The Fox News Rundown

After unveiling tariffs on steel and aluminum, President Trump signed a memo to explore how the US can put reciprocal tariffs in place, telling the press that “whatever countries charge the United States of America, we will charge them—no more, no less.”The Big Money Show co-anchors Taylor Riggs and Brian Brenberg discuss the goal behind the President’s trade tactics.Later, they break down the January CPI report showing inflation remaining stubborn and the price pinch of Valentine’s Day.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed yesterday and is now the new head of the Department of Health and Human Services. Senator Mitch McConnell was the only Republican to vote no. The HHS Secretary typically does not attract much attention, but RFK's previous comments about COVID-19 and abortion have raised concerns among some. FOX News Sunday Anchor Shannon Bream joins to discuss the Senate confirmations, the legal challenges the president will likely face due to his executive orders, and what's happening with the war in Ukraine.Last month, President Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law. The bipartisan piece of legislation was inspired by the murder of 22-year-old Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, who was murdered by an illegal immigrant. The measure makes it easier for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain illegal immigrants who are accused of theft and violent crimes. Patty Morin, whose daughter Rachel was allegedly killed by an illegal immigrant in August 2023, joins the Rundown to discuss her experience going to the White House for the act signing, why she supports the President’s actions related to border security and why she’s hopeful the Laken Riley Act and Rachel's story will save lives.Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers. 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 Trump says that, after a lengthy call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia is ready to 'immediately' start negotiations for peace with Ukraine. Russia has been at war with Ukraine since invading their neighbor in February of 2022. There are early concerns by Ukraine and other European nations that giving up too much to Russia will hand them a win and reasons to start another conflict. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Dr. Rebecca Grant, Senior Fellow for the Lexington Institute based in Washington, DC, who says NATO membership for Ukraine is an important part for lasting peace. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrat lawmakers are not happy after the Trump administration takes a hard look at what to do with USAID, the independent humanitarian arm of the US government. Elon Musk, head of the DOGE Department, has said that USAID is unnecessary, providing funding for needless social programs overseas, while Democrats say it provides much-needed humanitarian aid for developing nations. But does foreign aid actually provide any help to developing nations? Vice President of International Studies at the CATO Institute Ian Vasquez joins the Rundown to discuss the research that shows foreign aid has no bearing on actual development and why he feels most of USAID is a waste of taxpayer dollars. Later, former Administrator of USAID Andrew Natsios joins to explain why he feels USAID should continue in some capacity.The consumer price index for January came in worse than expected—President Donald Trump is calling it Biden's inflation. The report shows that the annual rate of inflation rose to three percent compared to January of last year. With egg prices skyrocketing and Americans still struggling to make ends meet, President Trump promises to get the economy back on track. Former Director of the Congressional Budget Office Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins to break down the current state of the economy.Plus, commentary from host of FOX Across America and FOX News Saturday Night, Jimmy Failla.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia has released American school teacher Marc Fogel and in return Moscow receives cybercrime boss Alexander Vinnik. Fogel's release is followed by another American released from captivity in Belarus. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump spoke to both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and said both leaders seem to want to begin 'immediate' talks to end the war. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Daniel Hoffman, former CIA Chief of Station in Moscow and FOX News contributor, who praises the release of Fogel and says it does look as though both sides in the Ukraine conflict want to begin negotiations.Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump's administration is facing numerous legal challenges to their executive orders, with the end to birthright citizenship, a freeze on federal funding, and others that are currently tied up in the courts. FOX News Contributor, attorney Andrew McCarthy, joins the Rundown to discuss the legal background behind some of the court cases and why he feels that the Trump administration has strong chances of legal victory in most instances. Later, Special Counsel to President Trump, Alina Habba, joins to share her thoughts on “activist judges” and the actions that President Trump has signed off on so far.Earlier this week, President Donald Trump directed the US Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies. The one-cent coin costs nearly four cents to produce, and the US Mint reported they lost $85.3 million last year producing pennies. In 2023, Congress proposed legislation to alter the coin's composition to cut costs. Former Director of the United States Mint, Philip Diehl, joins to discuss how getting rid of the penny will impact the American economy and what this will look like.Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor Joe Concha.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump's Department of Justice is moving to dismiss federal charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Mayor Adams plead 'not guilty' after being indicted in September on charges that included bribery and wire fraud relating to his campaign. Both Adams and the DOJ believe the case was politically motivated and hindered New York City's efforts to address illegal immigration. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with David Spunt, Washington D.C.-based correspondent covering the Department of Justice for the FOX News Channel, who breaks down the charges dismissed and what the DOJ is saying about the case. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new CBS poll shows that over 50 percent of Americans approve of President Donald Trump's performance in his first few weeks in office. While the GOP continues to reap the benefits of their supermajority, the Democrats are still struggling to recover from their losses. Democratic strategist, pollster, and co-author of the book, “America: Unite or Die,” Douglas Schoen joins to break down why the Democratic party is "incoherent and disorganized," why their progressive policies have gone too far, and their struggle to recover from 2024.President Trump laid out new tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, setting the rates at 25 percent for each, raising concerns about the impact it could have on consumers. President Trump has insisted that the tariffs will protect American business and that Americans may feel "a little" pain initially when it comes to consumer goods. First, Consumer Technology Associate CEO Gary Shaprio joins to explain how these tariffs will affect consumers. Later,  Capitalist Pig hedge fund founder Jonathan Hoenig analyzes Trump’s long term plan to compete economically with foreign adversaries.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

Three more Israeli hostages were freed over the weekend, in weak and emaciated appearances, but today Hamas announced they will be halting prisoner swaps because Israel has violated the ceasefire. It is a fragile time for the ceasefire agreement as Israelis are determined to see their loved ones finally come home. Meanwhile, talks to help keep the truce going have resumed in Qatar as the Israeli military withdraws from an area of Gaza known as the Netzarim corridor. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Alex Hogan, FOX foreign correspondent reporting from London, who gives us the latest on the fragile truce between Israel and Hamas. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

China’s first retaliatory import taxes go into effect today on a wide range of U.S. goods, but the Trump administration has signaled they plan to levy even more tariffs on trade partners.Fox Business correspondent Gerri Willis speaks with President of Laffer Tengler Investments, Art Laffer Jr., about how China’s counter-tariffs, President Trump’s plans for 25 percent import taxes on all aluminum and steel, and Trump’s call to the Treasury Department to stop minting the new penny.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices