The Fox News Rundown

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

Weeks of reported mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey and other states have sparked security concerns nationwide and have raised many questions about our country’s vulnerabilities. While residents grow anxious by the day, local and national officials aren’t offering many answers about who or what is behind this weird phenomenon. Earlier this week, drone expert, former U.S. Army special ops soldier, and FOX News contributor Brett Velicovich spoke with FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony about the unidentified flying objects over America’s east coast and the fear our nation's adversaries may operate them. Velicohvich discussed how drone technology has evolved over the years, what can be done to track or disable rogue pilotless aircraft, and why a complex web of laws and regulations makes it difficult for officials to act on this current situation. 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 drone expert Brett Velicovich, allowing you to learn even more about drones, their capabilities, and the threat they can potentially pose to Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last weekend, Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad was overthrown by rebel forces, marking the end of the family's decades-long rule over the country and a blow to Iran's proxy network. But after the dismantling of terrorist groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, what is the status of the Islamic Republic in the Middle East today? Senior Adviser at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies Richard Goldberg discusses the future of the Iranian regime and the present risks within the region.As Congress lays the groundwork to avoid a government shutdown before December 20th, many of President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees are also in Washington, having meetings with lawmakers that could be key to securing their confirmation. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram weighs in on what he believes Congress' next steps will be to fund the government and how meetings appear to be going for key Cabinet nominees like Pete Hegseth and former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Trump and his allies, namely his pick for the DOJ's Civil Rights Division, Harmeet Dhillon, are expected to reverse President Biden’s DEI policies. The division was created to fight discrimination in housing, employment, education, and voting and now will look to scale back DEI policies that many find wasteful. Companies and universities across the country have started scaling back DEI efforts following Trump’s election win. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Lucas Tomlinson, FOX News correspondent in D.C., who breaks down the beginnings of the DEI policies and how they will come to an end under Trump.Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lower prices are on many people’s wish lists this holiday season, but inflation remains a sticky issue. Labor Department data released this week showed prices were up 2.7% from a year ago. And while that was consistent with expectations, it did serve as a reminder of the challenges ahead for the Federal Reserve and the incoming Trump administration. Chief Market Strategist at Slatestone Wealth Kenny Polcari joins the FOX Business Rundown to discuss what policies he thinks could help bring relief to American consumers, why he does not support the Fed cutting interest rates, and why he remains optimistic about the stock market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024 is coming to an end in Washington D.C. as the Biden administration prepares to hand the keys to the White House over to President-elect Trump. The incoming Trump administration is facing challenges in the Senate as they seek to fill out cabinet positions with some picks that Democrats see as controversial while also laying out plans for a mass deportation initiative to take shape soon. FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich joins the Rundown to discuss the outgoing administration, President-elect Trump's cabinet picks, and how the Hunter Biden pardon impacts the legacy of President Biden.Christmas is almost here, and there are less than two weeks left to complete your shopping. If you prefer to get things done online, you should probably place your orders now. However, a recent CNET survey shows that two-thirds of Americans are concerned about falling victim to holiday scams. The same survey says that 70% of people are making mistakes that put their information at risk. CNET Cybersecurity and Money Editor Danni Santana joins the podcast to share how to identify scams, conceal your passwords, and protect your credit.Plus, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of “Fox Across America with Jimmy Failla.”Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Since his arrest Monday, new details of plans and the background of Luigi Mangione are beginning to emerge. As the suspect waits for extradition back to New York, the gun authorities believe was used in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is now in the custody of the NYPD. Also, displays of support for the alleged shooter continue. FOX’s Gurnal Scott speaks with Bryan Llenas, FOX News correspondent reporting from Holidaysburg, PA, who gives us the details on the latest pieces of information law enforcement have found. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mysterious drones have been spotted flying over New Jersey as early as November; now officials are demanding answers. So far these devices have flown over various areas of interest, like a military research center and President-elect Trump's golf club in Bedminster. The US military says they aren't behind the operation, and they are not sure who is. FOX News contributor and drone expert Brett Velicovich joins the Rundown to provide insight and share why the military should be more open about what is happening.President-elect Trump and Republicans are beginning preliminary talks on what his mass deportation plan will look like, as the Senate held a hearing this week on what to expect. While some believe this deportation plan will tamp down on crime, its critics have pointed out that mass deportations could be costly. Former acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and executive director for the America First Policy Institute, Chad Wolf joins the podcast to discuss the logistics of the President-elect's plan, what changes will be made compared to the Biden administration, and why he believes that cost will not be an issue.Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor Joe Concha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices