The Bret Baier Podcast

As midterms draw near, President Trump and his policies will be put under more scrutiny than ever, but despite significant losses in off-year elections, some in the party still feel confident about their chances in 2026. Among them is Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who sat down with Bret on Thursday to explain why. Senator Thune explains his opposition to extending Obamacare health subsidies, whether the population should be concerned about a war with Venezuela, and what Republicans are doing to address families grappling with high costs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chief Communications Officer at Targeted Victory Matt Gorman, Washington Bureau Chief for USA Today Susan Page, and FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich discuss the aftermath of last weekend’s mass shootings both here and abroad, how fentanyl’s designation as a weapon of mass destruction could affect efforts to combat drug smuggling, and the interview with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles putting a spotlight on discord within President Trump’s administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Healthcare can be one of the biggest financial strains in the country, but it doesn’t have to be. Congressman Sam Liccardo (D-CA) and Congressman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) discuss their effort to create a bipartisan solution that will alleviate problems within the American healthcare system, explaining how they have crossed party lines and put together a plan that has growing support from both Republicans and Democrats that not only addresses the expiring Obamacare subsidies, but saves money as well.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Obamacare subsidies near their expiration date, pressure on Congress to come up with a suitable alternative continues to mount, yet a bipartisan solution to the issue remains elusive.  Host of ‘The Big Ben Show,” Ben Domenech, Democratic Strategist Leslie Marshall, FOX News Audio Washington Based Correspondent Jared Halpern, and FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram unpack both parties’ efforts to capitalize on affordability concerns as the deadline for an alternative healthcare plan draws near.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest lawmaker to join President Trump’s growing list of pardons is Texas Democratic Congressman Enrique Roberto “Henry” Cuellar, who was accused alongside his wife in 2024 of accepting over half a million dollars in bribes.  Congressman Cuellar, who has always asserted his innocence, discusses his recent presidential pardon, sharing his plans for reelection as well as responding to critics’ concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices