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Ryan Corbett, an American businessman, moved to Afghanistan in 2010 with his familyand became actively involved in the community. In August 2022, he, along with several others, was captured and detained by the Taliban after returning to the country to renew his business visa and pay his employees. Since then, his wife, Anna Corbett, has advocated for his release and pleaded with the Biden administration for assistance. Earlier this week, Anna joined Rundown host Dave Anthony to share Ryan's story and describe her efforts to secure her husband's release.She explained how the outgoing Biden White House failed to secure a recent deal to bring Ryan home but why she has renewed hope after traveling to Mar-a-Lago and meetingwith President-elect Trump’s National security adviser pick, Mike Waltz.We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear thefull interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with Anna Corbett,allowing you to hear more about her husband’s story and the effort to get him out of an Afghanistan jail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Wednesday, Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal that guarantees the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas terrorists. The outgoing President Biden and the incoming President-elect Trump joined forces to ensure the agreement was reached. FOX News Chief National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin discusses the coordination efforts between the two administrations and explains what the different phases of the ceasefire deal entail.The Supreme Court ruled that TikTok will officially be banned in the United States starting tomorrow if an American company doesn't purchase the platform from its Chinese owners. Shark Tank investor and Canadian businessman Kevin O'Leary says he is interested in purchasing the app, but ByteDance says Chinese law would prevent them from selling its algorithm. Law Professor at George Washington University Jonathan Turley explains what the Supreme Court ruling means for the future of free speech and the precedent it sets for the future of social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There have been four sitting United States presidents that have been killed by an assassin. Last July, President Donald Trump, then the presumptive nominee of the Republican Party, survived an assassination attempt at rally in Pennsylvania. A new book tells the little-known story about the first assassination attempt on John F. Kennedy, right before his inauguration and looks into the mind of those who want murder the leader of the free world. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Brad Meltzer, author of 'The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy―and Why It Failed', who shares a bit about the book and what he has learned about the profile of presidential assassins.Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The TikTok ban has been upheld by the Supreme Court. If the Chinese-owned social media platform is not sold to a U.S. owner by Sunday, January 19th, millions of consumers and content creators on the app will need to pack up and find a new platform to post their videos.The “creator economy” is a multi-billion dollar industry in America now, so how will TikTok creators be impacted? Lydia Hu speaks with AirBnb entrepreneur with millions of likes and hundreds of thousands of followers on TikTok, Brittany Magsig about how the possible ban puts her livelihood in jeopardy.Later, Lydia speaks with Anjana Susarla is an Omura-Saxena Professor of Responsible AI at Michigan State University business school professor Anajana Susarla about where creators may go after TikTok.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden has just three days left in office before President-elect Trump is inaugurated on the 20th. Trump has teased that he has countless plans and solutions that he wants to tackle on day one. Some of these include ending birthright citizenship, imposing tariffs on Mexico and Canada, banning transgender women in sports, and ending the war in Ukraine. FOX News Sunday anchor and host of the Livin' The Bream Podcast, Shannon Bream, joins the Rundown to discuss Trump’s ambitious first-day plans, how Democrats grew popular with the working class, and possible consequences for Democrats resisting popular parts of the President-elect’s agenda.This week the Food and Drug Administration announced that they would be banning the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food products, citing a study that found the chemical caused cancer in rats, impacting hundreds of items. The move comes ahead of President-elect Trump taking the Oval Office, with his nominee for Health Secretary, RFK Jr. promising to "Make America Healthy Again." President of the Center for Science in the Public Interest Dr. Peter Lurie joins the Rundown to discuss the research that led to the decision to ban Red Dye No. 3, how this could impact food products in the country, and what chemicals might be next to go as the Trump administration takes over.Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers. Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor and founder of Golden Together, Steve Hilton.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The City of Los Angeles is getting some relief as “Particularly Dangerous Situation” warnings expired midweek and firefighters are gaining ground on the destructive Palisades and Eaton fires. At least twenty four people are dead, over 40,000 acres have been burned and more than twelve thousand structures have been destroyed or damaged with over eighty thousand resident still under evacuation orders. The investigation into the cause wildfires very start is going on and talk already has begun about what was learned and what new preventative measures could be put in place to mitigate future fires. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Brian Fennessy, Fire Chief of the Orange County Fire Authority, who says as bad as these fires were, they could have been worse and there will be serious discussions on what can be done differently. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden gave his farewell address on Wednesday, where he touted his administration’s achievements on the pandemic, the economy, and foreign policy—which made news as Israel and Hamas have reached a tentative ceasefire agreement that includes the release of an unspecified number of hostages. FOX News Radio’s Josh Kraushaar and Jared Halpern join the Rundown to analyze the accomplishments highlighted in Biden’s address and what the legacy of President Biden may be in the decades to come.More than a week into the wildfire disaster in the Los Angeles area, questions remain about exactly how the fire began and why it spread so viciously. Weather reports show strong winds forecasted to continue, which could sadly spread the blaze even further, destroying more homes. Riva Duncan, retired from the U.S. Forest Service and Vice President of the Grassroots Wildland Firefighters, joins to share her expertise as a firefighter and offer insight into what it’s like to combat such a large fire and explains why the reality of fighting wildfires is often different from what most people.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

Israel and Hamas look to have agreed to a cease-fire deal that should ensure the release of the remaining hostages held in terror tunnels in Gaza. The agreement says thirty three hostages are expected to be released in weekly batches over the next six weeks along with a pause in fighting. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the ceasefire agreement still has some details to work out. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Shahar Azani, with the Israeli Consul-General's office in New York City, about the deal, what it entails and how this could change the region forever. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Corbett, an American businessman, moved to Afghanistan in 2010 with his family and became actively involved in the community. In August 2022, he, along with several others, was captured and detained by the Taliban after returning to the Middle East to renew his business visa and pay his employees. Since then, his wife, Anna Corbett, has been advocating for his release and pleading with the Biden administration for assistance. Anna joined the Rundown to share Ryan's story, describe her efforts to secure her husband's release, and express her hopes for the incoming administration.The President-elect's pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, and while some of the hearing dealt with his past and ability to lead the department, the issue of military readiness was also a major point in the proceeding. Multiple senators raised the alarm on recruiting goals, the threat of China, and the ability to respond to aggression from foreign adversaries. Retired Army Colonel Dr. Chris Gibson joins the Rundown to discuss the largest challenges facing America's military, the threat of China, and what must be done to ensure the military is capable of combating global threats.Plus, commentary from long-time volunteer firefighter and former FEMA External Affairs Officers, Jason Pack.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced some intense questioning in his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Hegseth was asked about his stance on DEI initiatives, women in the military and very personal questions regarding his personal life including his treatment of wives and his drinking habits. Republican Senators and several hundred veterans are showed their support for him in D.C. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner Congressional reporter, about the various exchanges of the hearing. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices