The Fox News Rundown

High interest rates and post-COVID inflation have pushed the average age of first-time homebuyers to 40, leaving millions of Americans locked out of the market. Indiana Republican Congressman Marlin Stutzman joins us to discuss bipartisan efforts to improve the housing market, including his Streamlining Rural Housing Act—which aims to lower costs by cutting through conflicting federal red tape.Later, Oklahoma Republican Senator James Lankford joins us to discuss whether Congress can finally rein in federal waste. This follows the release of his latest "Federal Fumbles" report, which highlights hundreds of billions of dollars lost to fraud and improper payments in programs like Medicare and SNAP.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has released an updated statement recommending against gender surgeries for anyone under the age of 18. While the American Medical Association has issued a similar stance, other organizations—including the American Academy of Pediatrics—argue that healthcare decisions should remain between families and doctors, and that surgical options should stay on the table for minors.Earlier this week, plastic surgeon and star of Netflix’s Skin Decision: Before and After, Dr. Sheila Nazarian, joined FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony to explain why many in her field believe minors should not "go under the knife" for transition procedures.Dr. Nazarian raised alarms over the lack of long-term data regarding the effectiveness of these treatments, emphasizing her belief that evidence-based medicine must be the sole guide for treating gender dysphoria in children. She also discussed the professional risks of speaking out, noting that many in the medical community fear political backlash for questioning current standards of care.We often have to cut our interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear this conversation in its entirety.Today on a Fox News Rundown Extra, we share our full interview with plastic surgeon Dr. Sheila Nazarian.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. has entered yet another partial government shutdown, after a Democrat-led series of proposed ICE reforms attached in DHS’s funding for the upcoming fiscal year failed to gain Republican support. Meanwhile, Attorney General Pam Bondi came under fire for her handling of the Epstein files, clashing with lawmakers over claims that she took part in an alleged “cover-up.” FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins The Rundown to break down the arguments over DHS funding, before giving his analysis of Pam Bondi’s heated exchanges before the House Judiciary Committee.Later, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency Bill Plute joins to explain President Trump’s efforts to make housing affordable again.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Contemplating the death of a loved one is a very difficult thing to do, but a necessary one for finances and family members. The ability to have uncomfortable conversations about our mortality, and the consequences it may have on others, is something we cannot avoid and can get help with. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Lori Friedman, founder of 'The Love Policy' and insurance industry veteran, who says having those uncomfortable conversations is a very important expression of love. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition'Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest read on the economy finds the cost of everyday goods moving downward, beating expectations. Energy prices declined, including gasoline and electricity. However, areas such as utility gas services, housing, healthcare, and others increased. Executive Vice President of Market Strategy at Prairie Operating Company and Fox News Contributor Lou Basenese joins FOX Business Network's Gerri Willis to react to Friday's Consumer Price Index, plus the latest economic data on jobs, housing, and consumers.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices