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House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters Monday he’s confident that the Trump administration’s long-promised “big, beautiful bill” will reach the President’s desk by Memorial Day. But Republicans face key hurdles before that can happen—including finalizing the bill’s details and uniting a razor-thin majority behind it. Meanwhile, in a major shake-up, President Trump removed National Security Advisor Mike Waltz from his position, later announcing he’s nominating the former Congressman as the next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram breaks down the week’s biggest developments in Washington—and what to watch next. Then, Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy (R), chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, joins to discuss two new legislative efforts aimed at combating antisemitism — the Antisemitism Awareness Act and a second bill focused on strengthening protections against anti-Jewish hate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the White House and Republicans spent the week touting the accomplishments of the President’s first 100 days, many of the items in Trump’s agenda have yet to be enacted. That’s where the GOP-led Congress comes in. Congressional Republicans continue to work towards passing the "one big, beautiful bill" that includes many of the President’s key priorities, including funding for border security, fossil fuel production, and the extension of the Trump tax cuts. Earlier this week, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) joined FOX News Rundown Host Dave Anthony to outline lawmakers' next steps, detail the key elements of the “big, beautiful bill," and explain why he believes its passage is critical for America’s economic health. Rep. Scalise also discussed President Trump’s first 100 days and addressed concerns about the administration’s tariff strategies. 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 House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and let you hear more about the GOP’s agenda and how they hope to turn it into law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week marked the end of President Trump's first 100 days back in the Oval Office, and House Republicans are working hard to pass his "big, beautiful bill" ahead of the Memorial Day deadline. Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) discusses the legislation's contents and explains why it's not "just a tax bill." Later, he touches on the Florida gubernatorial race and shares how he aims to serve the residents of his home state. Then, State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce discusses President Trump's approach to foreign policy during the first 100 days of his second term, as well as his strategies for ending the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping global tariffs last month have spurred all sorts of reactions, both positive and negative, from both parties, world leaders and the markets. There are also American companies praising the tariffs saying it will greatly even competition with foreign businesses. While the real impact of the tariffs is still to be seen, the bold move was done with impressive speed. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Wilbur Ross, former Commerce Secretary during the first Trump administration and author of 'Risks and Returns: Creating Success in Business and Life', who says the tariffs has been President Trump's most important policy decision so far in this second term. Click Here⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The April jobs report gave us our first snapshot of the U.S. economy post-Liberation Day tariffs. As unemployment held steady and the job growth beat expectations, many economists are reading this report with a sigh of relief. FOX Business correspondent Gerri Willis speaks with Bankrate Senior Economic Analyst Mark Hamrick to break down the better-than-expected report and what this positive reading means for the impact of Trump's tariff and trade policies. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Thursday, a shake-up in the President’s cabinet: after it was announced that Mike Waltz would no longer serve as Trump’s National Security Advisor, the President announced he would tap Waltz as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Now, Secretary of State Rubio will reportedly take up the role of interim NSA to the President, as many speculate the decision to relieve Waltz and several NSC staffers stems from the Signal group chat leak weeks ago. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to discuss the Waltz news and breaks down several different Supreme Court cases. The REAL ID Act was enacted in 2005, several years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, after it was discovered that the hijackers used California IDs to board the planes. Now, nearly two decades later, the deadline to obtain a REAL ID is approaching. Starting May 7, Americans will need a REAL ID (or a passport) to fly domestically or enter government buildings. As the deadline draws nearer, many people are left feeling confused and unprepared for this new requirement. Adam Stahl, the Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Deputy Administrator at the Transportation Security Administration, joins us to explain the reasons behind this requirement and what individuals need to do to comply. 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

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy (R) is leading the fight against anti-Semitism on college and university campuses across the country. Senator Cassidy is the chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee which will bring up for consideration the ''Antisemitism Awareness Act' and another piece of legislation to fight anti-Semitism. Senator Cassidy has been very critical of how schools have responded to the rise in anti-Israel protests since the October 7th terror attack by Hamas. FOX’s Ryan Schmelz speaks with Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), the chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, about the legislation the HELP Committee is proposing and he shares with us his feelings on what has been accomplished by the administration in their first three months. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Wednesday, the President reacted to news that U.S. economic growth slowed in the first quarter of this year, according to the Commerce Department. The data shows the U.S. economy contracted over the course of a few months, with Q1 gross domestic product (GDP) shrinking by 0.3 percent. FOX Business’ The Big Money Show co-anchor Taylor Riggs says while this quarter of economic decline is a negative consequence of the President’s tariff plans, it is not all bad news for America's economy. Riggs joins the Rundown to explain what falling GDP means, the emphasis on patience with the Trump economic agenda, and the trade deals to come. New York State Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) is expected to sign legislation banning cell phone use from "bell-to-bell" starting next school year. New York will join eight states implementing such restrictions on phone use in the classroom. Florida State Representative Demi Busatta (R-Coral Gables) joins to explain how the banning of phones in schools could bring about developmental and educational benefits for students and why she is advocating for tighter phone-use restrictions in the Sunshine State. Plus, commentary from host of FOX Across America and FOX News Saturday Night, Jimmy Failla. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says they have arrested almost 70-thousand illegal aliens and nearly all of them have been removed from the country in the first 100 days of President Trump's second term. Out of the tens of thousands arrested, 3 out of four were proven to be criminal illegal aliens. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Chad Wolf, former DHS Acting Secretary and Founder & President of Wolf Global Advisors, who says the key to this administration's success at the border and with deportations is the experienced team President Trump assembled to get the job done. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last night, President Trump touted his administration's first 100 days' accomplishments at a rally in Warren, Michigan. It was in Warren that the President continued to highlight his progress on securing the southern border, which was one of his most frequent campaign promises. President of the National Border Patrol Council, Paul Perez, joins to break down what they've seen so far in terms of border security and the administration's continued efforts to crack down on illegal immigration. President Trump and his administration have explained the goals of their tariffs are two-fold: first, to ​address U.S. trade imbalances, and second, to bring manufacturing back into America. The sweeping tariffs have caused some volatility in the market, but the President posted on social media that Americans must "hang tough," promising "the end result will be historic." U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer joins the podcast to discuss the Trump administration's efforts to grow the U.S. workforce, how reshoring manufacturing bolsters national security, and efforts to help supply American businesses with greater workforce numbers. Plus, commentary from FOX News Legal Analyst Gregg Jarrett. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is President Trump’s 100th day in his second term and the White house is focusing on claimed victories on the border, tariffs and the economy. Republicans are praising the President's quick action on immigration, spending cuts, and regulatory rollbacks. The administration promised sweeping changes in the country, and claims to have delivered on dozens of promises made by President Trump on the campaign trail. FOX’s Jared Halpern speaks with Harrison Fields, Special Assistant to the President and White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary, who says President Trump is doing all he can to deliver on the promises he made to get elected. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The second inauguration of President Trump brought upon many decisive changes in U.S. foreign policy, projecting strength and support to allies across the globe while bringing hostile powers like Russia, Iran, and Hamas to the negotiating table. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce says President Trump committed the first 100 days as a North Star, all for the purpose of “achieving peace in a variety of situations that he inherited.” She joined the Rundown to discuss the progress President Trump and his foreign policy team have made working towards a resolution in Ukraine, negotiating a nuclear deal with Iran, and drawing a red line with Hamas in Gaza. Congressional Republicans are continuing to work towards achieving the Trump administration’s "one big, beautiful bill" to fund the President’s agenda. This bill includes funding for border security, fossil fuel production, and military spending. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) joins the discussion to outline lawmakers' next steps and what these developments mean for the upcoming 100 days. 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

Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) replaced House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY) this year and became the highest-ranking new face in House GOP leadership. Rep. McClain says she is very excited about her new role and that Republicans in Congress are working hard to push President Trump's agenda. In regards to the next step of the budget reconciliation process, Rep. McClain says that committees have been instructed to begin drafting the one big, beautiful bill. FOX’s Ryan Schmelz speaks with Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI), the Republican Chairwoman of the Conference for the 119th Congress, who gives us an update on the budget bill and says the GOP members of Congress are focused and ready to get President Trump's policies in place. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As President Trump approaches his 100th-day mark, his administration is touting his accomplishments on everything from DOGE and border security to tariffs and the economy. Now, nearly 100 days in, the American people are reflecting on how they see the President’s policies shaping up. FOX Business correspondent Lydia Hu speaks with Unleashing Prosperity cofounder and former Trump economic advisor Steve Moore about the President’s robust economic agenda, a possible tax bill, and the antidote to jittery markets. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While President Trump wraps up the first 100 days of his second term, the clock is ticking to complete his agenda. Many Americans worry about the economy as President Trump's constituents push back on his recent decisions. Republican strategist and co-founder of South and Hill Strategies, Colin Reed, joins the Rundown to examine President Trump's priorities thus far, highlighting his efforts to reverse the Biden administration's energy policies, secure the U.S. southern border, and pass legislation such as his "One Big, Beautiful Bill". Colin discusses President Trump's economic challenges and the importance of maintaining political capital to push through his agenda. Most of the United States allows medical marijuana, and in nearly half of the country, lawmakers and voters are actively advocating for the legalization of recreational marijuana. However, the debate surrounding legalization often overshadows the health risks associated with its use. While medical marijuana is utilized to assist individuals with chronic pain and other health issues, recent research indicates that marijuana smokers are six times more likely to experience a heart attack compared to non-users, and they face twice the risk of heart failure. Cardiologist Dr. Fahmi Farrah joins the discussion to explain the effects of marijuana on health and offers advice on how to maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle. Plus, commentary by National Security Expert, Dr. Rebecca Grant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Everyone Loves Raymond" & "The Middle" star Patricia Heaton and her husband, David Hunt, set out to tell a real journey through infertility in their latest rom-com, "Unexpected." Patricia produced while David directed this heart-warming rom-com about adjusting to the madness life can throw at you. They joined the Rundown to discuss why this film is so important to portray both perspectives confronting the challenge of infertility. In the FOX News Rundown Extra, hear the full conversation about and the story they set out to tell and why this project was so important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A recent Siena College poll indicates that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's favorability rating has fallen to its lowest point in two decades, at 39%. However, progressive Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is currently polling at 47%, her highest ever. Is a generational change heading toward the party? FOX's Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to give his analysis on the future trajectory of the Democratic Party. Then, FOX News Contributor and former federal prosecutor, Andy McCarthy, joins to discuss the current legal challenges facing Harvard University and the Trump administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pope Francis, the Catholic Church's first Latin-American pope, passed away this week, leaving Catholics across the globe mourning his loss and weighing the lasting implications of his papacy. Earlier this week, on the FOX News Rundown, Fox News contributor and theologian Jonathan Morris joined the podcast to discuss the humble livelihood of Pope Francis and the future of the Catholic Church pertaining to the Pope’s progressive ideas. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with Jonathan Morris about the legacy of Pope Francis and the crucial conclave to follow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As President Trump approaches his 100th day in office, he's preparing to mark the milestone with a rally in Michigan -- where he's expected to take stock of his administration's accomplishments and share what his priorities are moving forward. This marker comes at a significant time, as polls show public support for the President's economic plan is slipping following his tariff announcement. FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich recaps the President's first 100 days in office, what accomplishments he's going to tout next week, and the administration's policy objectives moving forward. Then, Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) reacts to controversial deportations, and battles with Democrats over the budget and tax cuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first 100 days of the new 119th Congress, the Republicans led majority in the both the House and the Senate have only passed a handful of bills to be signed by President Trump. While the Trump Cabinet was confirmed at lightspeed and the framework for a budget bill is approved, most policy changes have been done by executive order. What has this Congress accomplished in it's first four months and who is facing the most pressure to get more done? FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Chad Pergram, Senior Congressional Correspondent for FOX News, who says both majorities have been in lock-step support of the President and it will be seen how long that lasts. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices