The Fox News Rundown

The United States’ military prowess has been on display over the last several months during operations in Iran. But are our assets ready for other potential conflicts around the globe? Montana Republican Senator Tim Sheehy joins FOX News White House Correspondent Aishah Hasnie to discuss the nation’s military preparedness, whether the U.S. is ready for a major war, and why he believes that investing in our defense now will save us money and lives later. A new investigative report reveals the DEA allowed fentanyl-laced pills to be distributed—rather than seizing them—in an effort to catch the "bigger fish" behind the sale and trafficking of the fatal drug. Associated Press investigative reporter Jim Mustian joins the FOX News Rundown to discuss what DEA whistleblowers told him, the fallout from the investigation, and whether these high-stakes tactics were successful in getting dealers off the street. Joe Concha, FOX News Contributor, does commentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The construction of data centers around the country is shaping up to be a contentious topic as the midterm elections grow closer. Pressure is mounting on government officials to balance the economic growth these facilities could bring with the needs of the communities hosting them. Florida Lieutenant Governor and Republican candidate for Governor of Florida, Jay Collins, joins FOX News' Bill Melugin to discuss his proposed guardrails for AI development and data center expansion. He also weighs in on Florida's competitive Republican primary, responds to criticism from gubernatorial opponent, Congressman Byron Donalds, and explains how he would build on the legacy of Governor Ron DeSantis. As the nation gears up to celebrate America 250, a new FOX Nation special, titled “The Patriot War,” dives into the stories of Revolutionary figures like Martha Washington, Alexander Hamilton and more. Emmy-winning actor, producer and director Kelsey Grammer joins Dave Anthony to share insight into the special, as well as political division today versus 250 years ago. He also previews his upcoming film Young Washington and reflects on why the political divisions of today aren't as unprecedented as we think. PLUS, commentary by Jason Chaffetz, FOX News contributor and the host of the Jason In The House podcast on FOX News Radio. PHOTO CREDIT: GETTY IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As New York voters head to the polls, a closely watched fight is underway over the future direction of the Democratic Party. Several Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates are competing in key congressional primaries, with support from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and hopes of expanding the movement's influence beyond local politics. Democratic strategist Yemisi Egbewele joins the Rundown to discuss the DSA's push to elect a new wave of progressive candidates and what their success—or failure—could mean for the party heading into the midterms. At the G7 Summit, President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and spoke by phone with Russian Leader Vladimir Putin in hopes of brokering peace. One of the strategies he suggested was for the U.S. to increase sanctions on Russian oil as Ukraine continues its counterattacks. Dan Bilak, a volunteer soldier with Ukraine’s territorial defense forces and the managing partner for the Ukraine office of the Kinstellar law firm, joins to discuss Ukraine's strategy to end the conflict and where they stand today. PLUS, commentary by David Marcus, columnist for FOX News Digital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has passed away at the age of 100, leaving behind a massive, complex economic legacy. Does his most famous warning about the economy perfectly describe the market we are living in right now? Chief Market Strategist for ProCap Financial Phil Rosen joins Lou Basenese to discuss Greenspan’s nearly 19-year tenure steering the economy and whether his iconic “irrational exuberance” warning is fitting for today’s volatile markets and the AI boom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are we truly alone in the universe, and if we aren’t, could humanity actually handle the truth? As public curiosity about extraterrestrial life continues to grow, every unexplained sighting fuels intense speculation about what the government might be hiding. Following President Trump's pledge for greater transparency, the Pentagon is gradually unsealing and releasing classified files on what are now officially called UAPs—Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena. Recently on the FOX News Rundown, host Lisa Brady caught up with world-renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to discuss the interest in UFOs and his new book, Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter. The Director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York City breaks down the reality behind the Pentagon's newly released UAP data, evaluates who—or what—might be out there, and examines whether human civilization is intellectually and emotionally prepared for a real alien encounter. Tyson says Earthlings are ready for a "real-life" Disclosure Day and that the government should "just show the alien" if it has one. We often have to cut interviews short during the week due to time constraints, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on The FOX News Rundown Extra, we share our entire interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson to let you hear even more of his thoughts on aliens, artificial intelligence, and space travel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the US and Iran was signed by President Donald Trump after the G7 wrapped up at the Palace of Versailles. The agreement implements a 60-day ceasefire and creates a framework for further negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions and other outstanding issues. As more details emerged about the plan during the week, critics on both sides of the aisle accused the Trump administration of "appeasement" and giving Iran too much. One of those critics was a key member of the first Trump administration: former Vice President Mike Pence. The former Vice President joined the FOX News Rundown’s host Dave Anthony just hours before the President put his signature on the MOU to discuss his concerns about it. While he praised the President’s efforts to weaken the regime, he is worried that this deal gives Tehran the feeling that they were not defeated. Pence, who also wrote the new book, What Conservatives Believe: Rediscovering the Conservative Conscience, voiced his concerns about some in the Republican party who are straying away from the party’s core values. Finally, Pence discussed the possibility of running for President in 2028. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview today on The Fox News Rundown: Extra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As America celebrates its 250th, we take a look at Theodore Roosevelt, America's 26th president, who is renowned as the "Conservation President". Between 1901 and 1909, he established an unprecedented 230 million acres of public lands. His sweeping efforts laid the foundation for the modern U.S. Forest Service, the National Wildlife Refuge System, and the Antiquities Act. Roosevelt's conservation legacy reshaped America's relationship with its natural resources. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Brad Meltzer, author of the book 'I am Teddy Roosevelt,' who shares why he feels teaching our children about American history is so important, and details President Roosevelt's early interest in nature. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The controversial 'Memorandum of Understanding with Iran' and a high-stakes standoff over FISA surveillance renewals are igniting sharp divisions between the White House and Senate Republicans. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins to discuss the economic and political fallout of lifting Iranian oil sanctions, the Supreme Court's looming decision on birthright citizenship, and how a late-night postponement of the confirmation of the Director of National Intelligence put a pause on national security legislation. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, how did a seemingly ragged group of Continental soldiers pull off an impossible victory against the world’s greatest military superpower? Pulitzer Prize-winning military historian and best-selling author Rick Atkinson joins FOX News' Lucas Tomlinson to dive into the grueling, bloody middle years of the Revolutionary War. Drawing from his book, The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777–1780, Atkinson breaks down the mythology surrounding our nation's founding. PLUS, commentary by Tevi Troy, senior fellow at the Ronald Reagan Institute and a former senior White House aide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A newly announced memorandum of understanding with Iran and the rise of economic interventionism have sparked intense debate over the true direction of American foreign and domestic policy. Former Vice President Mike Pence joins to discuss his new book, "What Conservatives Believe: Rediscovering the Conservative Conscience," detailing his concerns over modern appeasement, why he believes the Republican Party must reject the "siren song" of populism, and how the conservative movement can reclaim its core principles heading into the 2026 elections. What do Iranian-Americans really think of the new U.S. Memorandum of Understanding with Iran? FOX News’ Alex Hogan speaks with Dr. Nazee Moinian, Middle East Institute Associate Fellow who was born in Iran and fled during the 1979 Revolution. As an Iranian-American, Dr. Moinian offers a unique and deeply personal perspective on the U.S. strategy, explaining why she believes the current agreement may be a "letdown" for the Iranian people and a missed opportunity to truly curb the regime’s influence. PLUS, commentary by David Marcus, columnist for FOX News Digital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Department of Justice is cracking down on nationwide protests erupting over President Trump’s border policies. Backed by a new $70-billion Homeland Security bill funding ICE and Border Patrol, federal prosecutors have charged 15 individuals in Minnesota with violently resisting federal officers. FOX News' Bill Melugin speaks with former Acting ICE Director Jonathan Fahey to break down the DOJ's new legal strategy, and the intense political battle across the country that's shaping the future of America's immigration enforcement. Average grade point averages in American high schools and colleges have mysteriously skyrocketed over recent decades, leaving many to wonder if a 4.0 still means what it used to as an A becomes the nation's most common grade. Neetu Arnold of the Manhattan Institute joins to discuss how grade inflation and a decline in school accountability have compromised academic readiness, the consequences for students entering higher education and the workforce, and why elite universities are reversing pandemic-era policies to bring back standardized testing metrics. PLUS, commentary by FOX News contributor Joe Concha. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States and Iran have negotiated a deal following a period of military conflict involving U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, leading to a 60-day ceasefire to allow for continued nuclear negotiations. Under the preliminary agreement, shipping will resume through the critical Strait of Hormuz without Iranian interference. The director of Heritage’s Center for National Defense Robert Greenway joins the Rundown to discuss the nuances of the negotiations, Iran's crippled enrichment capabilities, and the role of Israel in regional security. Some of the world's most powerful artificial intelligence models have just been abruptly taken offline. Following an emergency export control directive from the Trump administration, AI pioneer Anthropic disabled its new Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models due to severe national security anxieties. The federal intervention came after Amazon officials alerted the White House that a simple "jailbreak" technique allowed users to completely bypass safety guardrails—raising alarms that rogue states or bad actors could exploit software flaws to launch catastrophic cyberattacks. Ohio Republican Senator Jon Husted joins the Rundown to dissect the federal government's high-stakes "pause" on frontier AI and the delicate needle policymakers must thread between out-innovating China and defending domestic infrastructure. Also, Sen. Husted discusses his tough reelection campaign. PLUS, commentary by Joe Abraham the father of Katie Abraham, who was killed in a drunken-driving accident by an illegal alien. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For over 100 days, the conflict between the U.S. and Iran has kept markets on edge. But now, investors are celebrating reports that the U.S. and Iran have reached a preliminary deal to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. David Bahnsen, Founder and Managing Partner of The Bahnsen Group, joins FOX Business’ Taylor Riggs to discuss how cautious traders should remain since the potential peace pact isn’t expected to be official until Friday, and how this development could impact the Fed meeting later this week. Bahnsen also discusses the job market, “AI washing,” and SpaceX stock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Earlier this week, legendary comic Jeff Foxworthy joined the FOX News Rundown, sitting down with host Dave Anthony to talk about his career, his creative process, and his new FOX Nation special, The Joke's on Me. Foxworthy explained why he wanted to take viewers inside the grueling creative process of stand-up comedy, rather than just make his latest special an hour of performing. He also told Dave the origins of his iconic ‘you might be a redneck’ jokes and how his wife remains his toughest critic and a vital part of his career. Jeff Foxworthy had many great stories and interesting insights from his decades in comedy and entertainment, but we couldn’t fit them all into our weekday version. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with comedian Jeff Foxworthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices