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The Big Deals Needed To Rebalance Trade

Extra: Is Congress Ready or Even Willing to Solve the Debt Crisis?

The Republican-led Congress continues to try to find a consensus on the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ and what should and should not be in it. Many people on Capitol Hill have been concerned about what they call America’s national debt crisis. Texas Republican Congressman Jodey Arrington is one of them, and he recently joined Fox News Rundown host Gurnal Scott to discuss why the budget bill being negotiated must include significant spending reductions and entitlement reforms. The chairman of the House Budget Committee argues that our country’s debt is unsustainable and that drastic action is required. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with Rep. Jodey Arrington and let you hear more about his concerns over America's debt and what he says needs to be done to address it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Washington: The Big Hurdles Ahead for The President's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

Negotiations among Republicans are intensifying over President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill,' with taxes and Medicaid being two of the most significant points of contention. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discusses the deal-making and challenges surrounding the passage of the legislation.   Then, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) discusses his ideas for reducing the national debt and government waste, including eliminating the penny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Extra: The Cost Of America Going Cashless

There’s a big push to go cashless. More and more companies are embracing and, in some cases, only permitting digital payments. And in March, President Trump signed an executive order. mandating a transition to electronic payments to and from the federal government, including tax refunds and federal benefits. While there will be exceptions, the goal is for the federal government to begin to phase out paper checks. But there are some leery about this movement. Jay Zagorsky, a professor at Boston University's Questrom School of Business, and the author of 'The Power of Cash: Why Using Paper Money Is Good for You and Society,' thinks credit cards should not be king, and there’s value to keeping cash around Zagorsky recently spoke with Fox News Rundown host Lisa Brady and explained why all Americans should be concerned about the country going cashless, how moving away from paper currency hurts businesses, and what Americans can do to counter this trend. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with Professor Zagorsky, allowing you to hear more about the growing cashless movement and why he’s worried about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Washington: Previewing President Trump's High-Stakes Middle East Trip

President Donald Trump is set to embark on his first major foreign trip of his second term when he heads to the Middle East next week. He is expected to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, where his agenda will likely include serious discussions on trade, energy, Israel-Gaza ceasefire talks, and more. FOX News State Department and Foreign Policy Correspondent Gillian Turner previews next week's historic trip and discusses how the Trump administration is addressing multiple global conflicts, including the one between India and Pakistan. As the Republican-led Congress continues trying to find a consensus on the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’, some on Capitol Hill have expressed concerns about what they call America’s national debt crisis. Texas Republican Congressman Jodey Arrington says this is a generational opportunity to drastically address the government’s spending and find ways to reform our entitlements. The Chairman of the House Budget Committee discusses the severity of America’s debt problem and what he thinks needs to be done in the coming months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evening Edition: Searching For Answers For Unexplained Phenomena

They are called UFPs, or "Unexplained Phenomena," and they can range from unidentified flying crafts to paranormal events like telekinesis, the ability to move objects with your mind. The term UFP has replaced 'Unidentified Flying Object', or UFO, to encompass all things possibly witnessed but not explained. In the past few years, Congress has held hearings to hear witness and expert testimony to look into the sometimes unexplained. FOX’s Chris Foster speaks with Dr. Julia Mossbridge, the executive director of The Institute for Love and Time (TILT), a fellow at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, and an associated professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies and the author of 'The Calling: A 12-Week Science-Based Program to Discover, Energize, and Engage Your Soul’s Work,' who has testified before Congress and says modern day science is catching up with UFP theories for possible answers. Click Here⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Business Rundown: Sticking Points Remain In The GOP Budget Bill

Thursday’s news of a trade deal between the U.S. and the U.K. sent the stock index futures climbing, stoking hopes that trade tensions could de-escalate. Meanwhile, back in DC lawmakers are puzzling together how to keep President Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts into the “one big, beautiful bill.” Ideas from cuts to Medicaid to a millionaire’s tax have been floated to make this budget reconciliation possible but sticking points from different coalitions of Republicans remain.  FOX Business’ Gerri Willis breaks down the latest trade deal and obstacles left in the budget bill negotiations with former Director of the Congressional Budget Office and President of the American Action Forum, Doug Holtz-Eakin. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The First American Pope

On Thursday, the Trump administration announced a trade deal with the United Kingdom, marking the first major deal following President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs. The U.K. is a longstanding ally of the United States, and the deal is their second of the week following a free trade pact with India. Meanwhile, GOP members continue their efforts to pass President Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill" in Congress. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to discuss the President's vigorous effort to accomplish trade deals and provide a preview of upcoming Supreme Court hearings that pertain to President Trump's agenda. An American has been selected as the new pope. After a day of deliberations in Vatican City, the College of Cardinals selected Chicago-born Cardinal Robert F. Prevost to be the 267th pontiff of the Holy Catholic Church. Choosing the name Leo XIV, the new pope addressed the crowd, calling for peace to “all peoples.” University of Dayton professor and theologian Timothy Gabrielli joins to discuss this historic election of an American pope, what his job will entail, and what Catholics need to know about their new pope. Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers. Plus, commentary from FOX News Digital columnist David Marcus. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evening Edition: Leo The 14th, First American Elected Pope

The white smoke rose in St. Peter's Square and American-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was chosen by the conclave to be the next pope. Pope Leo XIV, 69, was selected to take up the papal seat on the second day of the papal conclave’s deliberations. Pope Leo the 14th is the first American to be selected as pope and was known to be very much aligned with Pope Francis on positions regarding the poor and the environment. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Courtney Walsh, Senior FOX News Producer covering the Vatican, currently In Rome, who says St. Peter's square was buzzing with excitement. Click Here⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Lee On The Republicans Divide Over Tackling The Debt

Republicans in Congress say they are now working to pass President Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ by the Fourth of July. The President’s request that Congress slash 20% from the 2026 budget has proved to be a challenge, yet House Speaker Mike Johnson says they are still on track to pass this reconciliation bill out of the House by Memorial Day. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) joins the Rundown to discuss the spending bill deadline, GOP plans for a federal budget that meaningfully reduces the national debt, and how eliminating the penny could save taxpayers millions. During his first week back in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order no longer requiring federal contractors to uphold affirmative action programs. The decision came less than two years after the Supreme Court ruled that using race in the college admissions process was unconstitutional. Critics say the president's actions are moving the country backward. However, FOX News Contributor and author of the new book The Affirmative Action Myth, Jason Riley, joins to discuss why racial favoritism has done more harm than good. Plus, commentary from Ben Domenech, FOX News Contributor and Host of "The Big Ben Show" podcast. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices