The Fox News Rundown

Tech CEOs have been publicly embracing President Trump since his victory in November. Billionaire Elon Musk has already proven he has significant influence in the new administration as he was picked to lead the new “Department of Government Efficiency”. Former United States Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services and Presidential Historian Tevi Troy joins to discuss the shifting relationship between business leaders and politics. The author of “The Power and the Money: The Epic Clashes Between Commanders in Chief and Titans of Industry” draws historical parallels to current events and highlights how CEOs often outlast presidents, maintaining influence across multiple administrations. President Trump's presidential victory left the Democratic Party walking away with an urgent message: it's time to restructure and rebuild. As Michigan Democratic Senator Gary Peters announces he won't seek re-election and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's seat comes up for grabs in 2026, Americans are already looking to see how both parties might approach the two races following significant Republican wins in 2024. National Political Reporter at The Hill Julia Manchester weighs in on which potential candidates could shake up these races and why there's already so much attention surrounding them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump’s tariff strategy continues to make waves across the globe, especially in Washington. While he recently paused tariffs for Canada and Mexico, he has imposed them on China and continues threatening other countries. Trump’s tough tactics have sparked concerns about a larger trade war, which economists say would further increase the prices of essential items like food. Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture, Kip Tom, joined host Dave Anthony this week to discuss Trump’s tariffs and how they will impact farmers like him and grocery bills. While Torn acknowledged that the cost of produce and other foods would go up temporarily if tariffs were imposed on Mexico, Canada, and other nations, he also said the American agriculture community and the economy would benefit long-term if Trump’s tariff strategy worked. Torn discusses how America is already too reliant on other countries for its food supply and vital products for its production and why this can be a serious national security problem. He also thinks Trump’s strategy could bring more manufacturing back home and ensure that America grows the food it needs.Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with former Ambassador Kip Torn. This will allow you to hear more about Trump’s tariff strategy, how it can impact food prices, and why he says more focus should be on strengthening America’s food supply.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republicans in the House and Senate are racing against each other to deliver a big legislative win for President Donald Trump. Lawmakers plan to use a budget reconciliation process to advance a bill extending the president's tax cuts from his first term and make major spending cuts promised during the campaign. At the same time, the Department of Government Efficiency is vowing to remove what it sees as wasteful and fraudulent spending, upsetting Democrats who say they control the power of the purse. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to break it all down and what it means moving forward. On Tuesday, President Trump called for a United States takeover of Gaza, intending to level and rebuild the area. U.S. allies in the Middle East quickly opposed the plan that would displace Palestinian citizens and instead emphasized the need for a two-state solution. U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus outlines the President's proposal and details how the administration's 'outcome-oriented' approach will help bring a path forward in the Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While fans will have all their attention the Super Bowl this Sunday, various law enforcement agencies, local and federal, will be guarding against any attack on the Superdome and the miles surrounding the stadium. Tens of thousands of people are expected to be drawn to New Orleans for the big game just one month after the Bourbon Street terror attack. To add to security concerns, President Trump will be in attendance becoming the first sitting president to do so. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Bill Daly, former FBI Investigator and international security expert, who breaks down the multiple levels of security he expects will be in place this weekend. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, the Trump administration gathered House Republican at the White House to zero in on his tax priorities. Making it clear to lawmakers that he plans to deliver for Americans on his campaign promises, his Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says the President is "the largest tax cut in history."Meanwhile, the January jobs report shows lower-than-expected U.S. job gains. FOX Business correspondent Lydia Hu speaks with President of Kaltbaum Capital Management Gary Kaltbaum about the obstacles facing Trump’s tax plans and who bears the blame for a lagging jobs market.Photo Credit: Business Wire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Earlier this week the Senate confirmed Pam Bondi to lead the Department of Justice. After being sworn in as U.S. Attorney General on Wednesday, Bondi quickly issued several directives. From establishing the "Weaponization Working Group," directing the DOJ to pause all funding to sanctuary cities, and planning to create a new Joint Task Force focused on holding Hamas accountable for its crimes against Jews, her first day in office was a busy one. FOX News Sunday Anchor Shannon Bream joins to discuss how Bondi's priorities align with the President's. Later, she reveals her Super Bowl winner predictions. President Trump signed an executive order this week banning transgender athletes from competing in women's sports, with the Department of Education tasked with investigating violations of the new Title IX rule. The conversation around transgender athletes in women's sports came to a head when transgender swimmer Lia Thomas, on the UPenn swimming team, was criticized for competing against female athletes. Former UPenn swimmer, and former teammate of Lia Thomas, Margot Kaczorowski joins the Rundown to discuss her experience competing with a transgender athlete and why she thinks the executive order is a step in the right direction. Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers.  Plus, commentary from host of The Will Cain Show, Will Cain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This weekend has the Kansas City Chiefs facing off against the Philadelphia Eagles for the NFL's top honors. This championship game is already making history as Donald Trump becomes the first sitting president to attend, while the Chiefs could become the first three-peat in NFL history. Last month's terror attack in New Orleans, prior to the NCAA Championship, still looms over the city with security being increased to the highest levels. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Cody Campbell, former NFL player for the Indianapolis Colts and now with Texas Tach University, about the big game and the history that is and could be made. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump has been working at a swift pace in order to lay out all his policy initiatives in his first 100 days in office. One of those was his cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, headed up by SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Critics are calling for more oversight as the unofficial DOGE department makes budget cuts across the government. President Trump also raised questions across the globe when he suggested that the United States might take control of the Gaza Strip at the conclusion of its conflict with Israel. Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer (R) joins the Rundown to discuss the future of Gaza, respond to critiques of the DOGE department, and what comes next in the process to extend the federal budget.The U.S. has sent the first group of migrants to Guantanamo Bay, as the Trump administration follows through on plans to expand this prison for terrorists to include space to house deported migrants. As President Trump’s first wave of mass deportations have targeted illegal immigrants, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says this demonstrates the President “is not messing around.” Former federal prosecutor and criminal defense lawyer joins the podcast to explain the legality of sending deported migrants to Guantanamo.Plus, commentary from radio host and author of What's Killing America, Jason Rantz.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump, standing alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, proposed the possibility of the United States assuming control of Gaza to lead in its rebuilding efforts. The President suggested the Palestinian people be resettled somewhere else while the complete routing out of Hamas and the infrastructure rebuilding take place. The idea was immediately rejected by Arab nations of Egypt and Jordan, two nations President Trump has tried to convince to take in more Palestinians. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Richard Goldberg, Senior Advisor for the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, who says while there was some shock over President Trump's comments, we should not be shocked about him thinking differently about the Israeli-Palestinian long running conflict. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump imposed ten percent tariffs on Chinese imports earlier this week, just a day after the tariffs on Canada and Mexico were put on a 30-day pause. The White House says the tariffs are punishing China for allowing fentanyl into the United States. Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture, Kip Tom, joins to share why farmers like him will benefit from the tariffs and what it will mean for the economy.Fentanyl is now considered the deadliest drug in American history, and President Trump’s administration has levied tariffs on China in an effort to end ‘the mass invasion of fentanyl in our country.’ Calling it a “national emergency,” the Trump administration says Chinese manufacturers are knowingly selling chemicals to further fentanyl production at our borders. New York City Special Narcotics prosecutor Bridget Brennan explains how chemical sales from China circumvent the legal system and worsen the fentanyl crisis. Later, she explains the role of social media and the border play in the nation’s illegal drug trade.Plus, commentary by a former U.S. Secretary of Energy, Rick Perry.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices