The Fox News Rundown

The Pentagon released a new report on China outlining their efforts to increase military capabilities to rival the United States. China is ramping up nuclear warhead production, aiming to build 1,000 by 2030, along with increased investment in drone programs. Stateside, drone sightings and the lack of information from the government have caused a stir with citizens and local politicians. New Jersey Republican Congressman Chris Smith joins the Rundown to discuss China's increased military capabilities, his theories on the drone sightings across the Northeast, and shares details from his Autism CARES Act.The fight to raise the minimum wage has been taking place across the nation for the past several years. Soon, nearly two dozen states will have wages starting at over $15 an hour. These increases will have helped folks marginally, with wages still not keeping pace with quickly rising costs of living necessities. Co-host of The Big Money Show, Brian Brenberg joins to share how increased minimum wage has impacted businesses and their workers, later reflecting on the 2024 economy as a whole.Plus, commentary by columnist David Marcus.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A group of female lawmakers are sharing their frustration with the nearly one hundred hostages, including three Americans, that remain in Hamas custody in Gaza. Its been nearly four hundred fifty days after Hamas attacked killing and kidnapping Israelis from toddlers to senior citizens. President-elect Trump has promised that "all hell will break loose" if all the hostages are not let go by the time he takes office in January.FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL), who was at an event outside the White House Wednesday with the 'Bipartisan Women’s Caucus' calling for all hostages to be immediately released. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition'Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The mysterious drones spotted flying over New Jersey and at least six other states have captured Americans' attention, creating worry and concern over their source for over a week now. Government agencies issued a joint statement on Monday saying there is no evidence that these drones are a threat to national security or public safety. So when will Americans have more answers on these peculiar sightings? Military affairs analyst Dr. Paul Schwennesen joins to explain the evolution of drone technology and what exactly drones of this size could be capable of.How will artificial intelligence shape our future? While AI holds the promise of significant benefits for humanity, there are also concerns about its potential misuse. A bipartisan House task force has just released a report with recommendations for smart regulation, aiming to position America as a leader in this emerging field. California Republican Congressman Jay Obernolte, co-chair of the task force, joins the Rundown to discuss how AI can revolutionize our lives for the better and why Congress must establish protections to prevent potential harm.Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Tammy Bruce.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Tuesday, Russian general Igor Kirillov was killed via an explosive device planted within his apartment. Ukrainian Security Services have since claimed credit for the assassination, calling Kirillov “a war criminal and entirely legitimate target.” FOX’s John Saucier speaks with FOX News contributor and former CIA Station Chief Dan Hoffman about how the killing may change the Russian-Ukraine war, and later Dan weighs in on the mysterious drone sightings in the U.S.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, however some lawmakers are concerned about his stances on various health issues such as abortion, vaccines, and food dye. RFK Jr. kicked off a week-long visit to Capitol Hill on Monday, where he will meet with Republican senators, hoping to be confirmed into the President-elect's cabinet. FOX News Senior National Correspondent Aishah Hasnie joins to break down RFK's recent controversy surrounding the polio vaccine and why it may be a long confirmation process.The Trump campaign made big promises on the trail about bringing jobs back to the United States, and now some plans are unfolding as Trump draws in investments from various companies. Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son announced a $100 billion investment in the United States as the President-elect remains hopeful that tax cuts and tariffs will bring down inflation and bring jobs back. FOX Business White House Correspondent Edward Lawrence joins the Rundown to discuss what the Softbank investment means for Americans, the President-elect's plans to bring down inflation, and why big tech CEOs are flocking to meet with the next resident of the Oval Office.Plus, commentary from Ramsey Solutions financial expert and host of "The Rachel Cruze Show," Rachel Cruze.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Trump held a wide ranging press conference, first one since the election, with reporters at his Mar-a-Lago transition headquarters. He discussed foreign policy, tariffs, reviewing vaccine mandates and lack of answers on the strange amount of drone sightings happening all across the country. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with FOX's Griff Jenkins, who was in attendance at the Mar-a-Lago news conference, and says the President-elect seems to be more patient with the press. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition'Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At Mar-a-Lago, President-elect Trump has revealed Japanese multinational investment firm Softbank Group plans to invest $100 billion into U.S. projects in the next four years. The move is set to bring 100,000 jobs to the country, a major economic win for the incoming administration.Meanwhile, the country is seeing improved consumer sentiment, a rapid rise in Bitcoin, and Fed Chair Powell is soon to make his final 2024 rate cut decision.Co-anchor of ‘The Big Money Show’ Brian Brenberg speaks with Annex Wealth Management Chief Economist Brian Jacobsen about why the multi-billion-dollar investment is a sign of the times for the US economy in 2025.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republicans regained the Senate majority in the 2024 electionbut some controversial cabinet picks from President-elect Trump have causedsome division. The White House is facing some scrutiny as they have failed toprovide answers to drone sightings across the northeast, with the Biden administrationsaying that there is no cause for concern. The House will have to stare down apotential government shutdown at the end of the week as the deadline for federalfunding into 2025 looms large. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds (R) joins the Rundownto discuss the confirmation process for the President-elect’s cabinet, his thoughtson the government response to drone sightings, and what he expects from thefirst months of the second Trump presidency. These days, most kids unwrap at least one big-ticket techitem, but with that comes a lot of frustration—from the kids and their parents.Many adults struggle with how much screen time they should allow for theirchildren day to day. Samantha Silverman, licensed clinical social worker andowner of Silver Linings Mental Health, joins the Rundown to share tips onpreventing tech tantrums and how much screen time is too much.Plus, commentary from Country Music star John Rich.(Image Via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Time may be running out for TikTok. The social media app could be banned in America by January 19th if it does not divest itself from its Chinese parent company, Bytedance. Security experts and lawmakers have long warned that China uses the app to collect data on the millions of Americans who use it and influence our country’s politics and culture by manipulating what content is seen. This past week, FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony spoke to cyber security expert John Cofrancesco about TikTok's security concerns and the likelihood of the app being banned from America’s smartphones. Cofrancesco, the CEO of Applied AI Company, explained why TikTok differs from other data-collecting apps like Facebook and Google and why the Chinese government finds the information collected from TikTok valuable. 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 cyber security expert John Cofrancesco. This will allow you to learn more about the controversy surrounding TikTok and the ban that could be implemented in just a few weeks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So far this year, the Supreme Court has heard some of the most important cases this term. One case in particular, focuses on how much companies can make before it is considered fraud. The other a case about transgender care for minors in Tennessee, may ultimately turn into a case about states' rights. Professor at UC Berkley and distinguished visiting professor at the School of Civic Leadership at the University of Texas at Austin, John Yoo, explains the cases as well as the fight for term limits for Supreme Court Justices. With a little over a month remaining in office, historians and pundits are already pondering how history will view our nation's 46th President.  Presidential historian & former United States Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services under President George W. Bush, Tevi Troy notes that Presidents are generally remembered for one big thing - often summed up in one sentence. Tevi debates whether President Biden will be remembered more for his age, or the large money legislation ushered in early in his term.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices