The Fox News Rundown

The Fox News Rundown

The FOX News Rundown is the place to find in-depth reporting on the news that impacts you. Each morning, Mike Emanuel, Dave Anthony, Lisa Brady, Jessica Rosenthal, and Chris Foster take a deep dive into the major and controversial stories of the day, tapping into the massive reporting resources of FOX News to provide a full picture of the news. Plus, every night, The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition brings you even more coverage of the day's biggest stories and on the weekend, you’ll hear everything that’s going on in the beltway with The FOX News Rundown: From Washington and special uncut, unedited interviews with The FOX News Rundown: Extra. Each day The FOX News Rundown features insight from top newsmakers, along with FOX News reporters and contributors, plus a daily commentary on a significant issue of the day. Check us out twice a day, every day.

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December 19, 2025 33 mins
Democrats say voter frustration over high prices gives them a clear opening to win back the House in 2026, while Republicans argue relief is coming as President Trump’s sweeping tax and spending package begins to take effect next year. With inflation easing but polls still showing economic unease, both parties are sharpening their messaging ahead of a looming midterm fight. FOX News Sunday anchor and host of the Livin’ the Bream po...
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President Trump signed an executive order directing the reclassification of marijuana, but the order doesn’t legalize it. It is an attempt to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug moving it to a Schedule 3, alongside Tylenol instead Schedule 3 drugs like LSD and heroin. It is also expected to expand its medical use, ease restrictions purchasing and selling marijuana, and possibly make it easier for cannabis businesses to de...
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President Trump delivered a primetime address to the nation from the White House, laying out what he says are his administration’s key accomplishments over the past year and his plans for the future. FOX’s Jessica Rosenthal and Jared Halpern break down the speech, including his economic claims, messaging on tariffs and inflation, and his administration’s efforts to secure the border. The push to make more prescription drugs in the ...
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This week, President Trump signed an executive order declaring fentanyl and its precursor chemicals as weapons of mass destruction (WMD), saying the drug poses a threat more comparable to a chemical weapon than just a narcotic. The order describes it as "closer to a chemical weapon' noting an almost undetectable amount can cause death. Hundreds of thousands of Americans have died from fentanyl overdoses and the organized criminal n...
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This week’s string of violent headlines, from the shooting at Brown University to the Bondi Beach attack and an alleged bomb plot in Los Angeles, are renewing the question: are we safe and how can authorities make us believe that? Former FBI assistant director Chris Swecker joins to discuss recent data on the number of mass shootings in the US, the investigations into the shooting at Brown University and the FBI thwarting a possibl...
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Examples of anti-Semitic and terror attacks towards Jews around the world have surged in recent years, especially since October 7th and the ensuing war. This weekend, a father and son duo in Australia killed fifteen people and injured more than two dozen others at a Hanukah celebration, which authorities are now formally describing as an ISIS-inspired terrorist attack. Following the attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
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The world is still in mourning following this weekend's terror attack targeting a Hanukkah celebration on Australia's Bondi Beach, leaving at least fifteen dead and many others wounded. It was the worst attack targeting Jews since the Hamas October 7th massacre that triggered Israel's war in Gaza. In a country with stringent gun laws, many people have wondered how this occurred. It's also raised questions about whether countries ar...
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The rescue operation to extract Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado and transport her to Norway was led by a team of Veterans and involved a series dangerous steps, disguises and various components in land, sea and air. The mission, dubbed 'Operation Golden Dynamite', was directed by Bryan Stern, a U.S. special forces veteran and founder of the Tampa-based Grey Bull Rescue Foundation, a nonprofit organization that is ...
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After AI bubble concerns sparked a sell-off last week, investors are turning the page and preparing for a big week of economic data. Tomorrow, we will finally get a peek at the delayed October and current November jobs reports, both delayed by this fall's historic shutdown. This week, we will also get new inflation data, as well as earnings from companies like FedEx, Nike, and chipmaker Micron Technology. Ryan Payne, the Presid...
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Two students are dead and nine others wounded after a shooting at Brown University, as investigators work to piece together what happened just as families were preparing for finals week. At the same time, federal officials continue to investigate the Minnesota fraud scandal involving up to one billion dollars in taxpayer money that has drawn national attention and sparked political backlash. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) joi...
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Australia’s Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act came into effect this week, barring anyone under 16 from having a social media account. With the growing concerns about how technology and platforms like TikTok and Instagram are harming children, there are calls in America to pass similar laws. Social media reform advocate and founder of Scrolling2Death.com, Nicki Petrossi, says teens under 16 should be prohibite...
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The Supreme Court case Trump v. Slaughter cause could expand presidential powers and allow President Trump to dismiss members of independent agencies such as the FTC.  FOX Business Correspondent Lydia Hu joins to examine the debate over presidential authority within the executive branch,  and the FTC’s regulatory role, including its review of major mergers such as the proposed Netflix–Warner Bros. deal, and the Supreme Court’s fort...
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Studies show more students are arriving at college unable to do basic math, forcing even top universities to offer remedial classes. This is alarming to some because it reveals flaws in our education system and raises concerns about whether America’s college graduates will be ready for the workforce. College admissions expert and author Jeff Selingo joins the Rundown’s Jessica Rosenthal earlier this week to talk about why test s...
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After two competing healthcare plans failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday, pressure is growing for Congress to come up with an alternative solution before subsidies for the Affordable Care Act appear set to expire at the end of the year. That will result in higher costs for millions of Americans.  FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins the Rundown to unpack the state of healthcare debate in Congress. T...
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A company that sells non-lethal self-defense weapons has brought a lawsuit against the State of California, alleging a state heavy on gun restrictions, was violating the Second Amendment because it is making it difficult for people to buy their products. Byrna Technologies, who's weapons look like handguns but shoot powerful chemical irritants rather than lethal bullets are legal in 50 states, but California has blocked sales of By...
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For the third time this year, the Federal Reserve cut key interest rates by a quarter-point earlier this week—however, to the chagrin of President Trump, they also signaled this may be the last reduction for several months. While lower rates can bring down borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards, Chair Jerome Powell doubts their move on Wednesday would bring much relief to what he called the ‘struggling housing...
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President Trump is holding campaign-style events to argue he is fixing the economy and lowering costs, as Democrats point to their recent election wins to say voters blame him for high prices. At a recent rally in Pennsylvania, the president defended his tariffs and said they help American workers, while Democrats warned those same policies raise the cost of everyday essentials. FOX News Radio political analyst Josh Kraushaar joins...
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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has appeared in public for the first time in almost a year after a daring escape from her homeland that was assisted by U-S forces. Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace prize which was accepted in Oslo by her daughter. Meanwhile, the pressure campaign against President Maduro continues as U-S Forces seized a sanctioned oil tanker of the coast of Venezuela FOX’s Eben Brown speaks ...
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Studies show more students are arriving at college unable to do basic math, forcing even top universities to offer remedial classes. College admissions expert and author Jeff Selingo joins the Rundown to talk about why test scores are falling and what it means for higher education. He explains how pandemic learning loss and grading standards are reshaping who is truly ready for college. Plus, whether a traditional four-year college...
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Thousands of Syrians took to the streets this week to mark the first anniversary of the Assad regime’s collapse. There has been a string of historic firsts including President Donald Trump hosting interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in an unprecedented White House visit. Now, what does the war torn country look like, and more importantly what does their future look like? FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Ahmad Sharawi, Mideast resear...
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