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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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Episodes

From Washington: D.C. Shooting Raises Questions About Afghan Evacuee Vetting

The ambush of two National Guard members near the White House has intensified scrutiny of the vetting process for Afghan evacuees brought to the US under the Biden administration’s Allies Welcome program. Former FBI investigator Bill Daly joins to discuss the challenges of vetting individuals from war-torn countries with limited infrastructure, contrasts between special refugee program screenings with standard immigration procedures, and the risk of post-arrival radicalization through online inf...

Nov 29, 202531 min

Evening Edition: Best And Worst States To Find A Job In

With the unemployment rate at 4.4% and labor force participation at the lowest level in the past couple of years, finding the right job could be tougher than ever. And it is not just salary or finding something exactly in your wheelhouse, it is also about cost of living and receiving solid health benefits. A new report by WalletHub compared the 50 states across 34 key indicators of job-market strength and economic vitality to share tips on where to look for employment. FOX's Tonya J. Powers spea...

Nov 29, 202518 min

Business Rundown: What To Buy And When To Buy It This Holiday Season

These days, Christmas decorations are on display in stores even before kids go trick-or-treating, and that holiday rush is also true for many shoppers as they take advantage of early deals in October and even before. However, Black Friday still matters, and consumers are looking for the best deals so they can save a few bucks as they cross items off their lists. So, what are the best things to buy, and what strategies can get you the best price today, this weekend, and of course, Cyber Monday? N...

Nov 28, 202513 min

What The Holiday Shopping Season Can Tell Us About The Economy

Black Friday marks the official start of the holiday shopping rush, with a record number of Americans heading out in search of deals. Surveys show many shoppers are being more cautious about how much they spend this year. Retail expert Jerry Storch breaks down the trends and what this Black Friday might reveal about the economy. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has spent more than six decades at the forefront of the fight against childhood cancer. Its mission, founded on a promise by entert...

Nov 28, 202535 min

Evening Edition: Holiday Shopping Advice: Use AI

Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, and most of us should carefully approach it with a plan. As we hunt for deals, compare prices and try to stretch our dollars a little further, new AI tools could help us accomplish all of that. The National Retail Federation says a new record will be set for Thanksgiving weekend shopping with almost 200 million shoppers are planning to head to stores and shop online. FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Trae Bodge, a smart shopping expert with a...

Nov 27, 202516 min

How 'Capitalism' Saved The Pilgrims

This Thanksgiving, we show our gratitude not just to the pilgrims for inspiring this holiday, but also for sowing the seeds of America to come. As the early English settlers struggled to adapt to the New World, they experimented with a socialist-like communal society. However, they soon learned its flaws and suffered significant consequences. Author, historian, and pastor Dr. Jerry Newcombe joins the Rundown to discuss the story of the Pilgrims and how their decision to embrace free-market princ...

Nov 27, 202532 min

Evening Edition: AI Promises Major Return On Investments

President Trump signed an executive order this week focused on bolstering U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives. The White House is calling it "Genesis Mission" which aims to accelerate AI use for scientific purposes. Investing in AI has been very heavy of late, with the world's largest and wealthiest companies making sure they stay ahead of competition in the tech sector. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Charles Payne, host of 'Making Money' on the FOX Business Network, who says it is a ver...

Nov 26, 202512 min

‘Seditious Behavior’? Six Democrats Under Fire Over Video

Six Democratic lawmakers are under fire after appearing in a video urging U.S. troops to refuse “unlawful orders.” This has prompted backlash from Republicans and an investigation into whether the message could undermine military discipline. Former Army captain and House Foreign Affairs Committee member Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) joins the Rundown to weigh in on why he believes the video sends a dangerous signal at a tense moment for national security. Food allergies are always a concern for paren...

Nov 26, 202533 min

Evening Edition: The FBI To Meet With Lawmakers Who Encouraged Military Members To Refuse 'Illegal Orders'

Capitol Police have been contacted by the FBI and the Department of Justice in order to schedule meetings with members of Congress who appeared in a video encouraging service members to ignore orders they may deem 'illegal.' Last week, a group of Democratic lawmakers with military and intelligence backgrounds released a video directed at service members and intelligence officers telling them - "You can refuse illegal orders." Meanwhile, the fallout continues from the dismissal of charges against...

Nov 25, 202516 min

Comey, James Cases Dismissed, But Legal Fight Continues

A federal judge has dismissed the Justice Department’s cases against former FBI Director James Comey and former New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, who brought the indictments was improperly appointed. But the legal fight is far from over. FOX News Legal Contributor Johnathan Turley joins the Rundown to explain the challenges that Halligan’s appointment faced, as the DOJ plans to appeal. Thanksgiving travel is surging to record levels, and after...

Nov 25, 202533 min

Evening Edition: Top MAGA Influencers On 'X' Found To Be Foreign Based

This week, Elon Musk’s social media platform 'X' announced they launched a new feature that makes it possible for users to view the country of origin of any account, and almost immediately, some of the most corrosive users claiming to be Americans have turned out not to be. The new feature revealed accounts claiming to be 'MAGA' and 'ULTRAMAGA' are based in Africa, Macedonia, India and the Mideast. What can we do to fight back against these massive information and misinformation operations aimed...

Nov 24, 202515 min

Business Rundown: Turkey Costs Are Down... Is Grocery Bill Relief on the Horizon?

Good news on the affordability front, as your Thanksgiving dinner will cost you less this year. Your wallets will be stuffed with more cash as the prices of turkeys and other key ingredients have declined. That means you and loved ones can gobble down a delicious meal and have a little extra money for those Black Friday deals. Doctor Faith Parum, an economist at the American Farm Bureau Federation, joins Fox Business’ Taylor Riggs to explain why prices are down and what that may mean for your gr...

Nov 24, 202515 min

How Mamdani’s, ‘Affordability’ Issues Have Reshaped The Republican’s Midterm Strategy

President Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met at the White House, putting aside months of sharp public clashes to focus on housing affordability, public safety, and areas where they can work together for the city’s future. Republican Oklahoma Congressman Kevin Hern joins the Rundown to break down what this meeting signals for the Democratic Party and what Mamdani may be seeking from Washington. Plus, how the GOP is responding to Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignati...

Nov 24, 202531 min

Extra: Why A Former Agent says Politics, 'Social Justice' Created 'Two FBIs'

In February 2023, less than four months after leaving the FBI, former FBI Special Agent Nicole Parker was on Capitol Hill, addressing a panel investigating the weaponization of the federal government. She emphasized that she wasn't there to show favor to any political party but to stand for the truth based on her experience, hoping to make an impact in strengthening the agency. Her new book continues that mission. In The Two FBIs: The Bravery and Betrayal I Saw in My Time at the Bureau, the Fox ...

Nov 23, 202527 min

From Washington: Party Infighting On The Hill

The longest government shutdown in history might be over, but another one could be just around the corner if Congress fails to pass another set of appropriations bills before January 30th. Despite the threat of a shutdown, Republicans and Democrats remain trapped in partisan infighting, with two censure resolutions being introduced in the past week alone. FOX News Digital Correspondent Liz Elkind joins the Rundown to unpack the Drama on Capitol Hill this week as another funding deadline looms. L...

Nov 23, 202531 min

Extra: The Push to End 'Insider Trading' in Congress

For years, there has been a push in Congress to ban lawmakers from investing in the stock market. Earlier this week, a House committee held a hearing on the STOCK Act, which passed in 2012 and tightened rules, requiring lawmakers to disclose their gains. However, some lawmakers, including Tennessee Republican Congressman Tim Burchett, say that the bill doesn’t do enough. Rep. Burchett recently spoke with FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony about why he feels there are too many "inside traders" in...

Nov 22, 202530 min

From Washington: A Possible Plan for Peace, Affordability, and Mamdani

Seeking to chart a path toward ending the war in Ukraine, the United States and Russia have crafted a proposal that would require Kyiv to make significant concessions. Senior White House Correspondent & Sunday Briefing Co-host Jacqui Heinrich joins to break down the terms of the plan, the broader diplomatic implications, and the highly anticipated meeting between President Trump and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Later, Energy Secretary Chris Wright joins to discuss what the Trump administration ...

Nov 22, 202531 min

Evening Edition: Nursing Shortage Reaching Crisis Levels

A large population of America is aging and there are not enough healthcare workers to take care of them. The worsening nurse shortage can be attributed to not only an aging workforce but overall burnout and an insufficient number of new nurses. More and more hospitals and organizations have put a focus on training up the next wave of healthcare workers, and are now meeting potential employees where they are - in high school classrooms. FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Barb Clapp, CEO of Dwyer W...

Nov 22, 202519 min

Business Rundown: Are We Witnessing an AI Boom or ... Bubble?

$57 billion. That's the amount of revenue tech giant NVIDIA reported in the third quarter. At first, the news was welcomed by investors who had been leery about the evaluation of artificial intelligence and whether the AI boom was actually a bubble. However, the gains from the chip maker's record-breaking revenue were soon lost, as they proved insufficient to ease worried minds. Also this week, the delayed September jobs report surprised with better-than-expected job growth. But what will that m...

Nov 21, 202512 min

Can The President And Mamdani Find Common Ground On Affordability?

President Trump and New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani are set to meet at the White House, a surprising turn after weeks of heated exchanges, as both signal they want to find common ground on affordability and inflation in the nation’s largest city. FOX Business host Taylor Riggs joins the Rundown to break down what this meeting could mean for New York and why economic concerns are likely to shape their first face-to-face conversation. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are ...

Nov 21, 202534 min

Evening Edition: A United States Peace Plan Presented To Ukraine's Zelenskyy

The United States and Russia have written up a plan to try and end the bloody fighting in Ukraine. High ranking officials from the Pentagon met with President Zelenskyy and shared the Trump administration's reported new 28-point plan to end the war. The plan is said to have been in the works for a month, receiving input from both sides but there is some initial negative reaction from Ukrainian officials who say it heavily favors Russia. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Greg Palkot, Senior Foreign ...

Nov 20, 202515 min

Roblox Reforms And The Effort To Protect Kids Online

On Tuesday, a federal court blocked Texas from using its newly drawn congressional map in the 2026 midterms– a decision now in limbo as Republicans look to the Supreme Court for a potential reversal. Rep. Pat Fallon (R-TX) joins the Rundown to voice his disappointment with the ruling, denounce what he calls racially motivated gerrymandering allegations, and addresses the ongoing investigation into gunman Thomas Crooks, who attempted to assassinate President Trump at a rally. The rules are about ...

Nov 20, 202532 min

Evening Edition: Bipartisan Push Confident It Will End Stock Trading In Congress

There are bipartisan efforts underway in Congress to ban members from trading stocks. The "Restore Trust in Congress Act" is gaining support and a House Administration Committee hearing discussed the proposed legislation including other various legislative options to address public scrutiny over lawmakers' stock trading activities. Meanwhile, a resolution that would force the Department of Justice to release all materials related to Jeffrey Epstein passed both chambers with unanimous support, an...

Nov 19, 202517 min

Will Epstein Files Release Put Out The Political Firestorm?

Both the House and the Senate have overwhelmingly passed the Epstein File Transparency Act, launching the process to release long-sealed Justice Department records on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. This is a move that could expose powerful figures and trigger major political fallouts. Republican strategist Colin Reed joins the Rundown to break down how the disclosures may reshape the political landscape ahead of the midterms and why both parties are bracing for what c...

Nov 19, 202531 min

Evening Edition: What A Chinese Blockade Of Taiwan Would Mean

A new war games study of China says Beijing doesn't need to invade Taiwan to bring it to its knees. A cyber-enabled economic siege and a blockade of shipping routes targeting Taiwan's energy imports could do it in just weeks with massive consequences for the world's economy. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Rear Admiral (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, senior director of Foundation for the Defense of Democracies' Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation (CCTI), who breaks down the threat and suggests what...

Nov 18, 202516 min

The President’s Immigration Crackdown Expands Its Reach

This weekend, border patrol agents converged on Charlotte, North Carolina, in an attempt to remove illegal immigrants from the city per President Trump's order. DHS is calling it "Operation Charlotte's Web." Local leaders have released statements opposing the Trump administration's actions in the city, and called for protests against the agents. Ron Vitiello, Senior Advisor to Customs and Border Protection , joins the Rundown to explain why this needed to happen in Charlotte to keep its citizens...

Nov 18, 202532 min

Evening Edition: President Trump's Gaza Peace Plan Taken To The United Nations

The United States given President Trump's 20-point security plan for Gaza to the U.N. Security Council, and now wants it formally authorized. The key point is allowing a multi-year international force to govern the Gaza Strip through at least 2027. The plan presented to the U.N. was approved and supported by more than 20 countries, including with input from Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, at a summit in Sharm el-Sheikh on Oct.13th. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Ey...

Nov 17, 202523 min

Business Rundown: Expert Tips for Thriving in Today's Competitive Job Market

There is a lot of discussion about "affordability," especially regarding young Americans' ability to buy their first home. A key step in achieving the American dream is getting a good job, but the path to that job has become harder, especially for Gen Z. Economic growth is being driven by productivity and investment in artificial intelligence, rather than by hiring. This is creating what some call a "jobless boom" in some industries. Translation: the job market is very competitive. Suzy Welch, P...

Nov 17, 202518 min

The Republican Pitch To Bring Down Health Care Costs

With the government shutdown now over, the next battle in Congress is healthcare. Rising premiums, questions about extending ACA subsidies, and concerns about access and affordability are all back on the table. Missouri Congressman Jason Smith, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee , joins the Rundown to explain why Republicans want broader reforms beyond Obamacare exchanges, how they hope to lower costs for every American, and what policy fights may be coming as both parties head towar...

Nov 17, 202535 min

Extra: The Dangerous World Of 'Scambaiting' And Busting Internet Fraudsters

One in three Americans faced a financial scam in 2024, according to a recent Bankrate survey. As technology advances, it is growing easier to fall victim to cyber scams. And with the rise of AI technology and increasing involvement of organized crime organizations, the financial and emotional threat is only becoming more common and harmful. However, some folks are fighting back. ‘Scambaiters’ make videos of themselves wasting scammers' time and exposing them and their methods -- sometimes, to la...

Nov 16, 202519 min
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