The Bret Baier Podcast

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin reacts to his party’s wins in the 2026 Midterm Elections and what the prospects are of a Democrat-led Congress working with President Trump. He joined Bret on Wednesday to break down the many factors that resulted in a blue wave and what the final two years of the president’s time in the White House could look like as Democrats retake control of the H...

Democrats sweep Congress, setting up a divided capital and immediate clashes with President Trump over subpoenas and vetoes. FOX News Contributor Marie Harf, The Washington Examiner’s Byron York, and Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram join Bret to unpack what drove Democratic turnout, how incoming leadership plans to wield investigative power on Capitol Hill, and how President Trump na...

Election Day is here and voters are deciding the balance of power in Congress, and the leaders of many states. Florida is one of more than 30 states electing a new Governor as other races along the ballot near the finish line. Bret speaks with voters in the Sunshine State as they reveal the top issues that determine who they support this Midterm Election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

The balance of power in Washington, D.C. depends on several tight races in the House and Senate. With the election just days away, Incumbent Kansas Republican Senator Roger Marshall and Democratic Candidate Adam Hamilton are making their final pitches to voters. Bret speaks with them to explore their stances on the issues defining the contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

The midterm elections are now just a week away and the latest FOX News Power Rankings find that Democrats are set to retake the majority in the House, but the story is different for the Senate. Multiple battleground races remain a toss-up in the upper chamber. Meanwhile, President Trump continues to rally Republicans in the final days of campaigning to bolster the party's support. Democratic Strat...

The U.S. national debt just surpassed $40 trillion, a staggering milestone that directly threatens America’s financial future. Just five months after reaching $39 trillion, federal spending continues to soar across multiple presidential administrations. Bret examines how mandatory entitlement spending, mounting budget deficits, and soaring interest costs pushed our balance sheet to the brink, and...

The midterms are now two weeks away and the latest FOX News Power Rankings find that a key voting bloc is slowly turning away from Republicans – rural voters. Meanwhile, the White House is touting its crackdown on fraud as President Trump announced the Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program. USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page, FOX News Contributor and Outkick Columnist Mary Katharine Ham,...

Housing affordability and the rising cost of living have become major challenges for millions of Americans, with skyrocketing mortgage rates and home prices pushing first-time homeownership to record-high ages. House Financial Services Committee members Congressman Mike Flood (R-NE) and Congressman Sam Liccardo (D-CA) discuss passing the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, potential bipartisan tax r...

Former Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Jay Stratton opens up about his 16-year career investigating Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) for the U.S. government and why he believes humanity is not alone. He discusses his new book, Out of the Shadows, detailing encounters near nuclear facilities, the ongoing race to reverse-engineer non-human technology, and the efforts to bring full trans...

Amazon founder and Blue Origin creator Jeff Bezos joins Bret from the factory floor to discuss the upcoming New Glenn rocket flight in his mission to work more in space. He shares why AI is an "industrial bubble" worth having and addresses labor market fears. He explains why the U.S. must beat China to the moon, how AI will drive massive productivity, and the future of Blue Origin. This originally...

Amazon founder and Blue Origin creator Jeff Bezos joins Bret from the factory floor to discuss the upcoming New Glenn rocket flight in his mission to work more in space. He shares why AI is an "industrial bubble" worth having and addresses labor market fears. He explains why the U.S. must beat China to the moon, how AI will drive massive productivity, and the future of Blue Origin. This originally...

With just one month until the midterms, new FOX News power rankings reveal a razor-thin battle for control of Congress as President Trump hits the campaign trail to encourage higher Republican turnout. Meanwhile, as the conflict in Iran continues, the President has signed a new executive order aiming to lower diesel prices and relieve domestic supply chain pressures. Democratic pollster Carly Coop...

Former Obama White House Chief of Staff and former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel discuss the Democratic Party's trajectory ahead of the November midterms and their strategy for flipping red seats blue. He addresses internal party friction, his perspective on healthcare, and why he refuses to accept the nation's high rate of students reading below grade level. He also reflects on whether he will enter...

Hollywood icon Sylvester Stallone joins Special Report for an exclusive interview on his new book, The Steps: A Memoir. Nearly five decades after Rocky launched his career, Sylvester reflects on his journey from a struggling actor to a global superstar. He shares why he chose to write his memoir now, the hard-earned lessons from his early job hustle, and the revelations behind his iconic career hi...

Chinese President Xi Jinping has landed in Washington, D.C., for a high-stakes summit with President Trump, as the U.S. and China navigate a vital moment with lots to discuss across trade, security, and technology. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses the newly announced two-month extension of the Busan Agreement, the administration’s strategy for handling Iran amidst rising gas prices, and...

President Trump defended American power at the United Nations General Assembly while issuing stark warnings regarding the ongoing war with Iran. Meanwhile, the White House prepares to host Chinese President Xi Jinping for a high-stakes summit centered on trade, artificial intelligence, and global stability. Fox News contributor Marie Harf, chief political correspondent for the Washington Examiner...

As artificial intelligence rapidly advances, lawmakers are facing growing pressure from the public and tech leaders to establish clear guardrails while maintaining American competitiveness. Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA) and Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA) discuss their bipartisan FRONTIER Act. The Act addresses concerns about development risks, global competition with China, and the misuse of...

With under 50 days until the midterm elections, President Trump faces a complex balancing act, dismissing tech executives' safety warnings on AI while preparing for a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, scrutiny mounts over a Russian oligarch bankrolling Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding, and escalating Houthi rebel attacks on Saudi Arabia increase disruption of global oil s...

In just a handful of years, artificial intelligence has evolved from the realm of science fiction into an everyday reality. Now, one of the researchers who helped build this technology is sounding the alarm, warning that rapid AI advancement could pose an existential threat to humanity within the next decade. Former OpenAI and Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon joins Bret to discuss why he decided t...

As President Trump commemorates the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks on the Ellipse, the White House gears up for a major midterm convention push in Dallas, a historical first for the party. Meanwhile, military tensions sharpen in the Persian Gulf following fresh U.S. air strikes against Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island.   USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page, ...

A bipartisan effort is taking shape in Congress to protect houses of worship from targeted disruptions. Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Congressman Brad Knott (R-NC) discuss their co-sponsored legislation, the Right to Worship Act. They describe how the bill creates a 100-foot protest-free buffer zone around religious services, safeguards First Amendment rights while stopping subs...

President Trump has launched heavy retaliatory strikes against Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, lawmakers passed an interim spending bill to avoid a fall government shutdown while Republicans push votes to force Democrats on the record over progressive policies ahead of November. Democratic strategist and FOX News contributor Richard F...

With less than 70 days until the midterm elections and control of Congress at stake, shifting power rankings are turning once-safe seats into high-stakes toss-ups. Republican Media Consultant Alex Castellanos and Democratic Strategist Matt Bennett debate whether a rising wave of Democratic Socialism will energize conservative voters or if backlash against President Trump will tip the balance to De...

As Iran’s currency reaches a record low, the U.S. is adding further pressure with a new wave of sanctions, dubbed “Operation Economic Outcast.” Meanwhile, the Trump Administration secures a major Supreme Court win over mail-in ballots.  Opinion Editor of ‘The Daily Wire’ Ben Domenech, Former State Dept Spokesperson under Obama Marie Harf, and FOX News Correspondent Lu...

As ongoing operations in Iran and the Middle East raise concerns over depleted missile stockpiles, the Pentagon is moving rapidly to revitalize the nation's defense industrial base. Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael Duffey outlines how the U.S. is scaling up production with defense industry partners. He addresses the administration's efforts to overcome suppl...