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The Fox News Rundown

A Mother’s Warning as Tech Giants Face Addiction Lawsuit

The Fox News Rundown

FOX News Podcasts

Daily News, News, Politics

3.41.7K Ratings

🗓️ 12 February 2026

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Two landmark trials underway this week against social media giants are shining a spotlight on the potential dangers of minors' digital lives. In New Mexico, Meta faces allegations of failing to protect children from exploitation. Meanwhile, a high-profile "bellwether trial" in Los Angeles seeks to determine if platforms like Instagram and YouTube are designed to get children addicted to their content. Maurine Molak, co-founder of Parents SOS and David’s Legacy Foundation, joins the Rundown to tell the story of her son, who tragically took his life ten years ago following intense cyberbullying and what she describes as a crippling addiction to online platforms.The Trump Administration says it is focused on affordability, specifically making it easier to buy a home. Bill Pulte, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), joins to discuss his mission to lower interest rates and tackle the housing supply crisis. He also addresses a popular new policy push aimed at ensuring the American dream of homeownership remains accessible to families rather than corporations. Plus, commentary by Jason Chaffetz, FOX News contributor and the host of the Jason In The House podcast on FOX News Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

The Premier League is exciting.

0:04.0

It's exhilarating.

0:07.0

And sometimes it's...

0:11.0

So when you need something to help you ride the highest and loads of all that action,

0:17.0

grab a Coke to keep you in the game.

0:20.0

Time to refresh. Time for a Coke. Coca-Cola,

0:25.0

official partner of the Premier League. I'm Tyrus. I'm Liz Clayman. I'm Greg Gerard, and this is the Fox News

0:34.9

Rundown.

0:41.4

Thursday, February 12th, 2026.

0:42.9

I'm Jessica Rosenthal.

0:44.6

Is social media addictive?

0:48.4

That's the question at the heart of a trial underway right now in Los Angeles,

0:52.8

though many people impacted by social media already feel like they know the answer. It's taken thousands of children dying

0:56.0

before these social media companies have introduced a small design safeguard. I'm Dave Anthony. We'll get a

1:07.4

report on the housing market today at a time when there's a lot of focus on affordability.

1:12.8

The president is very smart.

1:14.2

He understands human psychology.

1:16.4

He understands market.

1:17.4

He understands real estate.

1:19.0

And you have the situation now where interest rates are too high.

1:22.7

And I'm Jason Chaffetz.

1:24.5

I've got the final word on the Fox News rundown.

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