could have to prevent the war from breaking out. He also lays out what the Biden Administration can do to help Ukraine and end the conflict. Senator Johnson, who is running for reelection this fall, also discusses how he might wield subpoenaed power as head of the subcommittee on investigations, should Republicans gain control of the Senate after the midterms. One of his targets he says could be, Hunter Biden. Due to time limitations, we could not include all of the interviews in our original segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire interview with Senator Ron Johnson and his take on the conflict on the war on Ukraine, President Biden's leadership, and why he feels there are many unanswered questions about Hunter Biden's infamous laptop and his business overseas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices