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Evening Edition: The Mossad's Role in Shaping Global Espionage

Israel's spy agencies are the stuff of legend. From domestic intelligence gathering to rooting out terrorism in its own backyard, to disrupting and dismantling Iranian-backed terrorist armies entrenched in neighboring Arab states, Israel has led the world in both covert and overt operations. One leader of its foreign intelligence agencies, the Mossad, had the foresight to see how gathering intelligence and using it to act quickly could benefit not only Israel but also its allies and, at times, its adversaries, and could be a political tool used to forge peace. His name was Meir Dagan. Not only did his leadership provide Israel and allies like the United States with the means to stop conflict, but his work and ideas also helped reshape how the world gathers and uses intelligence. His story is just now being made known. Samuel Katz, a New York Times bestselling author, joins the FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition to discuss the Mossad’s incredible history and his new book, a biography of Meir Dagan titled 'The Architect of Espionage'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Business Rundown: What's Behind The Bitcoin Selloff?

As the recent crypto sell-off continues, the largest and best-known digital currency, Bitcoin, has experienced significant volatility. While 2025 saw a big spike in prices, there are concerns that the slide, which began in October, could be seen as a barometer for the relatively new sector or for the economy as a whole. Natalie Brunell, the author of Bitcoin is for Everyone, joins FOX Business' Lydia Hu to discuss the big swings in Bitcoin, how investors are preparing for a key Federal Reserve meeting later this month, and whether the recent drop is an opportunity to buy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The President Doubles Down On His Deportation Push

A deadly shooting that claimed the life of a National Guard soldier is intensifying political pressure over immigration, as the Trump administration vows a tougher crackdown and lawmakers argue over who is to blame. Colin Reed, Republican Strategist and founding partner at South and Hill Strategies, joins the Rundown to break down the security concerns raised by the attack and how the political fallout could shape the road to the 2026 midterms. As Cyber Monday deals roll in, experts warn that many of the season’s most popular gifts like tablets, phones, and gaming cards can also expose kids to online risks. With millions of children under 13 already active on social media and gaming platforms, advocates say parents should start planning how to keep them safe. Stephen Balkam, CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute joins the Rundown to talk about the popular children's gaming website Roblox, and their new age verification system that they hope will be part of a growing push to protect minors online as tech companies face increasing scrutiny. Plus,  commentary from David Marcus, FOX News Digital columnist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Extra: Change Is Hard. What Lies Ahead For A Post-Penny America

After more than 230 years, the U.S. Mint has officially ended penny production early this month. The decision is seen as a money-saver, as the cost of making coins exceeds their value. However, phasing out the penny won’t be easy, and retailers will have to figure out how to make change as fewer are in circulation. Philip Diehl, former U.S. Mint Director and President of U.S. Money Reserve, recently joined FOX News host Chris Foster to discuss the impact of the penny’s demise and what other coins could be next. He also lays out ways businesses may need to handle pricing and calculating sales tax. He also discusses the future of American money, and the nickel and the dollar could also see changes. 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 U.S. Mint Director and President of U.S. Money Reserve, Phillip Diehl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Washington: Is Congress Capable of Regulating AI? 

The Trump administration’s new “Genesis” executive order on AI marks a key step in urging policymakers and leadership to prioritize AI policy and regulation. Utah Congressman Chris Stewart joins to discuss the pace of AI regulation in Congress, balancing U.S. competitiveness with concerns over job loss, privacy, and safety, and the potential executive order allowing the Justice Department to challenge state AI rules.   Later, Author and Historian Walter Isaacson discusses his new book, The Greatest Sentence Ever Written, and how the Declaration of Independence’s enduring ideals might help unify a divided nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Extra: Faith, Free Markets And America's Early Settlers

This past Thursday, we gave thanks not just to the pilgrims for inspiring this holiday, but also for sowing the seeds of America to come. As the early English settlers struggled to adapt to the new world, they experimented with a socialist-like communal society. However, they soon learned its flaws and suffered significant consequences. Earlier this week, FOX News Rundown host spoke to author, historian, and pastor Dr. Jerry Newcombe about the story of the Pilgrims and how their decision to embrace free-market principles eventually helped them survive. The Executive Director Of The Providence Forum also discussed how faith inspired them to leave England and played a role in their early colony. 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, historian, and pastor, Dr. Jerry Newcombe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Washington: D.C. Shooting Raises Questions About Afghan Evacuee Vetting

The ambush of two National Guard members near the White House has intensified scrutiny of the vetting process for Afghan evacuees brought to the US under the Biden administration’s Allies Welcome program. Former FBI investigator Bill Daly joins to discuss the challenges of vetting individuals from war-torn countries with limited infrastructure, contrasts between special refugee program screenings with standard immigration procedures, and the risk of post-arrival radicalization through online influence or ties to home communities, even among those not previously radicalized. Later, FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to discuss historical precedents for a mid-Congress majority shift, the impact of sports-betting scandals on Capitol Hill, and ongoing debates over the Affordable Care Act and U.S. healthcare policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evening Edition: Best And Worst States To Find A Job In

With the unemployment rate at 4.4% and labor force participation at the lowest level in the past couple of years, finding the right job could be tougher than ever. And it is not just salary or finding something exactly in your wheelhouse, it is also about cost of living and receiving solid health benefits. A new report by WalletHub compared the 50 states across 34 key indicators of job-market strength and economic vitality to share tips on where to look for employment. FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Chip Lupo, WalletHub analyst, who breaks down the best regions of the U-S to find stable employment with a wide range of benefits. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Business Rundown: What To Buy And When To Buy It This Holiday Season

These days, Christmas decorations are on display in stores even before kids go trick-or-treating, and that holiday rush is also true for many shoppers as they take advantage of early deals in October and even before. However, Black Friday still matters, and consumers are looking for the best deals so they can save a few bucks as they cross items off their lists. So, what are the best things to buy, and what strategies can get you the best price today, this weekend, and of course, Cyber Monday? National Retail Expert and Chief Retail Analyst at H Squared Research, Hitha Herzgo, joins FOX Business’ Gerri Willis to discuss expectations for this shopping season, and how both retailers and consumers have responded to the tariff uncertainty. Then Hitha shares some tips on what to buy now and what to wait on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices