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Going far beyond the basic headlines, The FOX News Rundown features insights from top newsmakers, FOX News reporters and contributors, plus commentary on the significant issues of the day. Check us out each morning.


Evening Edition: Trump Declares Energy Emergency

Business Rundown: Tariffs, Tax Cuts, & The Economic Goals Of Trump 2.0

Today marks the beginning of the second Trump administration, and as the podcast tapes just before the swearing-in ceremony, reports are already circulating about the litany of executive orders and swift policy moves from the President on Day One. So what are the economic priorities of President Trump this time around, and how will they affect Americans’ wallets?  FOX Business correspondent Gerri Willis speaks with FOX News Contributor and former partner at Wertheim & Co. Liz Peek about the impact of tariffs, renewing the 2017 Trump tax cuts, deregulation, friendlier energy policies, and more. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Inauguration Of President Donald Trump

The day is here---President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the nation's 47th president. On the road to the White House, then candidate Trump made big promises on the campaign trail, which included increased border security, mass deportations for illegal migrants, and an extension of the 2017 tax cuts. Now he takes office, and his allies are eager to get to work on the fulfilling his policy agenda. Florida Republican Congressman Byron Donalds joins the Rundown to discuss Inauguration Day, the goals of the Trump administration as it takes over the White House, and talks about a potential run for Florida governor.  President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office a second time this afternoon. He is the first president to serve non-consecutive terms since President Grover Cleveland. As Washington prepares to celebrate the peaceful transfer of power, Tevi Troy, Presidential historian and author of The Power and the Money: The Epic Clashes Between Commanders in Chief and Titans of Industry, joins the Rundown to teach us the history of Presidential inaugurations. Plus, commentary from host of FOX Across America with Jimmy Failla, and FOX News Saturday Night, Jimmy Failla. (Image Via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Extra: The Dangers Of Dyes And Other Stuff In Your Food

This week, the Food and Drug Administration announced that it would ban the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food products like candy and cereals. The agency cited a study that found the chemical caused cancer in rats and affected hundreds of items.   The move comes ahead of President-elect Trump's inauguration. His nominee for Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has promised to "Make America Healthy Again” and remove chemicals and other additives from our food, which he believes are harming us.   Days after the news broke, Dr. Peter Lurie, President of the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), joined host Lisa Brady on the Rundown to discuss the research that led to the decision to ban the dye and why the CSPI petitioned for the reform.   Dr. Lurie explained how this could impact food products in the country, and what chemicals might be next to go as the Trump administration takes over.   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 Dr. Peter Lurie, allowing you to hear more about why he says many food additives and dyes are dangerous, and should be banned ed as well.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Washington: Will All Trump Cabinet Nominees Survive Confirmation?

A handful of President-elect Trump's cabinet nominees are facing questions from Senators on Capitol Hill. Though it appears some picks like Secretary of State nominee Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and CIA Director nominee John Ratcliffe will face smooth confirmations, it could be more challenging for those like Department of Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth — who had his hearing last Tuesday. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discusses the hearings that have taken place thus far and which ones to watch out for. In a matter of hours, President-elect Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States. As he returns to the White House, many Americans will watch to see which issues the incoming President will prioritize during his first weeks in office — including whether he'll reverse recent executive orders issued by President Biden. FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar and FOX News Radio Washington DC Correspondent Jared Halpern weigh in on the logistics of this presidential transition, President Biden's legacy, and what to expect from a second Trump Administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Extra: Taken By The Taliban

Ryan Corbett, an American businessman, moved to Afghanistan in 2010 with his family and became actively involved in the community.  In August 2022, he, along with several others, was captured and detained by the Taliban after returning to the country to renew his business visa and pay his employees.  Since then, his wife, Anna Corbett, has advocated for his release and pleaded with the Biden administration for assistance.  Earlier this week, Anna joined Rundown host Dave Anthony to share Ryan's story and describe her efforts to secure her husband's release. She explained how the outgoing Biden White House failed to secure a recent deal to bring Ryan home but why she has renewed hope after traveling to Mar-a-Lago and meeting with President-elect Trump’s National security adviser pick, Mike Waltz. 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 Anna Corbett, allowing you to hear more about her husband’s story and the effort to get him out of an Afghanistan jail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Washington: What The Gaza Ceasefire Means For The Middle East

On Wednesday, Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal that guarantees the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas terrorists. The outgoing President Biden and the incoming President-elect Trump joined forces to ensure the agreement was reached. FOX News Chief National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin discusses the coordination efforts between the two administrations and explains what the different phases of the ceasefire deal entail. The Supreme Court ruled that TikTok will officially be banned in the United States starting tomorrow if an American company doesn't purchase the platform from its Chinese owners. Shark Tank investor and Canadian businessman Kevin O'Leary says he is interested in purchasing the app, but ByteDance says Chinese law would prevent them from selling its algorithm. Law Professor at George Washington University Jonathan Turley explains what the Supreme Court ruling means for the future of free speech and the precedent it sets for the future of social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evening Edition: The Mind Of A Presidential Assassin

There have been four sitting United States presidents that have been killed by an assassin. Last July, President Donald Trump, then the presumptive nominee of the Republican Party, survived an assassination attempt at rally in Pennsylvania. A new book tells the little-known story about the first assassination attempt on John F. Kennedy, right before his inauguration and looks into the mind of those who want murder the leader of the free world. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Brad Meltzer, author of 'The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy―and Why It Failed', who shares a bit about the book and what he has learned about the profile of presidential assassins. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Business Rundown: The "Creator Economy" Braces For A TikTok Ban

The TikTok ban has been upheld by the Supreme Court. If the Chinese-owned social media platform is not sold to a U.S. owner by Sunday, January 19th, millions of consumers and content creators on the app will need to pack up and find a new platform to post their videos. The “creator economy” is a multi-billion dollar industry in America now, so how will TikTok creators be impacted? Lydia Hu speaks with AirBnb entrepreneur with millions of likes and hundreds of thousands of followers on TikTok, Brittany Magsig about how the possible ban puts her livelihood in jeopardy. Later, Lydia speaks with Anjana Susarla is an Omura-Saxena Professor of Responsible AI at Michigan State University business school professor Anajana Susarla about where creators may go after TikTok. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump 2.0 Prepares For An Ambitious Day One

President Biden has just three days left in office before President-elect Trump is inaugurated on the 20th. Trump has teased that he has countless plans and solutions that he wants to tackle on day one. Some of these include ending birthright citizenship, imposing tariffs on Mexico and Canada, banning transgender women in sports, and ending the war in Ukraine. FOX News Sunday anchor and host of the Livin' The Bream Podcast, Shannon Bream, joins the Rundown to discuss Trump’s ambitious first-day plans, how Democrats grew popular with the working class, and possible consequences for Democrats resisting popular parts of the President-elect’s agenda. This week the Food and Drug Administration announced that they would be banning the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food products, citing a study that found the chemical caused cancer in rats, impacting hundreds of items. The move comes ahead of President-elect Trump taking the Oval Office, with his nominee for Health Secretary, RFK Jr. promising to "Make America Healthy Again." President of the Center for Science in the Public Interest Dr. Peter Lurie joins the Rundown to discuss the research that led to the decision to ban Red Dye No. 3, how this could impact food products in the country, and what chemicals might be next to go as the Trump administration takes over. Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers.  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