The Bret Baier Podcast

Many federal agencies in Washington D.C. serve communities across the country — but how can government officials in D.C. know what the main issues and concerns are for Americans in these places when they work thousands of miles away from them?Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA) and Congressman Jared Golden (D-ME) discuss how their bipartisan bill, the Strategic Withdrawal of Agencies for Meaningful Placement (SWAMP) Act, is dedicated to relocating federal jobs out of Washington D.C. and closer to the communities they serve — allowing Americans to feel more connected to federal agencies. They also discuss the need to cut unnecessary spending on Capitol Hill, and how many lawmakers are willing to work across the aisle to find where this should be done.Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Head of the Department of Government Efficiency Elon Musk joined President Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday — speaking to reporters about DOGE's efforts to fight waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government. Additionally, the President has unveiled plans to take over the Gaza Strip, expressing a desire to rebuild Gaza and take it on as a "real estate development for the future."To discuss this and more, Bret sits down with Founding Editor at The Washington Free Beacon Matthew Continetti, Democratic Strategist Leslie Marshall, and FOX News Radio Washington D.C. Correspondent Jared Halpern on today's All-Star Panel.Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump became the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl on Sunday, but he sat down with FOX News' Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier prior to the game to discuss a busy first few weeks in office. He highlighted his administration’s rapid policy moves on border security, energy, and government efficiency, defending Elon Musk’s role at DOGE. Later, the President describes what he thinks could unify a politically divided country. Plus, Bret shows off his Trump impression in front of the President himself.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does President Trump's relationship with a heavily divided Congress look like after a flurry of actions and executive orders? And will lawmakers on Capitol Hill work to see eye-to-eye on issues like the government's budget, the border, and new departments like DOGE?Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) discuss how they're working across the aisle as co-chairs of the House Problem Solvers Caucus to ensure productive, efficient achievements are made in Washington regardless of disagreements that may exist between lawmakers.Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After initial opposition from some Senate Republicans, both Health & Human Services Secretary Nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and National Intelligence Director nominee Tulsi Gabbard have secured the votes needed from committees to be sent to the full Senate for confirmation. Meanwhile, President Trump has made major moves regarding tariffs -- issuing an additional 10% tariff on all Chinese imports and declaring a 30-day pause on 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada after the two countries pledged to focus on border security.To discuss this and more, Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Member Bill McGurn, FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram, and FOX News Political Analyst Juan Williams join Bret for today's All-Star Panel.Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many first responders who dedicate their lives to serving others often end up paying severe consequences, with firefighters having a 9% greater risk of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14% higher risk of dying from the disease than the general population. When these brave Americans are putting their lives in danger to protect others, they should feel confident their lives and families are valued.Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) discuss how they're setting out to do just that through the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, a piece of bipartisan legislation aiming to secure additional federal funding for the families of first responders who have died or suffered permanent disability from service-related cancers.Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held her first press briefing where she pushed back on fiery questions from reporters on the cost of eggs, controversial federal funding freezes that could potentially affect key programs, and details on President Trump's deportations of illegal immigrants. For a conversation on this and more, Democratic Pollster Carly Cooperman, Chief Political Examiner For Washington Examiner Byron York, and FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar join the All-Star Panel.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As President Trump begins his second term with a flurry of moves across industries, he met with three tech CEOs who have joined forces in the President's multibillion-dollar artificial intelligence infrastructure project and defended the venture as an investment that "impacts all of humanity."After they met with the President on Tuesday night, Bret interviewed OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, and Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump began his second term with a series of Executive Orders just hours after taking the oath of office. Meanwhile, his Cabinet nominees continue awaiting confirmation, with former Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) standing as the first, and only, nominee to be confirmed as the Secretary of State after a quick unanimous vote on Inauguration Day.FOX News Contributor Katie Pavlich, former Tennessee Congressman and Co-Host of 'The Five' Harold Ford Jr., and FOX News Radio Washington D.C. Correspondent Jared Halpern discuss this, the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal going into effect, and more.Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As wildfires continue raging in Southern California, how are Republican and Democratic lawmakers coming together on Capitol Hill to support Los Angeles residents? And with President-elect Trump returning to the White House in a matter of days, will he find common ground with others on Capitol Hill about raising the SALT deduction cap on high-tax states?Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) & Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) discuss the importance of working across the aisle on both issues to ensure Americans in crisis feel supported, and those in high-cost states feel they can afford to live without going into debt.Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices