The Fox News Rundown

Thousands of Californians who lost their homes in devastating wildfires nearly a year ago are still waiting to rebuild. Insurance gaps, infrastructure delays, and red tape have slowed the process for many families trying to regain a sense of normalcy. For many homeowners, a new deadline is approaching as mortgage forbearance periods expire—raising the prospect of making payments on homes that no longer exist, while they continue to pay rent and shoulder other costs associated with being displaced. Rachel Jonas and Rob Fagnani, who lost their Pacific Palisades home in the fire, recently joined the Rundown’s Jessica Rosenthal to explain the challenges their community is facing and why they launched DisasterMortgageRelief.com, a website dedicated to helping victims of last year’s wildfires and other natural disasters. They detail the urgent need for disaster mortgage relief and explain why families like theirs should not be punished for trying to rebuild their communities after fires, floods, storms, and other catastrophes. We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full conversation. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we’re sharing our complete interview with DisasterMortgageRelief.com founders Rachel Jonas and Rob Fagnani, where you’ll learn more about rebuilding efforts in California—and why they hope to provide more tools and hope for disaster victims nationwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The narrow Republican majority in the House faces new uncertainty as special elections and resignations threaten their control of the chamber potentially even before this fall’s midterm elections. Fox News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram breaks down the possibility of the House flipping in the middle of Congress, along with other unusual scenarios that could unfold in 2026 and how they might affect President Trump’s ability to advance his agenda ahead of November’s elections.   Plus, Former Indiana Governor and Former OMB Director Mitch Daniels joins the Rundown to discuss the national debt nearing $40 trillion as 2026 begins—and whether lawmakers have any realistic options to address it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s that time of year when millions of Americans resolve to change their habits—aiming to lose weight, eat better, and exercise more. But keeping those resolutions can be challenging, especially when you’re bombarded with temptation and conflicting advice about how to stay healthy. “The Cheat Code Coach” Pamela Goldstone recently joined special guest host Dana Perino to discuss the best strategies for getting in shape and feeling better in 2026. The certified nutrition coach and personal trainer also shared her top tips for getting enough rest, boosting energy, and avoiding unhelpful—and sometimes unsafe—health trends. We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full conversation. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we’re sharing Dana Perino’s complete interview with Pam Goldstone, featuring even more practical advice on how to get fit—or stay fit—in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Americans step into 2026, they are beginning to look ahead to the Midterm Elections later this year. Recently, President Trump's messaging has been focused on affordability as the economy always remains a significant concern for Americans. It will be just one of many issues that voters will consider when they head to the polls in primaries across the country and in the Midterms in November. FOX News Pollster and Political Science Professor Daron Shaw joins to discuss the key issues that are expected to drive voters to the polls and the challenges facing both political parties.   Plus, Congressman Pete Stauber (R-MN) joins to discuss the ongoing investigation into massive social services fraud in Minnesota and where this probe into Governor Tim Walz and other Democrat leaders is going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House Oversight Committee is intensifying their investigation into the state of Minnesota hemorrhaging funds through fraud schemes in its social benefit programs. The Department of Justice says one of the largest schemes involved 'the Feeding Our Future scheme' which resulted in a $250 million loss when fraudsters received payments from the state for services that were never fulfilled. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has frozen all childcare payments to Minnesota, and the Small Business Administration (SBA) suspended nearly 7-thousand loans amid the mounting scrutiny over accusations of fraud involving child daycare centers across the state. FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN) says the scams are so numerous in his state that he calls it 'incompetence or dereliction of duty', and Governor Walz will be out of office in November. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices