Rep. Emmer Talks A Need for National Security Transparency

Less than a week after a Chinese spy balloon made its way through U.S. airspace, two more suspicious objects were found occupying the sky over Alaska and Canada over the weekend. Unlike the first balloon that remained in the air for days before being shot down, President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ordered that the two be shot down on Saturday. Though the Pentagon has not officially confirmed if these objects were balloons, a senior U.S. official has confirmed that they were, leaving many Americans feeling more on edge — as additional national security threats could have been navigating through U.S. territory. On the Rundown, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) explains why he believes the White House must prioritize transparency when dealing with national security threats like these and how the House ‘China Select Committee’ will work to combat China’s “brazen disregard” for the U.S. He also discusses House Oversight priorities, the continued debate over the debt limit, and how he’s enjoying his new role in Congress.

Police departments across the country are under scrutiny again, and with it comes conversations about police reform and critique of the police in general. Authors James Patterson and Matt Eversmann have teamed up once again to write a book that captures the real-life experiences of the police officers who risk their lives to protect and serve their communities. Patterson and Eversmann join the Rundown to discuss their new book, ‘Walk the Blue Line’ that gives an honest perspective on what it is like to be a police officer in America. They discuss how the book aims to give readers a chance to understand cops, the difficulties they face on the job and the uplifting stories that come with it.

Plus, commentary by former White House speechwriter and Fox News Contributor Marc Thiessen.