The Fox News Rundown

President Trump spent his first week in office signing dozens of executive orders on border policy, energy regulations, and immigration in an effort to jumpstart his agenda. The Senate spent a part of their weekend confirming more cabinet nominees, confirming Secretary Pete Hegseth for the Department of Defense, and Secretary Kristi Noem for the Department of Homeland Security. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) joins the Rundown to discuss the importance of affirming President Trump's cabinet picks, how his executive orders will impact the American people, and what else needs to get done as the President navigates his busy schedule.  School districts nationwide have adopted an "out-of-sight, out-of-mind" policy regarding smartphones. However, not all states (and students) are on board. In New York, Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a "bell-to-bell" ban for K-12 students. In neighboring New Jersey, the Ramsey School District has adopted a similar policy. FOX News Correspondent CB Cotton joins to share why the ban may be beneficial and why school districts are making the switch. Plus, commentary from FOX News Legal Analyst Gregg Jarrett.(Image Via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The massive artificial intelligence infrastructure project, Stargate, received a significant boost from President Trump this week.On his second day, Trump praised OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank for their collaboration and plan to invest $500 billion in America’s artificial intelligence infrastructure over the next few years.Jamie Metzl, who served on the National Security Council during the Clinton administration and is an AI expert, joined host Chris Foster to break down what this substantial investment in AI means for Americans and our country’s dominance in the field.Metzl also discussed AI's growing potential in the health industry and the military while raising concerns that regulations or guardrails for the technology may not be sufficient.We often have to 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 AI expert Jamie Metzl. This will allow you to hear more about his perspective on where AI is headed and how it will inevitably impact our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week, Congress passed the Laken Riley Act with bipartisan support. Once signed by President Trump, the Department of Homeland Security can detain illegal immigrants who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. In his first week in office, the president signed several border Executive Orders, causing controversy in sanctuary cities nationwide. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains the legislation, how it garnered bipartisan support, and the outcome of Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing. President Trump wasted no time this week fulfilling his campaign promise to secure the southern border and deport illegal aliens through a flurry of executive actions. The second Trump Administration is attempting a more focused and organized approach to immigration, emphasizing the deportation of violent criminals—a shift from the first term, which faced criticism over perceived disorganization and controversial deportations. Retired ICE agent Victor Avila discusses how this will play out over the coming year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his final hours before leaving office on Monday, former President Biden announced pre-emptive pardons for his siblings, their spouses, and others he feared could be targeted for prosecution during the Trump administration.Some of those pardoned, like former Joint Chiefs Chairman Retired General Mark Milley and Dr. Anthony Fauci, have been frequent targets of criticism by Trump. In the final days of the Biden administration, some House Republicans discussed pursuing legal action against the former president's brother, Jim Biden, accusing him of lying to Congress.Hours after Trump was sworn into office, former federal prosecutor and ex-Trump attorney Jim Trusty spoke with host Chris Foster about the history and controversy of pre-emptive presidential pardons.Trusty explained how pardons work, why they can be problematic for recipients, and what potential charges Biden’s family and other pardon recipients might have faced.We often have to 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 attorney Jim Trusty, allowing you to hear more about his perspective on presidential pardons and why President Biden’s actions have not sat well with many Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump was elected as a change agent who ran on a platform to rethink and reshape the role of the federal government. One week into his second administration, President Trump signed executive orders to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion offices. Meanwhile, the new Department of Government Efficiency is eyeing even bigger cuts. FOX News Washington-based correspondent Mark Meredith shares his reporting on the administration's disruptive approach and explains how jobs will look differently in the federal workforce.President Trump campaigned heavily on ending the war in Ukraine, going so far as to say he believed he would "have that done in 24 hours" while on the campaign trail. Though this did not happen during the President's first week in office, he has begun putting pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin -- threatening taxes, tariffs, and sanctions if the Russian President doesn't come to the negotiating table. National Security Analyst and Vice President of Defense at the Lexington Institute, Dr. Rebecca Grant weighs in on how effective she believes President Trump will be in putting an end to this years-long conflict and the likelihood of Ukraine becoming a member of NATO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

During President Trump's inauguration address, he vowed that things across the country would "change starting today, and it will change very quickly." In under just one week, it looks like he has done what he has promised. President Trump has signed dozens of executive orders, cracked down on illegal immigration, reversed DEI policies and now has visited two disaster areas, one of which is the wildfire devastation in Los Angeles. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Susan Crabtree, national political correspondent and the author of the coming book, "Fool's Gold", about the various initiatives and policy changes President Trump has put into place in just a matter of days in office. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his first remarks to business leaders as leader of the free world, on Thursday President Trump told attendees at the World Economic Forum of his plans to lower energy prices, slash interest rates, and get tougher on U.S. trade partners.Co-anchor of The Big Money Show, Taylor Riggs, speaks with FOX Business’ host of Making Money, Charles Payne, about the President's first 100 days.They dive into the potential good that could come from the Trump administration reversing Biden’s DEI policies, why this stock market rally beyond tech is a sign of a healthy economy, and how tariffs could likely be used by President Trump as a negotiating tool.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At the end of President Trump’s first week back in office, Congress has delivered the administration's first legislative win. Passing through the House and Senate with bipartisan support, the Laken Riley Act will become the first bill Trump will sign into law. However, not all of President Trump's border and immigration policies are receiving the same support. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to discuss the Laken Riley Act and why many Democrats have changed their tune on border security.FOX News has a new face in the four o'clock hour, with new host Will Cain taking the helm of The Will Cain Show. The show takes the format of his radio show, bringing in guests from all walks of life to explore news of the day. Host of The Will Cain Show on the FOX News Channel and FOX News Radio, Will Cain joins the Rundown to discuss what he hopes to accomplish with his new program, how important the first 100 days of the Trump presidency will be for the American people, and how new media like podcasts have reshaped the news landscape.Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers. Plus, commentary by FOX News Digital columnist David Marcus.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump Administration has ordered the Pentagon to send an additional 1,500 active-duty troops to the southern border to assist the U.S. Border Patrol in stopping illegal crossings. Along with troops, the Pentagon will also supply military aircrafts to use in deportations. The mayor of El Paso is pushing back saying he does not need military assistance since his border town is safe. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Brooke Taylor, Dallas-based national correspondent for the FOX News Channel reporting from El Paso, Texas, who lays out the details of military help and shares what the people of El Paso are saying about it. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump's Border Czar Tom Homan has promised swift action on deporting violent criminal migrants. Many critics of the plan are saying that the logistics of carrying out the deportations will be costly and time-consuming, while backers of the plan say that the cost to keep illegal migrants here will outweigh deportations. The President has also ordered U.S. troops to the Southern Border to secure crossings and combat Mexican drug cartels. Florida Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R) joins the Rundown to discuss how Congress can work to help the Trump administration's deportation plan, why he believes the military must combat drug cartels, and how the deportation process will work.The massive artificial intelligence infrastructure project, Stargate, was announced by the Trump administration on Tuesday night. OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank are collaborating to invest over $100 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure in America in the years to come. Jamie Metzl, who served on the National Security Council during the Clinton administration and is an AI expert, joins to break down what investment in AI means for Americans and why he is warning against too much deregulation when it comes to artificial intelligence.Plus, commentary by Brian Kilmeade, Host of One Nation with Brian Kilmeade and The Brian Kilmeade Show.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices