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DOGE, or the Department of Government Efficiency, slated to be run by Trump allies Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, has begun making waves through Washington. Musk and Ramaswamy have already begun putting out preliminary plans for how they might tighten up federal spending to slash the deficit. Even those not known to be fans of the Trump administration, like Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), are conceding that this new department could be a step in the right direction. Congressman Aaron Bean (R-FL) joins the Rundown to explain why he and other Americans are excited for DOGE to get to work targeting government inefficiencies and wasteful spending.

President-elect Trump has announced intentions to appoint former WWE CEO Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education. McMahon previously served on the Connecticut State Board of Education for two years before resigning to run for the Senate, a bid she attempted unsuccessfully twice. Wall Street Journal education reporter Matt Barnum joins to explore what the Department of Education could look like under President Trump, as well as the GOP's plan to transfer power back to the states.

Plus, commentary from the host of “Tomi Lahren is Fearless on Outkick,” Tomi Lahren.

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Both Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the FBI in Houston have issued warnings that Chinese spies are harassing Chinese citizens that are critical of the Chinese Communist Party. The warnings involve the presence of a Chinese "police service station", basically a spy house, who's agents intimidate, physically hurt and kidnap Chinese citizens who have escaped from China. Along with the warnings, Gov. Abbott has issued an executive order for Texas State Police to immediately start making arrests.

FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Jake Gibson, FOX News Washington D.C. producer, who says this is happening everyday, in multiple cities.

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President-elect Trump promised on the campaign trail that he would secure the border, reinstating policies from his first administration while implementing mass deportations for illegal immigrants in the country. His new administration will bring in a familiar face to handle this, as the former acting Director of ICE during the first Trump administration, Tom Homan, has been named the new "Border Czar." Former Acting Director of ICE Tom Homan joins the Rundown to discuss the policies the new administration will look to implement, explain how the policies will curb illegal immigration, and what his new position will entail.

The war in Ukraine has surpassed one thousand days, and the United States has only just begun allowing Ukraine to use long-range American-made missiles inside Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened nuclear consequences once again, prompting some concern from the West. Retired 4-star general, Chairman of the Institute for the Study of War, and FOX News Senior Strategic Analyst General Jack Keane joins the podcast to break down what this missile development means for the conflict and America's adversaries moving forward.

Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor Joe Concha.

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The two newest NATO members, Sweden and Finland, both detected communications cables running under the Baltic Sea had been severed. The cables run into mainland Europe and initial fingerpointing was put on Moscow. The damning evidence that Russia is actually behind the damage is yet to be found but the communication disruptions come immediately after Ukraine was given the 'ok' to launch U-S made long range missiles onto Russian territory.

FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Dan Hoffman, Former CIA Chief of Station in Moscow and FOX News contributor, who says the war on Ukraine will only be stopped when Putin is put under enough pressure.

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The selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services in the new Trump cabinet has stirred up old controversies revolving around RFK's positions on health. He has a record of expressing distrust in everything from vaccines to fluoride, even the FDA itself. He is certain to face a tough confirmation battle, where he is likely to focus on America’s issues with chronic health while facing contentious questions about his ideas at odds with the greater medical community. Former Director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Robert Redfield joins the Rundown to evaluate the RFK Jr. choice for HHS Secretary and how he might tackle obesity, vaccines, and food additives.

As President-elect Donald Trump continues to assemble his second administration, some of his nominees for key positions are facing strong criticism and opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans. This pushback has led to speculation that Trump could use recess appointments to fill certain cabinet spots. Congressman Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., joins the podcast to discuss the likelihood of some of Trump’s nominees bypassing the confirmation process, the changes he would like to see in Washington, and his experience working in Trump's cabinet as Secretary of the Interior during the first administration.

Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Tammy Bruce.

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President Biden, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, attending the G20 summit, has signed off on Ukraine's use of long range missiles supplied by the U.S. to strike targets on Russian soil. The decision comes at a time when President Biden's influence is very much diminished and Russia is now using North Korean troops to take back lost land along the northern border. Moscow calls the move an escalation.

FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Lucas Tomlinson, FOX News Washington, D.C.-based correspondent reporting from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, who says the decision is most definitely an about face and how China's Xi is getting the full red carpet treatment at the conference.

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After a post-election boom, stocks pulled back at the end of last week as the pace of further Fed rate cuts came into question following a speech from Chairman Jerome Powell.

Fox Business correspondent Gerri Willis speaks to Slatestone Wealth Chief Strategist and Managing Partner Kenny Polcari about if the post-election stock surge was warranted and why investors must now read into the economic data over rate cut forecasts.

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The Republicans will open the new year with control of the House, Senate and White House, with the ability to pass a new agenda under leadership from President-Elect Trump. The incoming Congressional leaders have already signaled that they hope to pass tax reform, border security bills and cut government spending. The Senate will have their hands full with the nomination process of the President-Elect's cabinet, which has drawn criticism from some Democratic members of Congress. West Virginia Republican Senator Shelley Moore Capito joins the Rundown to discuss her new role as Chairwoman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee, what pieces of legislation she is looking to move forward in Congress, and what she thinks of the President Elect's cabinet selections so far.

During the pandemic, excessive alcohol use spiked and has proven to be a hard habit to kick. The Centers for Disease Control links excessive drinking to over 200 different diseases, with liver specialists seeing a spike in the need for transplants. But there may be a solution! Ozempic, the ever-popular diabetes-turned-celebrity weight loss solution, shows promise in reducing alcohol addiction by targeting the brain's hunger centers. FOX News Senior Medical Analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins to share strategies for reducing alcohol use and the health risks associated with overconsumption.

Plus, commentary from author of "What’s Killing America: Inside the Radical Left’s Tragic Destruction of Our Cities," Jason Rantz.

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This week, Fox News Rundown host spoke with former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels about President-elect Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, a cost-cutting advisory panel led by tech billionaire Elon Musk and former pharmaceutical executive and presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.

Daniel has plenty of experience implementing and studying government budgets, having worked in the Reagan White House, as President George W. Bush's White House budget director, and as president of Purdue University.

He's also been co-chair of the non-profit Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget for the last ten years.

Daniels discussed the waste he witnessed while in government and some costly departments and services that could be cut from the government – without little impact on the American people.

He also discussed the political challenges of making political reforms to popular programs, but why not addressing America’s growing national deficit could have serious economic and security implications.

We often must cut interviews short during the week, but you might like to hear the full interview.

Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with former Indiana Governor Mitchell Daniels and learn more about government waste and how he thinks DOGE can tackle it. 

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After losing the White House, as well as control of the House and the Senate, the Democrats now have to rethink their strategy ahead of the next election season. CEO of 32 Advisors and former Obama Economic adviser Robert Wolf reflects on the 2024 Election and points out the mistakes Democrats made with their economic messaging. He explains why he doesn't believe the Party has a clear leader at the moment, and why they need to adjust their strategy to convince voters they're making their lives better.

While on the campaign trail, the President-elect often said America was closer to World War III than ever before -- claiming many of the conflicts raging overseas would never have started if he was in office. Now that he's heading back to the White House, how will U.S. adversaries react? And will a second Trump Administration be able to have a stronger impact on ceasefire efforts between Russia and Ukraine or Israel and Hamas? Retired 4 Star General, Chairman of the Institute for the Study of War, and FOX News Senior Strategic Analyst General Jack Keane explains.

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