The Fox News Rundown

This week, President Biden signed a pardon for his son, Hunter, after months of saying that no such clemency was being considered. The pardoning of Hunter Biden is also raising questions about the possibility of President Biden issuing blanket pardons for critics of President-elect Trump with his final days in office. Former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Andrew McCarthy explains the limits of presidential clemency powers and discusses the significance of the latest pardon. As President-elect Trump's cabinet picks face scrutiny ahead of confirmation hearings in January. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent, Chad Pergram looks at where these nominations currently stand, and what to expect from the rest of President Trump’s nominees. Plus, Chad discusses the fireworks at yesterday's Secret Service hearing, noting they were some of the most explosive exchanges in Congressional history.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the year comes to an end, it is important to make sure to take advantage of all your health benefits have to offer. Knowing how to optimize your healthcare coverage is a very important piece of better health and overall well-being. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News Senior Medical Analyst and Internist at NYU Langone Medical Center, who shares his thoughts and advice on maximizing your health benefits before the year ends. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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