The Fox News Rundown

The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Acting Director of ICE, and the Director of USCIS are all expected to testify today before the House Homeland Security Committee. This hearing takes place as the government faces another potential partial shutdown if Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding is not passed by the end of the week. Representative Brad Knott (R-NC) joins the Rundown to discuss the standoff over Democratic demands for ICE reform. Florida is now mandating that all driving tests be conducted in English only. While critics argue the rule is rooted in bias rather than safety data, Governor Ron DeSantis and other proponents defend the change as a common-sense measure to ensure drivers can comprehend road signs and laws. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins joins the Rundown to discuss the policy—catalyzed by a fatal 2025 crash involving a non-English proficient commercial driver—and why he hopes the rest of the country follows the Sunshine State’s lead. Plus, commentary by Jason Rantz, Host of the Jason Rantz Show and author of “What’s Killing America.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Law enforcement says today is the final deadline set by a purported kidnapper for Savannah Guthrie and her siblings to pay a ransom to get their mother Nancy back. There is no indication by the FBI to what action the kidnapper or kidnappers have threatened if that deadline isn’t met. Over the weekend Savannah Guthrie posted a heart-wrenching video message to whomever is holding 84-year-old Nancy saying, “we will pay.” FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with FOX's Alicia Acuna, reporting from outside Nancy Guthrie's home in Tucson, AZ, who says it has become very tense as the deadline approaches with new information remaining sparse. Nancy Guthrie tip line: 1-800-CALL-FBI Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wall Street made history last week, with the Dow closing above 50,000 for the first time. President Trump responded on Truth Social, saying, “Congratulations America,” and predicting the Dow would hit 100,000 by the end of his term. Markets got a boost Friday from better-than-expected consumer confidence and inflation numbers. Ryan Payne, The President Of Payne Capital Management, discusses where the markets may be heading this, and what investors anticipating from January’s jobs report expected to come out Wednesday. He also weighs in on how the rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping the markets and hurting software stocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the 2026 midterm season kicks off with primaries in Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas, the political landscape is being shaped by President Trump’s push for increased federal involvement in election oversight. This movement coincides with raids of election facilities in Georgia and Puerto Rico, as the administration continues to re-examine the results of the 2020 election. Republican strategist and co-founder of South and Hill Strategies, Colin Reed, joins the Rundown to break down the key issues taking center stage as candidates begin their fight for party wins. President Trump has signaled a renewed focus on veterans' health care, highlighting a significant reduction in benefit claim backlogs and a record number of homeless veterans being placed in permanent housing during the first year of his second term. Building on the reforms started during his first administration, the current leadership is pushing for a "generational change" intended to shift the focus from bureaucracy to individual patient needs. U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Doug Collins, discusses the ongoing mission to eliminate wait times and address the critical issues of veteran homelessness and suicide. Plus, commentary by Riley Gaines, political activist, 12-time NCAA All-American and host of "The Riley Gaines Show" podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Meta and Google face a landmark trial in California over allegations that social media algorithms are intentionally addictive to minors, the legal world is watching for a "Big Tobacco" moment. Earlier this week, Jonathan Turley, George Washington University Law Professor and FOX News Contributor, joined the Rundown’s Dave Anthony to explain why he remains skeptical of these "addictive technology" lawsuits and the First Amendment hurdles they face. Later, Professor Turley shifted from the courtroom to the history books to discuss his latest work, Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution. He detailed the fascinating, messy life of Thomas Paine and compared the "rage" of the French Revolution to the uniquely controlled democratic impulses that established the United States. Turley also discussed the challenges that democracies will face as social media and artificial intelligence evolve and become a larger part of our lives. In an era of AI and digital polarization, he argues that understanding our founding is the only way to navigate the challenges ahead. 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 legal scholar Jonathan Turley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every government agency except the Department of Homeland Security is funded through the end of the fiscal year. House Democrats, led by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, say they will not support a spending bill to keep DHS open beyond next week unless it includes new restrictions on immigration enforcement. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to discuss the high-stakes political standoff over DHS funding and what Democrats are demanding regarding ICE reforms.Plus, Former Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf joins to discuss the apparent breakthrough in Minnesota, and the unprecedented cooperation between local officials and federal immigration enforcement officials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The road to Super Bowl LX ends in Santa Clara. In a matchup very few would have predicted at the beginning of the season, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks are set for a championship rematch over a decade in the making. While the Patriots pulled off an amazing victory in Super Bowl XLIX, the Seahawks enter this Sunday as the favorites. Three-time Super Bowl champion and FOX Sports analyst Daryl “Moose” Johnston joined Chris Foster earlier this week to break down the X’s and O’s of the big game. Moose explains why he believes Seattle is the most complete team in the NFL and how Sam Darnold successfully "exercised his demons" against the blitz to reach this stage. Moose also discussed his own experience playing in the Super Bowl—sharing how he prepared for the big game and performed with the whole world watching. Additionally, he explains what players actually do during the halftime show and what it was like playing in the Super Bowl when Michael Jackson performed. We often must cut our interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full conversation. Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, we share our entire interview with Dallas Cowboys legend and FOX Sports Analyst Daryl “Moose” Johnston, providing deeper big-game analysis and a look at what it will be like for the players taking the field this Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were in Oman this past week to negotiate a revised nuclear agreement with Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, amidst the largest US naval buildup in the region since Operation Midnight Hammer. While nuclear capabilities took center stage, other topics such as Iran’s ballistic missile program and support for Hamas, remained largely undiscussed, leaving unanswered questions about the stability of the region. FOX News London-based Correspondent Jonathan Savage joins to discuss the main takeaways from Friday’s negotiations, explaining the historical background that led up to the talks and what they mean for the future of the middle east - and the U.S. Later, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dr. Mehmet Oz weighs in on the true scale of Medicaid fraud in the U.S. healthcare system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your W-2 is either already in your hands or on its way to your home, either way, it is time to get your tax documents in order. A recent IRS analysis says that roughly 20% of Americans eligible for key tax breaks, like the Earned Income Tax Credit or Retirement Credits, fail to claim them each year. Others question whether or not they should be itemizing benefits or taking the standard deduction. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Paul Miller, of Miller & Company LLP, who says when you are unsure how to maximize your benefits and deductions, you should ask a professional, and he also shares his best tips on what not to forget to claim. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world’s biggest tech companies are facing their greatest legal and political challenges since their inception. Opening statements are expected to start early next week in a Los Angeles courtroom for what is being called a landmark social media trial. Meta and Google are being sued by a 19-year-old plaintiff, known as K.G.M., who alleges that Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and others are intentionally designed to be addictive. She claims the use of these platforms caused her profound harm—including anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. TikTok and Snapchat were also sued but have since settled the claims against them. Google and Meta deny these allegations. They argue there is no connection between their technology and addiction. There is a lot at stake; this is just the first case that could eventually affect more than a thousand other claims. A class action involving approximately 1,600 plaintiffs with similar claims is pending. Meanwhile, in Washington, a bipartisan push is growing to reform Section 230 protections for Big Tech. The law currently shields social media companies from liability regarding user-generated content. John Yoo—former Deputy Assistant Attorney General and current law professor at UC Berkeley—joins FOX Business Network’s Lydia Hu to discuss the high stakes for Big Tech as they are caught in the legal crosshairs and face increasing political pressure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump and Republicans are putting a major focus on election integrity. The Justice Department has sued multiple states demanding their voter rolls, while Republican members of Congress are pushing for passage of the SAVE Act, which includes voter ID requirements. Democrats are pushing back, accusing the GOP of attempting voter suppression. Shannon Bream, anchor of FOX News Sunday and host of the Livin' the Bream podcast, joins the Rundown to break down why polling shows broad support for these measures despite "Jim Crow 2.0" labels from critics. She also discusses the President’s controversial call for a federal takeover of election management. Plus, Shannon dives into the effort to reshape the Federal Reserve with the nomination of Kevin Warsh and the high-stakes political implications of the upcoming testimony from Bill and Hillary Clinton. It’s almost Super Bowl Sunday! As the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks prepare for what many experts say is an unexpected showdown in America’s biggest sporting event, we look at the strategies both teams are focusing on as they hope to make history this weekend. Longtime FOX Sports analyst Daryl "Moose" Johnston—a three-time Super Bowl champion with the Dallas Cowboys—joins us to preview Sunday’s big game, discuss how both teams are preparing, and share what it’s like to perform on the NFL’s biggest stage. Plus, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of FOX News Saturday Night and FOX News Radio’s "FOX Across America" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today marked the expiration of the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between Washington and Moscow: the 'New START' treaty. It was an agreement, signed under President Obama, between the United States and Russia which limited the number of weapons each country could deploy on their missiles, bombers and submarines. In a 'Truth Social' post, President Trump said that the U.S. should pursue a new agreement rather than extend the 15-year-old 'New START' treaty. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Andrea Stricker, deputy director of the Foundation of the Defense of Democracies' Nonproliferation Program and a FDD research fellow, who says the key to a new arms deal must include more nuclear armed countries like China. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump’s Border Czar Tom Homan is reporting a sudden surge of "unprecedented cooperation" from local officials in Minnesota, potentially signaling a major shift in the standoff between federal agents and sanctuary jurisdictions. While high-profile clashes and calls for ICE reform from Democratic leaders in Washington continue, federal authorities are moving forward with nationwide bodycam rollouts and targeted mass deportation efforts. Former Acting Homeland Security Secretary, Chad Wolf, joins the Rundown to discuss why this shift in enforcement could become a nationwide model despite opposition from many Democrats. Jury selection continues in a landmark trial taking place in Los Angeles that will examine whether or not social media platforms are to blame for harmful addictions in children, causing suicides, bullying, and depression. Both TikTok and Snapchat were initially involved but have already settled, leaving Google and Meta as sole remaining defendants. FOX News Contributor and Constitutional Law expert, Jonathan Turley, joins us to discuss how difficult it will be to prove these companies are at fault, who's testimony will hold the most weight, and tells us about his news book, "Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution." Plus, commentary by Brilyn Hollyhand, 19-year-old political commentator, bestselling author of "One Generation Away: Why Now is the Time to Restore American Freedom," and host of "The Brilyn Hollyhand Show." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trilateral talks between the United States, Ukraine and Russia happening in Abu Dhabi with negotiators sitting down for another round of talks to try and end a war which will mark four years this month. The talks will discuss the full peace proposal, including planned security guarantees for post-war Ukraine and discussions of territory swaps. Meanwhile, Russia continues to carry out missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure breaking a week-long truce during the coldest winter of the war. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Justin Fulcher, former senior advisor to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who says Russia's economic losses because of the war could be the driving force that ends it. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Minnesota’s widespread pandemic-era fraud took center stage, federal officials have ramped up efforts to uncover similar schemes nationwide—specifically targeting stolen taxpayer funds within the healthcare industry. Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, joins us to discuss his mission to root out healthcare fraud and explain how systemic corruption is impacting the most vulnerable citizens. He details how the administration is leveraging new technology to shut down hundreds of fraudulent businesses and implementing a new strategy to ensure stricter oversight of the healthcare industry.Americans are reportedly projected to wager a record $1.7 billion on this year's Super Bowl as legalized sports betting expands to nearly 38 states. Safer Gambling Strategies President Keith Whyte joins the Rundown to discuss the "seductive logic" of prop bets, the risks of unregulated prediction markets, and how parents can talk to their children about the dangers of gambling addiction. Plus, commentary by FOX News contributor, Joe Concha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The search for the 84-year-old mother of ‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie continues in Arizona with increasing concerns that her life is in serious danger. In a news briefing with reporters, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home in a quiet upscale neighborhood. The investigators involved have been very tight-lipped on detailing why they think foul play is involved, and who maybe responsible. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Bill Daly, former FBI Investigator and international security expert, who says law enforcement probably know more than they are letting on. If you have any information pertaining to this case, call: 1-800-CALL-FBI Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One month after the capture of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela remains in a state of "Madurismo without Maduro" as his inner circle clings to power despite escalating U.S. pressure. Meanwhile, Cuba’s energy crisis reaches a breaking point as the Trump administration moves to "choke off" the island’s oil supply. Ahead of a high-stakes White House meeting with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, FOX Noticias anchor Andrea Linares joins the Rundown to break down the shifting Latin American landscape.Both Republicans and Democrats are sharpening their 20-26 Midterms strategies in order to address voter concerns over economic affordability and rising healthcare costs. Chief communications officer for Targeted Victory, Matt Gorman, and former U.S. Senate candidate in Ohio, Morgan Harper, join the Rundown to debate how Republicans can defend their record and whether Democrats can offer their own concrete policy agenda. They analyze recent electoral shifts and what it will take for either side to secure a majority this November. Plus, commentary by FOX News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tensions between United States' allies Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates seem to be ratcheting up with the central problem being Yemen. The two countries are supporting different factions in Yemen with the Saudis backing the recognized government, and the UAE supporting the separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC). It is coming at a time that complicates U.S. goals in the the region, and fractures a unified front against shared enemies like Iran and their proxies. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation of the Defense of Democracies, who says the Trump Administration has to get more involved between the two countries before a major conflict breaks out. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is taking a victory lap. In a recent Wall Street Journal op-ed, the President pushed back against critics who predicted an economic "meltdown" following his sweeping tariffs on foreign goods. Instead, he’s calling the current climate an "economic miracle." But is the celebration premature? While the President claims America is now the "hottest" economy in the world, investors are bracing for a looming Supreme Court decision that could dismantle the administration’s entire trade strategy. Today, Taylor Riggs sits down with Mike Murphy, Founder and Managing Partner at Rosecliff, to discuss whether these tariffs are a long-term win for U.S. security or a house of cards waiting for a judicial ruling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As federal agents carry out the massive "Operation Metro Surge" in Minnesota, tensions continue between the Department of Homeland Security and local leaders over the scale and tactics of immigration enforcement. In New York, Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing the ‘Local Cops, Local Crimes’ Act to rework how local law enforcement cooperates with federal immigration authorities, a move critics argue compromises public safety. Republican Representative for New York’s 11th District, Nicole Malliotakis, joins the Rundown to discuss these enforcement shifts as well as the current legal battle over her own district. As political tensions continue to rise, some experts warn the constant outrage and fixation may be taking a real toll on Americans’ mental health. With divisions deepening over immigration enforcement, protests, and heated rhetoric from both sides, the question becomes whether the country can step back from the brink of permanent political anxiety. Psychotherapist and author of the upcoming book Therapy Nation, Jonathan Alpert, joins the Rundown to explain why he says politics is occupying too much space in our lives—and how to begin letting it go. Plus, commentary by New York Post and FOX News columnist, Karol Markowicz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices