In 2020, Tulsi Gabbard was a Democratic Hawaiian congresswoman who ran for president. Today, she'll appear before the Senate as a Republican who the President has nominated to become his administration's Director of National Intelligence. She will meet with the Senate Intel Committee both in public and in private to discuss her qualifications and any lawmakers concerns. Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) joins to discuss why he supports Gabbard despite the controversy surrounding her.The President spent much of his campaign advocating for the heavy use of tariffs if elected—now in the Oval Office, his tariff threats have already leveraged deals and stand to have major global impacts. The Trump administration also had teased efforts to purchase strategically valuable areas like Greenland or the Panama Canal. President of International Affairs & co-head of the Goldman Sachs Global Institute, Jared Cohen joins the podcast to discuss the Trump administration's "doctrine of reciprocity" when it comes to trade deficits and tariff plans. Later, Jared discusses concerns about China's expanding influence and Trump's ambitions for acquiring Greenland or the Panama Canal.Plus, commentary by Copenhagen Consensus President and 'Best Things First' author, Bjorn Lomborg.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump's very first meeting with a foreign leader in his second term will be visit by Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu next week. Israel and Hamas signed a ceasefire deal this month but still left the future of Gaza and the remaining hostage unclear. President Trump recently suggested that Palestinians could be resettled in another Arab nation like Jordan or Egypt by asking both countries to take in more refugees. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Victoria Coates, Vice President of the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation and author of the book 'The Battle For The Jewish State: How Israel And America Can Win,' about the upcoming meeting, how Gaza could be rebuilt and she tells us about her new book. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearings begin today. He will first appear before the Senate Committee on Finance, and the panel will ultimately decide whether his nomination will advance to the full Senate. RFK Jr. has faced ample criticism from both parties regarding past comments about health issues like his scrutiny of vaccines and his support for abortion. Former Centers for Disease Control Director, Dr. Robert Redfield, joins to explain why he supports RFK Jr.'s nomination and weighs in on the United States withdrawal from the World Health Organization.President Trump's press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, held her first White House press briefing on Tuesday, addressing the nation on inflation, deportation orders, and foreign affairs. She spent most of the briefing touting the Trump administration's achievements from their first week while laying out the President's goals in his first 100 days. President of Maslansky + Partners Lee Carter joins the Rundown to discuss the White House's messaging on inflation, how much the President can get done within his first 100 days, and how much goodwill the American people are willing to give a new president.Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor Joe Concha.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt delivered her first press briefing of the new administration in which she defended the Trump administration’s decision to issue a freeze on federal grants and loans. Leavitt, at the age of twenty seven, was poised and warned that foreign nationals attempting to enter the U.S. illegally are not welcome under Trump. Various other subjects were discussed including a new plan to let members of 'alternate media' join the briefings. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Jared Halpern, political anchor and correspondent for Fox News Audio, who shares his thoughts on the initial briefing and the policy decisions that were announced. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The southern border was a hot-button issue during the campaign, and President Donald Trump continues his push for immigration reform as he enters his second week in office. Former acting ICE Director during the first Trump administration, Jonathan Fahey joins the Rundown to discuss the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigrants, who could be targeted by ICE, and how the Trump White House plans to enforce its reforms.This week began with a tech selloff in the markets after investors were spooked by Chinese AI startup DeepSeek. Experts are calling it “AI’s Sputnik moment,” as this China-based company produced a vastly less expensive product that knocked ChatGPT off the number one spot in the Apple App Store. R Street Institute policy analyst Adam Thierer about how China’s “world-class AI model” is a wake-up call for America’s tech giants and AI innovation.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

President Donald Trump is telling Arab countries, including Jordan and Egypt, that he would like to see them increase the number of Palestinian refugees they are accepting from the Gaza Strip. The President went on to suggest Palestinians could permanently settle somewhere else than Gaza. So far, Arab nations have said they are rejecting these suggestions. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with FOX's Mike Tobin, reporting from Tel Aviv, about the latest on the ceasefire and hostage exchanges. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nervous investors are confronting a morning of sliding tech stocks after Chinese startup DeepSeek proved they could run a ChatGPT-style AI model for a fraction of the cost.Over the weekend, the Colombian president was fighting with the Trump administration over migrant deportation flights. President Trump then threatened to level 25 percent tariffs on them, and by Sunday night, Columbia had backed down and agreed to U.S. terms.FOX Business correspondent Gerri Willis speaks with Annex Wealth Management Chief Economist Brian Jacobsen about why DeepSeek’s AI causing turbulence in the market is actually a buying opportunity. Later, he explains why tariffs are going to be a key tool for President Trump’s administration.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump spent his first week in office signing dozens of executive orders on border policy, energy regulations, and immigration in an effort to jumpstart his agenda. The Senate spent a part of their weekend confirming more cabinet nominees, confirming Secretary Pete Hegseth for the Department of Defense, and Secretary Kristi Noem for the Department of Homeland Security. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) joins the Rundown to discuss the importance of affirming President Trump's cabinet picks, how his executive orders will impact the American people, and what else needs to get done as the President navigates his busy schedule.  School districts nationwide have adopted an "out-of-sight, out-of-mind" policy regarding smartphones. However, not all states (and students) are on board. In New York, Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a "bell-to-bell" ban for K-12 students. In neighboring New Jersey, the Ramsey School District has adopted a similar policy. FOX News Correspondent CB Cotton joins to share why the ban may be beneficial and why school districts are making the switch. Plus, commentary from FOX News Legal Analyst Gregg Jarrett.(Image Via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The massive artificial intelligence infrastructure project, Stargate, received a significant boost from President Trump this week.On his second day, Trump praised OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank for their collaboration and plan to invest $500 billion in America’s artificial intelligence infrastructure over the next few years.Jamie Metzl, who served on the National Security Council during the Clinton administration and is an AI expert, joined host Chris Foster to break down what this substantial investment in AI means for Americans and our country’s dominance in the field.Metzl also discussed AI's growing potential in the health industry and the military while raising concerns that regulations or guardrails for the technology may not be sufficient.We often have to 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 AI expert Jamie Metzl. This will allow you to hear more about his perspective on where AI is headed and how it will inevitably impact our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week, Congress passed the Laken Riley Act with bipartisan support. Once signed by President Trump, the Department of Homeland Security can detain illegal immigrants who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. In his first week in office, the president signed several border Executive Orders, causing controversy in sanctuary cities nationwide. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains the legislation, how it garnered bipartisan support, and the outcome of Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing. President Trump wasted no time this week fulfilling his campaign promise to secure the southern border and deport illegal aliens through a flurry of executive actions. The second Trump Administration is attempting a more focused and organized approach to immigration, emphasizing the deportation of violent criminals—a shift from the first term, which faced criticism over perceived disorganization and controversial deportations. Retired ICE agent Victor Avila discusses how this will play out over the coming year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices