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

In his final hours before leaving office on Monday, former President Biden announced pre-emptive pardons for his siblings, their spouses, and others he feared could be targeted for prosecution during the Trump administration.Some of those pardoned, like former Joint Chiefs Chairman Retired General Mark Milley and Dr. Anthony Fauci, have been frequent targets of criticism by Trump. In the final days of the Biden administration, some House Republicans discussed pursuing legal action against the former president's brother, Jim Biden, accusing him of lying to Congress.Hours after Trump was sworn into office, former federal prosecutor and ex-Trump attorney Jim Trusty spoke with host Chris Foster about the history and controversy of pre-emptive presidential pardons.Trusty explained how pardons work, why they can be problematic for recipients, and what potential charges Biden’s family and other pardon recipients might have faced.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 attorney Jim Trusty, allowing you to hear more about his perspective on presidential pardons and why President Biden’s actions have not sat well with many Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump was elected as a change agent who ran on a platform to rethink and reshape the role of the federal government. One week into his second administration, President Trump signed executive orders to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion offices. Meanwhile, the new Department of Government Efficiency is eyeing even bigger cuts. FOX News Washington-based correspondent Mark Meredith shares his reporting on the administration's disruptive approach and explains how jobs will look differently in the federal workforce.President Trump campaigned heavily on ending the war in Ukraine, going so far as to say he believed he would "have that done in 24 hours" while on the campaign trail. Though this did not happen during the President's first week in office, he has begun putting pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin -- threatening taxes, tariffs, and sanctions if the Russian President doesn't come to the negotiating table. National Security Analyst and Vice President of Defense at the Lexington Institute, Dr. Rebecca Grant weighs in on how effective she believes President Trump will be in putting an end to this years-long conflict and the likelihood of Ukraine becoming a member of NATO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

During President Trump's inauguration address, he vowed that things across the country would "change starting today, and it will change very quickly." In under just one week, it looks like he has done what he has promised. President Trump has signed dozens of executive orders, cracked down on illegal immigration, reversed DEI policies and now has visited two disaster areas, one of which is the wildfire devastation in Los Angeles. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Susan Crabtree, national political correspondent and the author of the coming book, "Fool's Gold", about the various initiatives and policy changes President Trump has put into place in just a matter of days in office. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices