Republicans regained the Senate majority in the 2024 election but some controversial cabinet picks from President-elect Trump have caused some division. The White House is facing some scrutiny as they have failed to provide answers to drone sightings across the northeast, with the Biden administration saying that there is no cause for concern. The House will have to stare down a potential government shutdown at the end of the week as the deadline for federal funding into 2025 looms large. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds (R) joins the Rundown to discuss the confirmation process for the President-elect’s cabinet, his thoughts on the government response to drone sightings, and what he expects from the first months of the second Trump presidency. These days, most kids unwrap at least one big-ticket tech item, but with that comes a lot of frustration—from the kids and their parents. Many adults struggle with how much screen time they should allow for their children day to day. Samantha Silverman, licensed clinical social worker and owner of Silver Linings Mental Health, joins the Rundown to share tips on preventing tech tantrums and how much screen time is too much. Plus, commentary from Country Music star John Rich. (Image Via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices