The Fox News Rundown

The ambush of two National Guard members near the White House has intensified scrutiny of the vetting process for Afghan evacuees brought to the US under the Biden administration’s Allies Welcome program. Former FBI investigator Bill Daly joins to discuss the challenges of vetting individuals from war-torn countries with limited infrastructure, contrasts between special refugee program screenings with standard immigration procedures, and the risk of post-arrival radicalization through online influence or ties to home communities, even among those not previously radicalized. Later, FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to discuss historical precedents for a mid-Congress majority shift, the impact of sports-betting scandals on Capitol Hill, and ongoing debates over the Affordable Care Act and U.S. healthcare policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the unemployment rate at 4.4% and labor force participation at the lowest level in the past couple of years, finding the right job could be tougher than ever. And it is not just salary or finding something exactly in your wheelhouse, it is also about cost of living and receiving solid health benefits. A new report by WalletHub compared the 50 states across 34 key indicators of job-market strength and economic vitality to share tips on where to look for employment. FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Chip Lupo, WalletHub analyst, who breaks down the best regions of the U-S to find stable employment with a wide range of benefits. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

These days, Christmas decorations are on display in stores even before kids go trick-or-treating, and that holiday rush is also true for many shoppers as they take advantage of early deals in October and even before. However, Black Friday still matters, and consumers are looking for the best deals so they can save a few bucks as they cross items off their lists. So, what are the best things to buy, and what strategies can get you the best price today, this weekend, and of course, Cyber Monday? National Retail Expert and Chief Retail Analyst at H Squared Research, Hitha Herzgo, joins FOX Business’ Gerri Willis to discuss expectations for this shopping season, and how both retailers and consumers have responded to the tariff uncertainty. Then Hitha shares some tips on what to buy now and what to wait on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Black Friday marks the official start of the holiday shopping rush, with a record number of Americans heading out in search of deals. Surveys show many shoppers are being more cautious about how much they spend this year. Retail expert Jerry Storch breaks down the trends and what this Black Friday might reveal about the economy. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has spent more than six decades at the forefront of the fight against childhood cancer. Its mission, founded on a promise by entertainer Danny Thomas, continues to drive major breakthroughs that save lives around the world. St. Jude fundraising and awareness president and CEO Ike Anand joins the Rundown to talk about how that mission still endures today. Plus,  commentary from co-founder of the 'Mom Wars" newsletter and podcast, Bethany Mandel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, and most of us should carefully approach it with a plan. As we hunt for deals, compare prices and try to stretch our dollars a little further, new AI tools could help us accomplish all of that. The National Retail Federation says a new record will be set for Thanksgiving weekend shopping with almost 200 million shoppers are planning to head to stores and shop online. FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Trae Bodge, a smart shopping expert with a passion for helping you save money, who shares with us Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping tips. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Thanksgiving, we show our gratitude not just to the pilgrims for inspiring this holiday, but also for sowing the seeds of America to come. As the early English settlers struggled to adapt to the New World, they experimented with a socialist-like communal society. However, they soon learned its flaws and suffered significant consequences. Author, historian, and pastor Dr. Jerry Newcombe joins the Rundown to discuss the story of the Pilgrims and how their decision to embrace free-market principles eventually helped them survive. This thanksgiving, we hear from a wounded warrior whose message is both a call for gratitude and a call for connection. Marine veteran and Purple Heart recipient Gabe Martinez joins the Rundown to share how he survived a life-changing explosion while deployed in Afghanistan on Thanksgiving Day. He shares the people who carried him through recovery, and why 15 years later, he’s urging fellow veterans not to face the holidays alone. Plus, commentary by Vice President of Communications for Focus on The Family, Paul Batura. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump signed an executive order this week focused on bolstering U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives. The White House is calling it "Genesis Mission" which aims to accelerate AI use for scientific purposes. Investing in AI has been very heavy of late, with the world's largest and wealthiest companies making sure they stay ahead of competition in the tech sector. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Charles Payne, host of 'Making Money' on the FOX Business Network, who says it is a very exciting time for AI and breaks down the good and bad of the technology. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Six Democratic lawmakers are under fire after appearing in a video urging U.S. troops to refuse “unlawful orders.” This has prompted backlash from Republicans and an investigation into whether the message could undermine military discipline. Former Army captain and House Foreign Affairs Committee member Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) joins the Rundown to weigh in on why he believes the video sends a dangerous signal at a tense moment for national security. Food allergies are always a concern for parents with young children, and health officials are searching for answers. The Food Allergy Fund is launching a new research initiative to pinpoint the environmental triggers behind them, while experts warn that everything from eczema to asthma is now part of a wider allergy surge. Pediatric allergist Dr. Jessica Hui joins the Rundown to explain what may be driving this and how families can stay safe through the holiday season. Plus,  commentary by the president of Exit Stage Left Advisors, Ted Jenkin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Capitol Police have been contacted by the FBI and the Department of Justice in order to schedule meetings with members of Congress who appeared in a video encouraging service members to ignore orders they may deem 'illegal.' Last week, a group of Democratic lawmakers with military and intelligence backgrounds released a video directed at service members and intelligence officers telling them - "You can refuse illegal orders." Meanwhile, the fallout continues from the dismissal of charges against FBI Director James Comey and New York AG Letitia James. FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with David Spunt, Washington DC based correspondent for FOX News Channel (FNC), who shares the latest on both legal fights. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal judge has dismissed the Justice Department’s cases against former FBI Director James Comey and former New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, who brought the indictments was improperly appointed. But the legal fight is far from over. FOX News Legal Contributor Johnathan Turley joins the Rundown to explain the challenges that Halligan’s appointment faced, as the DOJ plans to appeal. Thanksgiving travel is surging to record levels, and after weeks of airport chaos during the government shutdown, millions of Americans are now crossing their fingers that their holiday plans actually take off. So, is the travel system ready to handle it? Travel expert Mark Murphy joins the Rundown to break down what you need to know before you go. Plus, commentary by Jason Chaffetz, FOX News contributor and the host of the Jason In The House podcast on FOX News Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices