Protests have swept across dozens of districts of China in a historic wave with demonstrators clashing with police over the communist nation’s “Zero-COVID” policy. Now, Beijing says they will be easing its lockdown stance in a move to stop the demonstrations that often end in violence. FOX's Jeff Monosso speaks with Rebekah Koffler, former DIA Intelligence and author of "Putin’s Playbook: Russia’s Secret Plan to Defeat America", who says there has only been a muted response from Washington on the protests.  

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Government officials like FBI Director Christopher Wray and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen have raised concerns once again about the threat TikTok poses to US national security. Lawmakers have pushed for legislation to ban TikTok nationwide, as worries grow that the Chinese-owned app could be used by China’s government to access private data, covertly influence people and even give China access to Americans’ devices. Former National Security Council Director For China and Senior Director For East Asian Affairs Dennis Wilder joins the podcast to break down the various ways China can access Americans data via TikTok, how the app’s algorithm can be manipulated to promote Chinese propaganda and why government officials have been raising alarms about TikTok for years.

US Attorney General Merrick Garland recently appointed Jack Smith as the special counsel who will be overseeing the investigation into former President Trump's handling of classified documents. Although Attorney General Garland claimed the appointment emphasized the Justice Department's commitment to independent investigations, many Republicans are questioning Smith's impartiality. Former Assistant US Attorney for the Southern District of New York and FOX News Contributor Andy McCarthy joins the Rundown to discuss the nature of the investigation, the impact this could have on the former President, and the investigation into Hunter Biden being prepared by the upcoming Republican Congress.

Plus, commentary by former White House speechwriter and Fox News Contributor Marc Thiessen.

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The House of Representatives today voted to avert a railway strike and make sure that rail workers and companies stick to an agreement they settled on in September. Business groups predicted that a stoppage would cause billions of dollars in losses a day. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Chad Pergram, FOX's Senior Congressional Correspondent, about action Congress took to avoid a strike and past examples of federal intervention in labor disputes.  

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A national railroad strike looms once again in America, as the tentative deal brokered by the Biden administration this past September was ultimately rejected this month by the rail unions. In response President Biden has called on Congress to block this strike using legislation, which was a sign of relief for those worried about the economic impact of the rail strike, yet the unions argue this prevents them from fighting for better work conditions. Chief negotiator for the maintenance workers’ union Peter Kennedy joins the Rundown to explain the continued frustration from rail workers about the lack of sick leave, why the majority of railroad workers in this country voted against the earlier tentative agreement and what comes next if Congress intervenes and imposes a compromise.

As China experiences record numbers of Covid infections, protests have erupted across the country as demonstrators expressed their anger over President Xi Jinping's restrictive zero-Covid policy. Many lawmakers have criticized the White House's response to the situation and are calling for a condemnation of Xi Jinping's oppressive leadership. Congresswoman Young Kim (R-CA) wants more action from the Biden administration. She joins the Rundown to discuss the significance of the protests, the powerful censorship of the Chinese Communist Party, and why she's working on legislation to hold China accountable for their human rights abuses.

Plus, commentary from co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend and Host of ‘The Will Cain Podcast’ Will Cain.

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Elon Musk is calling out Apple for censoring free speech saying the company threatened to pull Twitter from their app store. He has also said that the actions Twitter took suppressing the Hunter Biden laptop story need to be disclosed and soon will be. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Kara Frederick, former intelligence analyst at Facebook & former senior intelligence analyst for U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command, about what this knowledge could mean to the public.  

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As the GOP prepares to take control of the House in the next Congress, one new representative will be making history. Republican Congresswoman-elect Lori Chavez-DeRemer won Oregon's 5th District race and will be the state's first Latina Congresswoman. As she gets ready to enter the new GOP-controlled House of Representatives, she is already making plans for how she and her colleagues will tackle the big issues facing the nation. She joins the Rundown to discuss the diversity of the next Congress, and how she plans to address issues important to voters such as the border crisis, crime, and gun control.

In Moscow, Idaho the local student body is returning from their Thanksgiving break to a university on edge, now over two weeks since the quadruple homicide on campus left four University of Idaho students slain. As Idaho State Police and an FBI Task Force pursue multiple investigative avenues for leads and suspects, the murderer remains at large, and authorities are encouraging anyone with information about the incident to report it to the police. Retired NYPD Inspector Paul Mauro was recently on the ground in Moscow, Idaho and he joins the podcast to discuss the latest in the case, why the authorities must employ both digital and physical forensics to find a suspect, the psychological mindset of the killer and why this is a ‘wakeup call’ for university safety across the US.

Plus, commentary by Fox News Contributor Tomi Lahren.

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Tuesday's World Cup match between the United States and Iran is crucial for both teams and the build up to the game is surrounded by political tensions. Iran requested FIFA kick the United States out of the tournament saying their flag was misused, this as protests against Tehran continue. FOX's John Saucier speaks with FOX's Senior National Correspondent Rich Edson about the game and the politics swirling around it.

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Howie Kurtz on Trump blaming Kanye for bringing nationalist Nick Fuentes to dinner, Democrats going back-n-forth on whether Biden should run again and 'shadow banned' Republicans getting back their Twitter followers.

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Georgia voters are again headed to the polls as Senator Raphael Warnock faces a runoff with former football star Herschell Walker. Warnock was first elected to the Senate nearly two years ago when he defeated Senator Kelly Loeffler, also in a runoff, held on January 5th, 2021. In Georgia, runoffs are triggered when no candidate receives over 50 percent of the vote. With Warnock and Walker locked in a neck-and-neck race, former Senator Kelly Loeffler joins The FOX News Rundown Podcast to share her unique perspective on the state of the election in Georgia, drawing from her previous experiences in a runoff and serving Georgia on Capitol Hill. Loeffler sheds light on Republican efforts to get voters out to polls, as some Georgia voters have grown wary of another election and season of campaign ads, while some moderate Republicans remain up for grabs, as Governor Brian Kemp significantly outpaces Walker in November's election.

The holiday season may be rough for many families as inflation still nears a 40-year high. However, even the groups and charities that many rely on are struggling to cope with rising prices and the subsequent increased demand. Last year, more than 53 million people sought help to put food on their table and the US Agriculture Department says 34 million people are considered food insecure. So, how are food pantries and other services answering the needs of so many? Chief Operating Officer at Feeding America Katie Fitzgerald discusses the challenge of operating food pantries across the country, how they have prepared for a spike in food insecurity around the holidays, and what donations they are most desperate for.

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Abby Hornacek has been traveling across the United States visiting the country's national parks for years. As the host of "Park'd" on FOX Nation, she has spent the last six seasons touring majestic places like Alaska's Kenai Fjords, and California's Sequoia and Kings Canyon.

Earlier this week, Abby joined the FOX News Rundown's Chris Foster to discuss highlights from travels across the country and some of the adventures she experienced along the way.

Abby explained how her FOX Nation job has taught her appreciation for our country's national parks and why she encourages all Americans to visit them. She also detailed some challenges that come along with shooting the show in adverse conditions.

Due to time limitations, we could not include all of the conversations in our original segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire interview with FOX Nation's Abby Hornacek and learn more about America's incredible beauty.

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