Trump administration pushes national AI standard to keep US ahead of China
Energy Fair Trade Coalition executive director Bret Manley joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to explain why energy production, capital markets and regulation will decide whether the U.S. can beat China in the global A.I. race.
Trump shares list of four in the running to become the next Fed chair
Market Rebellion co-founder Pete Najarian joins 'Mornings with Maria' to share his bullish market predictions entering 2026 and how the upcoming selection of a new Fed chair could impact the economy.
Trump signals major breakthrough in Ukraine war talks following Zelenskyy visit
Rep. Riley Moore, R-W. Va., joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss President Donald Trump’s latest push to end the Russia-Ukraine war and growing momentum toward a peace deal.
GOP weighs 2-year Obamacare subsidy deal as shutdown deadline nears
Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Ohio, joins 'Mornings with Maria' to weigh in on expiring Obamacare subsidies, looming shutdown talks and growing scrutiny of massive fraud tied to federal programs in Minnesota.
Markets to enter 2026 trending upwards despite white collar employment decrease
MJP Wealth Advisors President Brian Vendig joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss the economy's strength and stability entering 2026 amid President Donald Trump's efforts to make America affordable again.
China launches new military drills near Taiwan in escalation with the US
Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to break down China’s retaliation against U.S. defense companies, rising military pressure on Taiwan and why Beijing may be bluffing.
Wall Street wraps up banner year with double-digit gains across all major indexes
Former Federal Reserve Board nominee Judy Shelton joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss the Fed’s rate-cut outlook, the race for the next Fed chair and why strong growth, easing inflation and U.S. gold reserves matter for 2026.
Falling gas prices, interest rates fuel GOP optimism about economic turnaround
Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wis., joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to address government shutdown concerns and economic growth.
High-stakes talks ahead as Trump, Netanyahu discuss fragile peace
Rocket scientist Ari Sacher joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to break down Israel’s overnight strikes on Hezbollah targets, mounting doubts over Gaza peace talks and the growing challenges of disarming Hamas and Hezbollah.
Texas DPS arrests human smuggler in high speed chase
Texas DPS Lt. Christopher Olivarez joins 'Mornings With Maria' to discuss the arrest of a human smuggler following a high-speed chase and share statistics on decreasing border crossings under the Trump administration.
Pentagon warns China military buildup puts US homeland at growing risk
Legal and political strategist Katie Zacharia joins 'Mornings with Maria' to break down rising tensions with China, the Pentagon’s warning on Beijing’s military buildup and President Donald Trump’s strategy on tariffs, trade and global security.
Fears of ISIS resurgence grow amid strikes in Nigeria
Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., joins 'Mornings with Maria' reacting to President Donald Trump's military strikes against ISIS in Nigeria and weighs in on concerns of another government shutdown.
Wall Street eyes strong finish to historic year as Dow and S&P pull back in premarket
Constellation Research founder R. ‘Ray’ Wang joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss AI-driven market gains, Nvidia’s latest chip deal, the fight for real assets and what investors should watch as 2026 approaches.
Jim Beam suspends flagship distillery production for all of 2026
Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to report on Jim Beam’s decision to pause flagship distillery production in 2026 amid falling consumption, tariffs and growing economic concerns in bourbon country.
Trump expands Gen Z outreach through social media and campus engagement
Political commentator Brilyn Hollyhand joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss growing Gen Z support for President Donald Trump, shifting political priorities among young voters and the role technology and AI play in the future workforce.
Bull market has 'room to run' heading into 2026: Market expert
Morgan Stanley senior vice president of investments Jim Lacamp joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss a potential Santa Claus rally, AI-driven market gains and why the outlook for interest rates could shape stocks and housing in 2026.
GOP lawmakers call for fiscal discipline to protect economy
Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss rising GDP growth, wage gains and how GOP economic policies could ease affordability pressures.
Rep. Russell Fry urges Congress to take ‘back to basics’ approach in budgeting
Rep. Russell Fry, R-S.C., weighs in on the economic state of the U.S. in 2026, the Supreme Court ruling on President Donald Trump’s National Guard deployment to Chicago and more on ‘Mornings with Maria.’
Trump admin sues Gov. Pritzker for restricting immigration arrests
Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss a Trump admin lawsuit against Gov. JB Pritzker's restriction of immigration arrests and Texas' efforts to monitor the border.
Trump immigration crackdown hits roadblock as violence against ICE explodes
Former Acting ICE Director Jonathan Fahey joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to weigh in on the Supreme Court blocking President Donald Trump’s National Guard request and the surge in violent attacks against federal immigration agents.



















