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
It has been twenty years since Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Louisiana coast, specifically New Orleans, and federal agencies, first responders are reflecting on how their personal hardships pushed them to persevere and rebuild New Orleans. Hurricane Katrina struck in August of 2005 becoming the deadliest and costliest storm in U.S. history. The storm has also taught us many lessons about being truly prepared for a hurricane of that strength. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with FOX's Eben Brown who...
Aug 30, 2025•22 min
“Buy now, pay later” payment options have gained significant popularity, especially with the younger generation. But some financial experts are raising concerns about how these risky loans could encourage overspending and lead to a mountain of debt. FOX News Radio’s Gurnal Scott spoke with partner at Exit Wealth, Ted Jenkin, about the fine print when it comes to “buy now, pay later” services and the massive interest and debt that could await users who miss even just one payment. Photo Credit: AP...
Aug 29, 2025•11 min
It's been nearly three weeks since President Donald Trump deployed federal law enforcement in Washington, DC.. While many Democrats continue to criticize his efforts, Mayor Muriel Bowser says the administration's plan is working. FOX News Sunday Anchor and Host of the Living the Bream Podcast, Shannon Bream, joins the Rundown to discuss the current state of DC, the Minnesota school shooting, and the upcoming midterm elections. August 29th marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a catast...
Aug 29, 2025•32 min
President Trump has taken a 10% stake in American chipmaker Intel, making the federal government it's largest shareholder. The President has also said Intel maybe just the beginning with other businesses possibly being eyed. Republicans have had mixed feelings, some supporting the move, others calling it clear cut socialism. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Jonathan Hoenig, of CapitalistPig.com and FOX Business Network contributor, who says it is surprising this deal was made by a Republican preside...
Aug 28, 2025•17 min
Children have been killed and injured while attending mass at their K-8th grade Minneapolis Catholic school. The 23-year-old shooter brought multiple firearms: a pistol, a rifle, and a shotgun—all purchased legally and recently. President Trump has ordered flags lowered to half-staff, as did Minnesota’s Governor Walz. Now, the FBI director says they are investigating the shooting as an act of domestic terrorism and possibly as a hate crime. Retired FBI agent and FOX News contributor Nicole Parke...
Aug 28, 2025•32 min
Congress is back in session next and has just until the end of September to pass a government funding bill. House Republicans want to pass a dozen individual spending bills for the next fiscal year. Also this week marks four years since the Kabul airport attack that killed 13 US servicemembers and over a hundred-fifty Afghans. FOX’s Ryan Schmelz speaks with Republican Policy Committee Chairman Kevin Hern (OK-01), who says the continuing resolution will have a focus on bringing down the debt, and...
Aug 27, 2025•21 min
President Trump’s tariffs will lower deficits by an estimated $4 trillion, per a Congressional Budget Office projection released last Friday. While consumer confidence has dipped, the President has assured that the nation’s economic tide is turning, as companies both foreign and domestic expand inside the U.S. Former member of the National Security Council during Trump’s first term and Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council Alexander Gray joins to explain the benefits of the Trump administration’...
Aug 27, 2025•34 min
Independent voters have been gaining numbers for years now and have become the largest voting bloc in the United, with registrations surpassing both the Republicans and Democrats. This increase has been fueled by voters tired of the major parties constant bickering and the wish for more options in elections. Independent voters were very influential in the 2024, especially in swing states, electing a Republican for the presidency but also helping Democrats win some key Senate seats. FOX’s Ryan Sc...
Aug 26, 2025•21 min
Recently, President Trump announced he would crack down on crime in Washington, D.C. On Friday, he met with National Guard troops assisting with law enforcement, where he teased 'straightening out' other major cities like Chicago. Since the crackdown, D.C. has seen a decrease in crime; it has been eleven days since Monday without homicides. Former South Carolina Congressman and former federal prosecutor Trey Gowdy joins the Rundown to break down why police presence helps with crime prevention, t...
Aug 26, 2025•31 min
The 'Cracker Barrel Old Country Store' is a beloved chain of Southern-style restaurants that line highways all across America has made a change to their logo, and people are not happy with it. The company chose to drop its iconic 'Uncle Hershel' sitting in a rocking chair logo and make changes to the interior design of their restaurants. Cracker Barrel has lost nearly $100M in market value. with its stock down roughly 7% from earlier highs, and now the company says they made a mistake rolling ou...
Aug 25, 2025•18 min
Last Friday, President Trump announced a deal that would see the U.S. government take 10 percent equity in the chipmaker, Intel. Under the terms of the deal, the government will use nearly 9 billion dollars in federal grant money from the 2022 CHIPS Act to purchase this stake in the company. FOX Business correspondent Lydia Hu speaks with SlateStone Wealth partner and chief market strategist Kenny Polcari about this Intel deal and the market reaction to Fed Chair Powell last week. Photo Credit: ...
Aug 25, 2025•15 min
The effort to deport is expanding, as Nebraska agrees to help with immigration enforcement, creating a new detention facility dubbed "the Cornhusker Clink." Restoring law and order at the border was a big campaign promise of President Trump, and now CBP data show border apprehensions have hit new lows. Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen joins the Rundown to discuss the Trump administration's efforts in reeling in illegal immigration. There's a presidential push to lower drug prices, which are not only...
Aug 25, 2025•32 min
U.S. Transportation Secretary and Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy recently announced plans to build a nuclear reactor on the moon. He says it will be crucial to compete with the growing lunar ambitions of China and Russia. Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine recently joined FOX News Rundown host Chris Foster to explore Secretary Duffy's call for American nuclear reactors in space and how they could be used as an energy source to fuel future space missions and the development of the mo...
Aug 24, 2025•28 min
On Thursday, President Trump met with law enforcement agents in Washington, D.C., following the deployment of federal authorities within the city. The federal takeover of D.C. police has been met with resistance from Democrats, who call it an overreach. However, many Republicans have embraced the President's actions, blaming the crime crisis on the policies of the left. Congressman Brad Knott (R-NC) shared that he feels safer since the takeover and explained how the administration is restoring l...
Aug 24, 2025•37 min
When President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown began earlier this month in Washington, D.C., local officials and critics pushed back, arguing that federalizing the city and bringing in the National Guard was unnecessary because crime was decreasing in the nation’s capital. They said the crime statistics disputed the President's complaint that the city was "out of control." President Trump has since publicly questioned those crime statistics, and his Department of Justice has opened an investigati...
Aug 23, 2025•23 min
It's been a busy summer for the House Oversight Committee as they juggle multiple probes pertaining to President Biden's alleged mental decline, as well as convicted sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile, lawmakers are reacting to the FBI's raid of former UN Ambassador and National Security Advisor to President Trump, John Bolton. FOX News Digital Reporter Liz Elkind discusses the fallout from the investigations and later looks ahead at races to watch in the midterms. Later, Republican Nationa...
Aug 23, 2025•35 min
FBI agents raided the Bethesda, Maryland home of President Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton Friday morning. The investigation was ordered by FBI Director Kash Patel who later posted a message on X saying, "NO ONE is above the law." The probe reportedly involves the handling of classified documents. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with James Trusty, former President Trump defense attorney and represented the President following the FBI's raid at his home at the Mar-a-Lago club in Flor...
Aug 23, 2025•18 min
