The Fox News Rundown

This week marked one month since President Donald Trump took office, and as he promised on the campaign trail, he has made fighting illegal immigration one of his top priorities. While the administration is looking to deport illegal migrants from the US, there is also a significant push not to let them in or discourage them from even trying. Early data suggests that their efforts may be paying off as border crossings are on pace to be the lowest in the last 25 years, with January 2025 seeing the lowest number of crossings in four years. To understand what has changed at the U.S. south border, FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony spoke with the National Border Patrol Council President, Paul Perez, earlier this week. Perez explained why we have seen fewer crossings and arrests in recent weeks and shared what working at the border with the Trump administration in charge is like. 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 National Border Patrol Council President Paul Perez, allowing you to hear even more of his take on what has changed at the border and why he is confident this trend will continue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week, Senate Republicans passed a $340 billion budget resolution that could pave the way for legislation to extend tax cuts implemented during President Donald Trump's first term and add billions of dollars in Pentagon and border security spending. However, House Republicans have yet to pass their budget resolution, which is the 'big beautiful bill' that the President prefers, igniting a rivalry between the GOP members in both chambers. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to break it all down. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) was established in 1974, and since then, it has become one of the go-to sources for policy analysis considered by Congress. Although the office is supposed to be nonpartisan, Republicans have grown skeptical of its scoring. Now, some GOP members are pushing to use outside data to analyze the impacts their agenda could have on the national debt. Georgia Congressman Austin Scott (R-GA) joins to argue why using outside organizations in addition to the CBO's baseline could be beneficial and why the CBO needs to be reformed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While much of this past week’s attention was on the war In Ukraine and the Trump Administration’s talks with Russia, a prominent Republican Senator says America can not lose focus on another international foe. Senator Tom Cotton has written a book, “Seven Things You Can’t Say About China,” which aims to give an honest, unflinching assessment of China's threats. This past Tuesday, Sen. Cotton joined Dave Anthony of the Rundown to explain how China became America’s most dangerous enemy, the subtle ways China has infiltrated the United States, and how we must respond as a nation. The Arkansas Republican explained why he’s very concerned about TikTok’s links to China and the Chinese Communist Party's use of the social media platform to collect data and influence. The chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee also discussed what it would be like if China “won” and became the globe’s leading superpower. 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 Senator Tom Cotton, allowing you to hear more about his concerns about China and what actions Washington must take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration is rapidly tackling much of its agenda and received a boost this week when the Department of Government Efficiency experienced some wins in federal courts, with one judge siding with Elon Musk's ability to access government information. Former White House Press Secretary and FOX News Contributor Ari Fleischer assesses the week in the White House, including how the ‘tech bros’ behind DOGE are already reshaping Washington, and the President's war of words regarding Ukraine. Landmark talks between the U.S. and Russia occurred in Saudi Arabia last week, with over four hours of discussion regarding U.S.-Russia relations and steps toward ending the Russia-Ukraine War. Meanwhile, President Trump has expressed frustration with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's cooperation as a rift continues to widen between the two leaders. Former National Security Council Senior Director and managing director of Beacon Global Strategies, Michael Allen, discusses President Trump's negotiation tactics, the current state of the U.S.-Ukraine relationship, and potential paths forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's 'National Caregivers Day', first founded in 2015 by the Providers Association for Home Health and Hospice Agencies, and it is a day to recognize caregivers of all types, family, professionals in both long-term and hospice care. While all caregivers face certain obstacles, there are new technologies and services that can help them. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Lakelyn Eichenberger, Ph.D., Gerontologist and Caregiving Advocate at Honor and Home Instead, who shares how to navigate the unique challenges older adults and family caregivers face. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his first 100 days, President Trump’s cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency asserts they’ve cut over 50 billion dollars in government waste. Now, the President is considering giving some of the savings back to the American people as a 'DOGE dividend.' Ryan Payne, president of Payne Capital Management, joins FOX Business Rundown to discuss how DOGE stimulus checks could impact the economy and how the money saved from DOGE should be used. Payne also weighs in on the debate over tariffs. The president hopes that the American people will see the benefits of his economic policies in the next six months to a year. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump has been back in office for a month and one day, and already we’ve seen sweeping changes from tariff plans to DOGE’s cost-cutting efforts to major changes in immigration policy and our border security. Just how much will the President accomplish in his first 100 days? FOX News Sunday Anchor Shannon Bream joins to discuss the latest legal questions surrounding the President’s executive power, reactions to DOGE’s federal spending cuts, and Americans' approval of the Trump administration’s actions so far. Tren De Aragua, the criminal gang formed in Venezuela, has been in the news for months as they commit everything from murders to petty crime across the United States. President Trump's administration has designated the organization as a terror group, giving the government greater ability to combat the organization. A new FOX Nation special is looking to uncover how deep the organization's criminal ties go and why Americans should be alarmed by its rise. Retired NYPD Inspector, host of FOX Nation's Blood In America The Tren De Aragua Invasion joins the podcast to discuss the history of the criminal organization, why he believes the government must take further action before they take further hold in the United States, and what tactics the gang uses to carry out their crimes. Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers. Plus, commentary from New York Post columnist and co-author of "Stolen Youth", Karol Markowicz. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

South Korea has become the latest country to decide to ban the DeepSeek app from app stores over privacy issues. Regulators in Italy did the same not long ago and both countries say they have found evidence that DeepSeek was sharing users personal information. The Chinese app shocked the tech world announcing the new AI was exponentially cheaper to develop than U.S. developed AI, setting off a nearly trillion dollar sell off of technology stocks in the markets. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Eric Eggers, with the Government Accountability Institute, who says DeepSeek is based in falsehoods from their promise to keep personal information secure and the cost of development. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump praised Elon Musk & his DOGE team on their efforts to cut wasteful spending within the federal government, saying about Musk, “He’s a leader; he gets it done.” The IRS is the latest agency dealing with proposed cuts to staff, following DOGE officials exploring government waste in the Education and Defense departments. The President acknowledged Congress will have to play a role in these budget decisions too. Missouri Congressman Jason Smith joins the Rundown to explain why he shares the President’s enthusiasm for DOGE clawing back waste, fraud, and abuse. Today marks one month since President Donald Trump took office and since returning to the White House, he has made fighting illegal immigration one of his top priorities. While the administration is looking to deport illegal migrants from the US, there is also a push to not let them in. Border crossings are on pace to be the lowest in the last 25 years, with January 2025 seeing the lowest number of crossings in four years. President of the National Border Patrol Council Paul Perez joins to explain why we are seeing this trend and share what it's like to work at the border. Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Tom Shillue. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump took some jabs at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenkskyy calling him a 'dictator' who 'played Biden like a fiddle', and basically blamed Ukraine for the war. The relationship between President Trump and President Zelenskyy seems to be souring as the administration has reached out to Russia first to begin negotiations to end the war. Meanwhile, the U.S. and Russia agreed to restore the each other's diplomatic missions. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO), represents Colorado’s 6th Congressional District and is ranking Democrat of the Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee, who says Ukraine needs to immediately be a part of negotiations and European countries must help to secure the region. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Foreign policy was a major pain point during the 2024 presidential campaign and one thing that could be agreed upon was the global threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) has written a book, "Seven Things You Can’t Say About China" where he aims to give an honest, unflinching look at the threats posed by China. Sen. Cotton joined the Rundown to break down how China became America’s most dangerous enemy, the subtle ways China has infiltrated the United States, and how we must respond as a nation. The avian flu is causing massive price increases in the egg industry, with some farms being forced to cull their entire flock to avoid further spread of the disease. The rising costs have been seen in supermarkets across the country, with the average price for a dozen eggs sitting around five dollars. These high prices have trickled down to restaurants too, with many increasing menu prices to keep pace with the climbing egg fares. Chief Operations Officer of Green Eggs Cafe Stephen Slaughter joins the Rundown to discuss the rise in cost for his company, what he has been hearing from his egg distributors, and the challenges that have faced the industry in the last five years. Plus, commentary from Chief National Initiatives Officer at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Chuck DeVore. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hundreds of employees at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have been laid off despite rising concerns about understaffing, air traffic safety and a pair of high profile plane crashes. The administration says those fired were still in their probationary period and the cuts are part of the attempt to rein in federal spending. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association, which represents nearly twenty thousand workers, and lawmakers are expressing their concerns over the firings. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Griff Jenkins, Washington-based national correspondent for FOX News Channel and co-anchor of FOX News Live, who says the political blame game over the recent accidents and firings is in full swing. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week, President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who agreed to begin high-level talks in Saudi Arabia to begin discussing a possible end to Russia's war on Ukraine. On Monday, several European countries called an emergency meeting in Paris to forge their own strategy. Former United States Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations and Former US Ambassador to NATO, Kurt Volker, joins to preview today's talks, explain why Ukraine isn't directly involved, and share the concerns of the European allies. The Department of Government Efficiency (known as DOGE) is turning its attention to the Pentagon this week. President Trump said he expects Musk’s DOGE to find billions of dollars of fraud and waste within the Pentagon. While Democratic and Republican lawmakers disagree on much, there is bipartisan consensus that major inefficiencies exist within our defense spending. FOX News Chief National Security correspondent Jennifer Griffin explains why DOGE must be careful and purposeful with their budget cuts when it affects our national security. 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 Israeli drone strike killed the head of Hamas' military operations in Southern Lebanon. The strike comes as Israel has decided to keep troops in five strategic locations at the Lebanon border even after a deadline for a full withdrawal will expire. Meanwhile, a sixth hostage exchange took place over the weekend and a Israeli delegation is in Cairo to pressure Netanyahu to continue to phase two of the ceasefire deal. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Enia Krivine, Senior Director of Israel Program & Senior Director, FDD National Security Network for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, who says the Trump Administration is showing a laser focus from day one to make sure the ceasefire holds. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last month marked a record high for the average price of eggs in the United States, the cost on average as high as $8 for a dozen. The USDA warns prices will continue rising in 2025, as major retailers like Kroger and Trader Joe’s move to limit the number of egg cartons that shopper can buy. FOX Business correspondent Lydia Hu speaks with Alabama egg farmer and owner of Drip Spring Hollow Farms, Britnie Niedermeier. Britnie explains how the bird flu is causing major egg shortages and how her farm is accommodating consumers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is hopeful that he can deliver on a campaign promise, an end the conflicts in Ukraine and Israel. This past week, as a show of good faith, Russia returned an American prisoner as peace talks are set to begin between U.S. officials and their Russian counterparts in the coming days. In Israel, a fragile ceasefire was maintained over the weekend as Hamas released Israeli hostages, after President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu gave the terrorist organization an ultimatum to follow the agreed upon deal or face further military action. Montana Congressman and former Secretary of the Interior in the first Trump administration Ryan Zinke (R) joins the Rundown to discuss President Trump's goal to achieve peace in Ukraine and Israel, his thoughts on the work of the DOGE department, and shares details on House Republicans' plan to pass a new budget deal. President Trump signed the proclamation for American Heart Month, which occurs every February, encouraging people to improve and be aware of their heart health. In the United States heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, so what are the factors that contribute to the deadly illness? FOX News Senior Medical Analyst, Dr. Marc Siegel joins to discuss the risk factors for heart disease, what Americans can do to lower risks and keep their heart healthy, and talks about his hopes for the new Health and Human Services Director RFK Jr. to improve the health of every American. Plus, commentary from host of OutKick's "Gaines for Girls", Riley Gaines. (Image Via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of President Donald Trump's many actions in his first three weeks included directing the US Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies. There’s been a movement to get rid of the pennies of years, partly because, according to some estimates, the one-cent coin costs nearly four cents to produce, and the US Mint reported they lost $85.3 million last year making them. Former Director of the United States Mint, Philip Diehl, joined Dave Anthony to discuss why he’s long been advocating for getting rid of the penny, Diehl explained how the change could impact the American economy. He also discussed why there’s a case to get rid of the nickel and why coin and paper currencies will serve a purpose despite the popularity of crypto. 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 Director of the United States Mint, Philip Diehl, allowing to learn more about the penny, and the potential future of American currency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, President Trump announced a plan to increase tariffs to match other countries' tax rates on imports. The President says tariffs are a tool that can help negotiate better trade deals with foreign nations and ease Americans' tax burden. However, others are concerned that this could result in higher prices for American consumers and reduce demand for American exports. Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation's Center for the Federal Budget EJ Antoni explains why many tariff fears are overblown and details how they can be beneficial if implemented correctly. Vice President JD Vance traveled to Europe earlier this week as the United States participated in the Artificial Intelligence Summit in Paris. VP Vance stated that the US is the leader in AI and that foreign adversaries have weaponized the technology. The US, alongside Great Britain, did not sign the AI summit declaration. Satya Thallam, Senior Advisor for Responsible Innovation and former Senior Counselor to the White House Office of Management and Budget, joins to react to the summit and explains how the US will advance its AI capabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a weekend of events celebrating ‘Saturday Night Live's’ 50th anniversary. There’s a live-streamed homecoming concert at Radio City Music Hall and a live prime-time star-studded special on Sunday. This week, FOX News Rundown host Chris Foster spoke with Kevin Nealon, who was on ‘SNL’ from 1986 to 1995. Nealon told some stories about his time on the show and what it was like to anchor Weekend Update. Nealon also discussed his current projects and FOX Nation show, "Hiking With Kevin," which he hikes with celebrity guests, including SNL legends Conan O’Brien, Dana Carvey, and Martin Short. The interview did not run on regular midweek Rundown, but you can hear it all now on the FOX New Rundown Extra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week at the White House, President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, announcing reciprocal trade measures to counter foreign taxes. He also hosted Jordan’s King Abdullah and India's Prime Minister Modi, as he continued floating the idea of a U.S. takeover of Gaza. Meanwhile, Elon Musk joined President Trump with his son beside the Resolute desk to push for cuts in government waste, fueling a battle over spending transparency. Chief Washington Correspondent at the Washington Examiner Byron York joins to break it all down. This week, the House and Senate budget committees advanced competing budget plans that include President Trump’s top priorities, such as making his 2017 tax cuts permanent and reducing overall federal spending. However, both proposals still face an uphill battle as Republicans are divided on how best to enact the Trump agenda. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram breaks down the hurdles ahead for Republicans, the potential for a government shutdown, and the ongoing confirmation process for President Trump's remaining cabinet nominees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices