The Fox News Rundown

Are you setting new goals for the New Year? Like, wanting to lose those extra pounds, quit a bad habit or start a new exercise routine? Improvement changes for the future could begin by looking back at last year, and having an honest assessment of yourself before making plans for betterment. Starting with reflecting on last year could go a long way directing which ways you'd like to grow in the New Year. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Robin Kencel, motivational speaker and author, who says making resolutions to improve oneself in the new year begins with assessing where you are at today. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we enter 2026, the national debt is quickly nearing $40 trillion and interest costs alone are near $1 trillion a year. Meanwhile, there is no clear bipartisan plan to reverse the trend. The Trump administration points to economic growth, tariffs, and efforts to cut waste and fraud as part of the solution, while critics warn that deficits remain historically high and savings so far fall short of what’s needed. Former Indiana Governor and former OMB Director Mitch Daniels joins the Rundown to break down the lack of political will to address the debt crisis, what’s politically realistic in the year ahead to rein it in. Then, we revisit one of our most impactful interviews from the past year, when Author and Historian Walter Isaacson joined Chris Foster to discuss the United States’ upcoming 250th birthday and why America’s revolution is one of the most important events in world history. Plus, commentary by commentary by Jason Chaffetz, FOX News contributor and the host of the Jason In The House podcast on FOX News Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Last month, a father and son duo in Australia killed fifteen people and injured more than two dozen others at a Hanukah celebration, which authorities called an ISIS-inspired terrorist attack. Following the attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he warned Australia that the country’s policies began festering an anti-Semitic tone after calling for the formation of a Palestinian State. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Rabbi Yaakov Menken, the Executive Vice President of the Coalition for Jewish Values, who says these anti-Semitic attacks should not just be viewed as hatred towards Jewish lives, but hatred towards all life. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re just hours away from the New Year, and while Americans prepare to celebrate, law enforcement is preparing to protect them. Former FBI Special Agent John Iannarelli joins us to discuss how authorities are preparing for tonight’s events—and the importance of public vigilance, preventive law enforcement tactics, and enhanced security technology in keeping people safe. Then, we revisit one of our most impactful interviews from the past year, when former Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant joined Lisa Brady to discuss the “Mississippi Miracle," how The Magnolia State turned their schools around and how their plan could be a blueprint for improving students’ test scores nationwide. Plus, commentary by Jimmy Failla, FOX News Saturday Night host and FOX Across America host on FOX News Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While majority of Americans currently have a somewhat negative view of the economy with job numbers remaining low and grocery prices staying high but that could drastically change next year. Experts are predicting increased U.S. economic growth in the new year because of factors including reduced tariff drag, last year's tax cuts and reforms along with lowered oil prices. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Anthony Esposito, CEO of AscalonVI Capital, who says he is optimistic because of a few factors including reducing energy prices. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices