The Fox News Rundown

President Donald Trump is back in office after his inauguration, one that was marked by an "America First" theme. The President signaled that his second term will be focused on increasing energy production, securing the border, and growing the economy. The President spent the rest of the day attending celebratory events and signing executive actions in front of a crowd at Capital One Arena. FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar joins the Rundown to discuss the tone of the President's inaugural speech, how Congress moves forward with a slim Republican majority, and what the first 100 days of the Trump presidency will look like. In his final moments before leaving office, then-President Biden issued a handful of last-minute pardons. Those pardoned include his siblings and their spouses, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and former Joint Chiefs of Staff and retired General Mark Milley. Biden asserts that accepting his pardon is not the same as an admission of guilt. Former lawyer for President Donald Trump and former federal prosecutor Jim Trusty joins to explain how preemptive pardons work and what precedent this sets. Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor Joe Concha. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump is back in the Oval Office for a second term and is pushing his agenda to overhaul many of the policies of the Biden Administration. President Trump declared an 'energy emergency' promising to 'drill baby drill'. Americans are currently facing high gas prices and a new unprecedented demand for reliable energy to fuel technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Phil Flynn, Senior Energy Market Analyst at the Price Futures Group and FOX News Contributor, who says Trump's energy policies will greatly differ from Biden's but will need some time to make an impact. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today marks the beginning of the second Trump administration, and as the podcast tapes just before the swearing-in ceremony, reports are already circulating about the litany of executive orders and swift policy moves from the President on Day One. So what are the economic priorities of President Trump this time around, and how will they affect Americans’ wallets?  FOX Business correspondent Gerri Willis speaks with FOX News Contributor and former partner at Wertheim & Co. Liz Peek about the impact of tariffs, renewing the 2017 Trump tax cuts, deregulation, friendlier energy policies, and more. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The day is here---President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the nation's 47th president. On the road to the White House, then candidate Trump made big promises on the campaign trail, which included increased border security, mass deportations for illegal migrants, and an extension of the 2017 tax cuts. Now he takes office, and his allies are eager to get to work on the fulfilling his policy agenda. Florida Republican Congressman Byron Donalds joins the Rundown to discuss Inauguration Day, the goals of the Trump administration as it takes over the White House, and talks about a potential run for Florida governor.  President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office a second time this afternoon. He is the first president to serve non-consecutive terms since President Grover Cleveland. As Washington prepares to celebrate the peaceful transfer of power, Tevi Troy, Presidential historian and author of The Power and the Money: The Epic Clashes Between Commanders in Chief and Titans of Industry, joins the Rundown to teach us the history of Presidential inaugurations. Plus, commentary from host of FOX Across America with Jimmy Failla, and FOX News Saturday Night, Jimmy Failla. (Image Via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, the Food and Drug Administration announced that it would ban the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food products like candy and cereals. The agency cited a study that found the chemical caused cancer in rats and affected hundreds of items.   The move comes ahead of President-elect Trump's inauguration. His nominee for Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has promised to "Make America Healthy Again” and remove chemicals and other additives from our food, which he believes are harming us.   Days after the news broke, Dr. Peter Lurie, President of the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), joined host Lisa Brady on the Rundown to discuss the research that led to the decision to ban the dye and why the CSPI petitioned for the reform.   Dr. Lurie explained how this could impact food products in the country, and what chemicals might be next to go as the Trump administration takes over.   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 Dr. Peter Lurie, allowing you to hear more about why he says many food additives and dyes are dangerous, and should be banned ed as well.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A handful of President-elect Trump's cabinet nominees are facing questions from Senators on Capitol Hill. Though it appears some picks like Secretary of State nominee Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and CIA Director nominee John Ratcliffe will face smooth confirmations, it could be more challenging for those like Department of Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth — who had his hearing last Tuesday. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discusses the hearings that have taken place thus far and which ones to watch out for. In a matter of hours, President-elect Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States. As he returns to the White House, many Americans will watch to see which issues the incoming President will prioritize during his first weeks in office — including whether he'll reverse recent executive orders issued by President Biden. FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar and FOX News Radio Washington DC Correspondent Jared Halpern weigh in on the logistics of this presidential transition, President Biden's legacy, and what to expect from a second Trump Administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Corbett, an American businessman, moved to Afghanistan in 2010 with his family and became actively involved in the community.  In August 2022, he, along with several others, was captured and detained by the Taliban after returning to the country to renew his business visa and pay his employees.  Since then, his wife, Anna Corbett, has advocated for his release and pleaded with the Biden administration for assistance.  Earlier this week, Anna joined Rundown host Dave Anthony to share Ryan's story and describe her efforts to secure her husband's release. She explained how the outgoing Biden White House failed to secure a recent deal to bring Ryan home but why she has renewed hope after traveling to Mar-a-Lago and meeting with President-elect Trump’s National security adviser pick, Mike Waltz. 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 Anna Corbett, allowing you to hear more about her husband’s story and the effort to get him out of an Afghanistan jail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Wednesday, Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal that guarantees the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas terrorists. The outgoing President Biden and the incoming President-elect Trump joined forces to ensure the agreement was reached. FOX News Chief National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin discusses the coordination efforts between the two administrations and explains what the different phases of the ceasefire deal entail. The Supreme Court ruled that TikTok will officially be banned in the United States starting tomorrow if an American company doesn't purchase the platform from its Chinese owners. Shark Tank investor and Canadian businessman Kevin O'Leary says he is interested in purchasing the app, but ByteDance says Chinese law would prevent them from selling its algorithm. Law Professor at George Washington University Jonathan Turley explains what the Supreme Court ruling means for the future of free speech and the precedent it sets for the future of social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There have been four sitting United States presidents that have been killed by an assassin. Last July, President Donald Trump, then the presumptive nominee of the Republican Party, survived an assassination attempt at rally in Pennsylvania. A new book tells the little-known story about the first assassination attempt on John F. Kennedy, right before his inauguration and looks into the mind of those who want murder the leader of the free world. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Brad Meltzer, author of 'The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy―and Why It Failed', who shares a bit about the book and what he has learned about the profile of presidential assassins. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The TikTok ban has been upheld by the Supreme Court. If the Chinese-owned social media platform is not sold to a U.S. owner by Sunday, January 19th, millions of consumers and content creators on the app will need to pack up and find a new platform to post their videos. The “creator economy” is a multi-billion dollar industry in America now, so how will TikTok creators be impacted? Lydia Hu speaks with AirBnb entrepreneur with millions of likes and hundreds of thousands of followers on TikTok, Brittany Magsig about how the possible ban puts her livelihood in jeopardy. Later, Lydia speaks with Anjana Susarla is an Omura-Saxena Professor of Responsible AI at Michigan State University business school professor Anajana Susarla about where creators may go after TikTok. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden has just three days left in office before President-elect Trump is inaugurated on the 20th. Trump has teased that he has countless plans and solutions that he wants to tackle on day one. Some of these include ending birthright citizenship, imposing tariffs on Mexico and Canada, banning transgender women in sports, and ending the war in Ukraine. FOX News Sunday anchor and host of the Livin' The Bream Podcast, Shannon Bream, joins the Rundown to discuss Trump’s ambitious first-day plans, how Democrats grew popular with the working class, and possible consequences for Democrats resisting popular parts of the President-elect’s agenda. This week the Food and Drug Administration announced that they would be banning the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food products, citing a study that found the chemical caused cancer in rats, impacting hundreds of items. The move comes ahead of President-elect Trump taking the Oval Office, with his nominee for Health Secretary, RFK Jr. promising to "Make America Healthy Again." President of the Center for Science in the Public Interest Dr. Peter Lurie joins the Rundown to discuss the research that led to the decision to ban Red Dye No. 3, how this could impact food products in the country, and what chemicals might be next to go as the Trump administration takes over. Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers.  Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor and founder of Golden Together, Steve Hilton. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The City of Los Angeles is getting some relief as “Particularly Dangerous Situation” warnings expired midweek and firefighters are gaining ground on the destructive Palisades and Eaton fires. At least twenty four people are dead, over 40,000 acres have been burned and more than twelve thousand structures have been destroyed or damaged with over eighty thousand resident still under evacuation orders. The investigation into the cause wildfires very start is going on and talk already has begun about what was learned and what new preventative measures could be put in place to mitigate future fires. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Brian Fennessy, Fire Chief of the Orange County Fire Authority, who says as bad as these fires were, they could have been worse and there will be serious discussions on what can be done differently. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden gave his farewell address on Wednesday, where he touted his administration’s achievements on the pandemic, the economy, and foreign policy—which made news as Israel and Hamas have reached a tentative ceasefire agreement that includes the release of an unspecified number of hostages. FOX News Radio’s Josh Kraushaar and Jared Halpern join the Rundown to analyze the accomplishments highlighted in Biden’s address and what the legacy of President Biden may be in the decades to come. More than a week into the wildfire disaster in the Los Angeles area, questions remain about exactly how the fire began and why it spread so viciously. Weather reports show strong winds forecasted to continue, which could sadly spread the blaze even further, destroying more homes. Riva Duncan, retired from the U.S. Forest Service and Vice President of the Grassroots Wildland Firefighters, joins to share her expertise as a firefighter and offer insight into what it’s like to combat such a large fire and explains why the reality of fighting wildfires is often different from what most people. 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

Israel and Hamas look to have agreed to a cease-fire deal that should ensure the release of the remaining hostages held in terror tunnels in Gaza. The agreement says thirty three hostages are expected to be released in weekly batches over the next six weeks along with a pause in fighting. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the ceasefire agreement still has some details to work out. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Shahar Azani, with the Israeli Consul-General's office in New York City, about the deal, what it entails and how this could change the region forever. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Corbett, an American businessman, moved to Afghanistan in 2010 with his family and became actively involved in the community. In August 2022, he, along with several others, was captured and detained by the Taliban after returning to the Middle East to renew his business visa and pay his employees. Since then, his wife, Anna Corbett, has been advocating for his release and pleading with the Biden administration for assistance. Anna joined the Rundown to share Ryan's story, describe her efforts to secure her husband's release, and express her hopes for the incoming administration. The President-elect's pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, and while some of the hearing dealt with his past and ability to lead the department, the issue of military readiness was also a major point in the proceeding. Multiple senators raised the alarm on recruiting goals, the threat of China, and the ability to respond to aggression from foreign adversaries. Retired Army Colonel Dr. Chris Gibson joins the Rundown to discuss the largest challenges facing America's military, the threat of China, and what must be done to ensure the military is capable of combating global threats. Plus, commentary from long-time volunteer firefighter and former FEMA External Affairs Officers, Jason Pack. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced some intense questioning in his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Hegseth was asked about his stance on DEI initiatives, women in the military and very personal questions regarding his personal life including his treatment of wives and his drinking habits. Republican Senators and several hundred veterans are showed their support for him in D.C. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner Congressional reporter, about the various exchanges of the hearing. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Confirmation hearings begin today for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet. With only six days until Inauguration Day, lawmakers are hopeful some nominations will be confirmed before then. Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense, former FOX News host Pete Hegseth, is kicking off the week of hearings and is expected to receive pushback from Senate Democrats. Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) joins the Rundown to share his optimism about confirming the President-elect’s cabinet nominees and the GOP's policy agenda. President Biden addressed the nation on Tuesday, touting his foreign policy achievements, from ending the United States' involvement in Afghanistan to strengthening alliances in the South Pacific. Critics have come out against the claims, pointing out the loss of life during the withdrawal from Afghanistan and the escalation of conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. Former deputy national security advisor to President Trump and Vice President of the Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation, Victoria Coates, joins the Rundown to take a look back at the Biden administration's foreign policy initiatives, how they impacted the Middle East, and what lasting effect the policies will have on the globe. Plus, commentary from host of The Will Cain Show, Will Cain. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both members of the Biden Administration and the incoming Trump Administration are in Doha trying to work out a ceasefire and hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas. has never been closer. All sides feel a deal is closer than ever with a framework that would exchange hostages for a six-week ceasefire. Meanwhile, fighting in Gaza continues, the IDF announced at least five soldiers were killed in fighting in Northern Gaza and a drone launched from Yemen was intercepted. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Trey Yingst, FOX News foreign correspondent reporting from Tel Aviv, about the latest movement in negotiations and current state of fighting between Israel and Hamas. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The jobs report last Friday, which exceeded expectations, may have been positive for the labor market, but now Wall Street sees the chances of another rate cut fading while inflation fears are further stoked. Fox Business correspondent Lydia Hu speaks with Slatestone Wealth’s Chief Market Strategist Kenny Polcari about why this jobs report shook the market, the inflation data to watch closely this week, and the trend of big companies shedding their DEI policies. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inauguration Day draws near with the President-elect spending time over the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago estate meeting with Republican lawmakers, discussing how to move forward with his agenda to cut taxes and secure the border. Republicans in the House are divided on whether to pass one large reconciliation bill, or two separate bills to extend tax cuts and deliver on immigration reform. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) joins the Rundown to discuss how Congress will act on the California wildfires, how he and his colleagues will work to unify around the President-elect's plans, and touches on the heightened security surrounding Inauguration Day.  Recently, the US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a new advisory calling on Congress to require labels warning consumers about the link between increased alcohol consumption and cancer. To understand the Surgeon General's recommendation, Devi E. Nampiaparampil joins to share how alcohol contributes to cancer, why you should be open with your doctor about how much you drink, and whether or not 'Dry January' has any health benefits. Plus, commentary from radio host and author of What's Killing America, Jason Rantz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices