The Bret Baier Podcast Fox News

In most elections, candidates are focused on how to win over Independent voters -- but in a cycle where both the candidates are highly disliked by both Republicans and Democrats...the 2024 election could depend on who can win over this selection of "double haters." Having a standout performance at this Thursday's CNN Presidential Debate could be the thing either candidate needs to do just that. 

FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram, Founding Editor of The Washington Free Beacon Matthew Continetti, and Democratic Pollster Carly Cooperman discuss the preparations being made by both presidential candidates before they take the debate stage, and how they believe President Biden & former President Trump are working to win over both Independents and double haters alike.

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The United States has long been sounding the alarm on the fact that both the notorious Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico and bad actors in China have ill intentions when it comes to the U.S., a five-year investigation has uncovered the two have a complex relationship that was unknown. But how can lawmakers work to break up this dangerous connection between two incredibly powerful, and dangerous, entities?

Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) discuss how they're working together to strengthen U.S. national security in response to this new threat and why strengthening our military must be a priority as we face partnerships like these. They also share their thoughts on the atrocious human rights violations against the Uyghurs in China and the challenges that stand in the way of passing the National Defense Authorization Act.
 
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President Biden and former President Trump have hit the campaign trail hard, packing their schedules with public appearances and getting ready for the CNN presidential debate on June 27th. As President Biden continually appears to freeze or seem lost at public events and former President Trump faces a fresh conviction -- how will the two presidential candidates address these issues when put head-to-head on a debate stage next Thursday?

FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Peter Doocy, Host of both Sunday Night in America on FOX and 'The Trey Gowdy Podcast,' Trey Gowdy, and former Biden Campaign Surrogate Kevin Walling discuss what issues they believe will be front and center at the first debate, what voters' top concerns are regarding both the candidates, and how the issue of immigration will continue playing a critical role this election year.

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The West Point class of 2004 had the highest killed-in-action rate of any West Point class since Vietnam -- with three graduates losing their lives to suicide after returning from war. This is a big reason why Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY) and Congressman John James (R-MI), two members of that West Point class, are committed to using their power in the House to ensure veterans are honored and cared for the way they deserve.

With the 80th anniversary of D-Day passing last week, Congressman James & Congressman Ryan discuss what honoring this anniversary means for them, how their bond at West Point has stayed strong despite them being on opposite sides of the aisle, and the ways their new legislation, the Veterans Entry to Apprenticeship Act, support veterans after returning from war.

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According to the Society for the Study of Addiction, more Americans are using marijuana than drinking alcohol daily, marking the first time cannabis has outpaced alcohol in the U.S. One particular demographic showing a vast increase in marijuana use is seniors over the age of 65, who are using medical marijuana for pain relief. With federal hurdles preventing a great deal of seniors from accessing medical marijuana, could this growth in popularity lead to federal changes surrounding the drug?
Bret hears from medical marijuana users and officials like Robert Kent, who worked in the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, to discuss the potential reclassification of marijuana from a Schedule I substance to a Schedule III substance and how increasing medical cannabis use could help fight the opioid crisis.
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When nearly 73,000 U.S. troops landed in Normandy on June 6th, 1944, there was no way to prepare for the gruesome battle that would ensue. On that day 80 years ago, more than 2,500 soldiers were killed or went missing in action -- with hundreds being left unidentified. Fortunately, new DNA technology is giving the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency the power to change that.
Director of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Kelly McKeague sits down to discuss how new DNA matching technology has allowed the agency to positively identify at least seven soldiers who lost their lives on D-Day and what these discoveries mean to families.
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