The Fox News Rundown

As immigration and the economy dominate headlines, new FOX News polls reveal nearly 60% of voters now view ICE as too aggressive, prompting a strategic shift toward jail-based enforcement to reduce neighborhood operations. While the White House attempts to pivot to an economic message in Iowa ahead of the midterms, other polling shows a significant amount of Americans believe the President is not focused enough on inflation and affordability. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to break down these shifting public priorities and the Trump administration's "draw down" approach to immigration enforcement. Fox News Senior Correspondent Mike Tobin has been around the world covering war, crime, and natural disasters. But last spring, he took time off for a personal assignment: taking on one of the world’s most difficult and dangerous challenges—reaching the summit of Mount Everest. The Fox Nation documentary, Everest: Journey to the Top of the World, captures Tobin’s grueling battle against extreme weather, oxygen depletion, and the physical toll of his perilous trek to the Earth's highest summit. Tobin joins The Rundown to share his harrowing experience, the training and sacrifice required, and why he wanted to honor veterans and first responders when he finally reached the top of the world. Plus, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of FOX Across America with Jimmy Failla on Fox News Radio and FOX News Saturday Night on FOX News Channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The clock is ticking on another government shut down as Democrats are refusing to fund nearly 80% of the government because it includes DHS funding. Leader Schumer is saying in order to move forward an agreement would need tighter warrant rules, a unified code of conduct for federal agents, with masks off, and body cameras on. Republicans are citing splitting DHS funding bill as reason to reject the latest funding package. FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) who says there points of compromise in the spending bill but the mission of deporting illegal immigrants needs to continue. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Independent medical practice is under siege, according to Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC). Murphy, a practicing physician for over 30 years, joins the Rundown to discuss the "explosion" of insurance claim denials and the "destruction of medicine" caused by what he calls vertical integration and the corporate takeover of healthcare. He breaks down the GOP’s plan to restore marketplace competition, the debate over Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, and why he believes the current system prioritizes corporate profit over medical necessity. TikTok is set to remain in the U.S. following a deal granting American entities majority ownership, ending the immediate threat of a nationwide ban. But does this restructuring resolve concerns over data privacy and the safety of young users? Cybersecurity expert John Cofranchesco joins to discuss whether the deal addresses the national security risks that sparked the ban, the legal battles over social media addiction, and the race to outpace China in artificial intelligence. Plus, commentary by FOX News contributor Tom Shillue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Concerts and sporting events cost a fortune these days and Congress is taking notice. A hearing before the Senate took place to find a solution for the decades old problem that seems to be getting worse with junk fees, scalpers and resale bots. Representing artists is MAGA-friendly Kid Rock, who has been urging Congress and other federal regulators to crack down on ticketing abuses after standing with President Trump during last year’s enforcement push. Also testifying is 'Live Nation' executive Dan Wall, who has been under heavy scrutiny as they are facing a major antitrust lawsuit filed by the DOJ. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with FOX's Rich Edson, senior national correspondent for FOX News Channel (FNC) who monitored the hearing, who says there are multiple factors that surround the skyrocketing cost of live entertainment. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump has kicked off a weekly national travel schedule to champion his economic agenda and mobilize voters ahead of the 2026 midterms. Amidst growing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement following the recent shooting in Minneapolis, the administration has made some personnel changes to ICE operations, while also doubling down on "80 percent issues" like affordability and border security. FOX News Political Analyst and former RNC Chairman Reince Priebus joins the Rundown to break down the GOP’s roadmap for turning the midterms into a presidential-style victory. Forty years ago today, the world watched in horror as the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff, a tragedy that exposed critical hardware failures and sparked a national conversation about the inherent risks of pushing the human frontier. Retired NASA astronauts Bonnie Dunbar and Clayton Anderson join to look back at the lives of the seven heroes lost, the evolution of safety protocols that followed the investigation, and the unwavering spirit of discovery required to reach for the Moon and Mars. Plus, commentary by FOX News contributor Joe Concha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dire warnings are being issued about the pressing need to protect the endangered Syrian Kurdish population under attack by government forces in the war-torn country. Both Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have taken to social media encouraging renewed support of the Kurds after hints have been made our relationship with them has ended. The U.S.-allied Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) played a large role in dismantling the ISIS terror group's caliphate that spread from Syria to Iraq. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks Qanta Ahmed, world-travelled human rights investigator and Senior Fellow with The Independent Women's Forum, who says the United States needs to immediately begin active support of the Syrian Kurds, a longtime ally. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is hitting the road today, traveling to Iowa to kick off campaign events for this year's Midterm Elections in hopes that Republicans can keep control of both the House and the Senate. Recently, Republicans' messaging has centered around restoring "common sense and sanity" in government and putting more money back in the pockets of working families. Iowa Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is running for Senator Joni Ernst's seat. She joins the Rundown to discuss her plans to address Americans' concerns and the importance of agriculture.As House Republicans prepare a series of high-stakes hearings into widespread fraud in Minnesota, taxpayers and lawmakers are asking a critical question: how deep does the rabbit hole go? Federal prosecutions have already exposed a $250 million scheme involving the Feeding Our Future nonprofit, and a new wave of allegations surrounding the state's Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) has brought Minnesota to the center of a national firestorm. Scott Dexter, a retired fraud investigator from the Minnesota Department of Human Services Inspector General’s office, joins the Rundown to explain how the system failed, and whether Minnesota is just the beginning. Plus, commentary by Lee Hartley Carter, president of Maslansky and Partners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world marks Holocaust Remembrance Day on January twenty-seventh each year. It's the date when in nineteen forty-five the Soviet Army liberated the infamous death camp at Auschwitz-Birkenau in Poland. A new documentary now in theaters, 'Among Friends', tells the dark story of how antisemitism in Poland persisted after World War II, manifesting in violence and discrimination between 1944 and 1947, which resulted in over 1,000 Jewish deaths. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Yoav Potash, director of 'Among Friends', who explains why he felt needed to take on the project. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While tens of millions of Americans are digging out from a historic winter storm, Wall Street is hoping for a scorching earnings season. Fourth-quarter earnings season kicks into high gear this week as the market’s heavyweights prepare to be in the spotlight. A major focus will be on four of the “magnificent seven” tech giants—Apple, Meta, Microsoft, and Tesla—all set to report this week. But the giants don't stop there. We are also watching results from United Health, Chevron, Verizon, Boeing, and American Express. Capitalist Pig hedge fund manager and Fox Business contributor… Jonathan Hoenig joins FOX Business Network’s Taylor Riggs to discuss what investors are expecting from this week’s earnings numbers, as well as how escalating trade tensions, AI, and the housing market could impact the economy and the markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Minneapolis saw tensions escalate again over the weekend after a second resident was shot and killed by federal agents amid protests against DHS enforcement in the city. Authorities identified the man as Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse at a VA hospital. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Pretti was armed when he approached agents, while Minnesota leaders continue to call for immigration enforcement to end as they say fear is growing in the community. House Homeland Security Subcommittee Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX) joins the Rundown to discuss what comes next and if there's a way that local and federal leaders are able to work together to restore calm.As many worry about the risks of artificial intelligence, FOX Business host Charles Payne says it’s time to focus on the upside. A new White House report suggests AI could significantly boost U.S. productivity, signaling a major economic shift. Payne joins the Rundown to explain why he sees AI as a “magnificent” industrial revolution—one that’s open to everyone, not just a select few. Plus, commentary by Presidential historian and senior fellow at the Ronald Reagan Institute, Tevi Troy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What began as a chance encounter with a struggling veteran during a roadside breakdown in 2011 turned into a 14-year journey of advocacy and filmmaking for Steven Grayhm. Along with co-star Matt Dallas, Grayhm set out to bridge the gap between the civilian and veteran communities. Their mission culminates in the new film Sheepdog, a raw and unsanitized look at the realities of life after service. Writer, director, and star Steven Grayhm, and actor Matt Dallas, joined host Lisa Brady on the FOX News Rundown to discuss their film’s focus on the long journey of "post-traumatic growth" and healing. They also discuss why five million veterans have yet to access the care they’ve earned 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 Steven Grayhm and Matt Dallas, offering an even deeper look at their film, Sheepdog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the nation not far off the heels of the longest government shutdown in history, disagreements over ICE’s funding have raised concerns about another spending package standoff. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to break down the state of Government funding for the upcoming year, Jack Smith’s tense standoff with Congress over his January 6th investigation, Bill and Hillary Clinton potentially being held in Contempt of congress, and the political consequences of taking a snow day on Capitol Hill. Later, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum joins to explain Venezuela and Greenland’s relevance to America’s energy and security needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jillian Michaels—world-renowned fitness trainer, best-selling author, and certified nutrition consultant—is shifting her focus from the gym to the systemic issues facing American health. In her new FOX Nation documentary, Toxic: America’s Food Crisis, Michaels takes a hard look at the food, farming, and medical industries. She joined host Chris Foster on the FOX News Rundown earlier this week to break down the documentary’s findings, react to the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and share her candid thoughts on the rise of weight-loss drugs. She also shared fitness tips for those with a busy schedule. 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 Jillian Michaels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

High-stakes negotiations at the World Economic Forum in Davos have produced a secretive new framework for Greenland that aims to block Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic while securing American defense assets. FOX News White House Correspondent Peter Doocy joins to discuss the strategic importance of "Golden Dome" interceptors, the impact of new tariff threats on global markets, and the President’s vision for a "Board of Peace" to oversee a decades-long reconstruction of Gaza. Later, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins discusses the discovery of widespread fraud within the SNAP program and how the USDA plans to maintain benefits for families as the next government shutdown deadline approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that Federal authorities have arrested anti-ICE agitators after a mob stormed a church service in St. Paul, Minnesota. Bondi named Nekima Levy Armstrong, Chauntyll Louisa Allen and William Kelly as the suspects. FBI Director Kash Patel said the arrests were in connection with a violation of the FACE Act, which prohibits interfering with those practicing their religion at a place of worship. FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with Rep. Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) who says decisive action needs to be taken to protect churches from invasion by protesters or other such agitators. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump captured the world's attention this week in Davos by making the case for a U.S. purchase of Greenland. After some contentious moments, the president announced that he and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte have "formed the framework of a future deal” for the largest island on earth. But as the President prepares to head to Iowa to sell his economic message ahead of the fall midterms, questions remain about how to resolve America’s “affordability” problem and the squeeze on America’s middle class. Brianna Lyman, elections correspondent for The Federalist, joins FOX Business Network’s Taylor Riggs to discuss the value of Greenland and what she sees as the growing divide between corporate interests and true capitalism. Plus, Brianna weighs in on the deal that "saved" TikTok for Gen Z and the latest "No-Buy January" trend taking over social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is concluding a momentous first year of his second term at the World Economic Forum in Davos. His visit is highlighted by the inauguration of a new "Board of Peace" and the unveiling of a bold strategic framework for a Greenland deal. Back in Washington, the legal temperature is rising. Former Special Counsel Jack Smith is under fire following intense testimony before the House Judiciary Committee regarding his investigative tactics. Meanwhile, a historic bipartisan coalition of House members moves to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to break down these global shifts and the high-stakes legal battles unfolding on Capitol Hill. Nearly 17 veterans take their lives every day in America, highlighting a critical disconnect where millions of former service members remain isolated from the life-saving care and communities they earned. Director Steven Grayhm and actor Matt Dallas join to discuss their new film Sheepdog, a project born from a 14-year journey to authentically portray the veteran experience, the reality of post-traumatic growth, and the vital role of community support in reaching the five million veterans who have yet to access their VA benefits. Plus, commentary by David Marcus, FOX News Digital columnist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A jury returned a not guilty verdict this week in the trial of former Uvalde, Texas school police officer Adrian Gonzales, who was charged with 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment tied to the May 24, 2022, Robb Elementary shooting. 19 students and 2 teachers were killed as officers waited more than an hour to storm the class where the slaughter was going on. Following the verdict, Uvalde families sat in the courtroom in silence with some wiping away tears. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with FOX's Brooke Taylor, who says it was a highly emotional trial to follow with many just accepting the verdict while still wanting some accountability. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Vance is traveling to Minneapolis as protests intensify over ICE operations in the city, fueling clashes between demonstrators, local leaders, and federal agents. Federal prosecutors have issued subpoenas to top Minnesota officials as part of an investigation into alleged obstruction of immigration enforcement. Meanwhile, ICE continues to highlight arrests of violent criminal suspects, while local law enforcement raises concerns over enforcement tactics. Jonathan Fahey, attorney and former acting ICE director, joins the Rundown to break down the logistics of current ICE operations, as the DOJ investigates whether local leaders are actively obstructing federal law. President Trump is shaking up global diplomacy at Davos by introducing the "Board of Peace"—a prestigious new body that will play a role in carrying out phase two of the President’s Gaza plan, as well as supplant some functions of the United Nations. But can this board succeed where the UN has failed? Former Ambassador-at-Large Nathan Sales joins the Rundown to break down the strategy for getting Hamas to disarm, the potential for American-style transparency in international aid, and why the President might lead this board long after leaving the Oval Office. Plus, commentary by John Ashbrook, co-host of the Ruthless Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, said that the U.S. is the only nation that is in a position to control and secure Greenland. The President added he 'will not use force' to take Greenland but is convinced obtaining ownership of it will make the United States and the world much safer. He took to 'Truth Social' saying that a framework of an agreement for Greenland is currently being reached. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Lucas Tomlinson, FOX News correspondent reporting from the capital of Greenland, Nuuk, who says while the people of Greenland may not be too happy about the prospect, European nations could back the move. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices