President Trump rejecting the Iranian proposal to end the conflict there, ahead of his high stakes trip to Beijing where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Entrepreneur, Host of “The Fixer” and FOX News Contributor Marcus Lemonis joins FOX Business Network’s Taylor Riggs to discuss how the market is bracing for an anticipated conclusion to military operations in the Middle East, and the meeting with Chinese leadership after the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq saw record highs last week. ...
May 11, 2026•21 min
As President Trump heads to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, the stakes for global stability are high. With the conflict in Iran reaching a critical "fork in the road," Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA), member of the Foreign Relations Committee , joins the Rundown to discuss how the U.S. can leverage its energy dominance to secure a win for the American people. Plus, he breaks down the three potential talking points of the summit: the economic strangulation of Iran, the ...
May 11, 2026•35 min
America and China are in fierce competition to be global leaders in military might, economic power, geopolitical influence, and, most recently, artificial intelligence. A new FOX Nation special, The Enemy’s Arsenal, hosted by FOX Business’ Maria Bartiromo, looks at America’s relationship—or rivalry—with China, and how President Xi Jinping has been trying to expand his nation’s reach as he attempts to undermine America’s economy and standing in the world. Maria discussed China’s relationship with...
May 10, 2026•25 min
Over the past two years, studies have found concerning levels of PFAS, arsenic and other contaminants in a majority of baby formula brands sold in the U.S. It hasn’t gone unnoticed by one of our nation’s highest regulatory bodies. FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food, Kyle Diamantis joins The Rundown to discuss his administration’s efforts to crack down on contaminants in baby formula, explain their testing processes and answer the question haunting mothers across the country: “Is this safe to feed ...
May 10, 2026•29 min
Frequent personal attacks among politicians, the tense redistricting wars, and the midterm campaigns that will follow will give many the impression of a country deeply divided. And in some ways it certainly is, with robust differences over an awful lot of policies. But in his new book, The Case For America , FOX News Chief Political Anchor and Host of Special Report Bret Baier argues that the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence serves as a reminder of how a group of peo...
May 09, 2026•22 min
Democrats saw a setback in the midterm redistricting war Friday as the Virginia State Supreme Court struck down a voter-approved map that heavily favored their party. The court’s decision comes on the heels of other redistricting battles across the country—including in states like Florida, Texas, Alabama, and New York—where both Republicans and Democrats are racing to secure more seats. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins the Rundown to discuss why the court’s decision ...
May 09, 2026•31 min
The U.S. military conducted retaliatory strikes against Iran after U.S. Central Command said Iranian forces “launched multiple missiles, drones and small boat” attacks against U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers. This happens just a day after President Trump said Iran is most likely to accept a deal to end the conflict within a week. Officials insist the war isn’t restarting and the ceasefire remains in place, but where will negotiations lead? FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Ambassador Kurt Volker,...
May 09, 2026•16 min
President Trump is set to head to Beijing where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week. Michael Pillsbury is a Senior Fellow for China Strategy at the Heritage Foundation, author of “The Hundred-Year Marathon”, former Pentagon official and a FOX News Contributor. He joins FOX Business Network’s Lydia Hu to preview what conversations may take place at the summit, and what topics may be avoided or discussed with caution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...
May 08, 2026•28 min
Midterm momentum is shifting. Following a high-stakes week of primary elections in Ohio, Indiana, and a pivotal special election in Michigan, the political landscape for this fall is coming into focus. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to analyze President Trump’s influence on state redistricting fights, and the significance of Democratic overperformance in swing states. Plus, a preview of the president's high-stakes trip to China. Motherhood is a tough job and with technolo...
May 08, 2026•35 min
President Trump is pushing for a peace deal, but the U.S. still has two aircraft carrier strike groups and more than two dozen warships in the region of Iran. The President said he expects Tehran may respond to the latest US proposal within a week which would then start a 30-day negotiation on the details of an agreement. The US demands are expected to include Iran renouncing nuclear weapons, the dismantlement of its three main nuclear facilities and a ban on building them underground. FOX’s Ebe...
May 07, 2026•23 min
Global politics will soon turn to a focus on China, where President Trump is set to travel for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Iran conflict is expected to be a key topic of discussion, among many, as the president becomes the first American leader to set foot in Beijing since his last visit in 2017. Maria Bartiromo anchors FOX Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria” and FOX’s “Sunday Morning Futures” and she joins the Rundown to preview the summit and the conversations that may...
May 07, 2026•33 min
The fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran seems to be holding despite continued attacks, and Tehran forcing ships to pay a toll to transverse the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump announced a pause in the naval escort operation, 'Project Freedom', to allow negotiations to continue, but warns that failure to reach a deal would result in a significantly escalated bombing campaign. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Lucas Tomlinson, FOX News Channel (FNC) correspondent reporting from Dubai, Unite...
May 06, 2026•16 min
The average price of gasoline has soared over the last two months, but the Trump administration insists that relief is coming rapidly once hostilities with Iran conclude. FOX Business Correspondent Lauren Simonetti joins the Rundown to break down the reality of the energy market including why the U.S. is exporting record amounts of natural gas while domestic prices remain high and what it means for your wallet now that the UAE is leaving the world’s biggest oil cartel. Plus, they also discuss if...
May 06, 2026•32 min
The U.S. Military is defending commercial ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz under the name 'Project Freedom.' CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper told reporters this week that several U.S. flagged commercial vessels have already traversed the waterway. With U.S. Apache and Seahawk helicopters having to sink six IRGC small boats that were targeting commercial ships in the Strait, what is the actually state of the ceasefire? FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Brent Sadler, Senior Research...
May 05, 2026•15 min
Strait of Hormuz tensions spike gas prices by 50% as the U.S. blockade against Iran enters another phase. The White House ramping up efforts to secure global energy supplies with the 'Project Freedom' initiative, a plan that has the United States Military escorting commercial ships through the Strait. FOX News Chief Political Anchor and Host of Special Report , Bret Baier joins the Rundown to discuss "Project Freedom," the race against the clock for the Trump administration ahead of the midterms...
May 05, 2026•35 min
President Trump announcing the U.S. will be escorting commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz. The new initiative is called “Project Freedom,” with the President saying countries around the world asked the U.S. for help freeing ships that have been “locked up” despite being “neutral and innocent bystanders” in the conflict. Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander, says the U.S. blockade is tightening around Iran, with nearly 50 vessels being redirected, dozens of ships being damaged by Iranian ...
May 04, 2026•16 min
The United States military is now escorting merchant ships from other nations out of the Strait of Hormuz. Despite threats from the Iranian regime, the U.S. reported that two American-flagged vessels have successfully exited the waterway. FOX Business Network Contributor Phil Flynn is a Senior Market Analyst with the Price Futures Group , he joins FBN’s Gerri Willis to discuss what the outcome of the operation could look like. Plus, Spirit Airlines has gone out of business after decades in the a...
May 04, 2026•14 min
With less than six months until the 2026 midterm elections, the battle for congressional majorities continues to intensify. Following a pivotal Supreme Court decision on Louisiana’s redistricting maps, the door has swung open for a new phase of "mid-decade redistricting" that could reshape the House. Bruce Mehlman, founder of Mehlman Consulting , joins the Rundown to talk about the factors that will determine the next congressional majority. Using phones in classrooms has become a heated issue o...
May 04, 2026•33 min
The California primary is less than a month away. The top two candidates, regardless of party, move on to the general election in November. Right now, the race is still wide open, but republican Steve Hilton has been consistently at or near the top of the polls … in what is a crowded field of mostly democrats Hilton, who was a senior advisor to UK Prime Minister David Cameron and a former FOX News host and Contributor, spoke with us on the FOX News Rundown about his campaign and his chances of b...
May 03, 2026•24 min
The rapid surge in energy demand from AI data centers and advanced manufacturing is pushing the American power grid to its limit, sparking a high-stakes race to secure the nation’s electrical future. This pressure on the grid is also impacting Americans, who have seen their energy bills increase significantly. Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH) , Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, joins to discuss the necessity of an “all-of-the-above” energy strategy to maintain dispatchable power, how to keep energy b...
May 03, 2026•31 min
One week ago, the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, D.C., was cut short by a harrowing assassination attempt. President Trump, attending the annual event for the first time in his presidency, was rushed to safety by the Secret Service alongside members of his Cabinet and various lawmakers. The suspect, 31-year-old California teacher and engineer Cole Allen, faces charges of attempted assassination after allegedly rushing past a magnetometer and opening fire outside th...
May 02, 2026•23 min
After a 76-day long shutdown, the Department of Homeland Security has reopened, bringing the longest funding lapse in U.S. history to an end. FOX New Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to explain what it took to finally reopen DHS, before going over the FISA debate and how this past week’s Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act could impact the ongoing redistricting fight ahead of midterms. Later, FOX News Audio White House Correspondent Jared Halpern shares his firsthan...
May 02, 2026•31 min
It has been 15-years since the night al-Qaeda mastermind and chief, Osama bin Laden, was killed in a daring SEAL Team 6 raid in Abbottabad, Pakistan. While it was a great victory against terrorism and Islamic radicalism, the threat of terrorism remains high after years of porous borders and the development of new weaponry. And now, with a direct military conflict with Iran, one of the world's largest sponsors of terror groups, how vulnerable is the United States to a terror attack? FOX’s Tonya J...
May 02, 2026•21 min
The stage is set for the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The energy will be high once the gates fly open, but before that comes the monumental pomp and circumstance. Former ESPN reporter Jeannine Edwards had a career with racehorses as an exercise rider, apprentice jockey, and trainer. She joins FOX Business Network’s Lydia Hu to break down why the "Run for the Roses" has such a rich history and so many traditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...
May 01, 2026•24 min
Congressional maps being redrawn across the country, sparking new legal battles ahead of the 2026 midterms. Following a major Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act, states like Florida and Virginia are facing challenges over how their districts are shaped and which party they favor. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to break down these redistricting battles and whether they will actually shift the balance of power in Washington. Plus, a look at the security questions...
May 01, 2026•32 min
It has been over two weeks since the U.S. Navy began a blockade of Iranian ports, and now millions in Iran have been pushed into poverty as the country’s economy crumbles. It also appears the blockade is causing collateral damage back home with oil prices surging to their highest levels in the past four years. over concern of renewed U.S. military strikes and an extension of the blockade. Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates is leaving OPEC, marking a major shift in global energy politics. FOX’s ...
Apr 30, 2026•16 min
The Supreme Court has struck down Louisiana's redrawn congressional map in a decision that could have a massive impact on this year's midterm elections and the current nationwide redistricting fight. While a lower court previously mandated a second Black-majority district to satisfy Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the High Court’s 6-3 majority ruled that the state went too far in prioritizing race, labeling it an "unconstitutional" racial gerrymander. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill j...
Apr 30, 2026•33 min
It has happened before, the United States and Great Britain are not in full agreement over a military conflict, and the British Royal Family intervenes diplomatically. This week had another historic visit by the British Monarchy, as King Charles delivered a speech before Congress that had a focus on how important the decades long alliance between the two countries has helped the world. The visit also comes at a time that relations between the U.S. and U.K. have devolved since the conflict with I...
Apr 29, 2026•15 min
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting and the two previous assassination attempts on President Trump have exposed a chilling surge in national threat levels and the desperate need for modernized protective protocols. Former Secret Service Special Agent and DHS Advisor Charles Marino joins to discuss why high-profile presidential events require stricter National Special Security Event designation, the failure of the Secret Service advance process in Butler, PA, and whether the Departmen...
Apr 29, 2026•32 min
Both President Trump and Secretary Rubio are yet to respond to Iran’s latest proposal, but both have expressed that they feel it falls short saying they are 'dissatisfied'. President Trump has also said that the government in Tehran is in a 'state of collapse', with infighting from fractured hardliners making it difficult to reach any sort of deal. Meanwhile, the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues to damage Iran economically, which in the end could cause the greatest change in the countr...
Apr 28, 2026•16 min
