The Fox News Rundown

A damning new report from the House Oversight Committee alleges Minnesota state officials turned a blind eye to massive welfare fraud. House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) joins FOX News’ Bill Melugin to break down the committee's findings, which claim Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison were warned about systemic fraud years before taking action.As U.S. consumer beef prices hit historic highs, concern is mounting over the rapid consolidation of the nation's food supply and its threat to independent producers. Texas Rancher Trent Simmons joins to discuss the ongoing federal antitrust investigation into the big four meatpackers, how a shrinking national cattle herd is stripping ranchers of their negotiating leverage, and how the sudden re-emergence of the destructive New World screwworm fly in Texas is forcing cattlemen to alter their breeding and management strategies to protect their livelihoods. PLUS, commentary by FOX News contributor Joe Concha. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices🇺🇸 Stay informed. Support independent updates.👇 [Tap here to keep the news coming] 👇

With President Trump heading to Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping , a critical debate has intensified regarding the best strategies to counter Chinese aggression and protect American interests. Gatestone Institute Senior Fellow Gordon G. Chang joins to discuss China’s involvement in the Iran conflict, the security risks of allowing Chinese manufacturing on U.S. soil, and the urgent need to view China not as a competitor, but as an enemy. Inflation is back on the rise. With the latest Consumer Price Index showing prices for common goods rose 0.6% from a month ago and are 3.8% higher than last year, Americans are feeling the pinch at the pump and in the grocery store. In an effort to provide relief, there are now calls to suspend the federal gas tax and push for further deregulation to "unleash" domestic energy. Louisiana Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow joins us to discuss why she is optimistic President Trump and the GOP will have a "swift response" to inflation and gas prices. Plus, she weighs in on the redistricting fight in Louisiana and her high-stakes Senate primary race against incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy. PLUS, commentary by David Marcus, columnist for FOX News Digital.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices🇺🇸 Stay informed. Support independent updates.👇 [Tap here to keep the news coming] 👇

The United Arab Emirates has fired multiple airstrikes against Iran, marking the first time an Arab nation has joined the U.S. and Israel in the air campaign against Tehran. The UAE seems to have been doing this quietly and not publicly acknowledging it. Meanwhile. U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee confirmed reports that Israel had sent an Iron Dome battery and personnel to operate the air defense system to the UAE. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Lucas Tomlinson, FOX News Channel (FNC) correspondent reporting from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, who says the United Arab Emirates are pushing back against Tehran's attempt drive a wedge between Gulf nations and the United States. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices🇺🇸 Stay informed. Support independent updates.👇 [Tap here to keep the news coming] 👇

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 existential race for AI leadership, and the future of global trade.  According to government data, domestic terrorism investigations have surged 350% in the last decade. As high-profile tragedies spark disturbing praise in online echo chambers, the definition of radicalization is shifting. Kevin Branzetti joins the Rundown, he's the CEO of the National Child Protection Task Force and featured expert in the FOX Nation documentary, Radicalized with Sean Hannity. Branzetti explains why young men are uniquely vulnerable to digital "hooks" of belonging and how isolation fuels extremist recruitment. He also offers a roadmap for parents, emphasizing that active engagement and shared time are more powerful than digital surveillance in preventing tragedy. PLUS, commentary by Mary Katharine Ham, FOX News contributor and an OutKick columnist. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices🇺🇸 Stay informed. Support independent updates.👇 [Tap here to keep the news coming] 👇

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 to strike down a voter-approved referendum is being called a "seminal" moment that could define the fight for the House of Representatives.FOX News Chief Political Anchor and Host of Special Report Bret Baier joins the Rundown to discuss the political ramifications of the Iran conflict, the race against the clock for the Trump administration ahead of the midterms, and his new book, The Case for America. PHOTO CREIDT: AP PHOTO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices🇺🇸 Stay informed. Support independent updates.👇 [Tap here to keep the news coming] 👇

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, Distinguished Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA). former Special Representative for Ukraine, who says with changing objectives and no guarantee of regime change, negotiations face many obstacles. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices🇺🇸 Stay informed. Support independent updates.👇 [Tap here to keep the news coming] 👇

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/adchoices🇺🇸 Stay informed. Support independent updates.👇 [Tap here to keep the news coming] 👇

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, United Arab Emirates, who says complete control of the Strait of Hormuz is still up in the air, and later shares with us how the people of the UAE are handling random drone and missile attacks from Iran. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices🇺🇸 Stay informed. Support independent updates.👇 [Tap here to keep the news coming] 👇

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 the U.S. is poised to become the new global "power center" for energy. The Trump administration’s "Make America Healthy Again" initiative is targeting the high cost of healthcare through aggressive drug price negotiations and new transparency mandates. President Trump’s National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, Dr. Tom Keane, joins to discuss the implementation of a policy requiring drug companies to match the lower prices paid by other countries, the launch of the TrumpRx discount platform, and a new rule requiring doctors to show patients real-time drug costs and cheaper alternatives during appointments.  PLUS, commentary by Jason Chaffetz, FOX News contributor and the host of the Jason In The House podcast on FOX News Radio.  PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices🇺🇸 Stay informed. Support independent updates.👇 [Tap here to keep the news coming] 👇

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 Fellow with the Heritage Foundation, Naval Warfare and Advanced Technology, Allison Center for National Security, who says despite obstacles like water mines and 'mosquito boats', the combined U.S. forces active in the Strait have taken control of it. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices🇺🇸 Stay informed. Support independent updates.👇 [Tap here to keep the news coming] 👇

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, and his new book, The Case for America. Meta is playing hardball in a landmark legal battle that could redefine social media access in America. As New Mexico seeks to declare the company a "public nuisance" and demands safety overhauls—Meta has threatened to pull its platforms from the state entirely. Tech expert Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson joins the Rundown to discuss whether this option is a legitimate technical move or just something that's aimed at rattling lawmakers.   PLUS, commentary by Jonathan Alpert, psychotherapist in New York City and Washington, D.C. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices🇺🇸 Stay informed. Support independent updates.👇 [Tap here to keep the news coming] 👇

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 attacks, and about 20,000 sailors remain stuck in the region. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Jennifer Griffin, Chief National Security correspondent for FOX News Channel, who lays out the details of 'Project Freedom', and the latest state of the blockade. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices🇺🇸 Stay informed. Support independent updates.👇 [Tap here to keep the news coming] 👇

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 air. Was the closure an effect of soaring fuel prices or an issue that’s been going on for years? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices🇺🇸 Stay informed. Support independent updates.👇 [Tap here to keep the news coming] 👇

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 over the years, but is there a root cause that points to a deeper societal problem? Certified Family Therapist and Founder of “The Listening Path,” Christine Miles, joins the Rundown to discuss why inept listening skills are crippling about ability to connect. That is a core tenet in her book titled, What Is It Costing You Not to Listen?: The Power of Understanding to Connect, Influence, Solve & Sell. PLUS, commentary by Jason Rantz, the author of What’s Killing America, and the host of The Jason Rantz Show.  PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices🇺🇸 Stay informed. Support independent updates.👇 [Tap here to keep the news coming] 👇

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 becoming the first Republican governor of California since Arnold Schwarzenegger won a special election in 2003. He also talks about the issues he’s focused on, including the recovery effort following last year’s fires in Southern California. We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you’d like to hear the entire interview. Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, we share our full interview with Steve Hilton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices🇺🇸 Stay informed. Support independent updates.👇 [Tap here to keep the news coming] 👇

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 country. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Janatan Sayeh, research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies focused on Iranian domestic affairs and the Islamic Republic’s regional malign influence, who says the United States needs to continue its maximum pressure plan. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices🇺🇸 Stay informed. Support independent updates.👇 [Tap here to keep the news coming] 👇

Security for the President is once again in the spotlight as elected leaders ask how a suspected shooter was able to get as close as he did to the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) joins the Rundown to discuss some of his concerns regarding Secret Service training, low morale, and high turnover. Comer details red flags from Saturday night's incident and explains why his committee is launching a probe into the agency's preparedness. King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Washington D.C. as President Trump warns of trade tariffs and "cowardly" UK leadership. The visit includes high-level ceremonies ranging from a formal state dinner hosted by the First Lady to a momentous address before a joint session of Congress. FOX News Senior Correspondent and host of the Searching for Heroes podcast, Benjamin Hall joins to discuss whether this historic state visit can salvage the "special relationship" amidst a public fallout between President Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.  PLUS, commentary by Jason Chaffetz, FOX News contributor and the host of the Jason In The House podcast on FOX News Radio.  PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices🇺🇸 Stay informed. Support independent updates.👇 [Tap here to keep the news coming] 👇

Iran has proposed a new deal through Pakistani mediators which outlines terms to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, with nuclear negotiations postponed to a later stage. Washington signals it may not send envoys to the next round of talks as Tehran's newest proposal makes no concessions on the nation's nuclear program, a key point for President Trump. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Brent Sadler, Senior Research Fellow with the Heritage Foundation, Naval Warfare and Advanced Technology, Allison Center for National Security, who says President Trump is trying to 'avoid bloodshed' by focusing on diplomacy, but that patience won't last forever. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices🇺🇸 Stay informed. Support independent updates.👇 [Tap here to keep the news coming] 👇