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Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss reports of Chinese nationals probing U.S. military bases, efforts to strengthen counterintelligence and renewed airstrikes targeting cartel-linked smuggling vessels.

Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., discusses the government shutdown and the risks of U.S. military action against Venezuela on 'Varney & Co.'

Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir, backs tough border controls to protect Americans against fentanyl crisis. (Courtesy: Palantir: Q3 2025 Earnings Webcast)

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, discusses government spending and reacts to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declaring that Iran would not engage with the U.S. unless it abandoned Israeli support.

Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss the government shutdown and the role of the U.S. in stopping violence against Christians in Nigeria.

Former Navy Captain Brent Sadler discusses President Donald Trump's meeting with China's Xi Jinping and U.S. strikes on Venezuelan drug boats on 'Varney & Co.'

Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, discusses whether President Donald Trump could take military action against Venezuelan drug cartels and weighs in on the government shutdown on 'Varney & Co.'

Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., discusses whether Democrats are feeling pressure to end the government shutdown on 'Varney & Co.'

Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang discusses President Donald Trump's meeting with Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on 'Varney & Co.'

Heritage Foundation President Senior Counselor Lt. Col. James Carafano (ret.) discusses whether President Donald Trump's sanctions on Russia will be effective and U.S. strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug boats on 'Varney & Co.'

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., discusses the commander-in-chief's peace efforts throughout the world on 'The Bottom Line.'

Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports on growing questions about the stability of China’s military after 9 top generals were removed on corruption charges, on ‘Varney & Co.’

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., discusses President Donald Trump's plan for Middle East peace, the government shutdown and U.S. strikes on Venezuelan drug boats on 'Varney & Co.'

Heritage Foundation National Security Vice President Victoria Coates joins 'Monrings with Maria' to discuss Vice President JD Vance's meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump's peace negotiations with Vladimir Putin.

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss U.S. strikes on drug boats, President Donald Trump's push for lasting peace in the Middle East and efforts to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war.

Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., discusses the government shutdown and President Donald Trump's Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal on 'Mornings with Maria.' 

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, discusses the cost of the government shutdown and whether President Donald Trump should arm Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles on 'Varney & Co.'

Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., discusses President Donald Trump's upcoming meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin, Zelenskyy's trip to D.C. and Hamas disarmament on 'Mornings with Maria.'

U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum discusses President Donald Trump's Israel-Hamas peace deal, the government shutdown and China trade tensions on 'Mornings with Maria.'

Fox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane (ret.) discusses President Donald Trump's historic Middle East peace agreement and a possible deal with Iran on 'Mornings with Maria.'