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As Operation Epic Fury enters its third week, the Pentagon is preparing to request supplemental funding from Congress—with some reports suggesting the ask will exceed $200 billion. While Speaker Mike Johnson argues that the Department of War must be adequately funded, he is facing pushback from both sides of the aisle. Shannon Bream, anchor of FOX News Sunday , joins The Rundown to discuss why the Trump administration views this funding as a strategic necessity—not only for the mission in Iran b...
Operation Epic Fury continues as the United States and Israel aim to provide the Iranian people with the opportunity to reclaim control of their country. Standing in their way is the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Dr. Majid Sadeghpour, of the Organization of Iranian American Communities, supports the National Council of Resistance of Iran, which seeks to overthrow the Iranian regime. He joins The Rundown to discuss whether this joint military operation presents a real opportunity for ...
This episode delves into two major topics: the legislative standoff over the SAVE America Act, which aims to require proof of citizenship and photo ID for voting, and national crime trends. The discussion covers the bill's challenging path through the Senate, including filibuster threats and the complexities of parliamentary procedure. Additionally, the episode explores the decline in national crime rates, examining both policy-related factors like tougher policing and non-policy influences such as changes in social activities, alongside commentary on media bias in political reporting.
This episode explores Israel's aggressive military and political strategy against Iran, aiming for lasting change rather than just deterrence, especially after the October 7th massacre. Former Ambassador Danny Ayalon details how Israel targets Iran's capabilities and leadership while working to empower the Iranian people. He also highlights a significant shift in stance among moderate Arab nations, now aligning with Israel against Iran's extremism, seeing the regime's actions as suicidal and comparable to Hitler's.
As the U.S. remains locked in a direct conflict with Iran, law enforcement experts are warning of a heightened threat landscape involving both international sleeper cells and self-radicalized lone wolves. Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent and Fox News Contributor James Gagliano joins to discuss the danger of Iranian drone capabilities against the West Coast, the recent wave of domestic terror attacks, and how modern social pressures may be inadvertently discouraging the public from reporting...
This episode delves into Israel's expanded military operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, highlighting the terror group's links to Iran and the Lebanese government's complex position. It explores the challenges of disarming Hezbollah given its ideological roots and reliance on Iranian patronage, also touching upon the internal US debate between interventionism and neo-isolationism regarding Middle East conflicts. The discussion examines how President Trump aims to achieve decisive victories without prolonged engagements.
While Operation Epic Fury enters its third week with the U.S. and Israel targeting Iran, President Trump announces that both Iran's Navy and Airforce have been decimated. Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District and a former Marine, Kevin Hermening, has been watching this conflict very closely and shares his support for the efforts to deny Tehran a nuclear weapon while expressing his belief that the Iranian people will ultimately overthrow the Mullahs. Captured in Tehran i...
Following recent terror attacks by naturalized citizens, this episode examines the critical flaws in the U.S. immigration and naturalization systems. Gene Hamilton of America First Legal discusses the historical issues with vetting, the legal complexities of denaturalization, and how a culture of "taking chances" has allowed failures. The discussion emphasizes the need for legislative reforms, technological improvements, and robust, fact-based discussions to ensure the privilege of citizenship is not abused and national security is prioritized.
Keeping oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz remains a primary concern for the U.S. as Operation Epic Fury continues. President Trump is calling on international partners to help secure the waterway and ensure tankers can safely transport oil. While prices remain elevated, the administration is trying to assure Main Street and Wall Street that the impact of climbing energy prices will only last a few weeks. Lou Basenese—FOX News Contributor and Executive VP for Market Strategy at Prairie Ope...
The U.S. and Israel are highlighting recent military gains as the conflict with Iran continues, including reports that Iran’s newly installed supreme leader has been wounded. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO), a combat veteran and former police officer, joins the Rundown to discuss the military reality of Iranian aggression and why he believes 20% of the world’s oil supply is being held for "nuclear blackmail." Plus, the worries over a potential domestic security crisis as the 25th anniversary of 9/11 appr...
Since the launch of Operation Epic Fury over two weeks ago, President Trump has said the U.S. has been very successful targeting Iran’s missiles and launchers, as well as its navy and its nuclear program. However, many Democrats and even some Republicans—including some members of the MAGA movement—have pushed back against the President’s decision to strike Iran. But one big Trump supporter in this conflict is his former Vice President, Mike Pence. Earlier this week, Vice President Pence joined F...
A key component of Operation Epic Fury is the U.S.'s deployment of cutting-edge technology, artificial intelligence, and space-based assets as part of its efforts to destroy Iran's military capabilities. Dr. Rebecca Grant , Vice President of the Lexington Institute , joins to discuss how technology is redefining the future of combat, the U.S. Space Force’s critical role in missile detection, the debut of American "one-way" attack drones, and how AI-driven systems are accelerating the targeting o...
The 98th Academy Awards air this Sunday, with the Best Picture race headlined by favorites Sinners and One Battle After Another. Leading the 2026 awards season, Sinners has already made history by shattering the record for Oscar nominations. Earlier this week, Film critic Neil Rosen joined FOX News Rundown host Chris Foster to preview the Academy Awards and break down the most anticipated categories. Rosen, who has covered the film industry for decades, offers his predictions on who will win and...
Passing the SAVE America Act remains the President’s top legislative priority. But with Democrats largely opposed to the voter requirements bill, pressure is mounting on Senate Republicans to alter filibuster rules to secure its passage. Senate leadership, however, has warned that such a high-risk gamble may backfire on the party in the future. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins the Rundown to unpack the opposition to the SAVE Act and the debate over reforming the fili...
This week, pro-Iranian hackers claimed responsibility for a devastating cyberattack against U.S. medical device company Stryker. They have also targeted data centers and industrial facilities in both the United States and Israel. As the war with Iran continues, experts are expecting an increase in such cyber-attacks in an effort to degrade the war effort, strain cyber security efforts and cause as much damage to American companies, and the economy as possible. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with M...
Oil prices are surging as the conflict in Iran intensifies. To ease the pain at the pump, President Trump is tapping into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Former Senior Economic Adviser Steve Moore joins The FOX Business Network's Gerri Willis to break down the administration’s energy strategy and why he thinks we can see $2 gas in near future. Plus, the new GDP data showing a cooling U.S. economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
This episode covers President Trump's strategy to tap oil reserves amid conflict with Iran and heightened domestic security concerns over sleeper cells. It also delves into the debate surrounding the Save America Act, voter ID, and the filibuster, alongside updates on the Epstein investigation. Later, film critic Neil Rosen provides an in-depth preview of the 98th Academy Awards and discusses the evolving landscape of the movie industry, from streaming's rise to the decline of theaters. The episode concludes with a heartwarming story about honoring a veteran and a discussion on the public's shifting views on capitalism versus socialism.
As U.S. and Israeli forces continue to dimmish Iran's military capabilities, Tehran is moving towards more asymmetrical warfare with cyberattacks and the cutting off of the important trade route of the Straight of Hormuz. Iran’s proxy groups using low end drones and speedboats to attack on U.S. and other Mideast nation's owned oil and energy infrastructures aim to damage the worked economy. Meanwhile, a U.S. medical device company, Stryker, confirmed they experienced a cyberattack focused on the...
Operation Epic Fury continues as the Trump administration vows to dismantle Iran’s military infrastructure and end the regime’s decades-long threat. However, critics are questioning the timing of the strikes and whether the President has a clear exit strategy. Former Vice President Mike Pence joins us to discuss why he supports the decision to strike, what the U.S. objectives should be, and how this operation aligns with the "America First" agenda. President Trump is highlighting recent economic...
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has set up a network of fake social media accounts that have been posting pro-Tehran propaganda across X, Instagram and other social media sites. Just days, if not the initial hours, into the conflict with Iran both Israel and the United States have been targeted by these Iranian internet trolls with videos and images of fake explosions, fake troops and whole lot of use of AI. What could be more damagingly misleading is fabricating stories of who is truly...
As the U.S. and Israel continue their military operations against Iran, officials say the speed of the campaign is significantly degrading the regime’s military capabilities. While Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argues Iran’s missile program is being dismantled with “brutal efficiency,” some lawmakers warn the conflict could escalate following a classified briefing on possible ground deployments. Israel’s Ambassador to the U.N., Danny Danon, joins the Rundown to break down why the timing of the ...
President Trump says the war with Iran could end 'very soon,' adding the operation timeline is “way beyond expectation in terms of result this early.” Both, the United States and Israel continue to pound targets across Iran, and PM Netanyahu vowed that Israel will not stop. President Trump has also told FOX News that he is "not happy" about Mojtaba Khamenei being named as the next Supreme Leader, saying he doesn't believe the new leader can live in peace. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with John Spence...
As military strikes from the U.S. and Israel continue to degrade Iran’s capabilities from the air and sea, the question remains: how much longer can the regime hold on? Brent Sadler , Senior Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation and Navy veteran , joins the Rundown to break down the "all sensors" analysis used to track the destruction of Iran's missile launchers and bunkers. Plus, the reality of a potential "boots on the ground" scenario, and why the Iranian people might be the key to a pos...
Iran’s Assembly of Experts has elected Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country’s new supreme leader. The younger Khamenei, aged 56, was long considered a contender for the position, even before an Israeli strike killed his father, and despite never being elected or appointed to a government position. Khamenei has not been seen publicly for days, and now stands as the head of Iran's theocracy and will have final say over all matters of state. FO...
For the first time since 2022, oil prices have climbed above one hundred dollars a barrel as the joint Us-Israeli operation against Iran continues, disrupting energy supplies. President Trump and his team say the pain is temporary, but the pressure at the gas pump comes on the heels of a disappointing jobs report last week… and lingering uncertainty over tariffs. EJ Antoni, Chief Economist at the Heritage Foundation, joins FOX Business’s Lydia Hu to discuss his outlook for energy costs and the p...
As the Department of Homeland Security undergoes a leadership shift with Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin tapped to take the helm from outgoing Secretary Kristi Noem, the agency remains paralyzed by a partial government shutdown. House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) joins the Rundown to discuss the "recipe for success" under Mullin, while sounding the alarm on how a DHS funding lapse could create domestic security risks amid the escalating conflict with Iran. Tax s...
Iran has — for years — been developing drone technology to share with adversaries of the United States and Israel. And now, Iran’s military is using them for attacks in Israel and countries hosting American troops. The first American deaths in the U.S.-Israel military operation against Iran were in a one-way drone attack in Kuwait. The Russia-Ukraine conflict is considered to be the first real drone war, with both sides using them for attacks on a large scale. Their use in military strikes dates...
The Pentagon is phasing out Anthropic’s AI after the company refused to remove safety "red lines" regarding autonomous weapons and mass surveillance. This move comes as the Trump administration pushes to have the most powerful military technology and outpace China. Retired Lieutenant Colonel Bob Maginnis joins the show to discuss the necessity of keeping a human in the decision-making loop, the rapidly growing use of AI on modern battlefields, and the challenges of replenishing American munition...
This week, the world watched as "Operation Epic Fury" fundamentally altered Iran's future. But for those who fled the regime’s oppression decades ago, this moment is deeply personal. Earlier this week, FOX News Rundown host Jessica Rosenthal spoke with two Iranian Americans—Board-certified physician Dr. Houman Hemmati and journalist Tabby Refael —to discuss their families' escape from the first Ayatollah and their reactions to the dismantling of the current regime. They shared their immense grat...
As the Department of Homeland Security nears week three of a partial shutdown, caused by a funding lapse over Democrat-led demands for ICE reform, the United States has begun widespread military operations in Iran - raising renewed concerns about potential threats on U.S. soil. Former Senior Advisor at the Department of Homeland Security Charles Marino joins the Rundown to address those concerns, also weighing in on the firing of now-former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and her replacement, Senator ...
