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The Fox News Rundown

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The FOX News Rundown is the place to find in-depth reporting on the news that impacts you. Each morning, Mike Emanuel, Dave Anthony, Lisa Brady, Jessica Rosenthal, and Chris Foster take a deep dive into the major and controversial stories of the day, tapping into the massive reporting resources of FOX News to provide a full picture of the news.    Plus, every night, The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition brings you even more coverage of the day's biggest stories and on the weekend, you’ll hear everything that’s going on in the beltway with The FOX News Rundown: From Washington and special uncut, unedited interviews with The FOX News Rundown: Extra.    Each day The FOX News Rundown features insight from top newsmakers, along with FOX News reporters and contributors, plus a daily commentary on a significant issue of the day. Check us out twice a day, every day.
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The Trump Administration’s Plan To Shake-Up The DOJ

President-elect Trump has been vowing to reform the Justice Department, calling out the federal agency as “corrupt, discredited, and politicized.” Democrats have been swift in their critique of Trump, saying the President-elect will only use it to target his opponents. Trump’s plan to depoliticize the organization starts with his pick of Kash Patel to replace FBI Director Wray. Former FBI Assistant Director Chris Swecker joins the Rundown to explain why change is desperately needed to get the po...

Dec 04, 202431 min

Evening Edition: Short Lived Martial Law Declaration In South Korea

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law overnight but hours later the parliament unanimously voted against the measure lifting the lockdown. President Yoon said the move was made to eradicate North Korean supporters and 'anti-state forces'. It does raise concerns about our ally and the possible influence of other countries like China and North Korea in the region. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Steve Yates, senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation and former National S...

Dec 03, 202416 min

How Hunter's Pardon Helps His Dad

President Biden claimed on numerous occasions he would not pardon his son, Hunter Biden. Then, news broke Sunday evening that the President would in fact issue a pardon to his son, shielding him from any consequences for federal crimes he may have committed in the past eleven years. Both Democrats and Republicans are not happy with the news, saying it sets an unwanted precedent. FOX News Contributor and GWU Law Professor Jonathan Turley breaks down what this means for the Biden family and how th...

Dec 03, 202433 min

Evening Edition: Iraqi Militias Enter Syria As Conflict There Escalates

The ongoing civil war in Syria has reached its thirteenth year and what looked to be a stalemate between rebel forces and those of President Bashar al-Assad has picked up in a big way. Rebel forces have taken a large swath of land in the Northwest of Syria including the city of Aleppo. In another concerning development Iraqi militias, backed by Iran, have entered Syria to help the government fight the rebels. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Dr. David Adesnik, a senior fellow and the director of res...

Dec 02, 202414 min

Business Rundown: Tariffs & What They Mean For You

President-elect Trump has proposed a suite of different tariffs on our trade partners, leaving many wondering whether they’ll come to fruition or if they’ll be used as leverage in negotiations. Over the weekend, Trump even floated the idea of “100% tariffs” on the BRICS group of countries, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. FOX Business correspondent Gerri Willis speaks with Capitalist Pig hedge fund founder and FBN contributor Jonathan Hoenig, who explains what tarif...

Dec 02, 202412 min

Republicans Looking For New Cuts In The New Year

The President-elect’s cabinet is almost complete, and now he has settled on a nominee for FBI Director, Kash Patel. President Trump made big promises on the campaign trail from cutting government waste, tax reform, and mass deportations. Now that the Republicans will hold both chambers of Congress and the White House, they are looking to fulfill their promises to the American people. New York Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R) joins the Rundown to discuss how they plan to cut taxes, target gov...

Dec 02, 202436 min

Extra: The Inspiration Behind 'Martin Scorsese's Presents: The Saints'

Many people can name a Saint, like Joan of Arc, for instance. But their life stories, including their struggles and mistakes, are not commonly known. They are human, after all. That is why iconic filmmaker Martin Scorsese tells some of their stories in the new FOX Nation series, “Martin Scorsese Presents The Saints.” FOX News Rundown host recently spoke to theologian and FOX News Contributor Johnathan Morris about the docudrama, the background of some of the Saints featured, and how Scorsese’s o...

Dec 01, 202419 min

From Washington: What Congress Has Left Before The New Year

With just a few weeks left before the 119th Congress is sworn in, the 118th Congress still has a few more agenda items. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram notes that with a slim Republican majority, and major items on the table, it is certainly not "the most wonderful time of the year" on Capitol Hill. As AI takes the world by storm, political leaders are wary of the political, economic, and social challenges that could come from its widespread usage. We revisit a conversat...

Dec 01, 202428 min

Extra: DOGE's Hope To Take A Bite Out Of Big Government

President-elect Donald Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency is creating a lot of waves—and high expectations—in Washington. But questions remain about what the department can do to cut waste, fraud, and abuse without the assistance of Congress. Fox News Rundown host Jessica Rosenthal recently spoke with Florida Republican Congressman Aaron Bean, the founder of the newly launched House Doge caucus. Doge, in this case, stands for delivering outstanding government efficiency. Rep. Bean e...

Nov 30, 202421 min

From Washington: Tariffs and The Trump Economic Agenda

On day one of his second term, President-elect Donald Trump promises to impose heavy tariffs on Canada and Mexico and increase tariffs on China as part of a pressure campaign to end the flow of illegal immigration and drugs crossing America’s northern and southern borders. However, those countries are the top suppliers of total imports in the United States, and economists warn the tariffs could spike consumer prices. FOX Business correspondent Edward Lawrence joins to break down the President-el...

Nov 30, 202436 min

Evening Edition: Taking A Look At Trump's Economic Plans

While on the campaign trail, President-elect Donald Trump laid many ideas for his plans to try and transform the economy. Plans included tax relief, toughening tariffs on certain countries, tackling inflation and expanding corporate deregulation. The markets reacted positively to the election results and many CEOs are excited with Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary but others worry his ideas on tariffs could raise prices even more. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Chris Markowski, financial...

Nov 29, 202418 min

Business Rundown: Thanksgiving Spending, Feast Favorites & The Reason For The Season

Back this Friday for a special Thanksgiving Business Rundown, The Big Money Show co-anchors Taylor Riggs and Brian Brenberg join the show to talk about Black Friday along with Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. They also dive into some of the costs Americans get saddled with on the week of Thanksgiving, some of their personal Thanksgiving favorites, and the reason for the season: giving thanks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 29, 202416 min

Why Black Friday Is Still a Big Deal

The Christmas shopping rush is underway. While Black Friday isn’t what it used to be, with people camped outside of stores for hours, it’s still a big deal—and a big day for deals. The National Retail Federation estimates that 131 million Americans will shop online or in stores today. Gerald Storch, the former CEO of Toys ”R” Us, previews this year’s holiday shopping season and discusses how inflation is impacting consumers and retailers. The holiday season wouldn't feel complete without the fam...

Nov 29, 202434 min

Evening Edition: North Carolina Urges You To Visit

Two months after hurricane Helene devastated Western Carolina the region is still trying to recover. Rebuilding efforts are well underway but many local businesses and employees are facing many financial challenges. Tourism leaders in North Carolina are now urging people to visit the state to help with the economy. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Scott Peacock, Director, Tourism Marketing & Communications at 'Visit North Carolina', who has many tips on traveling there and other ways to hel...

Nov 28, 202419 min

Americans Feasting On A Budget

As Americans gather around the table today, those meals cost less than last year but are still much more than just a few years ago. In fact, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation, the traditional Thanksgiving dinner this year will be 19% higher than before the pandemic. Stew Leonard Junior, the president and CEO of Stew Leonard’s supermarket chain, joins the Rundown to discuss why food prices remain high years after COVID-19 lockdowns, what retailers and consumers are doing to cope wi...

Nov 28, 202432 min

Evening Edition: ICE Forms Task Force To Combat Venezuelan Gang

The acting ICE Director Patrick Lechleitner said the dangerous Venezuelan gang 'Tren de Aragua' (TdA) now poses enough of a threat in the U.S. that a new priority task force has been formed to combat them. The task force named 'Operation Athens' in honor of nursing student Laken Riley who was murdered by a TdA member in Athens, Georgia. ICE says that about twenty percent of all open investigations being conducted by them are related to this gang. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with FOX's Griff Jenkins,...

Nov 27, 202417 min

The Department Of Education. Should It Stay Or Should It Go?

On the campaign trail, President-elect Trump made big promises when it came to education, calling for an end to the Department of Education. Then candidate Trump pointed out anti-Semitism on college campuses, transgender women in women's sports, and "woke" teachings for the reasons why he would slash the department. He's charged former business executive Linda McMahon as his nominee to lead the department, with many fearing that cuts could cause a shakeup for public schools. Former Department of...

Nov 27, 202432 min

Evening Edition: Israel Agrees To Ceasefire With Hezbollah, Will It Last?

The Israeli Security Cabinet has approved a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah, an agreement the United States helped broker. The ceasefire has a sixty day transition period when the Israeli Army withdraws from Lebanon and the Lebanese moves it to secure it. Israel retains the right to use force if they are attacked again but would need to provide proof of a violation of the deal. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with David Daoud, a senior fellow at Foundation for Defense of Democracies with a focus on Leba...

Nov 26, 202414 min

Sanctuary Cities Vow To Fight Mass Deportations

President-elect Trump campaigned heavily on the issue of the border, zeroing in on how he would tackle the increasing problem of illegal immigration. Even before he has been sworn into office, Democratic mayors and governors across the nation are vowing to defy the new administration, promising they will not cooperate with President Trump on issues of immigration and the border. Former federal prosecutor and defense attorney Andrew Cherkasky weighs in on just how much individual power these sanc...

Nov 26, 202434 min

Evening Edition: Israel And Hezbollah Close To Ceasefire Deal

Israel and Hezbollah are moving closer to a possible ceasefire agreement as U.S.-led negotiations show signs of progress, this according to Israeli and Lebanese media outlets. It comes as the fighting between the two has escalated with Hezbollah launching over two hundred rockets and other projectiles into Israel over the weekend. Meanwhile, a twenty eight year-old Rabbi is found murdered in the United Arab Emirates. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Alex Hogan, FOX News foreign correspondent reporti...

Nov 25, 202414 min

Business Rundown: Trump's "First 100-Hour Agenda"

On Friday, President-elect Trump finally announced his pick to lead the Department of Treasury would be hedge fund founder and CEO Scott Bessent. Co-anchor of The Big Money Show on FOX Business Taylor Riggs was joined by former Trump senior economic adviser and Heritage Foundation economist Stephen Moore to discuss the Bessent pick. Moore explains why Scott Bessent was a relief to Trump skeptics on Wall Street, Bessent’s “3-3-3” plan to grow the American economy, and what the economic priorities...

Nov 25, 202415 min

The Gender Battle On Capitol Hill

Congresswoman-elect Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender person elected to Congress, has sparked a battle on Capitol Hill as House Speaker Mike Johnson has restricted the use of single sex bathrooms to people of that biological sex. The restriction came after much debate throughout last week, including South Carolina Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace introducing a bill to prohibit transgender women from using women's bathrooms in federal buildings. Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-1) join...

Nov 25, 202435 min

Extra: RFK Jr.'s Plan To "Disrupt" America's "Sick Care System"

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental lawyer and former presidential candidate has faced criticism following his nomination to head the Department of Health and Human Services in the upcoming Trump administration. Despite allegations of anti-vaccine sentiment, a charge he has refuted, Kennedy's outspoken positions on public health issues such as fluoride in water, processed foods, and pesticide use remain contentious. In an in-depth interview, host Jessica Rosenthal spoke with Dr. Robert Redfi...

Nov 24, 202445 min

From Washington: How Will the Trump Administration Take On China & Russia?

With the end of President Biden's term approaching amid elevated tensions with global adversaries such as Russia and China, there are many questions about how the incoming Trump administration will address America’s foes and the volatile hot spots around the world. Former Deputy National Security Advisor to President-Elect Trump Victoria Coates breaks down how she believes the incoming President could better navigate relationships with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Ji...

Nov 24, 202437 min

Extra: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's Full Interview With FOX News' Trey Yingst

The war between Ukraine and Russia has been raging for more than a thousand days. FOX News Chief Foreign Correspondent Trey Yingst spoke exclusively with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this past Tuesday during a recent trip to the country. Zelensky weighed in on many issues facing his war-torn nation, including its struggle to remain united after years of war with Russia and concerns about his nation losing support from the United States and their European allies. He also discussed Pres...

Nov 23, 202454 min

From Washington: President-elect Trump’s Cabinet Picks Court Congress

This week, President-elect Trump's first pick for Attorney General, former Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL), announced he was withdrawing his name from consideration for the position. Following the news, the President-elect nominated former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi for the position instead. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram reports on how Capitol Hill is reacting to some of Trump’s cabinet selections and discusses who else we may see hold positions in the incoming a...

Nov 23, 202435 min

Evening Edition: Are American Athletes Being Targeted By A South American Crime Ring?

The FBI is investigating whether or not a recent string of of burglaries of high-profile professional athletes could be connected to a transnational crime ring out of South America. NFL players Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce along with NBA players Mike Conley Jr and Bobby Portis all have had their homes broken into with thousands in cash and property stolen. The NFL has told all players to update the security at their homes. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Mike Tobin, Chicago-based FOX News cor...

Nov 22, 202414 min

Business Rundown: Relief At The Pump For Thanksgiving Travelers

Folks are gearing up next week for their Thanksgiving travel plans, and although an airplane may be a popular choice, AAA is forecasting that over 70 million people will be making their trek by car. Will gas prices stay tame? FOX Business correspondent Gerri Willis speaks with FBN contributor and author of 'The Phil Flynn Energy Report,' Phil Flynn, to break down the unseasonably low energy prices for Thanksgiving roadtrippers and what President-elect Trump's Energy Secretary pick means for the ...

Nov 22, 202410 min

"A Difference Between Disruption & Destruction": Trey Gowdy On Gaetz Withdrawal

Congressman Matt Gaetz has taken himself out of the running for Attorney General in the next Trump administration. The embattled legislator faced heavy criticism after President-elect Trump named him as the pick for AG, with allegations of sexual misconduct surrounding the Congressman. Gaetz announced Thursday he was withdrawing so as “to not distract from the goals of President-elect Trump's agenda.” Former Congressman, host of Sunday Night In America, and host of the Trey Gowdy Podcast, Trey G...

Nov 22, 202434 min

Evening Edition: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Sits Down With FOX News

Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy, in an exclusive interview with FOX News, says that he worries about the impact of losing support from allies, especially the United States. One thousand days into the war, Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst sat down with Zelenskyy in an interview that first on "Special Report" and they discuss the possibilities and obstacles of ending the war. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Trey Yingst, chief foreign correspondent for FOX News Channel (FNC) re...

Nov 21, 202421 min
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