The Fox News Rundown

The coming second Trump Administration is starting to shape, as the President-elect announced nominees for several key positions. Some of them are more controversial than others. Earlier this week, Fox News Rundown host Jared Halpern spoke to Fox News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream to get her reaction to President-elect Trump’s transition so far and what message he may be trying to send Washington with some of the polarizing people he picked to join his team. Bream discussed Trump’s potential strategy, the incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune will face as he navigates the confirmation process, and the possible political and legal fights ahead for the second Trump Administration, She also weighed in on Trump’s plan to launch the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, the pressure on some Supreme Court justices to retire, and how Democrats are assessing their election losses last week.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 former FOX News Sunday host Shannon Bream and let you hear more of her take on the battles brewing in D.C...Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump has rolled out a Cabinet at a pace far more rapid than his first transition, filling positions that will help further his promise to voters. But some of those picks have raised eyebrows, like former Congressman Matt Gaetz for Attorney General and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of Health & Human Services. Former Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush, Karl Rove describes what the early stages of the transition will tell us about the second Trump Administration.It has been seventeen years since Senate Republicans have elected a new Leader. Senate Majority Whip John Thune (R-SD) will replace Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), the longest-serving party Leader in Senate history. Thune defeated Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) in a closed-door election earlier this week. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discusses the new leadership and weighs in on the current state of the House of Representatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is said to be ramping up their surveillance technology in giddy anticipation for another Trump administration. It is a first sign that border agents are predicting major changes immediately after President-elect Donald Trump takes over the WhIte House. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Victor Avila, Retired Supervisory Special Agent with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, who says ICE and other border agency agents are very much looking forward to a change in posture at the border. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a busy week in politics as President-elect Donald Trump's transition team announced many of the names he hopes will fill critical roles on his team.Trump also said he'd launch the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. The commission, led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, intends to cut government waste and make it work more effectively.However, there is also big economic news, as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed that inflation continues to tick up, prompting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to say they will be "cautious" with future rate cuts.Kenny Polcari, Chief Market Strategist at Slatestone Wealth, joins FOX Business' Taylor Riggs to discuss what the Trump transition is signaling to Wall Street and whether the Fed's news is giving them reason for concern. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Trump continues to announce members of his potential Cabinet this week, however the Senate has a unique role in confirming people for these roles as well as hundreds of other positions within the executive branch. Senator John Thune (R-SD) will succeed Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in the Republican majority. FOX News Sunday Anchor and host of the Living the Bream podcast, Shannon Bream, joins the Rundown to discuss the upcoming confirmations and the future of the Democratic party.As President-Elect Trump prepares to take the helm behind the Resolute desk, one thing that he has said will be on the chopping block is electric vehicle mandates. On the campaign trail, he promised to cut government mandates on the production of EVs and to cut regulations on the auto industry. How could these sweeping changes impact the future of electric vehicles? FOX Business Contributor and author of the The Phil Flynn Energy Report, Phil Flynn joins to discuss why he believes cutting mandates will be beneficial to the EV industry and what the auto industry will look like under the Trump administration.Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers.Plus, commentary from the host of the “Kennedy Saves The World” podcast, Kennedy.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia has had a serious focus on the presidential election in the United States, assessing and waiting for an outcome. Now, with President-elect Trump returning to Washington D.C. and his bold prediction that he will end the war in a day, what could President Putin and the Kremlin be thinking about their war on Ukraine? FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Rebekah Koffler, strategic military intelligence analyst and author of 'Putin’s Playbook', who says President-elect Trump will be a 'nightmare' for Putin. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-Elect Trump visited the White House Wednesday to meet with President Biden in a two-hour meeting discussing the transition of power and policy issues. Throughout the day the President-Elect shared more cabinet picks including Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz for Attorney General, former Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence, and Florida Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State. On Capitol Hill, with a newly minted Senate majority, Republicans selected South Dakota Senator John Thune as the new Majority Leader. FOX News Contributor and former White House Press Secretary for George W. Bush, Ari Fleischer, joins the Rundown to discuss the latest cabinet selections, what signal they send to the status quo in Washington D.C., and what the Senate will look like with Majority Leader Thune in charge.On Tuesday evening, President-elect Donald Trump appointed tech billionaire Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to head a new initiative called the Department of Government Efficiency, or "DOGE." The goal of this department is to reduce government waste and regulation. Mitch Daniels, co-chair of the Committee For a Responsible Federal Budget, will discuss areas where the government is misallocating funds, the national debt, and what this department might entail.Plus, commentary from FOX News Legal Analyst Gregg Jarrett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following President-elect Donald Trump's big election win the stock market has been steadily surging to historic heights. Stocks, crypto and the U.S. dollar have all made big gains in the last week. What is behind this surge and will it continue after policies of the next Trump Administration are implemented? FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Gary Kaltbaum, President of Kaltbaum Capital Management and FOX Business Network contributor, who says he is confident about the U.S. economy's growth but it is all about the execution of the Donald Trump's plan for it to continue. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump Cabinet is taking shape fast, with some heavy hitters already being announced for critical positions. Among the first picks: Susie Wiles will serve as the first woman chief of staff, Tom Homan will return to the administration as border czar, and former Congressman Lee Zeldin has been tapped as head of the EPA. With more announcements expected this week, FOX News Contributor and member of the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Bill McGurn and FOX News Digital Political Correspondent Brooke Singman join the Rundown to discuss what these picks mean for the next administration’s policies and how the new Trump term could compare to his first.A judge, not a jury, will decide what happens to Jose Ibarra, the illegal immigrant accused of murdering 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley. The defendant waived his right to a jury of his peers earlier this week, and the trial will begin Friday. FOX News Atlanta-based senior correspondent Jonathan Serrie joins the podcast to preview the key details of the trial.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

The manslaughter trial of Marine Corp Veteran Daniel Penny enters its second week with several witnesses saying they were relieved when Penny placed a belligerent Jordan Neely in a chokehold. Prosecutors are saying Penny took it too far and killed Neely, a homeless and mentally ill man who was yelling threats at passengers. The defense says Penny was defending himself and his fellow passengers. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with CB Cotton, FOX News correspondent based in New York and has been outside the courthouse since the first day of the trial, about the latest witness testimony and the racial undertones of this much followed case. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices