The assassination of a conservative political giant, Turning Point Founder Charlie Kirk, has rocked the political world and America at large as reactions pour in and many wonder what exactly comes of his death. On Wednesday, President Trump published a recorded video statement, praising Charlie's impact on the country and announcing Kirk would be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to discuss the heavy week, from the kill...
Sep 12, 2025•36 min
There is no shortage of stories of heroism attached to the terror attacks on September 11th, 2001, with the brave tales of police and firefighters who ran towards the danger to help save lives. There are also stories of everyday people not normally tasked with dealing with disasters or in this case, a terror attack, who went above and beyond to help anyone they could. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers spoke with Peter Bitwinski, former Port Authority employee, during the yearly memorial service, who became ...
Sep 11, 2025•24 min
Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday at a conservative activism event held at Utah Valley University. President Trump called this political assassination “a tragedy,” while speaking with FOX’s Bret Baier, the President praised Kirk as “an unbelievable patriot” who captured the adoration of America’s conservative youth. FBI Director Kash Patel told reporters Wednesday night that the perpetrator of this fatal shooting is in custody. Executive editor & anchor ...
Sep 11, 2025•33 min
Charlie Kirk, conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, is dead after being shot during a campus event at Utah Valley University. There is a suspect in custody and now the investigation begins. FOX’s Gurnal Scott speaks with Bill Daly, former FBI Investigator, who says this political violence has no place in our country. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 10, 2025•18 min
President Trump is escalating the war on drugs, announcing last week a successful U.S. military strike in the Caribbean, taking out a drug trafficking boat near the coast of Venezuela. The following day, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told FOX & Friends that 11 people on the boat whom he called “terrorists” were eliminated. Often, law enforcement traces how these drug trafficking boats bring dangerous drugs onto America’s streets. The Drug Enforcement Administration is on the front lines batt...
Sep 10, 2025•34 min
The United Nations General Assembly has officially opened their 80th session at a time where multiple war zones are raging across the globe and authoritarian leaders are joining forces to oppose the West. President Trump is slated to speak during the session with Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu also possibly addressing the General Assembly. Visas for Palestinian Authority and Palestinian Liberation Organization officials to attend the gathering have been withheld or revoked. Meanwhile,...
Sep 09, 2025•21 min
Video has surfaced from the lethal attack that took place back in August on the blue line in Charlotte, N.C. Commuter Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee who fled war in her country in hopes of a new life in the United States, saw her life ended in a random act of violence from killer Decarlos Brown. Brown's own mother says that her son has serious mental issues and argues the court system should not have let him free. Congressman Mark Harris (NC-8) joins the Rundown to discuss the horrific inci...
Sep 09, 2025•33 min
A 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, Iryna Zarutska, was randomly attacked by an alleged homeless ex-con with over a dozen arrests on a transit train in Charlotte, North Carolina. Shocking video released a month after the murder shows Decarlos Brown, sitting behind Zarutska, pull out a pocket knife and begin stabbing without any provocation. Now, questions are being asked why this murder did not get more attention by the media and local officials. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with David Spunt, a Washingt...
Sep 08, 2025•11 min
For months President Donald Trump has been pressuring the Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to cut interest rates, calling him "too slow" and "too late." FOX Business correspondent Gerri Willis speaks with Nancy Tengler, CEO & CIO of Laffer Tengler Investments, about the crucial inflation data ahead this week and why it is likely to impact the magnitude of the forecasted rate cut from the Fed. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 08, 2025•15 min
September is the end of the fiscal year for Congress, and there is considerable concern on Capitol Hill about whether they will finish the appropriations process in time. And last month, President Trump announced that he would utilize the National Guard and other federal forces to crack down on crime in Washington, D.C. Since then, he has said the city is safer. Following his recent actions, there has been a renewed focus on crime in other cities, such as Chicago. Republican Senator Deb Fischer ...
Sep 08, 2025•35 min
As President Trump continues a federal crackdown on crime, there has been a recent focus in some cities and states on juvenile crime in particular. Crimes like carjacking draw more attention to the issue. However, even lesser offenses can prompt action when they occur frequently or involve a larger number of children. We recently took a deeper dive into juvenile crime with Alex Piquero, a professor and distinguished scholar at the University of Miami who previously served as director of the Bure...
Sep 07, 2025•26 min
While there is already considerable focus on next year’s midterm elections, two high-profile gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia this fall could serve as early indicators for what may happen in 2026, when Republicans and Democrats will complete for control of Congress. Kyle Kondik, Managing Editor for Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia's Center for Politics , shares his ratings for these high-stakes races and what they may reveal about voter sentiment. Later, he discu...
Sep 07, 2025•37 min
Kids today are reporting higher levels of stress and anxiety than ever before, with many experts attributing this to constant screen time and social media exposure. In response, lawmakers and schools nationwide are experimenting with policies such as banning cell phones in the classroom and prohibiting social media use for teens. Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist at New York University and author of "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental...
Sep 06, 2025•20 min
Emotions were high on Capitol Hill this week as a bipartisan group of lawmakers stood beside survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, demanding the release of all files related to the case. Meanwhile, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparred with senators from both sides of the aisle during a hearing focused on the recent shakeup at the CDC and his vaccine stances . FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram breaks down the latest developments from Capitol Hill. Later, Senator Roger Marsha...
Sep 06, 2025•41 min
Two decades after the terror attacks of September 11th, the memories of where we were and what we saw are seared into our brains. All these years later there is a large, and growing number of Americans that were either too young or not born yet to have any connection to the day that changed the course our history. Now, parents and educators face the task of teaching the young to 'never forget' the events of that day. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Elizabeth L. Hillman, president and CEO of th...
Sep 06, 2025•19 min
August’s jobs report showed that the labor market is slowing, with only 22,000 jobs created—significantly fewer than the 75,000 expected. The news about the sluggish job market comes as Wall Street and Main Street grapple with uncertain economic conditions and fresh questions about tariffs. A federal appellate court is throwing out most of President Trump’s tariffs, though the decision is on hold until mid-October, meaning tariffs are still being collected for now. The President hopes the Suprem...
Sep 05, 2025•30 min
The Trump Administration's agenda is encountering legal challenges on multiple fronts, including the president's tariffs, attempts to withhold federal funding from universities, and efforts to crack down on crime in certain cities. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to break down these legal battles and weigh in on controversies surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein probe, Florida’s vaccine mandate ban, and the recent military strike on a suspected Tren de Aragua drug trafficking b...
Sep 05, 2025•32 min
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced he has filed a lawsuit to counter the Trump administration's crime crackdown in Washington, D.C. by federalizing the Metropolitan Police Department, and sending in National Guard troops. Meanwhile, Jeffrey Epstein accusers swarmed Capitol Hill this week, demanding the full, unredacted release of Epstein documents causing the latest bipartisan firestorm and criticisms of the scandal. FOX’s Ryan Schmelz speaks with Mark Meredith, FOX News DC-based corr...
Sep 04, 2025•20 min
In the global race for AI dominance, who has the upper hand? Experts are increasingly concerned about America's pace and China's progress in artificial intelligence. Wyoming Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis joins the Rundown to discuss what the U.S. needs to do to become a leader in the rapidly evolving technology sector and ensure it has the necessary energy and manpower to achieve this goal. China staged its largest-ever military parade this week, showcasing advanced missiles, drones, and oth...
Sep 04, 2025•35 min
The Trump Administration, and GOP members of Congress, have a focus on on boosting coal production in the United States with another bill in stark contrast with the record of the Biden administration. Earlier this year, the Trump Administration approved a permit to increase coal mining by green-lighting Montana’s Rosebud Mine, and now a new bill has been introduced by a Montana lawmaker that further seeks to roll back Biden era coal regulations. FOX’s Ryan Schmelz speaks with Rep. Troy Downing (...
Sep 03, 2025•16 min
Congress is back from recess, with only a few weeks to avert a government shutdown. Lawmakers are split over budget priorities, including Medicaid and military spending. Kansas Republican Senator Roger Marshall joins the Rundown to discuss the budget battle, the President's crime crackdown in Washington D.C., and the recent controversial changes at the CDC. On Friday, a federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration acted unlawfully in imposing certain tariffs, finding that President ...
Sep 03, 2025•34 min
The United States deploying a guided missile cruiser, amphibious ships, a submarine, and over four thousand troops near Venezuela's coast has escalated tensions with the Venezuelan government. The United States has labeled the President Maduro regime a 'Global Terrorist Organization' and the deployment will be a part of an operation to combat drug trafficking. President Maduro claims Washington is seeking regime change and has promised to declare a 'republic in arms' if the United States forces ...
Sep 02, 2025•16 min
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst (R) plans to announce that she will not run for reelection next year. This move would open up a potentially competitive race in the Hawkeye State. Democrats are eyeing the open Senate seat; however, the party continues to struggle in statewide elections and hasn't won a Senate race in Iowa since 2008. Colin Reed, founding partner at South and Hill Strategies, joins the Rundown to discuss what happens next in Iowa and why Democratic messaging continues to fall flat in the ...
Sep 02, 2025•34 min
First term Congresswoman Sheri Biggs (R-SC-03) has introduced the 'Made-in-America Defense Act', a bill aimed at boosting American manufacturing of defense supplies for allied nations. It aims to create jobs, increase participation from American companies and increase tracking of restricted defense items. FOX’s Ryan Schmelz speaks with Republican Congresswoman Sheri Biggs (SC-3) who says her bill will strengthen the US military while giving American manufacturers a better chance to contribute an...
Sep 01, 2025•17 min
Costs are rising rapidly for child care providers. The latest driver? Liability insurance. A recent survey from the National Association of the Education of Young Children showed 62% of educators reported difficulties finding or affording this insurance. FOX Business' Lydia Hu speaks with Samantha Phillips, a Texas-based insurance agent who works with hundreds of childcare providers across the country. Phillips explains why this surging expense poses an existential threat to the entire child car...
Sep 01, 2025•17 min
This Labor Day, President Trump is touting a manufacturing comeback. He's highlighting auto companies and big-name corporations investing more in U.S. production. But critics argue many of those plans were in motion before he took office, and union leaders accuse him of being the “biggest union buster.” Presidential historian and senior fellow at the Ronald Reagan Institute, Tevi Troy, joins the Rundown to break down the politics of labor and what’s next for unions in America. For those with spi...
Sep 01, 2025•34 min
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, divorce rates have significantly decreased across the nation, dropping by 40 percent over the last forty years. Concurrently, marriage seems to be experiencing a revival. What factors are contributing to this rise in "I do's"? On the FOX News Rundown Extra, hear our full unedited interview with Brad Wilcox, a sociologist at the University of Virginia and fellow at the Institute for Family Studies, as joins the podcast to delve into the reasons behind the tren...
Aug 31, 2025•24 min
Congress is about to return from its August recess, and avoiding a government shutdown is at the top of its priority list. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains why keeping the federal government funded is a complicated feat for lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Later, he discusses how Congress could play a role in extending President Trump's federal takeover of the D.C. Police department. Later, Senior Advisor at the Independent Center Adam Brandon discusses whic...
Aug 31, 2025•40 min
President Trump recently declared his intention to intensify efforts to curb crime in Washington, D.C. On Friday, he engaged with National Guard troops supporting law enforcement, hinting at plans to address crime in other major cities like Chicago. Since the initiative began, D.C. has experienced a decline in crime, with 11 consecutive days without homicides since Monday. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, listen to our full unedited conversation with former South Carolina Congressman and ex-federa...
Aug 30, 2025•21 min
CDC Director Susan Monarez was fired from her position at the CDC this week, prompting a major shake-up in leadership for the nation's leading public health agency. Meanwhile, President Trump is eyeing other blue cities for a possible deployment of National Guard troops. FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar provides his analysis of the biggest news out of the White House. Later, Republican Policy Committee Chairman Congressman Kevin Hern (R-OK) discusses the GOP's plans to keep the go...
Aug 30, 2025•34 min
