The Fox News Rundown

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 Gowdy joins the Rundown to discuss Congressman Gaetz's decision to step back from his AG nomination, what reforms need to come to the Department of Justice, and takes a look at the "disruptors" that President-elect Trump has picked for his cabinet. With another opportunity to shake things up, President-elect Trump has some different ideas for the economy and federal government finances. There has been speculation that cryptocurrency under the new Trump administration will see a serious boost, as Trump spent some time on the campaign trail saying he would make “the United States the crypto capital of the planet and the Bitcoin superpower of the world.” Co-anchor of America’s Newsroom Sandra Smith explains the moves made by the President-elect and his allies so far to embrace and prioritize crypto in the next administration. Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers. Plus, commentary from attorney and legal analyst, Phil Holloway. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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) reporting from Kyiv, Ukraine, who talks about the exclusive with President Zelenskyy and the latest escalations in the conflict. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DOGE, or the Department of Government Efficiency, slated to be run by Trump allies Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, has begun making waves through Washington. Musk and Ramaswamy have already begun putting out preliminary plans for how they might tighten up federal spending to slash the deficit. Even those not known to be fans of the Trump administration, like Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), are conceding that this new department could be a step in the right direction. Congressman Aaron Bean (R-FL) joins the Rundown to explain why he and other Americans are excited for DOGE to get to work targeting government inefficiencies and wasteful spending. President-elect Trump has announced intentions to appoint former WWE CEO Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education. McMahon previously served on the Connecticut State Board of Education for two years before resigning to run for the Senate, a bid she attempted unsuccessfully twice. Wall Street Journal education reporter Matt Barnum joins to explore what the Department of Education could look like under President Trump, as well as the GOP's plan to transfer power back to the states. Plus, commentary from the host of “Tomi Lahren is Fearless on Outkick,” Tomi Lahren. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the FBI in Houston have issued warnings that Chinese spies are harassing Chinese citizens that are critical of the Chinese Communist Party. The warnings involve the presence of a Chinese "police service station", basically a spy house, who's agents intimidate, physically hurt and kidnap Chinese citizens who have escaped from China. Along with the warnings, Gov. Abbott has issued an executive order for Texas State Police to immediately start making arrests. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Jake Gibson, FOX News Washington D.C. producer, who says this is happening everyday, in multiple cities. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Trump promised on the campaign trail that he would secure the border, reinstating policies from his first administration while implementing mass deportations for illegal immigrants in the country. His new administration will bring in a familiar face to handle this, as the former acting Director of ICE during the first Trump administration, Tom Homan, has been named the new "Border Czar." Former Acting Director of ICE Tom Homan joins the Rundown to discuss the policies the new administration will look to implement, explain how the policies will curb illegal immigration, and what his new position will entail. The war in Ukraine has surpassed one thousand days, and the United States has only just begun allowing Ukraine to use long-range American-made missiles inside Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened nuclear consequences once again, prompting some concern from the West. Retired 4-star general, Chairman of the Institute for the Study of War, and FOX News Senior Strategic Analyst General Jack Keane joins the podcast to break down what this missile development means for the conflict and America's adversaries moving forward. Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor Joe Concha. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The two newest NATO members, Sweden and Finland, both detected communications cables running under the Baltic Sea had been severed. The cables run into mainland Europe and initial fingerpointing was put on Moscow. The damning evidence that Russia is actually behind the damage is yet to be found but the communication disruptions come immediately after Ukraine was given the 'ok' to launch U-S made long range missiles onto Russian territory. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Dan Hoffman, Former CIA Chief of Station in Moscow and FOX News contributor, who says the war on Ukraine will only be stopped when Putin is put under enough pressure. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services in the new Trump cabinet has stirred up old controversies revolving around RFK's positions on health. He has a record of expressing distrust in everything from vaccines to fluoride, even the FDA itself. He is certain to face a tough confirmation battle, where he is likely to focus on America’s issues with chronic health while facing contentious questions about his ideas at odds with the greater medical community. Former Director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Robert Redfield joins the Rundown to evaluate the RFK Jr. choice for HHS Secretary and how he might tackle obesity, vaccines, and food additives. As President-elect Donald Trump continues to assemble his second administration, some of his nominees for key positions are facing strong criticism and opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans. This pushback has led to speculation that Trump could use recess appointments to fill certain cabinet spots. Congressman Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., joins the podcast to discuss the likelihood of some of Trump’s nominees bypassing the confirmation process, the changes he would like to see in Washington, and his experience working in Trump's cabinet as Secretary of the Interior during the first administration. Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Tammy Bruce. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, attending the G20 summit, has signed off on Ukraine's use of long range missiles supplied by the U.S. to strike targets on Russian soil. The decision comes at a time when President Biden's influence is very much diminished and Russia is now using North Korean troops to take back lost land along the northern border. Moscow calls the move an escalation. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Lucas Tomlinson, FOX News Washington, D.C.-based correspondent reporting from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, who says the decision is most definitely an about face and how China's Xi is getting the full red carpet treatment at the conference. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a post-election boom, stocks pulled back at the end of last week as the pace of further Fed rate cuts came into question following a speech from Chairman Jerome Powell. Fox Business correspondent Gerri Willis speaks to Slatestone Wealth Chief Strategist and Managing Partner Kenny Polcari about if the post-election stock surge was warranted and why investors must now read into the economic data over rate cut forecasts. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Republicans will open the new year with control of the House, Senate and White House, with the ability to pass a new agenda under leadership from President-Elect Trump. The incoming Congressional leaders have already signaled that they hope to pass tax reform, border security bills and cut government spending. The Senate will have their hands full with the nomination process of the President-Elect's cabinet, which has drawn criticism from some Democratic members of Congress. West Virginia Republican Senator Shelley Moore Capito joins the Rundown to discuss her new role as Chairwoman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee, what pieces of legislation she is looking to move forward in Congress, and what she thinks of the President Elect's cabinet selections so far. During the pandemic, excessive alcohol use spiked and has proven to be a hard habit to kick. The Centers for Disease Control links excessive drinking to over 200 different diseases, with liver specialists seeing a spike in the need for transplants. But there may be a solution! Ozempic, the ever-popular diabetes-turned-celebrity weight loss solution, shows promise in reducing alcohol addiction by targeting the brain's hunger centers. FOX News Senior Medical Analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins to share strategies for reducing alcohol use and the health risks associated with overconsumption. Plus, commentary from author of "What’s Killing America: Inside the Radical Left’s Tragic Destruction of Our Cities," Jason Rantz. (Image via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Fox News Rundown host spoke with former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels about President-elect Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, a cost-cutting advisory panel led by tech billionaire Elon Musk and former pharmaceutical executive and presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. Daniel has plenty of experience implementing and studying government budgets, having worked in the Reagan White House, as President George W. Bush's White House budget director, and as president of Purdue University. He's also been co-chair of the non-profit Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget for the last ten years. Daniels discussed the waste he witnessed while in government and some costly departments and services that could be cut from the government – without little impact on the American people. He also discussed the political challenges of making political reforms to popular programs, but why not addressing America’s growing national deficit could have serious economic and security implications. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but you might like to hear the full interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with former Indiana Governor Mitchell Daniels and learn more about government waste and how he thinks DOGE can tackle it. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After losing the White House, as well as control of the House and the Senate, the Democrats now have to rethink their strategy ahead of the next election season. CEO of 32 Advisors and former Obama Economic adviser Robert Wolf reflects on the 2024 Election and points out the mistakes Democrats made with their economic messaging. He explains why he doesn't believe the Party has a clear leader at the moment, and why they need to adjust their strategy to convince voters they're making their lives better. While on the campaign trail, the President-elect often said America was closer to World War III than ever before -- claiming many of the conflicts raging overseas would never have started if he was in office. Now that he's heading back to the White House, how will U.S. adversaries react? And will a second Trump Administration be able to have a stronger impact on ceasefire efforts between Russia and Ukraine or Israel and Hamas? Retired 4 Star General, Chairman of the Institute for the Study of War, and FOX News Senior Strategic Analyst General Jack Keane explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The coming second Trump Administration is starting to shape, as the President-elect announced nominees for several key positions. Some of them are more controversial than others. Earlier this week, Fox News Rundown host Jared Halpern spoke to Fox News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream to get her reaction to President-elect Trump’s transition so far and what message he may be trying to send Washington with some of the polarizing people he picked to join his team. Bream discussed Trump’s potential strategy, the incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune will face as he navigates the confirmation process, and the possible political and legal fights ahead for the second Trump Administration, She also weighed in on Trump’s plan to launch the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, the pressure on some Supreme Court justices to retire, and how Democrats are assessing their election losses last week. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on FOX News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with former FOX News Sunday host Shannon Bream and let you hear more of her take on the battles brewing in D.C... Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump has rolled out a Cabinet at a pace far more rapid than his first transition, filling positions that will help further his promise to voters. But some of those picks have raised eyebrows, like former Congressman Matt Gaetz for Attorney General and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of Health & Human Services. Former Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush, Karl Rove describes what the early stages of the transition will tell us about the second Trump Administration. It has been seventeen years since Senate Republicans have elected a new Leader. Senate Majority Whip John Thune (R-SD) will replace Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), the longest-serving party Leader in Senate history. Thune defeated Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) in a closed-door election earlier this week. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discusses the new leadership and weighs in on the current state of the House of Representatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is said to be ramping up their surveillance technology in giddy anticipation for another Trump administration. It is a first sign that border agents are predicting major changes immediately after President-elect Donald Trump takes over the WhIte House. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Victor Avila, Retired Supervisory Special Agent with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, who says ICE and other border agency agents are very much looking forward to a change in posture at the border. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a busy week in politics as President-elect Donald Trump's transition team announced many of the names he hopes will fill critical roles on his team. Trump also said he'd launch the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. The commission, led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, intends to cut government waste and make it work more effectively. However, there is also big economic news, as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed that inflation continues to tick up, prompting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to say they will be "cautious" with future rate cuts. Kenny Polcari, Chief Market Strategist at Slatestone Wealth, joins FOX Business' Taylor Riggs to discuss what the Trump transition is signaling to Wall Street and whether the Fed's news is giving them reason for concern. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Trump continues to announce members of his potential Cabinet this week, however the Senate has a unique role in confirming people for these roles as well as hundreds of other positions within the executive branch. Senator John Thune (R-SD) will succeed Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in the Republican majority. FOX News Sunday Anchor and host of the Living the Bream podcast, Shannon Bream, joins the Rundown to discuss the upcoming confirmations and the future of the Democratic party. As President-Elect Trump prepares to take the helm behind the Resolute desk, one thing that he has said will be on the chopping block is electric vehicle mandates. On the campaign trail, he promised to cut government mandates on the production of EVs and to cut regulations on the auto industry. How could these sweeping changes impact the future of electric vehicles? FOX Business Contributor and author of the The Phil Flynn Energy Report, Phil Flynn joins to discuss why he believes cutting mandates will be beneficial to the EV industry and what the auto industry will look like under the Trump administration. Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers. Plus, commentary from the host of the “Kennedy Saves The World” podcast, Kennedy. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia has had a serious focus on the presidential election in the United States, assessing and waiting for an outcome. Now, with President-elect Trump returning to Washington D.C. and his bold prediction that he will end the war in a day, what could President Putin and the Kremlin be thinking about their war on Ukraine? FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Rebekah Koffler, strategic military intelligence analyst and author of 'Putin’s Playbook', who says President-elect Trump will be a 'nightmare' for Putin. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-Elect Trump visited the White House Wednesday to meet with President Biden in a two-hour meeting discussing the transition of power and policy issues. Throughout the day the President-Elect shared more cabinet picks including Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz for Attorney General, former Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence, and Florida Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State. On Capitol Hill, with a newly minted Senate majority, Republicans selected South Dakota Senator John Thune as the new Majority Leader. FOX News Contributor and former White House Press Secretary for George W. Bush, Ari Fleischer, joins the Rundown to discuss the latest cabinet selections, what signal they send to the status quo in Washington D.C., and what the Senate will look like with Majority Leader Thune in charge. On Tuesday evening, President-elect Donald Trump appointed tech billionaire Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to head a new initiative called the Department of Government Efficiency, or "DOGE." The goal of this department is to reduce government waste and regulation. Mitch Daniels, co-chair of the Committee For a Responsible Federal Budget, will discuss areas where the government is misallocating funds, the national debt, and what this department might entail. Plus, commentary from FOX News Legal Analyst Gregg Jarrett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following President-elect Donald Trump's big election win the stock market has been steadily surging to historic heights. Stocks, crypto and the U.S. dollar have all made big gains in the last week. What is behind this surge and will it continue after policies of the next Trump Administration are implemented? FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Gary Kaltbaum, President of Kaltbaum Capital Management and FOX Business Network contributor, who says he is confident about the U.S. economy's growth but it is all about the execution of the Donald Trump's plan for it to continue. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump Cabinet is taking shape fast, with some heavy hitters already being announced for critical positions. Among the first picks: Susie Wiles will serve as the first woman chief of staff, Tom Homan will return to the administration as border czar, and former Congressman Lee Zeldin has been tapped as head of the EPA. With more announcements expected this week, FOX News Contributor and member of the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Bill McGurn and FOX News Digital Political Correspondent Brooke Singman join the Rundown to discuss what these picks mean for the next administration’s policies and how the new Trump term could compare to his first. A judge, not a jury, will decide what happens to Jose Ibarra, the illegal immigrant accused of murdering 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley. The defendant waived his right to a jury of his peers earlier this week, and the trial will begin Friday. FOX News Atlanta-based senior correspondent Jonathan Serrie joins the podcast to preview the key details of the trial. Plus, commentary from the host of “Tomi Lahren is Fearless on Outkick,” Tomi Lahren. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The manslaughter trial of Marine Corp Veteran Daniel Penny enters its second week with several witnesses saying they were relieved when Penny placed a belligerent Jordan Neely in a chokehold. Prosecutors are saying Penny took it too far and killed Neely, a homeless and mentally ill man who was yelling threats at passengers. The defense says Penny was defending himself and his fellow passengers. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with CB Cotton, FOX News correspondent based in New York and has been outside the courthouse since the first day of the trial, about the latest witness testimony and the racial undertones of this much followed case. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tomorrow, Republican Senators will determine who will lead them when the GOP becomes the majority party in January. The three contenders are Senators John Thune from South Dakota, John Cornyn from Texas, and Rick Scott from Florida. President-elect Trump has yet to reveal his preferred candidate, with many hoping he will keep from influencing this contest. Senator John Thune (R-SD) joins the Rundown to discuss his candidacy for Senate Majority Leader and what he thinks his party can accomplish after all its success in last week's election. Last week, federal prosecutors announced charges in a thwarted plot from the Iranian government to assassinate Donald Trump before Election Day. The IRGC is denying these charges; however, many in the intelligence community can confirm that Iran’s targeting of the President-elect and those in his administration has been a problem since 2020. So how will President-elect Trump deal with Iran when he takes office? Former State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus explains the Iranian government's longstanding hostilities towards Trump and how a Trump White House would come down harder on Iran by enforcing sanctions. Plus, commentary by columnist David Marcus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the United States military has the most advanced training and equipment to offer our soldiers who fight for us, many times we don't prepare our brave men and women what to expect when they transition back to civilian life. The sad trend of too many soldiers committing suicide after returning home continues but there are resources and advice those leaving the military could really use. On this Veteran's Day we honor those that bravely served and also highlight the struggles they sometimes face after leaving the battlefield. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Lieutenant (SEAL) Rob Sarver and Alex Gendzier, co-authors of 'Warrior to Civilian: The Field Manual for the Hero's Journey', forthcoming in January 2025 (Hachette Publishing), about the difficulties many of our soldiers have with transitioning back to civilian life and the tools they have learned to help veterans with the process. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The markets are kicking into high gear, trading on the Trump win as many consumers look to the President-elect to fix their financial woes. FOX Business correspondent Lydia Hu speaks with President of Payne Capital Management, Ryan Payne, about where the optimism in the market is coming from, what role Bitcoin may play in the nation’s future, and why the President-elect will inherit a different stage in the nation’s fight against inflation. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republicans have won the Senate, flipping the Democrats' majority, which means there will be a new Senate Majority Leader, with three high profile names vying for the position. Senator John Thune of South Dakota, Senator John Cornyn of Texas and Senator Rick Scott of Florida are all in contention for the coveted role with the vote set for this week. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) joins the Rundown to discuss why he believes he is the right person for the job, his intentions to help pass President Elect Trump's agenda, and shares his reaction to President Trump's victory on Election Day. President-elect Donald Trump is returning to the White House. With the economy being a major concern for voters this year, many are eager to see how Trump's proposed policies will affect it. Gerri Willis, anchor and personal finance reporter for the FOX Business Network, joins to discuss Trump's plans to lower taxes, increase domestic energy production, and the state of the housing market. Plus, commentary from Retired Chief Warrant Officer Drew Forsberg. (Image Via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Much like he did in 2016, President-elect Donald Trump made border security the centerpiece of his 2024 campaign, promising to cut the flow of migrants and address the million who are already here. His plan includes mass deportations, stricter laws, and banning sanctuary cities. This past week, FOX News Rundown host Jessica Rosenthal spoke to Charles Marino, a senior adviser in President Obama’s Homeland Security Department about President Trump’s border agenda. Marino explained the scale of the current border crisis and the logistical and legal challenges Trump may face enacting his policies once he takes office. The nationally recognized security expert also discussed what actions can be done to address the reported thousands of convicted criminals who are on Immigration Customs Enforcement’s non-detained docket. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with border security expert Charles Marino, allowing you to learn even more about how President-elect Trump’s proposed solutions for the border crisis could be carried out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Though Americans now know who the 47th President of the United States will be, there are still roughly two months left of the Biden Administration. Now that election results are in, the country is shifting focus from the campaign trail back to President Biden — but does he have any plans that will leave a lasting impact? FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich discusses where the President's focus will be in the final weeks before President-elect Trump takes office. Just days after winning the Presidential Election, President-elect Trump has already begun the process of selecting the members that will make up his new cabinet. The President-elect announced that Susie Wiles, one of his campaign managers, will serve as his next White House Chief of Staff, becoming the first woman to do so. Having already served in the Oval Office, how will the President-elect's new administration differ from his last? FOX News Digital Political Correspondent Brooke Singman discusses the people who could potentially make up the new cabinet and what President-elect Trump's picks could say about his second term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump has made history again, winning a second term and helping his party make major gains in Congress. Leading up to Tuesday, for months, the polls suggested the race was neck-and-neck and Americans prepared for a nail-biter. They were told not to expect an outcome for days. However, in turned out Trump actually won decisively early Wednesday morning and pulled off an Electoral College landslide So how did the Trump campaign pull off such a win? Hours after Trump declared victory in his home state of Florida, FOX News Rundown host Jessica Rosenthal spoke with Marc Lotter, a former Trump advisor who was the Strategic Communications Director for President-elect Trump’s 2020 campaign. Lotter discussed the campaign’s strategy and why he thinks the Democrats misread the American people. He also looked ahead to what a second Trump administration may look like and may tackle in its early days. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with former Trump advisor Marc Lotter, allowing you to learn more about what propelled President-elect Trump to victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump will return to the White House in January, after a long campaign, several legal cases, and two assassination attempts. FOX News Voter Analysis highlighted his gains with key groups like black men, young voters, and Hispanics, which helped him work his way through the blue wall. Co-director of the FOX News Poll and FOX News Decision Desk member, Daron Shaw, gives a behind-the-scenes look into the Decision Desk on election night. The 119th Congress is beginning to take shape, as it appears the Republicans will hold on to a narrow majority in the House, and likely a 53-47 majority in the Senate. However, the 118th Congress will still have some key agenda items during the lame duck period. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent, Chad Pergram explains how the majorities will shape President-elect Trump's second term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amsterdam authorities say there was a coordinated and systematic attack by anti-Semitic rioters who targeted Israeli fans following a soccer match between Dutch club Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Five people were hospitalized and over sixty others were arrested following the violence. Social media videos show Israeli fans were hunted down, thrown to the ground, kicked and punched by large mobs. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with FOX's Matt Finn, reporting from Tel Aviv, who says he has spoken to a number of Jewish people don't feel safe in Europe. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an election where about 40 percent of voters said the economy was their top issue, the re-election of President-elect Trump has ushered in an air of optimism about the direction the economy could be heading. So how should Americans be reading the financial landscape under Trump 2.0 in the short term and the long term? The Big Money Show co-anchor Taylor Riggs gets insight from Annex Wealth Management Chief Economist Brian Jacobsen about how the Trump policy plan can inform investors, why Trump 47 will be unique from Trump 45, and expectations of a harsher trade relationship with China. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following Election Day, many in the country are wondering how the next few months will unfold before former President Trump takes the oath of office once more. President Biden addressed the nation on Thursday, asking the nation to "bring down the temperature." FOX News Sunday anchor and host of the Living the Bream podcast, Shannon Bream, joins the Rundown to discuss Trump's pending legal troubles as he prepares to return to office and whether or not the President will pardon his son, Hunter Biden. Throughout the campaign, now President Elect Trump was outspoken about how he would secure the southern border with Mexico. On many occasions at his rallies, he said that he would conduct mass deportations and impose heavy tariffs on Mexico if they would not stop allowing migrants to cross into the United States. Former Senior Advisor at the Department of Homeland Security under former President Obama, Charles Marino, joins the podcast to discuss the logistics of the President Elect's border policies, how deportations could work, and the legal challenges that the administration may face. Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers. Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor Joe Concha. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel has ended its agreement with UNRAW, the U.N. aid agency for Palestinians, which has been widely criticized for ties with Hamas. And now with a new Trump Administration to take power in just months, what will the overall relationship with the United Nations be? FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Hillel Neuer, executive director of UN Watch and international human rights lawyer, about reaction to President Trump's win and would the United Nations relief agency in Gaza would continue to get funding from the United States. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2024 presidential race is over, but experts have just begun analyzing how and why former President Trump was able to gain so much ground in key voter demographics. The now President Elect was able to turn out young men and black men at historic rates, bringing him victories in the "Blue Wall" states as well as North Carolina and Georgia. With the White House secured, the Senate, and potentially the House of Representatives, what does the future hold for the next Trump presidency? Former Special Assistant to President Elect Trump Marc Lotter joins the Rundown to discuss what campaign strategies led to the Election Day win, what he expects over the next four years, and analyzes the shift in Republican voters. This election cycle has been anything but normal, and many pundits expected it to take all week to see results. Yet, as the evening went on, it became clear that former President Donald Trump would return to the White House in January. Former advisor to President Bill Clinton and Chairman of the Harris Poll, Mark Penn, joins the Rundown to react to Trump's "return from oblivion." Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor and host of the Jason In The House podcast, Jason Chaffetz. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After his 2024 presidential victory, President-elect Donald Trump will be in control of U.S. foreign policy come Inauguration Day. On the campaign trail, he has been bold in his predictions of what he can accomplish on the world stage, including plans to end the war in Ukraine and to quell China's aggressive actions. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with former Trump administration deputy national security advisor Victoria Coates about how Trump may achieve peace in Ukraine without appeasing Putin, the Trump record on negotiating peace in the Middle East, and the likelihood that President Trump would solve China’s hostilities with economic consequences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The markets have reacted to former President Trump 2024 presidential victory, shooting up to record highs as many are investing based on the Trump campaign promises to cut regulations and slash taxes. So what will a second Trump administration mean for Americans’ wallets? The Big Money Show co-anchor Taylor Riggs and Brian Brenberg walk through the Trump economic plans on taxes, tariffs, government spending, and how they could revitalize the US economy. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX News projects that Former President Donald Trump will become the 47th President of the United States, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris. While pollsters and pundits expected a tight race that could drag out for days, Trump secured an Electoral College victory early Wednesday morning. Republican strategist Colin Reed joins the Rundown to explain how the Democrats’ “Blue Wall” crumbled, where Vice President Harris underperformed, and the legacy of the 2024 race. FOX News also projects the GOP has won control of the Senate. Later, FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar and FOX News Radio Political Anchor Jared Halpern joined the podcast to discuss the Republicans' down-ballot success and if they can hold on to the majority in the House. Plus, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of “Fox Across America with Jimmy Failla.” Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America deciding who will be the next President of the United States with an estimated one-hundred million people voting this year. We take a talk about swing states and their leading issues, and what voters across the country seem to be most concerned with. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Jessica Rosenthal, FOX News Audio reporter & podcast host, and Jared Halpern, FOX News audio political anchor and Washington D.C. correspondent, about our election night coverage and some of the stories to watch for. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Election Day is today, and millions of Americans are heading to the polls to cast their ballots. Many experts consider this race too close to call and do not expect results until later in the week. Former President Trump spent his last day before the election in multiple battleground states, while Vice President Kamala Harris dedicated her entire last day to campaigning in Pennsylvania. FOX News Contributor and former Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush, Karl Rove joins the Rundown to share his final thoughts before the polls close, the states he is most focused on, and his opinions on the candidates' closing strategies. The road to the White House has been a long one, marked by President Biden dropping out of the race, making way for Vice President Harris to take over the ticket, and two assassination attempts on former President Trump. FOX News Political Anchors Jared Halpern and Jessica Rosenthal, along with FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar, join the podcast to take a look back on the long road to Election Day, what early indicators they are looking for tonight, and what can be expected from the swing states. Plus, commentary by Brian Kilmeade, Host of One Nation with Brian Kilmeade and The Brian Kilmeade Show. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump are making last minute campaign stops in Pennsylvania offering voters their last messages before they cast their votes. There have already been election fraud claims in Pennsylvania, and while election officials there do have concerns about foreign actors spreading election fraud disinformation, they remain confident every voter will be able to cast their vote. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Al Schmidt, Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth, who says he understands election scrutiny and is confident Pennsylvania voters will be satisfied in the end. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Election Eve, both former President Trump and Vice President Harris will be campaigning in Pennsylvania, where the candidates will be vying for the state’s 19 electoral votes. Poll after poll shows the top issue for Pennsylvania voters is the economy, so which campaign has made the biggest inroads? FOX Business correspondent Lydia Hu speaks with FBN correspondent Jeff Flock about the state of play on economic issues in the Keystone State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Election Day is one day away, and both candidates have been making their final push in the swing states, in what many are predicting as a “coin toss” election. Former President Trump has hit the Biden-Harris administration hard on their handling of the economy, while Vice President Harris has been working to characterize the former President as a "threat to democracy". All indicators point to the election coming down to seven key states. Former Speaker Of The House Kevin McCarthy joins the Rundown to discuss what states he is focusing on for Election Day, what he thinks of each candidate's campaign strategy, and weighs in on the makeup of the 119th Congress. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have been making campaign stops across the United States in the final few days of their campaigns. However tomorrow, the campaigning ends, and the counting begins as millions of Americans will cast their ballots this Election Day. Director of the FOX News Decision Desk Arnon Mishkin joins to break down how the process works and share his thoughts on the state of the race. Plus, commentary from author of "What’s Killing America: Inside the Radical Left’s Tragic Destruction of Our Cities," Jason Rantz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wisconsin remains one of the pivotal swing states anticipated to play a decisive role in the 2024 presidential election. With its ten electoral votes up for grabs, both campaigns have spent much time there in the closing weeks. The Badger State is also considered part of the Democrats’ 'blue wall,' so losing it could be a significant blow to Vice President Kamala Harris. Earlier this week, FOX 6 Milwaukee political reporter Jason Calvi joined host Dave Anthony to discuss the Wisconsin race and what issues, demographics, and regions could potentially determine the winner. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with FOX 6 Milwaukee political reporter Jason Calvi and help learn about the critical battleground state of Wisconsin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Trump and Vice President Harris have been spending most of their time in swing states this last week -- as they attempt to sway undecided and unlikely voters to head to the polls on Tuesday. As closing arguments are given and the race remains a coin flip, which campaign looks like it's resonating with voters most in these crucial final days? FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar weighs in on the candidates' final moves on the campaign trail and why this race will likely come down to one thing: turnout. With Election Day fast approaching and a record number of Americans casting an early vote, election integrity has been at the top of voters' minds. Minnesota Secretary of State and NASS President Hon. Steve Simon explains how elections are run and how ballots are counted in states nationwide. Later, he touches on election interference concerns and discusses the checks and balances systems in place to protect the votes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just days before Americans cast their final ballots, former President Trump and Vice President Harris are spending the weekend making their final case to swing state voters nationwide. The consensus among pundits and pollsters is that the race is neck-and-neck, but are they missing something? This past week, Patrick Ruffini, founding partner at Republican polling firm Echelon Insights, joined the Rundown’s Jessica Rosenthal to analyze the state of the race in key battlegrounds, what we can read from registration trends, and how polling methods have evolved since 2016 and 2020. Ruffini explained why he thinks the race is very close but went through some trends and data that can be seen as favorable to both campaigns and could provide them with an edge. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with GOP pollster Patrick Ruffini and learn even more about the “tea leaves” the political experts are examining days before the election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX News Pollster and Political Science Professor Daron Shaw lays out how each key swing state currently looks for both former President Trump and Vice President Harris. Does it all come down to Pennsylvania, or are there other scenarios where it could come down to Arizona, Wisconsin, or even a wild card? With the race for Senate coming down to the wire, a 50-50 tie is certainly in the realm of possibility. Both sets of Republican leadership have their elections scheduled for November 13th. However, there is a chance we won't know which party controls Congress by then. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram gives a brief history of ties in Congress and breaks down what races to watch on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both the Trump and Harris campaigns are zig-zagging through battleground states, sending their final messages to voters and using some fiery rhetoric to criticize each other. With a short time to go, what does the Trump campaign say about the chances of his reelection? FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Tim Murtaugh, senior advisor to Former President Trump, about his thoughts on the state of the campaign just days from the election. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America got its last economic snapshot before Election Day. The latest jobs report shows a major hiring slowdown, raising questions for voters as they head to the ballot box in the next few days. Fox Business correspondent Gerri Willis speaks to FBN’s White House correspondent Edward Lawrence about what could be behind the weaker-than-expected report and how the 2024 campaigns will interpret this to voters in the last moments of the race. PHOTO CREDIT: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are crisscrossing the nation this week, from the Rust Belt states to the Sun Belt states. The candidates are eager to make their final pushes for support from American voters in the various battleground states. As their campaigns wrap up, FOX News Sunday Anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to share her thoughts on the final moments of the 2024 race. Former President Trump has focused the last leg of his campaign on working to secure low propensity voters in young men, and flip some of the key voting demographics that have historically fell on the Democratic side of the aisle. Former Hawaii Congresswoman, and current Trump Transition Team member Tulsi Gabbard joins the Rundown to discuss what she has seen on the ground, the Republican strategy heading into Election Day and what she would like to see out of a second Trump administration. Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers. Plus, commentary by FOX News Contributor and George Washington University Law Professor, Jonathan Turley. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices