The Fox News Rundown

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

Bret Baier, Fox's Lead Political Anchor and the Executive Editor of Fox News’ "Special Report", recently sat down with Fox News Rundown host Dave Anthony to discuss the government shutdown, President Trump’s efforts to end the war between Ukraine and Russia, and Bret’s latest book, to rescue the American spirit: Teddy Roosevelt And The Birth Of A Superpower. Bret explained the legacy of President Roosevelt, why he was inspired to write about him, and what he and the current president have in common. It was a fascinating conversation about current events and one of America’s most impactful presidents. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear more of this incredible conversation. Today on the Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share Dave Anthony’s entire discussion with Fox News’ Bret Baier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Biden White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre’s new tell-all book, “Independent”, has created an even further divide among the Democrats. Jean-Pierre has split from the party after criticizing their disloyalty to former President Biden and accusing many members of not fighting hard enough against President Trump. Former Chief of Staff and Advisor to the Biden White House Press Office, Yemisi Egbewole, joins to discuss her two years as Jean-Pierre’s chief of staff, why the party is in ‘disarray’, and why the Democrats continue have mixed feelings about popular New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Later, Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) , who is a physician, weighs in on the ongoing debate over ‘Obamacare’ subsidies, and offers his ideas on how to lower healthcare prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This past week, FOX News’ Dana Perino joined the FOX News Rundown as a special guest host to speak with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, author of the new book, “Heart of a Stanger”. As the first Asian American Rabbi, Buchdahl serves as the Senior Rabbi of Central Synagogue in New York City, becoming the first woman to lead one of the world’s largest synagogues in its nearly 200-year history. She shared with Dana what it was like to be born in Seoul to a Korean Buddhist mother and a Jewish American father, and discussed the challenges she faced on her journey to becoming one of today’s most admired religious leaders. The two also discussed how our society can work to combat the recent rise in antisemitism around the world, our country’s growing political divide, and our society’s addiction to our cell phones. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear more of this very candid and insightful conversation. Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, we will share Dana Perino’s entire discussion with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump’s proposal to increase Argentinian beef imports has struck a nerve with American cattle ranchers, who worry about the move’s impact on beef prices and their profits. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins joins the Rundown to unpack why beef prices are so high, and what the Trump administration is doing to try to help both consumers and American beef industry. Rollins also explains the concerns of soy bean farmers and why she says millions of SNAP households will be harmed if the government is still closed on November 1st.  Later, FOX Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to give the latest developments from Capitol Hill and the government shutdown and the debate among lawmakers over the President’s crackdown on drug traffickers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA is taking heat over one of its head coaches and a player, Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, who were caught up in a major illegal gambling bust. The league isn't accused of anything illegal, but it certainly has embraced the gambling industry. We don't know why these NBA guys may have gotten involved, if they did, but in some cases, gambling addiction is what leads to the trouble. Safer Gambling President Keith Scott Whyte joins the Fox News Rundown: Evening Edition to discuss why gambling can be so addictive and why he says there’s a need to create more regulations about legal sports betting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices