Republicans open the new year with control of Congress and a laser-focused legislative agenda on cutting government spending. President-elect Trump is hopeful that with control of both chambers, they can pass tax cuts and border security measures and use the newly minted DOGE department to roll back government waste. Senator-elect Tim Sheehy (R-MT) joins the Rundown to discuss the importance of confirming President-elect Trump's cabinet picks, working to cut government spending, and what the transition to Washington D.C. will be like for his family.

As 2024 approaches, the Rundown looks back at the year's best interviews.

After a very tight presidential election, President-elect Donald Trump will return to the White House in January. The state of the economy remained a top issue for voters throughout the election cycle. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris promised to improve things for the everyday American. Kevin O’Leary, chairman of O’Leary Ventures and star of ABC’s Shark Tank, joined in October to give his take on both candidates' policies, how the markets prepared for either candidate winning, and why getting inflation under control has proven so difficult.

Plus, commentary by orthodox rabbi, lawyer, and digital strategist Sam (Shlomo) Bregman

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