The Fox News Rundown

Last month, President Donald Trump signed an executive order which calls for the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department, fulfilling a campaign promise to take apart the agency long criticized by conservatives. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon is fully behind the plan for deep cuts to the agency saying its time to do 'something different'.FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Linda McMahon, United States Secretary of Education, who says we need to return to the basics of learning and give the local level the lead on educating their students.Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America must confront a new problem in our trade war with China: where to source our rare earth minerals. Just last week Beijing retaliated against the President's tariffs by suspending the export of these minerals to the United States.Fox Business correspondent Gerri Willis speaks with President and CIO of Equinox Partners, Sean Fieler, about what these minerals are, how China has been bulding their rare earth minerals infrastructure for decades, and the need for federal action on mining and mineral deals to overcome our reliance on Beijing.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Next week will mark President Donald Trump's 100th day in office. It has been a busy start to his second term, and the administration has already addressed issues like wasteful spending and illegal border crossings. He is also using tariffs to negotiate trade deals and boost domestic production. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins to discuss what President Trump has accomplished since taking office.The college admissions process promises a fair shot for every student, but a high-stakes scandal exposed the price some parents were willing to pay. At the center: college counselor Rick Singer, who offered wealthy families a backdoor into elite universities through bribes, faked test scores, and fabricated athletic profiles. Prosecutors uncovered the scheme thanks to a single unexpected lead, launching a national investigation that pulled in celebrities, coaches, and college officials. Co-host of the Big Money Show, Brian Brenberg, joins to discuss his new FOX Nation Special, Scandalous: Varsity Blues. Plus commentary from managing partner of The Bahnsen Group, David Bahnsen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump’s first 100 days are nearing their end, and Democrats are still divided on how best to respond to the White House’s fast-paced style of government management.The party is openly feuding over whether it should go more left, move to the center, abandon identity politics, or fight even harder for groups it thinks need to be fought for.FOX News Rundown host Chris Foster discussed this with Martha MacCallum the other day.The Anchor and Executive Editor of “The Story with Martha MacCallum” and the host of the Untold Story podcast discussed how the Democrats have picked up some questionable causes since President Trump took office and weighed in on the emergence of New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a party leader. MaCallum also discussed the start of President Trump’s second term, his biggest accomplishments, and what issues will be key to the Republicans' success in the 2026 and 2028 elections.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 NEWS’ Martha MacCallum and get even more of her take on the Democrats’ disarray and the President’s first 100 days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has become one of the most influential figures in American politics thanks to his significant role in the second Trump administration. Despite his lack of political experience, Musk has become the leader of the Department of Government Efficiency, participates in some cabinet meetings, and even spent millions on federal and state elections. And though Musk's relationship with the White House may be unusual, it's not unprecedented. Senior Fellow at the Ronald Reagan Institute and former Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services Tevi Troy looks back at other political outsiders who played key roles in influencing presidents throughout history.President Trump's top domestic priority is the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” which includes key parts of his agenda like strengthening the border, bolstering defense capabilities, and extending the Trump tax cuts. While Republicans control both the House and Senate and seem broadly united on getting many—or all—of the items done, passage is not inevitable. Florida Republican Congressman Byron Donalds discusses the “Big, Beautiful Bill” and how it will wind up on the President’s desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The debate over President Trump’s mass deportation plan erupted this past week.Much of the focus was on Kilmer Abrego Garcia, an illegal immigrant in Maryland, who the government admits was wrongfully deported to El Salvador last month. The Supreme Court ruled that Abrego Garcia’s release and return should be “facilitated”. However, the Trump administration says it is up to the El Salvadorian President Nayib Bukele if the illegal immigrant is sent back to the United States.Earlier this week, FOX News Rundown host Gurnal Scott spoke with author, law professor, and FOX News Contributor Jonathan Turley about the back-and-forth over this case and the other legal fights related to the president’s deportation policies.Turley also weighed in on the white house’s decision to freeze over two billion in funding to Harvard over the university’s decision to reject the white house’s demands regarding combating antisemitism on campus.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 NEWS Contributor and legal scholar Jonathan Turley and get even more of his take on some of the recent legal battles the White House is engaged in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thursday evening, Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) traveled to El Salvador to meet with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the 29-year-old man deported from Maryland earlier this month. Van Hollen claims the Trump administration acted unlawfully. In response, Congressional Republicans are pushing back against his claims and coming to the White House's defense. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to discuss the politics surrounding immigration and the challenges the democratic party faces.Then, Congressman Andy Harris (R-MD) joins to discuss why he agrees with the administration's tough immigration policies and their decision to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the morning of April 19th, 1995 homegrown terrorists detonated a truck filled with fertilizer outside a federal building in Oklahoma City killing 168 people including 19 children, injuring nearly 700 others and destroying or damaging 300 buildings. Two friends described as anti-government extremists and white supremacists, Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols, were apprehended, charged and convicted of the crime. Three decades later the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum still teaches us the long-lasting impacts of the attack, honors those that died FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Kari Watkins, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, who says, after all these years, the memorial stands to honor those who lost their lives and to teach people violence is not the answer in a democracy.Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump lashed out at Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell this week after Powell signaled he’s in no rush to cut interest rates. Now, the President is saying, “Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough.”FOX Business correspondent Lydia Hu speaks with Payne Capital Management President Ryan Payne about the tension over interest rates, market volatility, and the feasibility of the President “firing” Fed Chair Jerome Powell.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After weeks of reported turmoil within the Democratic Party, progressives appeared to be seizing the reins, with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and NY Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez drawing large crowds to their recent rallies across the country. Meanwhile, Democratic infighting continues, with the DNC Vice Chair vowing to help an outside organization mount primary challenges on incumbent Democrats. Martha MacCallum, anchor and executive editor of The Story, joins the Rundown to explain the soul-searching of the Democratic Party and how the Trump administration has paved “an extraordinary first 100 days” filled with policies and actions.Artificial intelligence continues to integrate itself into our daily lives. From chatbots to drive-thrus, AI technology is everywhere. Lawmakers are encouraging the nation to enhance its AI capabilities to stay competitive on a global scale. However, that can have profound implications for the American worker. Recently, Shopify's CEO, Tobias Lütke, informed would-be employees that they must demonstrate their value or risk being replaced by technology. Tech journalist Kurt Knutsson joins the podcast to discuss the full scope of artificial intelligence's capabilities and highlight key areas to watch for.Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers.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