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One On One: Chinese Biolabs and National Security with Senator Josh Hawley Feb 05, 2026

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Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) uncovers the "urgent" investigation into illegal Chinese-linked biolabs discovered in Las Vegas and California. Senator Hawley, a member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, warns of a potential pattern of CCP infiltration and demands to know the full extent of this clandestine network.

Plus, the Senator sounds off on his recent confrontation with Netflix’s CEO over "highly sexualized" children's programming and the platform's push for a streaming monopoly.

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Exclusive: FBI Director Kash Patel Feb 04, 2026

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In an exclusive interview with Bret Baier on Tuesday, FBI Director Kash Patel discussed the current state of law enforcement in the United States. He shared his insights on the handling of the Epstein files' release, the ongoing Nancy Guthrie case, and the recent seizure of election-related documents from a Fulton County election office.

Director Patel also weighed in on the escalating tensions in Minnesota regarding ICE operations and explained the reasoning for the limited release of information concerning Thomas Matthew Crooks, the individual behind the attempted assassination of President Trump.

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Exclusive: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Jan 30, 2026

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro sat down with Bret on Thursday to discuss the growing tensions between local residents and ICE in Minnesota and where he stands on the increasingly controversial position of collaborating with ICE. Governor Shapiro also clarifies his past comment criticizing Vice President JD Vance over an X post on Holocaust Remembrance Day, shares the nuances in his own view on religion, and reflects on the arson attack perpetrated against he and his family in 2025.

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All-Star Panel: President Trump’s Immigration Shakeup & Shutdown Risks Jan 27, 2026

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After the fatal shooting of Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti at the hands of an ICE agent, political tensions over President Trump’s immigration policies have reached new highs, and the White House may be taking note.

Bret, along with the Host of ‘The Trey Gowdy Podcast’, Trey Gowdy, FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, and FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich, discuss President Trump’s shakeup of ICE’s leadership in Minnesota, the growing backlash to immigration enforcement operations, and whether another government shutdown over DHS funding is a concern.

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One on One: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Jan 22, 2026

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte joined Bret on Wednesday night to discuss President Trump’s efforts to acquire Greenland, explaining the current framework of the deal and whether Denmark will remain in control of the territory. Secretary General Rutte also shares how his support for the President has impacted his reputation in Europe and weighs in on other NATO allies relaxing their policies on China.

This interview first aired on Wednesday, 01/21/2026, on Special Report.

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All-Star Panel: President Trump Ramps Up Pressure to Acquire Greenland Jan 20, 2026

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President Trump has doubled down on his efforts to acquire Greenland in the days leading to his trip to the World Economic Forum, prompting heated responses from European leaders. Meanwhile, tension over ICE operations across the nation continue to rise, making potential inroads for Democrats in the 2026 Midterms.

Host of ‘The Big Ben Show,’ Ben Domenech, Democratic Strategist and Host of ‘The Richard Fowler Show,’ Richard Fowler, and FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discuss President Trump’s continued efforts to purchase Greenland, the response it's received from Republicans, and whether his extensive foreign policy focus will pay off amid political friction over mass deportations.

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One on One: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Jan 15, 2026

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As violent clashes between Iranian protestors and government forces wreak havoc in the streets of Iran, the government has put the nation under an internet blackout, making the current reality of the situation difficult to pinpoint. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke to Bret on Wednesday, giving the Iranian governments perspective on the current political unrest in the nation and responding to President Trump’s threats of US intervention should the violence continue.

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All-Star Panel: What We Know About Iran’s Protests, and What Happens if We Interfere Jan 13, 2026

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As the streets of Iran continue to be dominated by protests spurred by the nations’ deteriorating economy, their government has responded to threats of US intervention with threats of their own, directed at nearby US and Israeli targets. Meanwhile, political tensions in the US continue to grow, exacerbated by the shooting of a Minnesota woman during an altercation with ICE, and a newly surfaced investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

Director of Domestic Policy Studies and Neal Chair at the American Enterprise Institute Matt Continetti, Democratic Campaign Strategist Kevin Walling, and FOX News Audio Washington Based Correspondent Jared Halpern weigh in on potential American military intervention in Iran, the Department of Justice’s investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, and the Trump Administration’s handling of the backlash sparked by the shooting of Renee Good.

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One-on-One: Navy Secretary John Phelan Jan 08, 2026

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Following President Trump’s announcement of the new Golden Fleet initiative, a new class of warships set to begin construction in the coming years, he's focused in on several US defense contractors whom he argues are not meeting the standards necessary to maintain their government contracts.

Secretary of the Navy John Phelan joins Bret to discuss President Trump’s call to rebuild the American shipbuilding industry, going over the main obstacles to building back American manufacturing capabilities, why growing international tensions make the effort necessary, and reacting to the President’s criticism of long-time defense contractors.

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All-Star Panel: What Comes Next After Maduro’s Arrest? Jan 06, 2026

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Nearly 200 U.S. forces carried out a daring military operation this past Saturday, infiltrating the residence of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and bringing him into custody. Despite the success of the operation, several questions remain regarding Venezuelan oil reserves and governance, with the most glaring being, what happens next?

Executive Director of Perry World House at the University of Pennsylvania Marie Harf, Chief Political Correspondent at The Washington Examiner Byron York, and FOX News National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin discuss the fallout of Maduro’s deposition, and the possible domestic and global ramifications of this military operation.

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