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Southern California was set ablaze by three separate wildfires amplified by hurricane-force winds. Dozens of homes and businesses have been completely torched after the fires swept through Los Angeles uncontrollably for hours. FOX Weather Meteorologist Craig Hererra joins the Rundown to describe what causes Santa Ana winds and why the fires spread as fast as they did.President-elect Trump has manifest destiny on his mind as he continues to talk about acquiring Canada and Greenland as a part of the United States. In recent weeks he has repeated the idea of purchasing and annexing both territories. The incoming president also has a big decision to make over TikTok, which faces a country-wide ban pending a Supreme Court decision on ownership of the company. Chairman of O’Leary Ventures and star of ABC’s Shark Tank, Kevin O'Leary joins the podcast to discuss the prospects of President-elect Trump acquiring Canada and weighs in on the TikTok legal battle.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

Tens of thousands of Californians are being forced from their homes because of various wildfires across Los Angeles County being quickly spread by strong winds. More than three million are without power with the fires threatening almost thirty thousand structures. Many officials say the winds will continue and feel the worst could still be to come. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Krystin Goodwin, FOX News Headlines & FOX News Audio Los Angeles reporter, who's own home is threatened, shares what she has seen and experienced living so close to many of the wildfires.Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Tuesday, the first bill of the 119th Congress was passed. All Congressional Republicans, along with 48 Democrats, voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act, which would require federal authorities to detain illegal immigrants convicted of theft-related crimes. The Senate is expected to vote on the bill later this week. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) stated that securing the border is the nation's "number one priority." As a member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and the Subcommittee on Government Operations and Border Management, Johnson discusses the GOP's plans to secure the border, combat terrorism, and reduce government spending.Big changes are coming to content moderation on Facebook and Instagram after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says he wants to restore free speech on his platforms and work with President Trump. In a statement on Tuesday the Meta CEO says they are getting rid of fact-checkers and replacing them with a community notes system similar to what X (formerly Twitter) has. Zuckerberg explained he hopes to combat the censorship that formed on his platform with sweeping change. Senior research associate at the Heritage Foundation’s Tech Policy Center, Daniel Cochrane shares why this is a step in the right direction but explains how social media algorithms still pose censorship issues.Plus, commentary from columnist David Marcus.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A United Nations watchdog group says the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, or UNRWA, should be shutdown because it promotes and commits acts against humanity. The Geneva based 'UN Watch' accuses UNRWA of putting high ranking Hamas leaders in positions of management and promoting the destruction of Israel. The latest call to end UNRWA comes when the Israeli Health Ministry has issued a report on their findings on the treatment of hostages taken by Hamas following the October 7th terror attack. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Hillel Neuer, the Executive Director of UN Watch, has testified before the United Nations and has been traveling the world to promote replacing UNRWA with another relief effort. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Trump is urging Republicans in Congress to send him one “powerful” budget bill that would address most of his campaign promises, from bolstering border security to revitalizing energy policy and even renewing his 2017 tax cuts. To pass this through a reconciliation bill like Trump wants, the GOP would not even need any Democratic votes; however, what they will need is the support of at least 218 of the total 219 House Republicans. Fox News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar explains how, with a thin majority, political disagreements could make it challenging for Trump's one big bill.On Monday, President Joe Biden signed an executive order banning offshore drilling in 625 million acres of ocean, which includes the entire east coast of the United States and parts of the Gulf of Mexico. The President stated that this action aims to protect coastal communities and marine ecosystems. In contrast, President-elect Donald Trump and his administration plan to increase oil and gas production in the U.S. Senior Energy Market Analyst at the Price Futures Group and FOX News Contributor Phil Flynn joins the discussion to break down the implications of the executive order.Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor Joe Concha.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will be resigning as his party's leader and prime minister after nearly a decade in office. This announcement comes as pressure from within his own Liberal Party increasingly grew over his handling of the economy and the challenges presented by President-elect Donald Trump. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Nile Gardiner, senior fellow and Director of the Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom at The Heritage Foundation, about this decision by Trudeau, how it came about and who could possibly replace him.Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Monday, President Biden announced executive action to ban new offshore oil and gas drilling on more than 625 million acres of American coastline, which is directly at odds with the incoming Trump administration’s agenda to increase domestic energy production.Meanwhile, new reporting suggests that the planned Trump tariffs may be narrowing in scope to focus on certain critical sectors rather than applying to all imports across the board.FOX Business correspondent Gerri Willis speaks with Payne Capital Management President Ryan Payne about the impact these headlines are having on the market, 2025’s strong start for Wall Street, and a speedbump in the labor market.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the wake of the terror attack in New Orleans and suspected terror attack at the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, there are questions about security at inauguration events in the nation's Capital. Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill are preparing for the swearing in of President-elect Trump and to enact his bold new agenda. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) joins the Rundown to discuss what is known about both attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas, concerns about Inauguration Day events in Washington D.C., and the plans that President-elect Trump has to end overseas conflicts in Europe, the Middle East, and to deliver for the American peopleOne of President-elect Trump's promises on the campaign trail was to "Make America healthy again", pointing out issues in the pharmaceutical industry and food production in the nation. To achieve the goal of making America healthy again, the President-elect has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his one-time opponent in the 2024 presidential election. FOX News Contributor and board-certified radiologist Dr. Nicole Saphier joins the Rundown to discuss the ways that the Trump administration can transform health in the country, controversy surrounding Robert F. Kennedy's stances on vaccines, and why she believes the government needs to create a freer market when it comes to health care. Plus, commentary from President & CEO of the International Franchise Association Matthew Haller. (Image Via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does this past week’s terror attack in New Orleans indicate a resurgence of Islamic extremism, and are similar attacks likely?On Thursday, the FBI confirmed their belief that Shamsud-Din Jabbar acted alone in the attack but was inspired by ISIS.Earlier this week, we spoke with national security official Michael Allen about the threat of Islamic terror and the brutal attack on Bourbon Street that killed at least 14 people and injured more than 30. Allen discussed how recent tensions in the Middle East could inspire attacks in the U.S., how terror can spread through radicalization domestically, and the tools we must use to detect extremist threats.The former National Security Council Senior Director and Managing Director of Beacon Global Strategies also weighed in on how the porous southern border has made us more vulnerable, as well as the questions surrounding the Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion outside a Trump hotel.While we often have to shorten interviews during the week, we thought you might appreciate hearing the full conversation.Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we present our complete interview with national security expert Michael Allen, providing more insights into his assessment following this week’s horrifying events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his final days in office, President Joe Biden blocked a $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel. Last March, the President expressed his disapproval of a foreign company purchasing an American business, emphasizing the importance of keeping it a U.S. company. The White House remains firm in its decision, stating that the choice is primarily focused on defense and supply chain considerations. Bob Tita, a reporter covering the manufacturing and metals industries for The Wall Street Journal, discusses President Biden's decision and its potential impact on the nation.Former President Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100 and will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol this week. Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, Ray Takeyh explains the impact of President Carter's decisions for the nation during his time as the 39th President, specifically regarding the Middle East. Ray looks at the lasting legacy of the Camp David Accords, America's relationship with Iran, and the normalization of relations with China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices