The Fox News Rundown

Congress has until Friday to avoid a partial government shutdown, and lawmakers are working tirelessly ahead of the looming House vote. With the vote expected to be tight, Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA) argues it's crucial to keep the momentum the Trump administration has set in place. Issa joins the Rundown to discuss the Continuing Resolution, DOGE, and preview the Ukraine talks expected Tuesday.Anti-Israel protests persist on college campuses, as Columbia University and its sister school Barnard face a new wave of student activists. The leader of the student demonstration, Mahmoud Khalil, was arrested by the Department of Homeland Security for leading activities aligned to Hamas, which is a designated terrorist organization. FOX News Contributor and Former Chief Assistant US Attorney Andy McCarthy joins the Rundown to discuss the legal aspects of Khalil's arrest, the legal fight that will follow, and what he believes needs to be done to ensure safety on college campuses. Later, retired NYPD Inspector Paul Mauro joins to explain how Columbia University emboldened college students to continue their anti-Israel protests.Plus, commentary by a former investment banker and author of 'You Will Own Nothing,' Carol Roth.Photo Credit: AP / Noah Lederman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deadly violence breaking out between government forces and Assad loyalists in the western part of Syria this weekend leads to the death of over 15-hundred people including over a thousand civilians. Syrian security forces, loyal to the new Sunni Islamist-regime, were attacked which led to what some describe as revenge killings in the Assad supporting Alawite minority community. Stories are circulating of entire families being murdered in their homes and belongings being looted. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Dr. David Adesnik, vice president of research at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies and Mideast expert, who breaks down who is fighting who and the international reaction to the violence.Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amid tariff uncertainty and recession fears, over the weekend President Trump told FOX’s Maria Bartiromo that the country will see a “period of transition” as his economic policies take effect to rebuild American enterprise.After last week’s poor stock market performance, the President not ruling out a recession led to further declines on Monday.The Big Money Show co-anchor Taylor Riggs speaks with Chief Global Strategist at Freedom Capital Markets Jay Woods about the short-term pain in the markets, CEOs seeking clarity on tariff strategy, and what to make of this “period of transition” the President is warning about.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is a big week ahead on Capitol Hill as lawmakers look to avoid a partial government shutdown with a deadline of Friday night. Republicans revealed their legislation proposal to avoid the shutdown, with the text calling for spending cuts across the board with the exception of the defense budget. Meanwhile, President Trump is preparing a delegation to travel to Saudi Arabia, where they will meet Ukrainian representatives to begin the outlines of a peace agreement with Russia. Democrats continue to seek clear messaging as it seems the party is split on how to move forward after its 2024 electoral loss. Republican Strategist, and Co-Founder of South & Hill Strategies Colin Reed joins the Rundown to discuss why Republicans must prioritize avoiding a shutdown, President Trump's strategy in negotiating peace in Ukraine and Israel, and his assessment of Democrats in the first months of the second Trump presidency. Earth is safe, for now, as multiple asteroids in the past few months have come closer than ever to colliding with our planet. Astronomers are now looking ahead to 2032, as they keep an eye on an asteroid that they estimate to have a three percent chance of colliding with Earth. With the extraterrestrial threats in the distance, NASA is solving a problem closer to home this week, returning the two stranded astronauts from the International Space Station. Former NASA Administrator, Oklahoma Congressman and Navy Pilot Jim Bridenstine joins the Rundown to discuss asteroid threats, and NASA's mission to return the astronauts that have been stranded on the ISS for nine months. Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Joe Concha. (Image Via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sanctuary city mayors from New York, Denver, Chicago, and Boston went to Capitol Hill this week and testified before Congress about their policies regarding illegal migrants.The mayors were defiant, often clashing with Republican lawmakers over their "sanctuary" status. Former Migrant Shelter Director Jon Fetherston ran a facility near Boston and saw firsthand the result of that city’s ‘sanctuary’ laws. Fetherston joined the Rundown’s Jessica Rosenthal to share what he experienced while working in migrant housing, what benefits illegal immigrants are entitled to if they come to the United States, and why he believes Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is unfit for her position. He also described some horrifying stories about children being neglected and even sexually abused. We often must 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 Jon Fetherston, allowing you to hear more about the conditions of the migrant shelters he operated and why he feels ‘sanctuary city’ policies put both migrants and American communities in danger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This past week, President Trump paused military funding for Ukraine and later threatened sanctions on Russia. Meanwhile, the President rolled back tariffs on certain exports from Mexico and Canada but still plans to impose “reciprocal” tariffs starting in early April. Edward Fishman, former Diplomat and author of Chokepoints and Senior Research Scholar at Columbia University dissects the current administration's approach to economic warfare and explains why the U.S. dollar is the country's most powerful weapon. Upon taking office, President Trump expressed that he wanted to reshape FEMA. Since then, the President has garnered support from House Republicans, many of whom are demanding a complete overhaul of the agency. Congressman Mark Harris (R-NC) is one of them. He explains his concerns with FEMA and discusses the legislative route to enacting meaningful change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump shocked many on Tuesday night during his address to Congress when he broke the news that the ISIS-K terrorist responsible for the 2021 Abbey Gate bombing was arrested and being brought to the United States to face justice. The bombing that took place during America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan killed 13 U.S. troops, including Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz. Mark Schmitz, Jared’s father, joined FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony to discuss the news, how he found out before this week’s primetime speech, and why he says the terrorist's arrest brings him closer to the closure he needs. He describes why he felt let down by the Biden- Harris Administration and is happy to see the new Trump administration looking into Abbey Gate and the U.S.’s botched exit from Afghanistan. Mark also told the story of his son Jared, and how he is now honoring his memory and the memory of other Americans killed that day by helping America veterans.We often must 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 Gold Star father Mark Schmitz, allowing you to hear more about Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz and the questions surrounding the deadly bombing of Abbey Gate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was another busy week at the White House. President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress and implemented tariffs against Mexico, Canada, and China, but he did sign some exemptions for additional products. He also temporarily halted military aid to Ukraine. USA Today White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers breaks down the significance of all that happened this week, including a reportedly tense closed-door Cabinet meeting that included Elon Musk.  Congress has only one week to devise a plan to avert a partial government shutdown. The March 14th deadline is fast approaching, and President Donald Trump emphasized the need for a short-term spending bill during his first address to a joint session of Congress this term. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discusses the fallout from the President's Tuesday night speech and explains why Republicans might consider accepting Biden-era spending levels to sidestep this impending crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's that weekend again, Day Light savings kicks in early Sunday and we are all forced to change our clocks. It looks like many lawmakers are hoping it will be the last time Americans have to take part in this time change ritual. With comments from President Trump and members of Congress just this week on Daylight Savings, could this be the last time we do this? FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Chad Pergram, senior congressional correspondent for the FOX News Channel, who tells us how it all started, how this task could end and the possible effects.Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A tense standoff in international trade this week was resolved when President Trump agreed to delay some tariffs on Canada and Mexico for one more month.The President says tariffs are necessary to motivate companies to re-shore their production in the U.S. and to shrink our nation’s trade deficit.FOX Business’ Lydia Hu speaks with president of Trade Partnership Worldwide Dan Anthony about what a trade deficit is, the impact tariffs are having on U.S. companies, and analysis on what to expect on tariff policies to come.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices