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Dave & TJ recap the week at the legislature. WV Attorney General JB McCuskey talks about the EPA rollback of climate findings. Ryan Schmelz stops by on his last day with Fox News. Chris Stirewalt weighs in on the Trump administration. Brad McElhinny has an update from the state legislature. 

Ryan reports on the latest partial government shutdown taking effect this weekend, as DHS funding remains unresolved after Congress is unable to reach "a deal" of funding in echange for policy revisions.

February 11, 2026 ~ Ryan Schmelz, Fox News Correspondent joins Kevin to discuss the looming government shutdown Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AG Bondi will be the latest Trump administration member testifying about Epstein file revelations and more, on the heels of discoveries about Commerce Secretary Lutnick. Meanwhile, a grand jury declined to indict Sen. Mark Kelly & co. over a controversial video advising military service personnel to refuse illegal orders, where does Sen. Kelly go from here? And could we seriously be headed for yet another government shutdown on Friday the 13th?

Today's National Days. Ryan Schmelz has the latest on the government shutdown. Was the Super Bowl halftime show over the line? Jeremy Rosenthal on the exorbitant price of event tickets. Elvis movie trailer.

We haven't had enough of this under the current administration? Fox News' Ryan Schmelz joins us from D.C. to talk about the latest gridlock from the Capitol.

DHS funding expires in just a few days - will Congress get together and extend funding? And what's happening with legislative efforts for first time home buyers?

Today's National Days. Ryan Schmelz as DHS funding expires in just a few days - will Congress get together and extend funding. Your texts and talkbacks. Tonya J Powers a reported 5pm Monday deadline has come and gone in the Guthrie case. Text line comments.

Will Thune bring the SAVE Act to a vote? To pass, Republicans will need to do something with the filibuster. Ryan Schmelz is here to break it all down.

We discuss where the ire should be placed, if it should be placed, and why. Also, Ryan Schmelz on Capitol Hill with government shutdown news, and SAVE Act news, and Stephen Moore on Trump Accounts.

2-9-2026: Wake Up Missouri with Randy Tobler, Stephanie Bell, John Marsh, and Producer Drake

Feb. 9, 2026 ~ Fox News Reporter/WJR Contributor Ryan Schmelz talks Ghislane Maxwell appearing before a Congressional committee. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the Congressional week ahead, Ghilaine Maxwell is expectd to plead the 5th Amendment when she is deposed, and a newly unredacted selection ofEpstein related documents is expected to draw scrutiny. Discussions of immigration policy at the heart of DHS funding is also on the agenda, along with the SAVE act and changes, as yet another congressional funding deadline looms.

Simon's building is extremely hot this morning. Is having a Black History Month too divisive? Your talkbacks and the Super Bowl. Ryan Schmelz on if Ghilaine Maxwell testify at her deposition or pleads the fifth?

Democrats are pushing for changes to how the Trump administration carries out immigration enforcement — while Republicans are looking to strengthen election security with the SAVE America Act. FOX's Ryan Schmelz breaks down both issues.

Waymo is having issues. Where is Nancy Guthrie? Are the Rays coming to Orlando? (For real this time?) New foods at the Florida State Fair. Ryan Schmelz as Democrats are pushing for changes to how the Trump administration carries out immigration enforcement.

The partial government shutdown is over, but DHS funding was only extended for a couple of weeks while their "annual" bill faces additional negotiations. Meanwhile, the Epstein Files return to the spotlight after the latest DOJ documents release, and as the Clintons have agreed to testify before a Congressional hearing.

Marc Cox and the team fire through four packed hours of sharp political insight and cutting humor. Hour 1 opens with lighter banter on Punxsutawney Phil before diving into California's shocking $3.5 billion hospice fraud and a blistering takedown of Vogue's love letter to Gavin Newsom. Hour 2 shifts to national politics — from the population boom in Trump-won swing states and Ryan Schmelz's analysis of the SAVE Act and standing filibuster to Marc's big announcement that he'll cover Trump's State of the Union live from D.C., wrapping with oddball headlines on caviar nuggets and frozen iguanas. Hour 3 blends state issues and scandals: Missouri Sen. Adam Schnelting details his plan to move school board elections and eliminate state taxes, followed by Kim's exposé on how hospice fraudsters prey on seniors. Hour 4 brings it home with Lt. Gov. David Wasinger calling for live-stream transparency in the Missouri Senate, Jeff Monasso reporting from Minnesota's ICE protest chaos, and Marc breaking down America's “red state boom” and the firing of a nurse who advocated letting ICE agents bleed out — a chilling sign of the Left's descent into madness. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #MissouriPolitics #Transparency #HospiceFraud #SwingStates #SAVEAct #ICE #RedStateBoom #GavinNewsom #MediaBias

Marc and Kim bring Ryan Schmelz on to break down the latest on the government shutdown, the SAVE Act, and procedural challenges in the Senate. Discussion covers the standing filibuster, DHS funding disputes, ICE body camera requirements, and potential roadblocks from House Democrats. Ryan explains how partial funding impacts agencies like TSA and Coast Guard and the broader implications if the stalemate continues, providing a clear snapshot of the political maneuvering in DC. Hashtags: #RyanSchmelz #GovernmentShutdown #SAVEAct #StandingFilibuster #DHSFunding #ICE #PoliticalAnalysis #MarcCoxMorningShow

Marc kicks off with a call for listeners to join his Switzerland trip before moving into the political pulse, highlighting population surges in Trump-won swing states and the left's electoral challenges. Ryan Schmelz details the standing filibuster, the SAVE Act, and the latest on the government shutdown, while Marc shares his bucket-list plans to cover the State of the Union live from Washington, D.C. The hour wraps with odd and eye-catching stories, from McDonald's caviar nuggets to frozen Florida iguanas and a Kid Rock Super Bowl halftime showdown. Hashtags: #SwingStates #SAVEAct #StandingFilibuster #GovernmentShutdown #StateOfTheUnion #MarcCoxMorningShow #OddNews

We open the show with Ryan Schmelz and his coverage from Capitol Hill and the government shutdown. Jim Talent discusses a regime change in Iran. Rep. Eric Burlison discusses the bill proposed to end the government shutdown. Also, Ethan's America while he fills in for Ryan Wiggins.

The Epstein Files are circulating. Ryan Schmelz joins to discuss his coverage of the government shutdown. We dive into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. It's another edition of Ethan's America, and this time it's a preview of the Winter Olympics!

Ryan Schmelz, Fox News Radio Capitol Hill and White House Correspondent, joins the show to discuss the government shutdown, and what it was like from the floor of the House.

February 3, 2026 ~ Ryan Schmelz, Fox News Correspondent, joins Kevin to discuss the latest on the partial government shutdown Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Day 4 of the partial government shutdown, and Ryan has the latest updates. Will the House vote to end it Tuesday without any Democratic support? A test vote is expected after 11am, and with the addition of Rep. Menefee (D,TX-18) the GOP majority margin is reduced.

Sarah Root finally gets justice. No citizen initiatives make it to the 2026 ballot. Fire Drill!!! Gender reveals are ridiculous. Ryan Schmelz on the partial government shutdown latest - will the House vote to end it. Top places to get married.

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller checked in with one of our regulars, Ryan Schmelz of Fox News Radio, for the latest from Washington as Congress works to prevent a government shutdown. Ryan broke down where negotiations stand, the sticking points lawmakers are still battling over, and what needs to happen next to keep the government funded. With deadlines looming, it was a timely update on a situation impacting everyone.

The clock is ticking on lawmakers' efforts to avert a partial government shutdown at midnight tonight. Legislators are stll working on a deal to pass 5 of the 6 remaining budget bills for Fiscal Year 2026, with DHS funding set aside due to concerns over ICE related controversies.

The clock is ticking on another government shut down as Democrats are refusing to fund nearly 80% of the government because it includes DHS funding. Leader Schumer is saying in order to move forward an agreement would need tighter warrant rules, a unified code of conduct for federal agents, with masks off, and body cameras on. Republicans are citing splitting DHS funding bill as reason to reject the latest funding package. FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) who says there points of compromise in the spending bill but the mission of deporting illegal immigrants needs to continue. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The clock is ticking on another government shut down as Democrats are refusing to fund nearly 80% of the government because it includes DHS funding. Leader Schumer is saying in order to move forward an agreement would need tighter warrant rules, a unified code of conduct for federal agents, with masks off, and body cameras on. Republicans are citing splitting DHS funding bill as reason to reject the latest funding package. FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) who says there points of compromise in the spending bill but the mission of deporting illegal immigrants needs to continue. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The clock is ticking on another government shut down as Democrats are refusing to fund nearly 80% of the government because it includes DHS funding. Leader Schumer is saying in order to move forward an agreement would need tighter warrant rules, a unified code of conduct for federal agents, with masks off, and body cameras on. Republicans are citing splitting DHS funding bill as reason to reject the latest funding package. FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) who says there points of compromise in the spending bill but the mission of deporting illegal immigrants needs to continue. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Calls continue to mount for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to step down, including from some Republican lawmakers. Ryan reports on what GOP members of congress are saying. Another partial government shutdown is on the horizon over DHS funding, with a test scheduled for later today. In other related news, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) has announced she will run for Governor of Minnesota.

Fox's Ryan Schmelz reports on what is happening on Capitol Hill and it looks like we are headed toward a shutdown

January 28, 2026 ~ Ryan Schmelz, Fox News Correspondent joins Kevin to discuss how both GOP chairs of the Homeland Security Committees in the House and Senate are calling on DHS officials to testify following the death of Alex Pretti in Minnesota. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Both GOP Chairs of the Homeland Security Committees in the House and Senate are calling on DHS officials to testify following the deaths of Alex Pretti in Minnesota. This comes as Democrats, including John Fetterman, are calling on Kristi Noem to resign or be fired. Democrat opposition to ICE policies after recent scandals in Minneapolis are also influencing a potential partial government shutdown over a DHS funding bill.

The clock is ticking for the Senate to align with the House on government funding ahead of a week end shutdown deadline. Democrat demands to separate DHS funding into a separate bill may be the hangup that prevents at least one funding bill from passing in time. In related news, Sen. Fetterman (D-PA) has joined the ranks calling for the removal or resignation of Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary -- while not on board for impeachment, he's the latest and loudest to raise concerns about her leadership in light of multiple recent ICE-related shootings.

The full show spans four hours of cold-weather updates, political accountability, and local plus national news analysis. Hour 1 opens with snow and protest coverage, spotlighting liberal hypocrisy, law enforcement challenges, and Kim's “Kim on a Whim” segment on free speech. Hour 2 dives into icy roads, Hans von Spakovsky's legal insights on Minneapolis, Nicole Murray's market updates, and lighter daily news stories. Hour 3 covers Minnesota ICE operations, chaotic protests, Dan Buck's commentary on leadership failures, and traffic enforcement technology debates. Hour 4 addresses potential government shutdowns, Ryan Schmelz explains federal funding politics, Tom Ackerman highlights college basketball and prop betting issues, and Marc closes with Hollywood commentary tied to law enforcement and ICE. Across the show, political, social, and sports topics intertwine, blending national headlines with local perspectives and actionable insights. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #WinterWeather #MinneapolisProtests #PoliticalAccountability #KimOnAWhim #ICEOperations #GovernmentShutdown #RyanSchmelz #TomAckerman #LocalSports #CollegeBasketball #NFL #NHL #DailyNews #SocialCommentary

Marc and the team open with frigid weather commentary and energy concerns before analyzing potential government shutdowns tied to DHS and ICE funding disputes. Ryan Schmelz joins to explain the dynamics in Washington, highlighting Democrat strategies and filibuster challenges. Tom Ackerman covers college basketball highlights, prop betting issues, and local team performances, while NFL and NHL updates provide broader sports context. The hour closes with Marc addressing Hollywood celebrity commentary on law enforcement, reiterating the significance of ICE and police funding in current political debates. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #GovernmentShutdown #ICEFunding #RyanSchmelz #TomAckerman #CollegeBasketball #NFL #NHL #HollywoodPolitics #LocalSports

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that Federal authorities have arrested anti-ICE agitators after a mob stormed a church service in St. Paul, Minnesota. Bondi named Nekima Levy Armstrong, Chauntyll Louisa Allen and William Kelly as the suspects. FBI Director Kash Patel said the arrests were in connection with a violation of the FACE Act, which prohibits interfering with those practicing their religion at a place of worship. FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with Rep. Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) who says decisive action needs to be taken to protect churches from invasion by protesters or other such agitators. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that Federal authorities have arrested anti-ICE agitators after a mob stormed a church service in St. Paul, Minnesota. Bondi named Nekima Levy Armstrong, Chauntyll Louisa Allen and William Kelly as the suspects. FBI Director Kash Patel said the arrests were in connection with a violation of the FACE Act, which prohibits interfering with those practicing their religion at a place of worship. FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with Rep. Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) who says decisive action needs to be taken to protect churches from invasion by protesters or other such agitators. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that Federal authorities have arrested anti-ICE agitators after a mob stormed a church service in St. Paul, Minnesota. Bondi named Nekima Levy Armstrong, Chauntyll Louisa Allen and William Kelly as the suspects. FBI Director Kash Patel said the arrests were in connection with a violation of the FACE Act, which prohibits interfering with those practicing their religion at a place of worship. FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with Rep. Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) who says decisive action needs to be taken to protect churches from invasion by protesters or other such agitators. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fox News Radio correspondent Ryan Schmelz breaks down the political fallout from Minnesota ICE protests and how they are influencing negotiations over Department of Homeland Security funding. The segment covers Democratic demands around ICE policy, border security challenges, deportations of dangerous criminals amid local resistance, and growing bipartisan scrutiny of Secret Service training and presidential protection. Schmelz also explains the nonstop pace of the modern news cycle and the pressure it puts on reporters.

Hour 3 features Fox News Radio correspondent Ryan Schmelz breaking down the political fallout from Minnesota ICE related protests and how they are shaping negotiations over Department of Homeland Security funding. Heidi reacts to a clip from Pete Buttigieg on housing, healthcare, and affordability, discuss immigration, ICE reform versus abolition, Secret Service scrutiny after assassination attempts on Donald Trump, and the strain of a nonstop news cycle on journalists and hosts.

Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, once considered a protégé of Sen. Mitch McConnell, is now running to replace him. Cameron served as legal counsel for McConnell, who is retiring next year after four decades in the U.S. Senate. McConnell's departure after more than 40 years in office, leaves an opening for Kentuckians to elect a more conservative, Trump-loyal candidate. FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with Daniel Cameron, former Kentucky Attorney General, who explains why he is running to replace his former boss, Senator Mitch McConnell. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, once considered a protégé of Sen. Mitch McConnell, is now running to replace him. Cameron served as legal counsel for McConnell, who is retiring next year after four decades in the U.S. Senate. McConnell's departure after more than 40 years in office, leaves an opening for Kentuckians to elect a more conservative, Trump-loyal candidate. FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with Daniel Cameron, former Kentucky Attorney General, who explains why he is running to replace his former boss, Senator Mitch McConnell. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Republican from Florida, Rep. Randy Fine, is pushing for Greenland to become the country's 51st state as President Trump has been publicly pushing for the Danish territory to come under U.S. rule. Rep. Fine introduced a bill this week that aims to authorize President Trump "to take such steps as may be necessary" to acquire Greenland. Leaders from Greenland and Denmark met with Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio this week as President Trump seems to double down on acquiring the largest island on Earth. FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) who explains what is in his bill and shares how his own meeting with the leaders of Denmark and Greenland went. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Republican from Florida, Rep. Randy Fine, is pushing for Greenland to become the country's 51st state as President Trump has been publicly pushing for the Danish territory to come under U.S. rule. Rep. Fine introduced a bill this week that aims to authorize President Trump "to take such steps as may be necessary" to acquire Greenland. Leaders from Greenland and Denmark met with Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio this week as President Trump seems to double down on acquiring the largest island on Earth. FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) who explains what is in his bill and shares how his own meeting with the leaders of Denmark and Greenland went. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are still budget negotiations happening in the House & Senate, and the deadline for the government funding cliff is looming. What's the latest, on that and the Fed Chair investigation? Ryan Schmelz, Capitol Hill Correspondent is here.

Greenland has reemerged as a hot topic in D.C. again with recent comments from President Trump fueling the interest. Both the President and military leaders saying that military action wasn't off the table to capture the resource-rich Arctic territory. President Trump even floated the idea the United States could buy Greenland from Denmark. The latest talk about acquiring Greenland has angered European nations who say only Denmark and Greenland can decide the island's future. FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT), co-chair of the Congressional Friends of Denmark Caucus, who says such talk against a NATO ally is dangerous, and he shares his thoughts on the Minneapolis ICE shooting. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House Oversight Committee is intensifying their investigation into the state of Minnesota hemorrhaging funds through fraud schemes in its social benefit programs. The Department of Justice says one of the largest schemes involved 'the Feeding Our Future scheme' which resulted in a $250 million loss when fraudsters received payments from the state for services that were never fulfilled. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has frozen all childcare payments to Minnesota, and the Small Business Administration (SBA) suspended nearly 7-thousand loans amid the mounting scrutiny over accusations of fraud involving child daycare centers across the state. FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN) says the scams are so numerous in his state that he calls it 'incompetence or dereliction of duty', and Governor Walz will be out of office in November. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices