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Extra: Australia Banned Teens From Social Media. Should The US Follow? Dec 14, 2025

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Australia’s Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act came into effect this week, barring anyone under 16 from having a social media account.

With the growing concerns about how technology and platforms like TikTok and Instagram are harming children, there are calls in America to pass similar laws.

Social media reform advocate and founder of Scrolling2Death.com, Nicki Petrossi, says teens under 16 should be prohibited from using social media.

Petrossi recently joined The FOX News Rundown’s Lisa Brady to discuss the dangers of kids being online and why she thinks tech companies are not doing enough to protect them from online risks.

She also explains how many big techs intentionally try to get young people addicted to their apps and products, and why parents need to act.

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 Scrolling2Death founder, Nicki Petrossi.

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From Washington: A High Court Test Of Presidential Powers Dec 14, 2025

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The Supreme Court case Trump v. Slaughter cause could expand presidential powers and allow President Trump to dismiss members of independent agencies such as the FTC. FOX Business Correspondent Lydia Hu joins to examine the debate over presidential authority within the executive branch, and the FTC’s regulatory role, including its review of major mergers such as the proposed Netflix–Warner Bros. deal, and the Supreme Court’s forthcoming ruling on the president’s tariff powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Plus, U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins joins to outline the reforms he has implemented, the strengthened coordination between his department and the Department of War, and the new strategies being developed to confront veteran suicide and the broader mental-health struggles many former service members encounter after leaving the military.

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Extra: 'Grade Inflation' and Why American Students Are Falling Behind Dec 13, 2025

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Studies show more students are arriving at college unable to do basic math, forcing even top universities to offer remedial classes.

This is alarming to some because it reveals flaws in our education system and raises concerns about whether America’s college graduates will be ready for the workforce.

College admissions expert and author Jeff Selingo joins the Rundown’s Jessica Rosenthal earlier this week to talk about why test scores are falling, an increasing number of students requesting "special accommodations," and what all these trends tell us about our K-12 school system as well as America’s colleges and universities.

Selingo also explained why he says technology, legislative changes, “grade inflation,” and other factors have led to what some call an education crisis.

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 Jeff Selingo.

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From Washington: The Urgent Need For A Health Care Deal Dec 13, 2025

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After two competing healthcare plans failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday, pressure is growing for Congress to come up with an alternative solution before subsidies for the Affordable Care Act appear set to expire at the end of the year. That will result in higher costs for millions of Americans. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins the Rundown to unpack the state of healthcare debate in Congress. Then, Chad discusses the ongoing redistricting fight and a Supreme Court case that could alter the balance of Congress for decades to come.

Later, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH) joins to discuss what he hopes to learn from former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s when he speaks with the House Judiciary Committee next week.

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Evening Edition: California Faces 2nd Amendment Lawsuit Over 'Non-Lethal' Weapons Dec 13, 2025

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A company that sells non-lethal self-defense weapons has brought a lawsuit against the State of California, alleging a state heavy on gun restrictions, was violating the Second Amendment because it is making it difficult for people to buy their products. Byrna Technologies, who's weapons look like handguns but shoot powerful chemical irritants rather than lethal bullets are legal in 50 states, but California has blocked sales of Byrna's ammunition and launchers. The complaint compares Byrna's products to Tasers and other stun guns which both received Second Amendment protections by the Supreme Court.

FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Bryan Gantz, President and CEO of Byrna Technologies, maker of non-lethal self-defense weaponry, who explains what his products do and why they filed this lawsuit.

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Business Rundown: The Fed, Inflation And AI Bubble Fears Dec 12, 2025

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For the third time this year, the Federal Reserve cut key interest rates by a quarter-point earlier this week—however, to the chagrin of President Trump, they also signaled this may be the last reduction for several months.

While lower rates can bring down borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards, Chair Jerome Powell doubts their move on Wednesday would bring much relief to what he called the ‘struggling housing’ sector.

However, Powell also appeared optimistic about economic growth in 2026, and was encouraged by the ongoing investment in artificial intelligence

FOX Business' Taylor Riggs speaks with Lou Basenese, the Executive Vice President of Market Strategy at Prairie Operating Company, to discuss what we can expect from the Fed next year, the concerns of an "AI bubble, and other big business headlines from the past week.

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President Trump Promises To Make America Affordable Again Dec 12, 2025

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President Trump is holding campaign-style events to argue he is fixing the economy and lowering costs, as Democrats point to their recent election wins to say voters blame him for high prices. At a recent rally in Pennsylvania, the president defended his tariffs and said they help American workers, while Democrats warned those same policies raise the cost of everyday essentials. FOX News Radio political analyst Josh Kraushaar joins the Rundown to explain how both parties are battling to shape voters’ views on the economy, inflation, and who has the stronger plan moving forward.

Growing awareness of the threats and harms posed by social media, especially to children and teenagers, is fueling momentum for legislation aimed at curbing these risks amid the rapid advancement of AI. Social media reform advocate Nicki Petrossi, Founder of Scrolling2Death.com, joins the Rundown to discuss the dangers of the overuse of social media among the adolescent, the responsibility of tech giants in designing addictive platforms that do harm, and the growing push for new legislation that addresses these concerns.

Plus, commentary from David Marcus, FOX News Digital columnist.

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Evening Edition: The U-S Helps Venezuelan Opposition Leader Escape Dec 11, 2025

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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has appeared in public for the first time in almost a year after a daring escape from her homeland that was assisted by U-S forces. Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace prize which was accepted in Oslo by her daughter. Meanwhile, the pressure campaign against President Maduro continues as U-S Forces seized a sanctioned oil tanker of the coast of Venezuela

FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Dan Hoffman, Former CIA Chief of Station in Moscow and FOX News Contributor, who says the time approaches t where the end game of these actions in Venezuelan need to be revealed.

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'Math Problem' Is Fueling An Education Emergency Dec 11, 2025

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Studies show more students are arriving at college unable to do basic math, forcing even top universities to offer remedial classes. College admissions expert and author Jeff Selingo joins the Rundown to talk about why test scores are falling and what it means for higher education. He explains how pandemic learning loss and grading standards are reshaping who is truly ready for college. Plus, whether a traditional four-year college degree is still valuable, or if alternative paths like company-provided training programs are becoming more viable options.

Netflix is set to purchase Warner Bros. for $72 billion after the company moves to separate its studios and HBO Max streaming division from its cable networks. In response, rival studio Paramount has launched a hostile takeover bid of its own. Wall Street Journal entertainment and media reporter Joe Flint joins the Rundown to discuss the differences between the Netflix and Paramount bids for WarnerMedia, the concerns and consequences of a potential streaming monopoly, and how the deal could affect jobs and the creative community in Hollywood.

Plus, commentary from Jason Chaffetz, FOX News contributor and the host of the Jason In The House podcast on FOX News Radio.

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Evening Edition: Syria Marks A Year Since Assad's Fall Dec 10, 2025

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Thousands of Syrians took to the streets this week to mark the first anniversary of the Assad regime’s collapse. There has been a string of historic firsts including President Donald Trump hosting interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in an unprecedented White House visit. Now, what does the war torn country look like, and more importantly what does their future look like?

FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Ahmad Sharawi, Mideast research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and Syria specialist, who says there has been some positive reestablishment of diplomacy with the United States and others, there still needs to be more unification amongst the Syrians.

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