The Fox News Rundown

President Donald Trump is turning up the pressure on various governors and Republican Party members to pass congressional redistricting. A lot of heat is being put on Indiana Republican state senators who are resisting the push for the red state to pass redistricting, but just last week the Supreme Court upheld the new map that was set in Texas. Illinois and Maryland, two blue states, and Virginia, where Democrats control the legislature, are also seriously considering redistricting. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Jared Halpern, FOX News Audio White House correspondent, political anchor and host of the 'From Washington' podcast, who breaks down the various redistricting battles and their possible impact. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You could call this an early Christmas gift. A delayed September PCE report was released last week, focusing on core inflation—a price measure closely watched by the Federal Reserve. It came in cooler than expected, which is encouraging for the Trump administration, as it has been pushing the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates. While attention is on this week’s rate decision, eyes are already on next year. You could say the current Fed Chair, Jerome Powell, is on Trump’s naughty list, and the nominee to replace him will likely be named in early 2026. What will that mean for the direction of monetary policy? Kenny Polcari, the Chief Market Strategist at Slatestone Wealth, shares insights on what investors are expecting from the Fed this week, who they think may replace Powell, and what to anticipate from the markets in the final weeks of 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) is demanding answers from former Special Counsel Jack Smith, who has been subpoenaed to testify after federal investigators secretly accessed lawmakers’ phone records. Jordan joins the Rundown to explain what his committee wants to learn from Smith and why some want that testimony made public. Plus, with a year-end deadline approaching on Obamacare subsidies, he discusses what failure to act could mean for millions of Americans facing higher insurance premiums. Illegal, unregulated e-cigarettes are flooding into the U.S., many of them marketed to kids and packed with unknown contaminants. Federal officials have launched a major crackdown, seizing millions of dollars’ worth of Chinese-made vapes and warning retailers who continue to sell them. Former North Carolina Senator and Chair of the Coalition for Smarter Regulation of Nicotine, Richard Burr, joins the Rundown to explain how these illegal vape products are flooding the U.S. market, why many are designed to target kids, and what tougher enforcement could mean for consumers and retailers. Plus, commentary by Guy Benson, host of The Guy Benson Show on Fox News Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A House Homeland Security Committee hearing turned tense earlier this week as lawmakers clashed over the source and impact of violent rhetoric toward law enforcement. Democrats focused on the events of January 6th and the conduct of ICE agents during raids, while Republicans and union officials warned that rising threats, including last week’s fatal shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C., indicate that officers are facing unprecedented danger. They also highlighted how the rhetoric and the risk of violence are impacting police recruitment and retention. Colorado Congressman and former police officer Gabe Evans joins the Rundown’s Jessica Rosenthal following Wednesday’s hearing to discuss the challenges and dangers law enforcement is currently facing. Rep. Evans explained why he believes there are consequences to this rhetoric and how it's affecting recruitment, safety, and public trust. 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 Colorado Congressman and former police officer Gabe Evans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Republicans were able to breathe a sigh of relief after winning a congressional special election in Tennessee. With an already slim majority, a loss would have been a major blow to the GOP and their ability to accomplish anything in the House of Representatives. The victory comes as members of Congress race to finalize a healthcare deal before the end of the year. However, both Republicans and Democrats remain at a standstill, despite the government reopening last month. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins us to break down whether an agreement can be reached on healthcare and why it could hurt lawmakers if they fail to get a deal done by January 1st. Later, Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) joins us to discuss the ongoing debate over health care reform in Congress and the U.S. military's recent operation targeting suspected drug trafficking boats off the coast of Venezuela. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration is ready to roll out new limits on asylum seekers, refugee processing, and even green card reviews after a suspected radicalized Afghan national was charged in the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. President Trump and Homeland Security officials say the move is part of an effort to tighten vetting and shift the burden of proof for those already in the U.S., including refugees admitted during the Biden years. Ken Cuccinelli, former USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) director and current Senior Fellow for Homeland Security, joined host Jessica Rosenthal on the Rundown this past week to explain what these new rules mean for Afghan refugees and the other 19 travel ban countries. Cuccinelli described the vetting system as needing improvement, saying that certain migrants from certain countries cannot be effectively vetted and should not be allowed into America. And in some cases, if they’re already here, they should be deported. 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 Ken Cuccinelli, former USCIS director. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House spent the week defending its Venezuelan drug boat strikes, including a September 2nd ‘double-tap’ strike on a boat allegedly trafficking narcotics. Critics say that the second strike, which eliminated survivors of the first strike, may have been illegal. Senior White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich joins the FOX News Rundown From Washington to discuss the questions and political fallout surrounding the boat strikes. Plus, Jacqui previews President Trump's economic tour next week, where he will focus on the issue of affordability.Later, Congressman Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) joins to discuss the biggest challenges facing Republicans in their effort to reform the Affordable Care Act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You may know Perdue Farms for their chickens … and their commercials. But they also have a longstanding tradition of community involvement and support, particularly during the holiday season. For four decades, Perdue Truckers have been delivering holiday cheer to the Holly Center in Maryland, a residential facility for individuals with mental and physical disabilities. This initiative highlights the company's commitment to supporting vulnerable communities. Additionally, Perdue Farms participates in Wreaths Across America, a program that honors veterans by delivering thousands of wreaths to cemeteries across the East Coast. This effort underscores the company's dedication to recognizing and supporting veterans. Jim Perdue, Chairman of Perdue Farms, emphasizes the importance of giving back during the holidays. He discusses how the family-owned company, with over a century of history, continues to grow and contribute to feeding America. Through these initiatives, Perdue Farms demonstrates its commitment to community service and support for veterans, aligning with its values of family and community engagement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Earlier this week, Realtor.com released its 2026 housing forecast, and there is some good news. Mortgage rates are expected to fall to 6.3% from an average of 6.6%. The survey also predicts modest increases in sales, prices, and inventory, but also declining rents. After a bruising 2025 that saw the housing market sink to 30-year lows, even this modestly improving forecast is welcomed news, especially as Americans grow increasingly concerned about affordability. Realtor.com's Chief Economist Danielle Hale joins FOX Business' Gerri Willis to break down the numbers and explain what to expect in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Minnesota is under scrutiny after prosecutors uncovered an estimated billion dollars in COVID-era fraud tied to a nonprofit that billed the state for meals and services that were never provided. President Trump publicly criticized Minnesota’s Somali community in response, while Governor Tim Walz pushed back and said targeting an entire population goes too far. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to explain how the fraud probe has escalated and why it now involves federal funding, immigration cooperation, and oversight questions in the state.The World Cup 2026 Final Draw is today, as soccer fans around the world will be watching to see who plays who next year. FOX Sports analyst Alexi Lalas joins the Rundown to discuss the hype already building around next year’s World Cup, what America will gain by being one of the host countries, and how President Trump is proving to be a great ambassador for the sport. Plus, commentary from Jason Chaffetz, FOX News contributor and host of the Jason In The House podcast on FOX News Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices