The Fox News Rundown

Last week the Biden administration announced the Department of Energy will give a federal loan of $6.6 billion to electric vehicle maker Rivian to build a new factory. Critics of this move say it is more wasteful spending that could be seen as a political shot at Tesla CEO and Trump ally, Elon Musk.Co-anchor of ‘The Big Money Show’ Taylor Riggs speaks with the founder and CEO of Island Capital Investments about why loaning money to Rivian may not be a good business move and how the Department of Government Efficiency might rein in big spending moves like this.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic released their final report this week, revealing that the CDC worked to discredit the "lab leak" theory of the virus. Chairman of the Subcommittee, Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), joins the Rundown to discuss what final discoveries they made during the investigation into our nation's pandemic response, the way in which the CDC worked against the "lab leak" theory, and what could be done differently when considering preparations and reactions to any future viral outbreaks.It's been one month since Election Day, and the last race has finally been called. California's 13th district was flipped by Democratic Congressman Adam Gray, taking one seat away from the already slight Republican majority. FOX News political analyst Josh Kraushaar joins the podcast to explain what kind of leadership we should expect in Congress come January and what President Biden may intend to attempt before his term ends.Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers.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

Intense scrutiny is coming for an Amnesty International report claiming Israel “has committed genocide” against Palestinians in Gaza. Despite not characterizing some clear atrocities in Sudan or Xinjiang as genocide, Amnesty came up with their own new definition for genocide they say applies to Israel. Watchdog organizations are coming to Israel’s defense, saying these claims both misrepresent and twist the facts.Senior fellow at the Foundation for Defending Democracy Orde Kittrie joins the Evening Edition to explain how Amnesty tried to apply a double standard to Israel and how the group’s funding helps illuminate their political motives.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How much longer will the war in Ukraine last? President-elect Donald Trump has said he could end it quickly when he returns to office. However, it is unclear exactly how he will do that. FOX News senior correspondent Benjamin Hall was wounded two years ago while covering the conflict. He joins to break down the latest regarding the war and preview tonight's FOX Nation Patriot Awards.Culture wars headed to the Supreme Court as United States v. Skrmetti, a case that could decide if bans on gender reassignment surgery would violate the 14th Amendment, was argued in front of the high court. The fate of the case has overarching implications, as multiple states across the nation have passed bans on gender reassignment surgery and medical treatments. FOX News Sunday anchor and Livin' The Bream podcast host Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to discuss the details of the case, what this could mean for states looking to impose bans on transgender medical treatments, and what could be gleaned from the oral arguments.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

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot at close range outside a Hilton hotel In a brazen early morning attack in midtown Manhattan. The suspect then fled on foot before hopping on a bicycle and disappearing into the city. Law enforcement on many levels are conducting a manhunt for the shooter while they try to piece together a motive.FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Paul Mauro, Former NYPD Inspector & Fox News Contributor, who says the clock is ticking on quickly catching the suspect who looks like he knew what he was doing. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Trump has been vowing to reform the Justice Department, calling out the federal agency as “corrupt, discredited, and politicized.” Democrats have been swift in their critique of Trump, saying the President-elect will only use it to target his opponents. Trump’s plan to depoliticize the organization starts with his pick of Kash Patel to replace FBI Director Wray. Former FBI Assistant Director Chris Swecker joins the Rundown to explain why change is desperately needed to get the politics out of the Justice Department.Democrats are searching for answers nearly a month after Vice President Kamala Harris lost her bid for the White House. The campaign broke records for fundraising, with estimations saying they spent over $1.5 billion in just over 100 days of campaigning. Despite the influx of campaign cash, the Vice President lost every swing state, prompting strategists and lawmakers to reassess where the campaign could have gone wrong. Managing Editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics Kyle Kondik joins the podcast to discuss the Democrats calling out the Harris campaign's spending strategy and which issues were losers for the Party.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

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law overnight but hours later the parliament unanimously voted against the measure lifting the lockdown. President Yoon said the move was made to eradicate North Korean supporters and 'anti-state forces'. It does raise concerns about our ally and the possible influence of other countries like China and North Korea in the region. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Steve Yates, senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation and former National Security Advisor for Vice President Dick Cheney, who says this is not a good look for our democratic ally in Asia and who also gives us some predictions on U.S.-Chinese relations as the new Trump Administration takes office. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden claimed on numerous occasions he would not pardon his son, Hunter Biden. Then, news broke Sunday evening that the President would in fact issue a pardon to his son, shielding him from any consequences for federal crimes he may have committed in the past eleven years. Both Democrats and Republicans are not happy with the news, saying it sets an unwanted precedent. FOX News Contributor and GWU Law Professor Jonathan Turley breaks down what this means for the Biden family and how this impacts President-elect Trump's plan to pardon those who participated in the January 6th Capitol Insurrection.Worry grows in the Middle East as Syria, a hotbed for conflict for the past 15 years, comes to the forefront yet again as rebel groups have captured the nation's second largest city, Aleppo. The rebel groups say that they are looking to form a new government by overthrowing President Bashar al-Assad, leading neighboring states to raise the alarm as spillover becomes a possibility. FOX News Contributor and retired CIA Station Chief Dan Hoffman joins the podcast to discuss the history of rebel conflicts in the country, how the infighting impacts neighboring nations, and how US policy has impacted the region.Plus, commentary by columnist David Marcus.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ongoing civil war in Syria has reached its thirteenth year and what looked to be a stalemate between rebel forces and those of President Bashar al-Assad has picked up in a big way. Rebel forces have taken a large swath of land in the Northwest of Syria including the city of Aleppo. In another concerning development Iraqi militias, backed by Iran, have entered Syria to help the government fight the rebels. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Dr. David Adesnik, a senior fellow and the director of research at Foundation of Defense of Democracies with a focus on Syria and Iran, about this escalation in the conflict and he explains the various groups involved. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Trump has proposed a suite of different tariffs on our trade partners, leaving many wondering whether they’ll come to fruition or if they’ll be used as leverage in negotiations.Over the weekend, Trump even floated the idea of “100% tariffs” on the BRICS group of countries, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.FOX Business correspondent Gerri Willis speaks with Capitalist Pig hedge fund founder and FBN contributor Jonathan Hoenig, who explains what tariffs are, how they’ve impacted the U.S. economy and consumers historically, and why he believes we are entering “the great unknown” on trade policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices