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President Trump's Plan For America's National Debt Crisis May 05, 2025

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On Friday, President Trump proposed his fiscal year 2026 skinny budget plan, which calls for spending reductions across the U.S. government. It proposes reducing non-defense discretionary spending to combat the national debt crisis. Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) joins the Rundown to discuss the need to address the growing national debt and unsustainable deficit spending. The Congressman outlines key ideas to guide the reconciliation process, including a top-to-bottom audit, removing waste, fraud, and abuse, and reforming entitlement programs.

Most Americans are paying digitally these days; that includes credit cards, tap-to-pay digital wallets, and even cryptocurrency. Cash payments seem to be going the way of the past, yet a cashless society isn’t without its consequences, says Boston University Questrom School of Business Professor Jay Zagorksky. Zagorsky has studied the various consequences the disappearance of cash will have on society in his book, “The Power of Cash.” He joins the podcast to explain why America loves cashless payments, the various ways using cash benefits each of us, and his case for keeping physical dollars and coins in circulation.

Plus, commentary from author and Senior Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, Simon Hankinson.

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Extra: Are Americans Willing To Stop Buying Cheap Stuff From China? May 04, 2025

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Significant economic news broke this past week amidst the Trump administration's first 100 days celebration: GDP declined in the first quarter, marking the first decline since 2022. President Trump responded by blaming President Biden's policies and claiming his economic policies, including tariffs, were already beginning to work.

On Wednesday, Taylor Riggs, Co-Host of FOX Business's "The Big Money Show," joined Jessica Rosenthal to discuss the GDP report, President Trump's response, and the state of the economy.

Riggs explained the administration's arguments for tariffs and the importance of reaching deals with significant trading partners, like India, Canada, and Mexico, for their plan to work.

She also discussed how their plan could transform how businesses manufacture their products and how Trump's policies could lead Americans to realize that buying cheap Chinese-made products isn't worth it.

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 FBN's Taylor Riggs and get even more of her take on the economy and the President's transformative policies.

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From Washington: The Mission to Pass "One Big, Beautiful Bill" May 04, 2025

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House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters Monday he’s confident that the Trump administration’s long-promised “big, beautiful bill” will reach the President’s desk by Memorial Day. But Republicans face key hurdles before that can happen—including finalizing the bill’s details and uniting a razor-thin majority behind it. Meanwhile, in a major shake-up, President Trump removed National Security Advisor Mike Waltz from his position, later announcing he’s nominating the former Congressman as the next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram breaks down the week’s biggest developments in Washington—and what to watch next.

Then, Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy (R), chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, joins to discuss two new legislative efforts aimed at combating antisemitism — the Antisemitism Awareness Act and a second bill focused on strengthening protections against anti-Jewish hate.

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Extra: House Majority Leader Scalise's Big Hopes For That 'Big Beautiful Bill' May 03, 2025

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While the White House and Republicans spent the week touting the accomplishments of the President’s first 100 days, many of the items in Trump’s agenda have yet to be enacted.

That’s where the GOP-led Congress comes in.

Congressional Republicans continue to work towards passing the "one big, beautiful bill" that includes many of the President’s key priorities, including funding for border security, fossil fuel production, and the extension of the Trump tax cuts.

Earlier this week, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) joined FOX News Rundown Host Dave Anthony to outline lawmakers' next steps, detail the key elements of the “big, beautiful bill," and explain why he believes its passage is critical for America’s economic health.

Rep. Scalise also discussed President Trump’s first 100 days and addressed concerns about the administration’s tariff strategies.

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 House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and let you hear more about the GOP’s agenda and how they hope to turn it into law.

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From Washington: House Republicans' Agenda for the President's Next 100 Days May 03, 2025

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This week marked the end of President Trump's first 100 days back in the Oval Office, and House Republicans are working hard to pass his "big, beautiful bill" ahead of the Memorial Day deadline. Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) discusses the legislation's contents and explains why it's not "just a tax bill." Later, he touches on the Florida gubernatorial race and shares how he aims to serve the residents of his home state.

Then, State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce discusses President Trump's approach to foreign policy during the first 100 days of his second term, as well as his strategies for ending the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.

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Evening Edition: First 100 Days - Tariffs, Trade And The Tax Bill May 03, 2025

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President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping global tariffs last month have spurred all sorts of reactions, both positive and negative, from both parties, world leaders and the markets. There are also American companies praising the tariffs saying it will greatly even competition with foreign businesses. While the real impact of the tariffs is still to be seen, the bold move was done with impressive speed.

FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Wilbur Ross, former Commerce Secretary during the first Trump administration and author of 'Risks and Returns: Creating Success in Business and Life', who says the tariffs has been President Trump's most important policy decision so far in this second term.

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Business Rundown: The First Jobs Report, Post-Liberation Day May 02, 2025

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The April jobs report gave us our first snapshot of the U.S. economy post-Liberation Day tariffs. As unemployment held steady and the job growth beat expectations, many economists are reading this report with a sigh of relief.

FOX Business correspondent Gerri Willis speaks with Bankrate Senior Economic Analyst Mark Hamrick to break down the better-than-expected report and what this positive reading means for the impact of Trump's tariff and trade policies.

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The President’s Inner Circle Gets An Overhaul May 02, 2025

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On Thursday, a shake-up in the President’s cabinet: after it was announced that Mike Waltz would no longer serve as Trump’s National Security Advisor, the President announced he would tap Waltz as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Now, Secretary of State Rubio will reportedly take up the role of interim NSA to the President, as many speculate the decision to relieve Waltz and several NSC staffers stems from the Signal group chat leak weeks ago. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to discuss the Waltz news and breaks down several different Supreme Court cases.

The REAL ID Act was enacted in 2005, several years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, after it was discovered that the hijackers used California IDs to board the planes. Now, nearly two decades later, the deadline to obtain a REAL ID is approaching. Starting May 7, Americans will need a REAL ID (or a passport) to fly domestically or enter government buildings. As the deadline draws nearer, many people are left feeling confused and unprepared for this new requirement. Adam Stahl, the Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Deputy Administrator at the Transportation Security Administration, joins us to explain the reasons behind this requirement and what individuals need to do to comply.

Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers.

Plus, commentary from the host of the “Kennedy Saves The World” podcast, Kennedy.

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Evening Edition: First 100 Days - Fighting Anti-Semitism On College Campuses May 01, 2025

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Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy (R) is leading the fight against anti-Semitism on college and university campuses across the country. Senator Cassidy is the chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee which will bring up for consideration the ''Antisemitism Awareness Act' and another piece of legislation to fight anti-Semitism. Senator Cassidy has been very critical of how schools have responded to the rise in anti-Israel protests since the October 7th terror attack by Hamas.

FOX’s Ryan Schmelz speaks with Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), the chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, about the legislation the HELP Committee is proposing and he shares with us his feelings on what has been accomplished by the administration in their first three months.

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"A Huge Transition Time": Tariffs Test The U.S. Economy May 01, 2025

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On Wednesday, the President reacted to news that U.S. economic growth slowed in the first quarter of this year, according to the Commerce Department. The data shows the U.S. economy contracted over the course of a few months, with Q1 gross domestic product (GDP) shrinking by 0.3 percent. FOX Business’ The Big Money Show co-anchor Taylor Riggs says while this quarter of economic decline is a negative consequence of the President’s tariff plans, it is not all bad news for America's economy. Riggs joins the Rundown to explain what falling GDP means, the emphasis on patience with the Trump economic agenda, and the trade deals to come.

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) is expected to sign legislation banning cell phone use from "bell-to-bell" starting next school year. New York will join eight states implementing such restrictions on phone use in the classroom. Florida State Representative Demi Busatta (R-Coral Gables) joins to explain how the banning of phones in schools could bring about developmental and educational benefits for students and why she is advocating for tighter phone-use restrictions in the Sunshine State.

Plus, commentary from host of FOX Across America and FOX News Saturday Night, Jimmy Failla.

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