Iran’s leadership is under intense pressure as nationwide protests spread across the country, driven by deep economic strain, political frustration, and anger toward Iran’s Islamic theocracy. Demonstrations that began in December have grown into one of the most serious challenges to the regime in decades, with hundreds reportedly killed amid a sweeping government crackdown. Robert Harward, former U.S. Navy SEAL vice admiral and a member of the Iran Policy Project at the Jewish Institute for Nati...
Jan 13, 2026•31 min
President Donald Trump said over the weekend that Iran is "starting to" cross U.S. red lines, with reports of civilian deaths and Tehran cutting off all internet access to the country. The Associated Press has reported over 500 hundred protesters have been killed and thousands of others jailed, with those numbers expected to rise drastically. President Trump has said that the U.S. Military has many 'very strong options' to respond if the Iranian government does not stop using violence against un...
Jan 12, 2026•19 min
In a video released Sunday evening, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced that he is under investigation by the Justice Department over his testimony last year about the Fed’s building renovation project. Powell says the central bank has received grand jury subpoenas. He defended the renovations at the center of the criminal probe and denied any wrongdoing. He also claimed he is being targeted for not aligning with President Trump’s preference for cutting interest rates. The president, w...
Jan 12, 2026•17 min
A chaotic week in Washington was marked by major developments at home and abroad, including the fallout from federal agents firing shots in multiple incidents and heightened tensions surrounding potential U.S. action in Venezuela. The events have fueled debate over law enforcement accountability, national security, and how political leaders respond during moments of crisis. Colin Reed, Republican strategist and co-founder of South and Hill Strategies, joins the Rundown to assess how these moment...
Jan 12, 2026•33 min
The CDC announced Monday a major overhaul of the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule, reducing the number of routine immunizations recommended for children. In December, President Trump directed Health and Human Services officials to examine how other developed nations schedule vaccines and to reconsider the U.S. approach. FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary said the changes are intended to restore public trust in health institutions that was lost during the pandemic. However, criticism has been fierc...
Jan 11, 2026•26 min
There will be significant focus on the Supreme Court in 2026. One case with major implications addresses whether the president has the authority to impose tariffs under emergency powers. Jonathan Turley George Washington University professor and FOX News contributor joins to discuss the case's impact on executive authority and the justices' concerns regarding unilateral power. Turley also previews other upcoming cases, including the divisive issue of birthright citizenship. Plus, Congressman Bla...
Jan 11, 2026•31 min
Venezuela’s ousted leader, Nicolás Maduro, is now behind bars in a Brooklyn prison, facing charges that include narco-terrorism and weapons offenses. One person applauding his capture—and the bold U.S. raid in Venezuela that made it possible last Saturday—is United States Marine veteran Matthew Heath. Heath spent two years as one of Maduro’s political prisoners and experienced that brutality firsthand. On the FOX News Rundown this week, Heath joined host Dave Anthony and recounted how he was kid...
Jan 10, 2026•24 min
The Republicans' slim majority in the House of Representatives took a significant blow with the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa and the retirement of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, shrinking it to 118-113 with the midterms less than a year away. The developments come as the party is showing signs of division over health care policy and President Trump’s use of force in Venezuela. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins The Rundown to break down the new partisan math on Capitol Hil...
Jan 10, 2026•31 min
Protestors all across Iran continue to take to the streets calling for the ouster of Ayatollah Khamenei in what is being called the most serious challenge to the regime in years. Tehran has cut off all internet and foreign phone calls as bonfires and debris litter the streets of the capital and other cities in the country. President Trump has warned that the United States would intervene if the Iranian security forces harmed protesters. FOX's Jonathan Savage speaks with Dr. Majid Sadeghpour, hum...
Jan 10, 2026•13 min
December's jobs numbers are out. The weaker-than-expected report showed payrolls rose just 50,000 last month, while the jobless rate dipped to 4.4 percent — suggesting people are leaving the workforce and reinforcing the “low-hire, low-fire” labor market narrative. While today’s jobs data was mixed, Republicans say relief is on the way. Ever since President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 on July 4th of last year, the party has been touting its policies and telling constituen...
Jan 09, 2026•15 min
Protests are escalating in cities across the country after the shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an ICE officer in Minneapolis during the Trump administration's latest immigration crackdown. Minnesota state leaders are demanding immigration enforcement to leave, calling the killing reckless and unnecessary, while White House officials say the officer acted in self-defense. Martha MacCallum, anchor of The Story on FOX News Channel, and the host of The Untold Story podcast , joins the Rundown dis...
Jan 09, 2026•35 min
Greenland has reemerged as a hot topic in D.C. again with recent comments from President Trump fueling the interest. Both the President and military leaders saying that military action wasn’t off the table to capture the resource-rich Arctic territory. President Trump even floated the idea the United States could buy Greenland from Denmark. The latest talk about acquiring Greenland has angered European nations who say only Denmark and Greenland can decide the island's future. FOX's Ryan Schmelz ...
Jan 08, 2026•22 min
Fraud in Minnesota is now under intense scrutiny on Capitol Hill, as state Republicans tell Congress that massive schemes went unchecked for years despite repeated warnings from whistleblowers. Lawmakers during a hearing on Wednesday focused on allegations tied to pandemic-era programs, with testimony raising new questions about what state officials knew and when. Republican Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, who is now running for governor, joins the Rundown to discuss how she believes Minnes...
Jan 08, 2026•32 min
Just a day after U.S. Delta Forces captured wanted narco-terrorist and Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the Iran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah will no longer be operating in the South American country. The U.S.-designated Lebanese terrorist organization Hezbollah lashed out at the U.S. after Maduro was captured. Besides giving a terror group a new home, trading weapons and oil, how else has Iran and Hezbollah helped years of dictatorships ...
Jan 07, 2026•23 min
Venezuela’s ousted leader, Nicolás Maduro, is now behind bars in a Brooklyn prison, facing charges that include narco-terrorism and weapons offenses. While support for the U.S. operation that led to Maduro’s capture appears to fall largely along party lines, there is broad agreement that the imprisoned dictator’s regime was brutal. United States Marine veteran Matthew Heath spent two years as one of Maduro’s political prisoners and experienced that cruelty firsthand. Heath recounts how he was ki...
Jan 07, 2026•34 min
Minnesota's Governor Tim Walz has announced he will not be seeking reelection this year as he continues to grapple with a fraud scandal with multiple costly alleged money laundering operations with ties to the Somali community in the Twin Cities. Federal prosecutors have charged nearly 80-people with stealing more than $240 million from the 'Federal Child Nutrition Program' through the Minnesota-based nonprofit 'Feeding Our Future.' The House Oversight Committee is holding multiple hearings on M...
Jan 06, 2026•15 min
On Monday, Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro pleaded "not guilty" to charges brought against him by the Trump administration following his capture over the weekend in a U.S. operation. Maduro was arraigned on narco-terrorism, drug trafficking, and weapons charges. Following his arrest, some world leaders and Democrats in Congress have questioned the legality of removing Maduro from power. Former state and federal prosecutor Jim Trusty joins the Rundown to discuss the strength of the case agai...
Jan 06, 2026•33 min
Nicolas Maduro, the dethroned Venezuelan dictator, and his wife arrived in a federal court in New York City Monday for their arraignment on major drug trafficking and weapons charges, just days after American forces captured them both in their palace. Official charges against Maduro include: narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, possession of machine guns and destructive devices and conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with FOX...
Jan 05, 2026•16 min
Venezuela’s embattled leader, Nicolás Maduro, is in a New York City courtroom today—facing charges that include narco-terrorism and conspiracy to import cocaine. This weekend’s bold operation in Venezuela has major geopolitical implications but could also impact oil supply abroad. While oil prices have seen some movement since news broke Saturday morning, energy stocks are rising as investors bet U.S. companies could eventually gain access to Venezuela’s massive oil reserves. All of this comes a...
Jan 05, 2026•23 min
The Trump administration is defending a dramatic U.S. operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife and brought them to the United States to face criminal charges tied to narcotics trafficking and corruption. Officials say the mission was carried out as a law-enforcement action with military support, while critics raise questions about congressional notification and the long-term impact on Venezuela’s governance and regional stability. House Intelligence Committee Chai...
Jan 05, 2026•34 min
Thousands of Californians who lost their homes in devastating wildfires nearly a year ago are still waiting to rebuild. Insurance gaps, infrastructure delays, and red tape have slowed the process for many families trying to regain a sense of normalcy. For many homeowners, a new deadline is approaching as mortgage forbearance periods expire—raising the prospect of making payments on homes that no longer exist, while they continue to pay rent and shoulder other costs associated with being displace...
Jan 04, 2026•25 min
The narrow Republican majority in the House faces new uncertainty as special elections and resignations threaten their control of the chamber potentially even before this fall’s midterm elections. Fox News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram breaks down the possibility of the House flipping in the middle of Congress, along with other unusual scenarios that could unfold in 2026 and how they might affect President Trump’s ability to advance his agenda ahead of November’s elections. Plus...
Jan 04, 2026•32 min
It’s that time of year when millions of Americans resolve to change their habits—aiming to lose weight, eat better, and exercise more. But keeping those resolutions can be challenging, especially when you’re bombarded with temptation and conflicting advice about how to stay healthy. “The Cheat Code Coach” Pamela Goldstone recently joined special guest host Dana Perino to discuss the best strategies for getting in shape and feeling better in 2026. The certified nutrition coach and personal traine...
Jan 03, 2026•37 min
As Americans step into 2026, they are beginning to look ahead to the Midterm Elections later this year. Recently, President Trump's messaging has been focused on affordability as the economy always remains a significant concern for Americans. It will be just one of many issues that voters will consider when they head to the polls in primaries across the country and in the Midterms in November. FOX News Pollster and Political Science Professor Daron Shaw joins to discuss the key issues that are e...
Jan 03, 2026•32 min
The House Oversight Committee is intensifying their investigation into the state of Minnesota hemorrhaging funds through fraud schemes in its social benefit programs. The Department of Justice says one of the largest schemes involved 'the Feeding Our Future scheme' which resulted in a $250 million loss when fraudsters received payments from the state for services that were never fulfilled. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has frozen all childcare payments to Minnesota, and ...
Jan 03, 2026•20 min
Realtor.com recently released its 2026 housing forecast, and there is some good news. Mortgage rates are expected to fall to 6.3% from an average of 6.6%. The survey also predicts modest increases in sales, prices, and inventory, but also declining rents. After a bruising 2025 that saw the housing market sink to 30-year lows, even this modestly improving forecast is welcomed news, especially as Americans grow increasingly concerned about affordability. Realtor.com’s Chief Economist Danielle Hale...
Jan 02, 2026•13 min
Last year's push to redraw congressional maps was designed to reshape the battlefield for the 2026 midterm elections, with Texas leading a GOP-backed effort that quickly triggered counter-moves by Democrats in states like California. The unusual mid-decade redistricting fight spread to several other states, drew sharp political backlash, and has already landed in court, with the Supreme Court allowing Texas’ new map to remain in place for now. Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Bal...
Jan 02, 2026•34 min
Are you setting new goals for the New Year? Like, wanting to lose those extra pounds, quit a bad habit or start a new exercise routine? Improvement changes for the future could begin by looking back at last year, and having an honest assessment of yourself before making plans for betterment. Starting with reflecting on last year could go a long way directing which ways you'd like to grow in the New Year. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Robin Kencel, motivational speaker and author, who says ma...
Jan 01, 2026•18 min
As we enter 2026, the national debt is quickly nearing $40 trillion and interest costs alone are near $1 trillion a year. Meanwhile, there is no clear bipartisan plan to reverse the trend. The Trump administration points to economic growth, tariffs, and efforts to cut waste and fraud as part of the solution, while critics warn that deficits remain historically high and savings so far fall short of what’s needed . Former Indiana Governor and former OMB Director Mitch Daniels joins the Rundown to ...
Jan 01, 2026•31 min
Examples of anti-Semitic and terror attacks towards Jews around the world have surged in recent years, especially since October 7th and the ensuing war. Last month, a father and son duo in Australia killed fifteen people and injured more than two dozen others at a Hanukah celebration, which authorities called an ISIS-inspired terrorist attack. Following the attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he warned Australia that the country’s policies began festering an anti-Semitic tone ...
Dec 31, 2025•23 min
