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Evening Edition: Hundreds Dead In Iranian Protests, How Will President Trump Act?

Business Rundown: Fed Chair On Hot Seat, As Criminal Probe Rocks the Federal Reserve

In a video released Sunday evening, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced that he is under investigation by the Justice Department over his testimony last year about the Fed’s building renovation project. Powell says the central bank has received grand jury subpoenas. He defended the renovations at the center of the criminal probe and denied any wrongdoing. He also claimed he is being targeted for not aligning with President Trump’s preference for cutting interest rates. The president, who has been a public critic of Powell and his policies, says he had no knowledge of the investigation. Critics say this places the administration under scrutiny. This bombshell comes just as President Trump says he is winding down his search for the next Federal Reserve chair. Gary Kaltbaum, the president of Kaltbaum Capital Management and a Fox Business contributor, joins FOX Business Network's Lydia to react to the news of the criminal probe and the buzz among investors as they wait to see who the next Fed chair may be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite Protests, White House Doubles Down On Deportation Efforts

A chaotic week in Washington was marked by major developments at home and abroad, including the fallout from federal agents firing shots in multiple incidents and heightened tensions surrounding potential U.S. action in Venezuela. The events have fueled debate over law enforcement accountability, national security, and how political leaders respond during moments of crisis. Colin Reed, Republican strategist and co-founder of South and Hill Strategies, joins the Rundown to assess how these moments could shape party unity as we head into the midterms. The Department of Health and Human Services announced new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, updating federal nutrition policy to encourage eating whole foods, including more protein, dairy, and vegetables, and less highly processed food. FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods, Kyle Diamantis, joins to discuss the characteristics and concerns associated with ultra-processed foods, efforts to make healthier foods more affordable and accessible in underserved communities, and the role of the dietary guidelines in influencing federal nutrition programs. Plus, commentary by former NBA star and human rights activist, Enes Kanter Freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Extra: What's Behind The Massive Vaccine Guideline Changes

The CDC announced Monday a major overhaul of the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule, reducing the number of routine immunizations recommended for children. In December, President Trump directed Health and Human Services officials to examine how other developed nations schedule vaccines and to reconsider the U.S. approach. FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary said the changes are intended to restore public trust in health institutions that was lost during the pandemic. However, criticism has been fierce. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have pushed back, and the American Academy of Pediatrics has called the move dangerous and unnecessary. Vaccine schedules are handled by the states, meaning states may continue to mandate certain vaccines for school attendance. The updated recommendations also do not eliminate insurance coverage for any vaccines. The CDC changes create three categories. The eleven vaccines that remain in the recommended category include measles, mumps, rubella, polio, pertussis, HPV, and chickenpox. A second category recommends vaccines for individuals considered high-risk, including hepatitis A and B and RSV. The third category includes vaccines available by personal choice after consultation with a doctor, including COVID-19, flu, rotavirus, and others. Earlier this week, former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield joined FOX News Rundown host Jessica Rosenthal to discuss the new and reduced childhood vaccine schedule recommendations. Dr. Redfield, author of the new book Redfield’s Warning: What I Learned (But Couldn’t Tell You) Might Save Your Life, explained why he supports the changes, while also emphasizing the importance of doctors clearly explaining the benefits of vaccines. He also discussed why public trust has eroded and why encouraging vaccine choice and transparency could ultimately lead more Americans to get the shots needed to protect themselves from disease. We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full conversation. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we share our entire interview with former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield—and more of his perspective on vaccines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Washington: Inside the Supreme Court’s High-Stakes 2026 Docket

There will be significant focus on the Supreme Court in 2026. One case with major implications addresses whether the president has the authority to impose tariffs under emergency powers. Jonathan Turley George Washington University professor and FOX News contributor joins to discuss the case's impact on executive authority and the justices' concerns regarding unilateral power. Turley also previews other upcoming cases, including the divisive issue of birthright citizenship.   Plus, Congressman Blake Moore, Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference and co-chair of the Congressional Friends of Denmark Caucus, joins to discuss the Trump administration’s interest in purchasing Greenland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Extra: Former U.S. Marine Details Brutal Imprisonment Under Maduro, And How He Survived

Venezuela’s ousted leader, Nicolás Maduro, is now behind bars in a Brooklyn prison, facing charges that include narco-terrorism and weapons offenses. One person applauding his capture—and the bold U.S. raid in Venezuela that made it possible last Saturday—is United States Marine veteran Matthew Heath. Heath spent two years as one of Maduro’s political prisoners and experienced that brutality firsthand. On the FOX News Rundown this week, Heath joined host Dave Anthony and recounted how he was kidnapped by the Venezuelan government and the torture he endured while being held captive. He also discussed the crimes he believes Maduro committed while running the South American nation and what he hopes lies ahead for the country now. We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full conversation. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we share our entire interview with United States Marine veteran Matthew Heath and hear more of his incredible story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Washington: Congress Kicks Off 2026 With Debates Over Health Care, War Powers, and ICE

The Republicans' slim majority in the House of Representatives took a significant blow with the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa and the retirement of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, shrinking it to 118-113 with the midterms less than a year away. The developments come as the party is showing signs of division over health care policy and President Trump’s use of force in Venezuela. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins The Rundown to break down the new partisan math on Capitol Hill, this week’s debate over the Venezuela War Powers Resolution, and the extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies. Later, Congressman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) shares his thoughts on the shooting of a Minnesota woman by an ICE agent and previews his legislative priorities for the year ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evening Edition: Could Iran's Regime Be on The Brink As Protests Intensify?

Protestors all across Iran continue to take to the streets calling for the ouster of Ayatollah Khamenei in what is being called the most serious challenge to the regime in years. Tehran has cut off all internet and foreign phone calls as bonfires and debris litter the streets of the capital and other cities in the country. President Trump has warned that the United States would intervene if the Iranian security forces harmed protesters. FOX's Jonathan Savage speaks with Dr. Majid Sadeghpour, human rights activist and a board member and the political director for The Organization of Iranian-American Communities (OIAC), who says these intensifying protests are very much putting pressure on the Iranian theocracy, and they discuss how these demonstrations could possibly play out. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Business Rundown: What Big Benefits Could You Feel From the “One Big Beautiful Bill” This Year?

December's jobs numbers are out. The weaker-than-expected report showed payrolls rose just 50,000 last month, while the jobless rate dipped to 4.4 percent — suggesting people are leaving the workforce and reinforcing the “low-hire, low-fire” labor market narrative. While today’s jobs data was mixed, Republicans say relief is on the way. Ever since President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 on July 4th of last year, the party has been touting its policies and telling constituents how they stand to gain from tax cuts taking effect this year. Some of that relief includes a higher standard deduction and an expanded child tax credit. The Big Beautiful Bill also included no tax on tips, Social Security, and overtime. However, Democrats have called the legislation the “big, beautiful betrayal,” saying it only helped America’s richest. FOX Business' Gerri Willis speaks with Steve Moore, the cofounder of Unlead Prosperity and a former Trump economic advisor, about what Americans expect as the policies of the Big Beautiful Bill begin to roll out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Clash Between Sanctuary Cities And ICE

Protests are escalating in cities across the country after the shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an ICE officer in Minneapolis during the Trump administration's latest immigration crackdown. Minnesota state leaders are demanding immigration enforcement to leave, calling the killing reckless and unnecessary, while White House officials say the officer acted in self-defense. Martha MacCallum, anchor of The Story on FOX News Channel, and the host of The Untold Story podcast, joins the Rundown discuss how local and state leaders are responding to the incident, and how the tensions and lack of cooperation between local and federal law enforcement agencies during immigration enforcement may be contributing to the chaos.  One year after the devastating Los Angeles fires, thousands of California residents remain displaced, as insurance battles and stalled rebuilding efforts force many to walk away from homes their families held for generations. FOX News Senior National Correspondent William La Jeunesse joins to report on the slow recovery and how red tape, construction delays, and financial hardship continue to plague displaced families. Plus, commentary by FOX News Digital columnist David Marcus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices