The Fox News Rundown

President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs have come, and there’s plenty to dissect. A new universal baseline tariff of 10 percent applying to all countries moving their goods into the United States. A confirmation of 25 percent tariffs on all foreign-made automobiles and parts starting April 3rd. President Trump in the Rose Garden on Wednesday told the press that April 2nd will mark the day ‘America stopped getting ripped off and taken advantage of.’ FOX Business correspondent Jeff Flock joins to break down the President’s major policy changes on trade and how they stand to impact consumers and the auto industry. But first, we’re unpacking that Bill Hemmer exclusive with the astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have just returned home after being stranded in space for nine months. Their original mission was expected to last eight days, but they told Hemmer, co-host of America's Newsroom, that the extended stay wasn't too difficult. On the Rundown, Bill Hemmer discusses his FOX News exclusive and shares details from his tour of the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor Liz Peek. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jewish communities, students and those traveling have been warned about heightened security concerns approaching the Passover Holiday. Israel's National Security Council (NSC) has said that Iran, Hamas and other terror groups could be targeting Jews across the world because of the situation in Gaza. In the United States, there seems to be more evidence of foreign funding and organization for anti-Semitic protests and violence at campuses and universities. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Michael Masters, the National Director & CEO of the Secure Community Network, the official safety and security organization of the Jewish community in North America, who says the increased aggression towards Jewish communities and students is rooted in foreign funding and organization, and shares what his organization does to help secure Jewish gathering places. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some Republican lawmakers are accusing federal judges of acting as left-wing activists. Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA) has proposed legislation to limit the scope of certain rulings and to prohibit nationwide injunctions. However, some Democratic lawmakers argue that judges must intervene to "rein in" the President. FOX News contributor and constitutional law expert Jonathan Turley joins to discuss judicial activism and the legalities surrounding President Trump serving a third term. President Trump and his administration are making inroads on their foreign policy goals in Europe. First, the President is talking tougher in negotiating a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. The second priority is in Greenland, where several U.S. officials have travelled to after Trump said, “We need Greenland for national and even international security.” Former National Security Council Senior Director to President George W. Bush, Michael Allen, joins the Rundown to explain President Trump’s manifest destiny ambitions in Greenland and how he is taking on Vladimir Putin in ceasefire talks. Plus, commentary from host of The Will Cain Show, Will Cain. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week President Trump's reciprocal tariffs are ready to be put in place and it has some sectors on edge. One of those sectors is the American textile industry which has lost upwards of eighty percent of its jobs since 1990. But one family run American company, Red Land Cotton, says they think the tariff's will bring them an advantage to their cotton products manufacturing. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with FOX Business Network correspondent Lydia Hu, who visited the Red Land Cotton’s cut and sew facility in Moulton, Alabama, and says the company is confident the tariff's in the end will give them a competitive edge over other cotton sellers. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Election Day in two states, where voters are prepared to cast their ballots for races that could shape the balance of power in Washington and have major ramifications for one state’s judicial system. In Florida, two vacancies in Congress have sparked special elections on April 1, and polling favors the Republican Party in both races. In the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the election could determine if the court flips into conservative control. Former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer joins to explain why he is expecting positive outcomes for the GOP. President Trump's "reciprocal tariffs" are scheduled to kick in tomorrow on imports from any country that charges more than the United States. Pennsylvania Senate Republican Dave McCormick joins the Rundown to explain why he’s optimistic Americans will benefit from Trump’s tariff strategy in the long term. He also discusses the Trump tax cuts, his relationship with Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, and what inspired the book he co-wrote with his wife, Dina Powell McCormick, “Who Believed In You: How Purposeful Mentorship Changes The World.” Plus, commentary from FOX News Digital columnist David Marcus. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finnish President Alexander Stubb made a surprise trip on this weekend to Mar-a-Lago to meet with President Trump. The two leaders played golf, ate lunch and spoke about the current situation regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Finnish leader said President Trump has grown impatient with Russian President Putin and he has done a lot to promote European security and defense. FOX's Alex Hogan speaks to Finnish President Alexander Stubb who says he and President Trump discussed strengthening the relationship between their countries and his efforts toward a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deal. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the final day of the first quarter of 2025, the major market indexes lost more ground on fears of President Trump’s April 2nd tariff plans and broader questions about the direction of the U.S. economy. FOX Business’ Big Money Show co-anchor Taylor Riggs speaks with Annex Wealth Management chief economist Brian Jacobsen about why the selloff is “a function of the Q1 calendar,” the renewed interest in buying gold, and calming down the concerns about recession or stagflation. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the two major issues President Trump ran his campaign on was a promise to secure the U.S. border from migrants--since the start of his second term, he has made that promise a significant part of his agenda. The Trump administration says it has paid off, significantly improving border issues that it says the Biden administration neglected. Some Americans wonder whether President Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico will have an effect on the border. Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-TX) joins the Rundown to discuss border security and immigration issues along the U.S. southern border and Mexico. He explains why developing a partnership with Mexico could greatly benefit the U.S. and help confront major issues. The Congressman also addresses hidden costs that counties along the U.S. southern border face, including handling unidentified migrant bodies who died while crossing the border. It's been several weeks since an Army helicopter and an American Airlines plane collided in Washington, D.C., and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced that significant changes are on the way. Despite numerous close calls and incidents, flying remains the safest mode of transportation in the United States by a wide margin. Former FAA Chief Operations Officer David Grizzle joined the discussion to explain why the industry is stretched thin and the need to implement significant changes. 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

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—or "SNAP"—is an option for people who need federal financial help to feed their families and buy groceries. In fiscal year 2023, more than 42 million people across the country received SNAP benefits, roughly 12% of Americans. In Texas and several other states, an effort has been made to prevent beneficiaries from using SNAP to purchase unhealthy foods. This movement has only gained momentum since the Trump administration and the new Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vowed to “Make America Healthy Again.” This week, Gurnal Scott spoke with Texas State Senator Mayes Middleton, who has a bill to prevent people from using SNAP benefits on things like chips, cookies, candy, and soda. He explained these items offer little to no nutritional value and are fueling America’s obesity problem and raising health care costs for all Americans. Middleton also addressed the concerns of critics who worry about denying Americans choices on how to feed their families. 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 Texas State Senator Mayes Middleton and get even more of his take on how reforming the SNAP program can make Americans healthier and save taxpayers money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

April 2nd will be "Liberation Day," a claim President Trump made as he prepares to impose reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries. The President has confidence that this move can rebalance trade relationships, bring in new revenue, and encourage domestic production. Additionally, he announced plans to place a 25% tariff on all auto imports, a move that could heavily impact the car manufacturing industry. FOX Business White House Correspondent Edward Lawrence discusses how these tariffs could bring in money for the U.S., impact prices for consumers, and have potential consequences across the globe. The National Republican Congressional Committee aims to flip 26 Democratic-held seats in next year's midterm election. The organization hopes to capitalize on divisions within the Democratic Party to expand its majority. Meanwhile, several incumbent Democrats have announced they will not seek re-election, making the election map all the more challenging for them. National Political Reporter at The Hill Julia Manchester examines the races to watch in the 2026 election cycle and unpacks both parties' vulnerabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For decades, there have been numerous conspiracy theories related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. President Trump’s recent release of thousands of pages of files was intended to shed light on the murder. FOX News Rundown host Lisa Brady recently spoke with Gerald Posner, an American investigative journalist and the author of “Case Closed: Lee Harvey Oswald and the Assassination of JFK.” Posner has investigated the assassination and the conspiracy theories for decades. He went through some of the new information released and explained why nothing changed his belief that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone when he shot the President. 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 author and journalist Gerald Posner. We will get even more of his take on the JFK assassination and why he thinks some of the most popular conspiracy theories cannot be true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump withdrew Rep. Elise Stefanik’s (R-NY) nomination to serve as US Ambassador to the United Nations. The surprise move was made due to concerns over a potential competitive special election in her district, and the Republicans' already razor-thin majority in the House. The GOP is also worried about this Tuesday’s special elections in Florida’s 6th and 1st Congressional districts, where polls are shockingly close despite President Trump winning both handily back in November. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discusses what may be next for Rep. Stefanik and the other big headlines from Capitol Hill. The Department of Government Efficiency, led by billionaire Elon Musk, has remarkable influence on the Trump administration and the federal government. But until this week, the people behind the effort to cut government waste and fraud have been a bit of a mystery. On Thursday, FOX's Bret Baier sat down with several DOGE members and Elon Musk on Special Report to give a behind-the-scenes look into the department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

College admissions take in consideration the social media profiles of prospective students looking to reveal possible red flags. Those profiles could bring to light inappropriate posts or examples of negative behavior from a student's past which could greatly impact chances of admission. While completely avoiding some sort of digital trail seems almost impossible, there are ways to lessen the negative impacts of online profiles. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Susan Stone and Kristina Supler, attorneys and co-chairs of KJK’s Student & Athlete Defense/Title IX Practice Group, who share their insight on how to avoid leaving a negative digital trail and they say you need to start sooner than later. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Owning a home remains a crucial part of the American Dream, but with today’s high mortgage rates and low housing supply, many Americans looking to buy are finding themselves priced out of home ownership entirely. FOX Business’ Katrina Campins speaks with Realtor.com chief economist Danielle Hale about the state of the 2025 housing market, President Trump’s plans to bring prices down, and tips for first-time home buyers. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last weekend, Judge James Boasberg issued a temporary restraining order that prevents the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act for deportations. The circuit court ruled against the administration, which claims there is an "invasion" that would allow them to enforce the act. As a result, Judge Boasberg's order remains in effect. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins us to discuss the legal issues surrounding the Alien Enemies Act and the recent fallout over the Signal chat leak. The genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid financial struggles. Over nearly twenty years, millions of customers used the company’s DNA-based ancestry test kit, giving them a lot of personal information. Now that the company's future is in limbo, there are questions about who will have control of that data. Tech expert “Cyberguy” Kurt Knutsson discusses the risks of genetic data getting into the wrong hands and what people can do to protect their privacy. 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

Thousands of Palestinians took to the streets of Gaza this week demanding an end to the war and also protesting the Hamas terror group calling for their ouster. It is a rare and dangerous display for Palestinians who were heard chanting "Down with Hamas" as Hamas has violently cracked down on any previous protests. Many are asking if this could be the start of the end of Hamas rule in Gaza. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus, senior fellow at FDD focused on the Middle East. He served in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for 24 years as a combat commander in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, who says these protests could very well be a change in Gaza but the true impact will take some time. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last spring's anti-Israel protests have evolved into anti-Trump demonstrations, particularly at Columbia University in New York City. Students are frustrated with President Donald Trump's proposal to reduce federal funding for the school. Senator Roger Marshall joins the Rundown to preview Thursday's Senate hearing on disruptions related to anti-Israel sentiments on campus. In Texas, their state legislature is taking “Make America Healthy Again” seriously with their Senate Bill 379, which would kick junk food and sweetened beverages out of the food stamp program, SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). They say they have strong federal partners who support this legislature, namely U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services RFK Jr. Texas State Senator Mayes Middleton explains why this bill brings the food stamp program back to its original intent. Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor and founder of Golden Together, Steve Hilton. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States says it has brokered a tentative deal for Ukraine and Russia to stop fighting in the Black Sea to ensure safe navigation for commercial shopping in the waterway. The deal wrapped up days of negotiations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia that have were working towards a concrete overall ceasefire deal. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron, following a meeting with President Zelenskyy, proposed European nations put together an armed force for possible deployment in Ukraine. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Alex Hogan, London-based foreign correspondent for the FOX News Channel, who says the Black Sea deal depends on some stipulations posed by Russia and discusses the proposed European armed force to help Ukraine. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the Trump administration ordered the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members to a prison in El Salvador, the move is now being challenged by the U.S. Court of Appeals. President Trump and his team argued this move is legal under the Alien Enemies Act; however, a U.S. District Judge issued an order blocking the government from using this for deportations, setting the stage for a legal battle ahead. Former DOJ prosecutor James Trusty joins the Rundown to discuss the Trump administration’s legal powers and limitations when it comes to deportations. Most people believe that owning a home is key to the American Dream; almost 84 percent of home buyers and over half of renters agree on this in the latest Angi American Dream Survey. Home ownership can be a challenging goal to aspire to, with a major focus on the 2024 presidential campaign being the issue of housing affordability. Angi cofounder Angie Hicks joins the podcast to explain the main obstacles Americans are facing when buying a home, how the issue of inventory may be resolved, and the emerging trend of DIY renovating. 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

An annual Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on worldwide threats took place but it was a Signal chatgroup among several of the president’s national-security leaders that topped the headlines. Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg was mistakenly added to a chat that was discussing plans to attack Houthi rebels in Yemen. Democrats on the Intelligence Committee grilled Trump administration officials on why it happened, Republicans downplayed the leak, but it is still yet to be seen if the fallout from the leak will continue. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Chad Pergram, Senior Congressional Correspondent for FOX News Channel, who attended the hearing and tells us what both parties are saying about the leak of military information. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices