The Fox News Rundown

President Trump met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the White House to talk trade. While the conversation had plenty of comedic moments, neither leader seemed to be backing down from displaying their gap in possible tariff negotiations. President Trump also made an announcement regarding a deal made with the Houthi rebels of Yemen. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Jared Halpern, FOX News Audio White House reporter and host of the 'From Washington' podcast, who says the two leaders kept it surprisingly civil despite a long list of jabs thrown by both against each other. Click Here⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration's "Liberation Day" saw baseline and reciprocal tariffs levied on over 50 different countries, with President Trump arguing this move will force other nations to the negotiating table to make trade fair again for our country. Now, reports are circulating that a number of those countries are in talks to make a trade deal with the U.S. FOX Business Host of Making Money Charles Payne joins the Rundown to discuss the complexity of these ongoing trade negotiations, American consumers' tendency towards buying cheap products from China, and the need for a bipartisan approach to reviving U.S. manufacturing. Europe is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. In London, over a thousand British soldiers, along with troops from the United States and France, participated in a military parade, marking the start of several celebrations this week. President Donald Trump is also aiming to designate May 8th as Victory Day for World War II in the United States. Retired four-star General Jack Keane, who is the Chairman of the Institute for the Study of War and a senior strategic analyst for FOX News, will join to reflect on World War II and discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War. Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor Joe Concha. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A missile strike by Houthi terrorist hit Israeli soil near Tel Aviv's largest airport on Sunday, surprisingly evading air defense systems causing multiple international flights. In the wake of the missile attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military operation in Gaza will be expanded. The Prime Minister has ordered that Israeli reservists be called up and the population of Gaza be displaced to the south while they continue their goal to root out the Hamas terror group. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with John Spencer, Chairman of Urban Warfare Studies and author of 'Connected Soldiers: Life, Leadership, and Social Connections in Modern War', who says this is a direct change of Israeli plans for post war Gaza. Click Here⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week, the markets saw 9 straight days of gains, with the S&P 500 hitting its longest winning streak in two decades—all good news for investors who didn’t flee the markets in the face of tariff fears. FOX Business co-anchor of The Big Money Show Taylor Riggs speaks with Slatestone Wealth Chief Market Strategist Kenny Polcari about the “cooler heads” that invested despite uncertainty, the ongoing trade negotiations, and Warren Buffett stepping down from Berkshire Hathaway. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Friday, President Trump proposed his fiscal year 2026 skinny budget plan, which calls for spending reductions across the U.S. government. It proposes reducing non-defense discretionary spending to combat the national debt crisis. Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) joins the Rundown to discuss the need to address the growing national debt and unsustainable deficit spending. The Congressman outlines key ideas to guide the reconciliation process, including a top-to-bottom audit, removing waste, fraud, and abuse, and reforming entitlement programs. Most Americans are paying digitally these days; that includes credit cards, tap-to-pay digital wallets, and even cryptocurrency. Cash payments seem to be going the way of the past, yet a cashless society isn’t without its consequences, says Boston University Questrom School of Business Professor Jay Zagorksky. Zagorsky has studied the various consequences the disappearance of cash will have on society in his book, “The Power of Cash.” He joins the podcast to explain why America loves cashless payments, the various ways using cash benefits each of us, and his case for keeping physical dollars and coins in circulation. Plus, commentary from author and Senior Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, Simon Hankinson. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Significant economic news broke this past week amidst the Trump administration's first 100 days celebration: GDP declined in the first quarter, marking the first decline since 2022. President Trump responded by blaming President Biden's policies and claiming his economic policies, including tariffs, were already beginning to work. On Wednesday, Taylor Riggs, Co-Host of FOX Business's "The Big Money Show," joined Jessica Rosenthal to discuss the GDP report, President Trump's response, and the state of the economy. Riggs explained the administration's arguments for tariffs and the importance of reaching deals with significant trading partners, like India, Canada, and Mexico, for their plan to work. She also discussed how their plan could transform how businesses manufacture their products and how Trump's policies could lead Americans to realize that buying cheap Chinese-made products isn't worth it. 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 FBN's Taylor Riggs and get even more of her take on the economy and the President's transformative policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters Monday he’s confident that the Trump administration’s long-promised “big, beautiful bill” will reach the President’s desk by Memorial Day. But Republicans face key hurdles before that can happen—including finalizing the bill’s details and uniting a razor-thin majority behind it. Meanwhile, in a major shake-up, President Trump removed National Security Advisor Mike Waltz from his position, later announcing he’s nominating the former Congressman as the next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram breaks down the week’s biggest developments in Washington—and what to watch next. Then, Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy (R), chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, joins to discuss two new legislative efforts aimed at combating antisemitism — the Antisemitism Awareness Act and a second bill focused on strengthening protections against anti-Jewish hate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the White House and Republicans spent the week touting the accomplishments of the President’s first 100 days, many of the items in Trump’s agenda have yet to be enacted. That’s where the GOP-led Congress comes in. Congressional Republicans continue to work towards passing the "one big, beautiful bill" that includes many of the President’s key priorities, including funding for border security, fossil fuel production, and the extension of the Trump tax cuts. Earlier this week, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) joined FOX News Rundown Host Dave Anthony to outline lawmakers' next steps, detail the key elements of the “big, beautiful bill," and explain why he believes its passage is critical for America’s economic health. Rep. Scalise also discussed President Trump’s first 100 days and addressed concerns about the administration’s tariff strategies. 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 House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and let you hear more about the GOP’s agenda and how they hope to turn it into law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week marked the end of President Trump's first 100 days back in the Oval Office, and House Republicans are working hard to pass his "big, beautiful bill" ahead of the Memorial Day deadline. Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) discusses the legislation's contents and explains why it's not "just a tax bill." Later, he touches on the Florida gubernatorial race and shares how he aims to serve the residents of his home state.   Then, State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce discusses President Trump's approach to foreign policy during the first 100 days of his second term, as well as his strategies for ending the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping global tariffs last month have spurred all sorts of reactions, both positive and negative, from both parties, world leaders and the markets. There are also American companies praising the tariffs saying it will greatly even competition with foreign businesses. While the real impact of the tariffs is still to be seen, the bold move was done with impressive speed. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Wilbur Ross, former Commerce Secretary during the first Trump administration and author of 'Risks and Returns: Creating Success in Business and Life', who says the tariffs has been President Trump's most important policy decision so far in this second term. Click Here⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices