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From Washington: What The End of The Assad Regime Means For Iran

Evening Edition: DEI Will Be DOA Under New Trump Administration

President-elect Trump and his allies, namely his pick for the DOJ's Civil Rights Division, Harmeet Dhillon, are expected to reverse President Biden’s DEI policies. The division was created to fight discrimination in housing, employment, education, and voting and now will look to scale back DEI policies that many find wasteful. Companies and universities across the country have started scaling back DEI efforts following Trump’s election win. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Lucas Tomlinson, FOX News correspondent in D.C., who breaks down the beginnings of the DEI policies and how they will come to an end under Trump. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Business Rundown: Holiday Hope For Lower Prices

Lower prices are on many people’s wish lists this holiday season, but inflation remains a sticky issue. Labor Department data released this week showed prices were up 2.7% from a year ago. And while that was consistent with expectations, it did serve as a reminder of the challenges ahead for the Federal Reserve and the incoming Trump administration. Chief Market Strategist at Slatestone Wealth Kenny Polcari joins the FOX Business Rundown to discuss what policies he thinks could help bring relief to American consumers, why he does not support the Fed cutting interest rates, and why he remains optimistic about the stock market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Transition Team Sends Tough Message To Wavering GOP Senators

2024 is coming to an end in Washington D.C. as the Biden administration prepares to hand the keys to the White House over to President-elect Trump. The incoming Trump administration is facing challenges in the Senate as they seek to fill out cabinet positions with some picks that Democrats see as controversial while also laying out plans for a mass deportation initiative to take shape soon. FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich joins the Rundown to discuss the outgoing administration, President-elect Trump's cabinet picks, and how the Hunter Biden pardon impacts the legacy of President Biden. Christmas is almost here, and there are less than two weeks left to complete your shopping. If you prefer to get things done online, you should probably place your orders now. However, a recent CNET survey shows that two-thirds of Americans are concerned about falling victim to holiday scams. The same survey says that 70% of people are making mistakes that put their information at risk. CNET Cybersecurity and Money Editor Danni Santana joins the podcast to share how to identify scams, conceal your passwords, and protect your credit. Plus, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of “Fox Across America with Jimmy Failla.” Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evening Edition: New Details Emerge In Shooting Of Healthcare CEO

Since his arrest Monday, new details of plans and the background of Luigi Mangione are beginning to emerge. As the suspect waits for extradition back to New York, the gun authorities believe was used in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is now in the custody of the NYPD. Also, displays of support for the alleged shooter continue. FOX’s Gurnal Scott speaks with Bryan Llenas, FOX News correspondent reporting from Holidaysburg, PA, who gives us the details on the latest pieces of information law enforcement have found. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drones From The Unknown

Mysterious drones have been spotted flying over New Jersey as early as November; now officials are demanding answers. So far these devices have flown over various areas of interest, like a military research center and President-elect Trump's golf club in Bedminster. The US military says they aren't behind the operation, and they are not sure who is. FOX News contributor and drone expert Brett Velicovich joins the Rundown to provide insight and share why the military should be more open about what is happening. President-elect Trump and Republicans are beginning preliminary talks on what his mass deportation plan will look like, as the Senate held a hearing this week on what to expect. While some believe this deportation plan will tamp down on crime, its critics have pointed out that mass deportations could be costly. Former acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and executive director for the America First Policy Institute, Chad Wolf joins the podcast to discuss the logistics of the President-elect's plan, what changes will be made compared to the Biden administration, and why he believes that cost will not be an issue. Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor Joe Concha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evening Edition: Possible Power Vacuum In Syria Has Region Concerned

Israel continues to target weapons caches in Syria after the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad's government in an effort to keep dangerous weaponry out of the hands of Muslim extremists. IDF troops have entered and will remain in the Golan buffer zone for the first time since 1973. The rebel faction 'HTS' were responsible for leading a quick military charge to take control of the capital city but they may not be the best choice to govern as their leader has been designated a terrorist since 2013. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Alex Hogan, FOX news foreign correspondent reporting from Tel Aviv, who breaks down the various rebel groups vying for control of the country. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mystery Surrounding UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Suspected Killer

After the shooting and killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the search for his killer may have come to an end. Police in Altoona, Pennsylvania, arrested 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, who was found with the gun believed to be used in Thompson’s murder. Former FBI agent Nicole Parker joins to recount the manhunt for this murder suspect, the concerning trend of empathy online for the alleged killer, and what justice likely awaits Mangione if convicted. TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, has until January 19th, 2025, to divest from TikTok to sell to a US owner or face a country-wide ban. This comes from national security experts, and lawmakers fear China's access to Americans' data. President-elect Donald Trump, set to soon take office for the second time, has expressed possible intentions to reverse this ban. Founder and CEO of Applied AI, John Cofrancesco, joins to discuss the looming ban and why Americans should be concerned about China’s access to their data. Plus, commentary from FOX News Legal Analyst Gregg Jarrett. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evening Edition: No Answers On Mystery Drones Spotted In New Jersey

: U.S. lawmakers and residents from from New Jersey are both frustrated over dozens of reports of drones being flown over homes and sensitive sights like a military research facility. The sightings of very large drones, larger than the size of a hobbyist drone, have been going on for several weeks. Authorities, including military officials, say these drones do not represent a danger but other officials are calling on federal agencies to immediately help address and investigate the situation. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Nate Foy, FOX News correspondent based in New York reporting from Morristown, NJ, who gives us the latest on the investigation into the strange drone sightings. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Penny 'Not Guilty' Verdict: "These Jurors Live In The Real World"

Daniel Penny has been found ‘not guilty’ of criminally negligent homicide against Jordan Neely, after the courts dismissed the charge of manslaughter. The verdict reached on Monday puts to rest the criminal case against former Marine Daniel Penny, who now will face a civil suit for his actions in subduing Neely on a New York City subway last year. George Washington University Law Professor and FOX News Contributor Jonathan Turley joins the Rundown to discuss the verdict, what facts led the jury to their ‘not guilty’ decision, and why he believes the case should have never been brought to the courts. After 13 years of civil war, opposition rebels took control of Syria. Longtime leader Bashar Al-Assad fled to Russia, leaving those in Syria to figure out what's next. FOX News Contributor and former CIA Director of the Near East Division, Daniel Hoffman, joins the Rundown to discuss what this means and what to expect from American adversaries in the Middle East.  Plus, commentary from the host of “Tomi Lahren is Fearless on Outkick,” Tomi Lahren. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices