The Fox News Rundown

President Trump says the U.S. and China have reached the framework of a new trade deal that will send American soybeans to China and bring rare earth materials to the U.S. The announcement follows his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, where both sides agreed to ease tariffs and resume shipments of key minerals. Fox News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to discuss the deal and its global implications. Plus, how the government shutdown is starting to create staffing concerns at airports, and a potential lapse in SNAP (food stamp) benefits. Cancer rates among young adults are rising at an alarming rate, sparking concern among health experts. Board-certified rheumatologist Dr. Mahsa Tehrani joins the Rundown to discuss the increasing prevalence of cancer and heart disease, the two leading causes of death. Plus, the growing impact of ultra-processed foods, microplastic exposure, and sedentary behavior. She also highlights the crucial importance of prevention and early screening in improving long-term health outcomes. Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Tom Shillue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republicans urging DOJ to ‘void’ pardons made via Biden’s autopen as the investigation into the autopen controversy involving former President Joe Biden intensifies. This week, Attorney General Pam Bondi wrote in a post on X that her "team is reviewing the Biden administration’s reported use of autopen for pardons." The Oversight Project at the Heritage Foundation has been analyzing thousands of pages of documents bearing President Biden’s signature, and they say they found that most were signed by the autopen, including pardons and at times when the President was not in Washington D.C.. FOX’s Ryan Schmelz speaks with Michael Howell, executive director of 'The Oversight Project', who explains what his team has found while reviewing the signed documents. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

High-stakes state and local races could define both parties and set the stage for the 2026 Midterm Elections. Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters discusses key gubernatorial contests in New Jersey and Virginia, the New York City mayoral race between Republican Curtis Sliwa and Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani, and the GOP’s 2026 strategy as President Trump ramps up voter engagement. Concerns are growing over corporate layoffs as companies cite AI and cost-cutting for widespread job cuts. Critics say some firms are using AI to replace American workers with cheaper foreign labor. Former JPMorgan Chief Economist Anthony Chan explains AI’s impact on white-collar jobs, the role of H-1B visas, and what it means for the U.S. workforce. Plus, commentary by the Host of the Guy Benson Show on FOX Talk Radio, Guy Benson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza resumed again today after nearly 20 hours of exchanging gunfire that left one IDF reservist dead in Rafah and dozens of Palestinians. After the death of the IDF soldier. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of violating the US-brokered ceasefire by failing to return the remaining deceased hostages, and ordered the military to carry out 'immediate and powerful' airstrikes. President Trump commented on the airstrikes saying Israel has the right to retaliate if Hamas continues to murder soldiers. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Dan Feferman, Co-Editor At Middle-East Twenty-Four and Reserve Major In The Israel Defense Forces, who says that Hamas hasn't really agreed to any ceasefire. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A high-stakes meeting with global repercussions is on the horizon as President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping prepare to meet in South Korea on Thursday. U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joins the Rundown to discuss how America can best compete with China, including reviving the nation's shipbuilding industry and applying more economic pressure on the country. Additionally, Sen. Young shares his thoughts on U.S. military operations targeting suspected drug traffickers in the Caribbean Sea. As early voting continues in New York City’s mayoral race, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa is rejecting calls to drop out despite criticism that his campaign is helping Democrat Zohran Mamdani rise in the polls. Sliwa joins the Rundown to discuss why he won't be dropping out of the race. Plus, his priorities for voters, including law and order and housing affordability. Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Joe Concha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Markets hit some record highs this week ahead of President Trump’s trade negotiations with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea with expectations it will be a positive meeting. Meanwhile, Amazon is announcing almost 14,000 corporate job layoffs as the company continues its increased spending on artificial intelligence while cutting costs in other places. Amazon's CEO Andy Jassy says he is confident that generative AI would reduce Amazon’s corporate workforce in the next few years, and now it looks like it has begun. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Dr. Peter C. Earle, Director of Economics at The American Institute For Economic Research, who breaks down the impact of the government shutdown, tariff negotiations with China, and what is really driving Amazon to layoff thousands. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tensions are escalating after Venezuela's President accused President Trump of inventing a war, following the U.S. deployment of an advanced aircraft carrier to the Caribbean. This move comes amid expanded U.S. strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats off Venezuela's coast. James B. Story, retired U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela, joins the Rundown to discuss the state of Venezuela's regime, the secrecy surrounding U.S. military operations in the region, and the Venezuelan government's ties with China, Russia, drug cartels, and terrorist organizations. One week until election day: this off-year election cycle includes local races, ballot measures, and more. Voters in New Jersey and Virginia are electing their next governors, while New Yorkers are following their own mayoral race. Democrats lead all of those three key races in the polls. Josh Kraushaar, FOX News Audio Political Analyst and Editor-in-Chief of Jewish Insider, joins the Rundown to break down the three races and that they mean for the overall trajectory of the country. Plus, commentary by Melissa Henson, senior policy advisor for Media and Culture for Concerned Women for America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump says the government shutdown is threatening food benefits for millions that use food stamps. Also, TSA callouts are mounting which is expected to cause heavy delays as holiday travel begins to surge. Democrats have said they would not accept any federal funding bill that does not also include an extension of Obamacare subsidies that were enhanced during the COVID-19 pandemic and Republicans argue Obamacare has failed to reduce the deficit saying its costs have skyrocketed. Meanwhile, a pardoned January 6th rioter was arrested for threatening House Minority Speaker Hakeem Jeffries. FOX’s Ryan Schmelz speaks with Chad Pergram, FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent, who says things will change when members of Congress themselves start being affected. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Federal Reserve meets tomorrow, when policymakers will decide whether to reduce interest rates again. A 25-basis-point cut is widely expected, despite a near blackout of federal economic data due to the ongoing government shutdown. Also this week, President Trump will have a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi to discuss a possible trade deal. Over the weekend, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the countries have agreed to a basic framework and that the threat of 100% tariffs has been eliminated. Ryan Payne, The President of Payne Capital Management, joins FOX Business' Lydia Hu to preview he big week ahead and why investors are optimiistic about the two big meetings this week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats and Republicans have each blamed each other for the ongoing government shutdown. Democrats demand Republicans negotiate over the expiring Obamacare subsidies that have kept premiums lower than they otherwise would be for those using the Affordable Care Act. Republicans have said Democrats should pass a continuing resolution to keep the government fund ed and then negotiate subsidy extensions. Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy joins the Rundown to discuss the ongoing debates about health care policy.  Each time the nation's report card is released, the assessment fuels more debate about declining test scores and how to help students do better. However, in recent years, there's been a bright spot in Mississippi, particularly in the fourth grade, where students are improving their reading proficiency. Former Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant joins the Rundown to discuss how his state has improved children's literacy scores.   Plus, commentary from FOX News Digital columnist David Marcus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices