It was a busy week in politics as President-elect Donald Trump's transition team announced many of the names he hopes will fill critical roles on his team.Trump also said he'd launch the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. The commission, led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, intends to cut government waste and make it work more effectively.However, there is also big economic news, as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed that inflation continues to tick up, prompting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to say they will be "cautious" with future rate cuts.Kenny Polcari, Chief Market Strategist at Slatestone Wealth, joins FOX Business' Taylor Riggs to discuss what the Trump transition is signaling to Wall Street and whether the Fed's news is giving them reason for concern. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Trump continues to announce members of his potential Cabinet this week, however the Senate has a unique role in confirming people for these roles as well as hundreds of other positions within the executive branch. Senator John Thune (R-SD) will succeed Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in the Republican majority. FOX News Sunday Anchor and host of the Living the Bream podcast, Shannon Bream, joins the Rundown to discuss the upcoming confirmations and the future of the Democratic party.As President-Elect Trump prepares to take the helm behind the Resolute desk, one thing that he has said will be on the chopping block is electric vehicle mandates. On the campaign trail, he promised to cut government mandates on the production of EVs and to cut regulations on the auto industry. How could these sweeping changes impact the future of electric vehicles? FOX Business Contributor and author of the The Phil Flynn Energy Report, Phil Flynn joins to discuss why he believes cutting mandates will be beneficial to the EV industry and what the auto industry will look like under the Trump administration.Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers.Plus, commentary from the host of the “Kennedy Saves The World” podcast, Kennedy.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia has had a serious focus on the presidential election in the United States, assessing and waiting for an outcome. Now, with President-elect Trump returning to Washington D.C. and his bold prediction that he will end the war in a day, what could President Putin and the Kremlin be thinking about their war on Ukraine? FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Rebekah Koffler, strategic military intelligence analyst and author of 'Putin’s Playbook', who says President-elect Trump will be a 'nightmare' for Putin. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-Elect Trump visited the White House Wednesday to meet with President Biden in a two-hour meeting discussing the transition of power and policy issues. Throughout the day the President-Elect shared more cabinet picks including Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz for Attorney General, former Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence, and Florida Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State. On Capitol Hill, with a newly minted Senate majority, Republicans selected South Dakota Senator John Thune as the new Majority Leader. FOX News Contributor and former White House Press Secretary for George W. Bush, Ari Fleischer, joins the Rundown to discuss the latest cabinet selections, what signal they send to the status quo in Washington D.C., and what the Senate will look like with Majority Leader Thune in charge.On Tuesday evening, President-elect Donald Trump appointed tech billionaire Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to head a new initiative called the Department of Government Efficiency, or "DOGE." The goal of this department is to reduce government waste and regulation. Mitch Daniels, co-chair of the Committee For a Responsible Federal Budget, will discuss areas where the government is misallocating funds, the national debt, and what this department might entail.Plus, commentary from FOX News Legal Analyst Gregg Jarrett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following President-elect Donald Trump's big election win the stock market has been steadily surging to historic heights. Stocks, crypto and the U.S. dollar have all made big gains in the last week. What is behind this surge and will it continue after policies of the next Trump Administration are implemented? FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Gary Kaltbaum, President of Kaltbaum Capital Management and FOX Business Network contributor, who says he is confident about the U.S. economy's growth but it is all about the execution of the Donald Trump's plan for it to continue. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump Cabinet is taking shape fast, with some heavy hitters already being announced for critical positions. Among the first picks: Susie Wiles will serve as the first woman chief of staff, Tom Homan will return to the administration as border czar, and former Congressman Lee Zeldin has been tapped as head of the EPA. With more announcements expected this week, FOX News Contributor and member of the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Bill McGurn and FOX News Digital Political Correspondent Brooke Singman join the Rundown to discuss what these picks mean for the next administration’s policies and how the new Trump term could compare to his first.A judge, not a jury, will decide what happens to Jose Ibarra, the illegal immigrant accused of murdering 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley. The defendant waived his right to a jury of his peers earlier this week, and the trial will begin Friday. FOX News Atlanta-based senior correspondent Jonathan Serrie joins the podcast to preview the key details of the trial.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

The manslaughter trial of Marine Corp Veteran Daniel Penny enters its second week with several witnesses saying they were relieved when Penny placed a belligerent Jordan Neely in a chokehold. Prosecutors are saying Penny took it too far and killed Neely, a homeless and mentally ill man who was yelling threats at passengers. The defense says Penny was defending himself and his fellow passengers. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with CB Cotton, FOX News correspondent based in New York and has been outside the courthouse since the first day of the trial, about the latest witness testimony and the racial undertones of this much followed case. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tomorrow, Republican Senators will determine who will lead them when the GOP becomes the majority party in January. The three contenders are Senators John Thune from South Dakota, John Cornyn from Texas, and Rick Scott from Florida. President-elect Trump has yet to reveal his preferred candidate, with many hoping he will keep from influencing this contest. Senator John Thune (R-SD) joins the Rundown to discuss his candidacy for Senate Majority Leader and what he thinks his party can accomplish after all its success in last week's election.Last week, federal prosecutors announced charges in a thwarted plot from the Iranian government to assassinate Donald Trump before Election Day. The IRGC is denying these charges; however, many in the intelligence community can confirm that Iran’s targeting of the President-elect and those in his administration has been a problem since 2020. So how will President-elect Trump deal with Iran when he takes office? Former State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus explains the Iranian government's longstanding hostilities towards Trump and how a Trump White House would come down harder on Iran by enforcing sanctions.Plus, commentary by columnist David Marcus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the United States military has the most advanced training and equipment to offer our soldiers who fight for us, many times we don't prepare our brave men and women what to expect when they transition back to civilian life. The sad trend of too many soldiers committing suicide after returning home continues but there are resources and advice those leaving the military could really use. On this Veteran's Day we honor those that bravely served and also highlight the struggles they sometimes face after leaving the battlefield. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Lieutenant (SEAL) Rob Sarver and Alex Gendzier, co-authors of 'Warrior to Civilian: The Field Manual for the Hero's Journey', forthcoming in January 2025 (Hachette Publishing), about the difficulties many of our soldiers have with transitioning back to civilian life and the tools they have learned to help veterans with the process.Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The markets are kicking into high gear, trading on the Trump win as many consumers look to the President-elect to fix their financial woes.FOX Business correspondent Lydia Hu speaks with President of Payne Capital Management, Ryan Payne, about where the optimism in the market is coming from, what role Bitcoin may play in the nation’s future, and why the President-elect will inherit a different stage in the nation’s fight against inflation.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices