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The Fox News Rundown

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The FOX News Rundown is the place to find in-depth reporting on the news that impacts you. Each morning, Mike Emanuel, Dave Anthony, Lisa Brady, Jessica Rosenthal, and Chris Foster take a deep dive into the major and controversial stories of the day, tapping into the massive reporting resources of FOX News to provide a full picture of the news.    Plus, every night, The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition brings you even more coverage of the day's biggest stories and on the weekend, you’ll hear everything that’s going on in the beltway with The FOX News Rundown: From Washington and special uncut, unedited interviews with The FOX News Rundown: Extra.    Each day The FOX News Rundown features insight from top newsmakers, along with FOX News reporters and contributors, plus a daily commentary on a significant issue of the day. Check us out twice a day, every day.
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Episodes

From Washington: Epstein Case, Shutdown Fears Creating Drama This Summer Recess

There was some drama last week before House members began their August recess, as Congressional Democrats continued to try to attach legislation related to Jeffrey Epstein to unrelated bills. Republicans claimed it was a political move, while Democrats asked, 'What's there to hide?' FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to explain how Congress is reacting to the growing questions surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case. Additionally, Chad breaks down the upcoming fight over avoidi...

Jul 27, 202533 min

Extra: Tristan Harris On The State Of The AI Race

President Trump aims to make the United States the leader in artificial intelligence. His administration announced this week an action plan to boost AI development in the U.S., by directing 90 federal policy actions to accelerate innovation and build infrastructure. This came just days after President Trump attended an AI Summit in Pennsylvania, where technology and energy companies announced billions of dollars in investments in the data centers and energy resources the technology needs Shortly...

Jul 26, 202523 min

From Washington: The President’s Push For Trade Deals … And Answers About The 2016 Election

It was another busy week at the White House, concluding with President Donald Trump flying to Scotland for a meeting with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Before his departure, the President celebrated recent tariff agreements and raised accusations against the Obama administration’s intelligence officials regarding their actions before and after the 2016 election. He also brushed off concerns surrounding his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. FOX News Contributor Byron York joins th...

Jul 26, 202532 min

Evening Edition: Faith And Family Help Young Boy Recover From Shark Attack

In August of 2022, 10-year-old Jameson Reeder Jr. was attacked by an aggressive, 9-foot bull shark while snorkeling in the Florida Keys. The shark tore apart Jameson Jr.'s lower right leg which, after four surgeries in three weeks, needed to be amputated. Through courage, his family and his strong faith, Jameson Jr. faced his situation and now inspires others to do the same in a book about his ordeal. Fox's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Jameson Reeder Sr. and Jameson 'JJ' Reeder Jr. who share the ...

Jul 26, 202521 min

Business Rundown: Kevin O'Leary On The Cost of Financial Illiteracy

Many Americans are clueless when it comes to money because the basics of financial literacy—such as balancing a budget or understanding the pitfalls of credit card use—are rarely taught during childhood. This becomes a significant problem when young people enter the real world and sign up for student loans without realizing these debts could follow them for the rest of their lives, hindering their ability to buy a home or start a business. Kevin O’Leary, the chairman of O’Leary Ventures and the ...

Jul 25, 202512 min

Taxes, Tariffs, 'Scandals' ... And Why Messaging Matters in Washington

The latest FOX News poll reveals that Americans have mixed feelings about President Trump's execution of his agenda, showing increased optimism about the economy but expressing doubts about his tariff strategy. FOX News Sunday Anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to discuss the numbers and explain why messaging will be crucial for the White House and Republicans in promoting their policies this summer. Bream also shares her insights on the Jeffrey Epstein case, DNI Tulsi Gabbard's accusations,...

Jul 25, 202533 min

Evening Edition: The Importance Of Maintaining The Southern Border Wall

South Dakota Dusty Johnson (R) has introduced legislation that aims to ensure that future administrations are forced to maintain, repair and secure the southern border wall. The FASTER Act requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct surveys once every two years of defenses at the southern border, relating details of the current state of the barriers and marking any stretch that maybe need rebuilding. FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson (R), aut...

Jul 24, 202517 min

Why Some Republicans Say Now Is The Time For Immigration Reform

Since taking office for a second term, illegal border crossings have dropped to record lows under President Donald Trump. However, his mass deportation policies are facing criticism, as detractors argue that his administration is not solely targeting illegal immigrants with criminal records, and the crackdown could adversely affect industries that rely on migrant workers. In response, there is a bipartisan push to allow certain illegal immigrants who have lived and worked in the country since be...

Jul 24, 202533 min

Evening Edition: Hamas' Use Of Sexual Violence During Oct. 7th Terror Attack Exposed

A new report details the sexual assault, mutilation and gang rapes perpetrated by the Hamas terror group against Israel during the October 7th attack. The report was authored by 'The Dinah Project', a global initiative to highlight sexual violence being used in conflict zones, and was led by led Ruth Halperin-Kaddari, a women's rights activist and law professor at Bar-Ilan University in Tel Aviv, Israel. The report wants other human rights groups to understand that Hamas weaponized sexual violen...

Jul 23, 202528 min

Is America Ready For War In The Indo-Pacific?

The President of the Philippines was at the White House on Tuesday visiting President Trump, discussing the issue of China and their ambitions to expand. U.S. lawmakers have asked the Defense Department to study building a joint munitions hub in the Philippines, as China continues to menace other nations crossing through the South China Sea. When it comes to American military spending, we are on track to allocate more than $920 billion in the next fiscal year, and it appears there’s bipartisan s...

Jul 23, 202533 min

Evening Edition: New Bill Seeks To Strengthen Migrant Vetting Process

Kayla Hamilton was just a 20-year-old Maryland women when she was tied-up, sexually assaulted and strangled to death by 17-year-old illegal migrant Walter Javier Martinez. Martinez was in the U.S. claiming Unaccompanied Alien Child (UAC) status. A new bill, the 'Kayla Hamilton Act', introduced by Congressman Russell Fry (R-SC) would create stronger restrictions on how HHS assess illegal migrants who are minors by requiring HHS to contact the consulate or embassy of a UAC’s home country to determ...

Jul 22, 202518 min

DNI Gabbard Alleges "Treasonous Conspiracy" In Trump-Russia Controversy

When President Trump won the presidency in 2016, defeating former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democrats accused him of "colluding" with Russia to interfere in the election. A lengthy investigation followed these claims, but it never led to impeachment, as Democrats had hoped. The Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, recently released a report declassifying some information and alleging a "treasonous conspiracy" by the outgoing Obama administration, accusing them of "manufact...

Jul 22, 202534 min

Evening Edition: President Trump Marks Six Months Into Second Term

President Trump has been in office for six months of his second term and it has become a much different presidency as he has been able to deliver on campaign promises, get his "big beautiful bill" passed and has had major influence on the world stage. President Trump's second term has had a focus on the economy, cutting government waste and handling the border and illegal immigration in very aggressive ways. This week, President Trump will announce a new artificial intelligence initiative and a ...

Jul 21, 202516 min

Business Rundown: U.S. Racks Up $113B Tariff Revenue

The Trump administration is keeping up with its economic plan, focusing their agenda on securing more trade deals and collecting billions in tariff payments, all while cutting costs back home. Lydia Hu speaks with FOX Business’ White House correspondent Edward Lawrence to understand what benefits tariffs have brought the U.S. economy, which deals may be next in the pipeline, and the rate-cut standoff between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Photo Credit: AP Learn more ...

Jul 21, 202516 min

The AI Race Is On. Are Humans Ready For What's Next?

The AI race is on. America and China are fiercely competing to become the global leader in artificial intelligence by heavily investing in the power and data centers the technology demands. President Trump emphasized the urgency of surpassing China when he traveled to Pennsylvania last week to attend a summit where many companies pledged further investments in AI. Tristan Harris, Co-Founder of the Center for Humane Technology, joins the Rundown to discuss the race between the U.S. and China, how...

Jul 21, 202534 min

Extra: Putin's Persecution of Ukrainian Christians

More than three years after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the fighting continues despite President Trump's push for both sides to make peace since his return to the White House. Trump has been more critical lately of Russia’s President Putin, who has been launching even bigger aerial assaults. This week, the President announced a new deal to get more weapons from the U.S. to Ukraine, through NATO, paid for by European allies. But the fighting is only part of the story. Earlie...

Jul 20, 202523 min

From Washington: Congress Claws Back Billions. A Sign of More Cuts to Come?

This week, Congress passed President Trump's $9 billion rescissions package, codifying cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting. Now, Republicans are eyeing even more cuts to avoid a government shutdown in September. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains the process of passing the rescissions package and what it could indicate for future spending cuts. Later, Charles Payne, host of 'Making Money' on FOX Business , discusses the state of the housing market and how t...

Jul 20, 202540 min

Extra: Behind The Moments That Fueled President Trump's Political Comeback

The moment that changed an election. That's how Washington Examiner political reporter Salena Zito remembers the assassination attempt on Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, last July. She was there when shots were fired by 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, grazing the ear of the then-former President, critically injuring two men, and killing husband, father, and firefighter Corey Comperatore, who was hit while shielding his family from the gunfire. Although the Secret Service claims ...

Jul 19, 202521 min

From Washington: A Week of Wins and Distractions at The White House

In the weeks since the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, President Trump has been touting his legislative wins, including the codification of certain DOGE cuts and bipartisan legislation addressing fentanyl and cryptocurrency. However, these successes have been overshadowed by questions surrounding the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein case. FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar breaks down the headlines from the White House this week. Later, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Director...

Jul 19, 202534 min

Evening Edition: The Aviation Industry Wants And Needs You

The United States aviation industry is facing widespread shortages in various key job areas including pilots, traffic controllers, and possibly most importantly, mechanics. A large portion of the current mechanics are approaching retirement age and shortages can lead to aircrafts being grounded causing flight delays and increasing costs for a flight. It is predicted the airline industry will need nearly a million more mechanics over the next twenty years. Fox's Tonya J. Powers speaks to Suzanne ...

Jul 19, 202522 min

Business Rundown: $1K “Trump Accounts” For Kids Give Families The Investing Power

Within the “one big, beautiful bill,” the Trump administration has launched an ambitious pilot program: gifting $1,000 investment accounts to all babies born in the U.S. between 2025 and 2028. The President argues this “pro-family initiative” will help millions of families harness the strength of the American economy. FOX Business correspondent Gerri Willis speaks with Ken Coleman of Ramsey Solutions about how these accounts work and how they might help these Americans afford homes, college, and...

Jul 18, 202516 min

"Who's Directing This Party Forward?": Democrats' Polling Problems

Republicans promise to continue investigating former President Biden’s inner circle about any use of the autopen, especially as tell-all books and interviews emerge about Biden’s cognitive decline while in office. FOX News Digital reports former White House press secretary Karine Jean Pierre and White House attorney Ian Sams have been called to testify, with the House Oversight Committee considering calling on Jill Biden as well. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to discuss ...

Jul 18, 202535 min

Evening Edition: AG Pam Bondi Tours Alcatraz For Possible Reopening

President Trump has said he wants to turn Alcatraz back into a working prison, and he sent Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on a fact-finding mission to the island. Alcatraz closed in the 60's but gained for housing crime boss Al Capone and other notorious criminals of the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s. Fox's John Saucier speaks to David Spunt, Washington-based correspondent for the FOX News Channel, who joined the tour of the once supposedly inescapable prison. Click Here⁠⁠...

Jul 17, 202510 min

Secretary McMahon On Efforts To "Send Education Back To The States"

The Department of Education is about to get a whole lot smaller, following a Supreme Court ruling this week that the Trump administration can move forward with its mass layoffs plan. President Trump acknowledged the ruling as a tentative victory for education in America; however, the campaign to end the Education Department will still need authorization from Congress. In her interview with the Rundown, U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon directly addresses the concerns she has heard about end...

Jul 17, 202531 min

Evening Edition: Israeli Airstrikes Target Syrian Military Sites

Israel launching airstrikes in Syria, specifically in the southern Druze city of Suwayda but also in the capital of Damascus, as brutal fighting between Syrian government forces and local armed groups increases. It is a significant escalation of military operations in Syria as Israel has said they are committed to protecting the Druze minority and maintaining a demilitarized zone at it's border with Syria. Following the airstrikes, word of a possible peace deal between Israel and Syria have emer...

Jul 16, 202517 min

Who Was Authorizing President Biden’s Autopen?

The Republicans are investigating President Joe Biden's use of the autopen while in office. Although many presidents have used the autopen in the past, President Trump and others have expressed concerns about Biden's cognitive abilities and his awareness of the actions his administration was taking during his term. The former president defends his own use of the autopen, telling the New York Times that he always authorized its use. Marc Thiessen, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Instit...

Jul 16, 202533 min

Evening Edition: New York City Business Leaders Raise Concerns Over Mayoral Candidate Mamdani

Self proclaimed Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani meeting with New York City’s leading CEOs who employ thousands at some of the world’s biggest companies, such as JPMorgan and Pfizer. Business owners in New York are very concerned about Mamdani's anti-capitalist policies including increasing taxes on the rich to pay for housing rent freezes, free public transit and city run grocery stores. This a day after former Governor Andrew Cuomo says he will be staying in the race despite losing to Mamda...

Jul 15, 202519 min

Dr. Oz Pushes Back Against Democrats' Medicaid Claims

While the Congressional Budget Office says as many as twelve million people could lose health insurance due to Medicaid cuts in the President's "big, beautiful bill," the Trump administration defends work requirements and cuts for cost savings. Their goal is to reform the system, removing non-disabled recipients from Medicaid. Despite Democrats' concerns, these cuts won't take effect until the end of next year. Director of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Dr. Mehmet Oz joins the...

Jul 15, 202535 min

Evening Edition: Trump Announces Weapons Deal With NATO, Increased Tariffs On Russia Next

President Donald Trump met with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte announcing a weapons deal that signals a sharp change in the U.S. posture toward Russia’s war against Ukraine. Last week, President Trump confirmed that the U.S. will resume sending Patriot missile systems to Ukraine and now the Pentagon will start sending Ukraine offensive weaponry that could be used to target Russian forces on their own soil. The structure of the deal is that the United States will manufacture the sophisticated ...

Jul 14, 202514 min

Business Rundown: Next-Gen Financial Freedom

From high schoolers who’ve never learned basic compound interest to retirees unsure how to manage a 401(k)—study after study shows that Americans today are flying blind when it comes to money. FOX Business correspondent Lydia Hu speaks with Gerri Willis to preview some key lessons from her FOX Business In Depth Special, “Course Correction: Next-Gen Financial Freedom,” airing this Wednesday, July 16th at 8 PM ET. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

Jul 14, 202518 min
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