The Fox News Rundown

Following Graham Platner's victory in a highly competitive Maine primary runoff, questions are rising over surging voter turnout and what it means for the general election. FOX News Sunday Anchor and Chief Legal Correspondent Shannon Bream discusses the national implications of the race, the growing pressure on the GOP to defend key Senate seats, and how economic pressures like inflation and trade agreements are shaping the political landscape.Catching every sports game used to be as simple as turning on the TV. Now, fans often need multiple streaming subscriptions just to follow their favorite teams, a growing frustration that has caught the attention of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. National Association of Broadcasters President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt joins the Rundown to discuss why Congress is taking a closer look at the changing sports media landscape, and what the shift to streaming means for broadcasters and small businesses alike. PLUS, commentary by Brian Kilmeade, Co-Host of FOX & Friends and Host of One Nation with Brian Kilmeade. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The World Cup is here! The Trump Administration has spent over a year escalating security ahead of the upcoming games—taking place across 11 cities through July 19th—and ensuring that soccer fans and host communities remain safe. Andrew Giuliani, head of the White House World Cup Task Force, joins to discuss the sophisticated strategy designed to protect the World Cup, how they’re deploying counter-drone technology across all 78 tournament matches, and how federal officials are working with local law enforcement to secure ‘soft targets’ and counter any domestic or geopolitical threats.How are Americans really feeling ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary? Some troubling new polling reveals a striking generational divide regarding patriotism and the future of democracy. White House correspondent and anchor Aishah Hasnie speaks with FOX News contributor and Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joey Jones to examine whether Americans are really divided on core values or just caught up in political disagreements. Plus, they discuss Jones’s inspiring decision to re-enlist in the Marine Corps Reserve. PLUS, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of FOX News Saturday Night and FOX News Radio’s FOX Across America. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

It's another primary day, and critical races are testing the true strength of political endorsements, shifting demographics, and candidate platforms. Lee Carter, founder and CEO of the Carter Intelligence Group, joins the Rundown to break down why voter enthusiasm and turnout are going to be the most vital metrics to watch ahead of November. Plus, Carter analyzes the growing identity crisis within the Democratic Party, and looks at the media strategies and cultural narratives impacting both sides of the aisle.For the first time in history, three nations, the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, are playing host to the FIFA World Cup, which is set to be the largest tournament to date. Ahead of Thursday's massive kickoff, FOX Sports lead soccer analyst and USMNT '94 World Cup legend Alexi Lalas joins the Rundown to discuss his expectations for the U.S. Men's National Team and reveal which countries he deems the top contenders. Alexi also addresses Iran qualifying for the tournament, breaking down the powerful geopolitical significance of them playing games on U.S. soil and how soccer can serve as a unique unifier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel and Iran traded fire again this weekend, dimming hopes for a recent peace deal and sending shockwaves through global markets. That news, coming off the Nasdaq’s worst day in over a year, how will this renewed geopolitical unrest impact energy prices and your wallet back home? Fox Business Network Contributor Jonathan Hoenig joins FOX Business’ Taylor Riggs to break down what investors need to know about how to navigate the ongoing unrest in the Middle East, as well as how consumers will be impacted by rising fuel costs. They also discuss the potential for the Fed to raise rates this year and the impact of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's suspension of tax breaks for data centers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration’s push to return the U.S. military to "basics" emphasizes a warrior ethos, readiness, and accountability. But behind the uniform, service members navigate deeply nuanced human experiences. Marine combat veteran and Dark Horse author A.J. Pasciuti joined the FOX News Rundown with Lisa Brady recently to share his raw lessons on loss, leadership, and the critical role of empathy in both war and life. Pasciuti also explains how his experiences on the battlefield have shown that Americans can overcome political divides to achieve great things, and how he hopes that celebrating America's 250th birthday will unite the country. We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full conversation. Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, we share our entire interview with A.J. Pasciuti. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Militarized drones have drastically changed the battlefield—but the rapidly evolving technology is also creating dangerous new threats right here at home. With massive summer events on the horizon, including the World Cup and the upcoming UFC match on the White House South Lawn, detecting and deterring potential attacks from above has become a top priority for national security officials. Drone expert, former Delta Force intelligence analyst, and FOX News Contributor Brett Velicovich joined FOX News’ Lucas Tomlinson on the FOX News Rundown recently to break down how easily adversaries can acquire and weaponize these devices. Velicovich also explains how ongoing global conflicts—like the war in Ukraine and tensions with Iran—are serving as a testing ground for rogue drone tactics, and whether U.S. security officials are truly prepared to protect the homeland. We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full conversation. Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, we share our entire interview with Brett Velicovich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Across the US healthcare system, prevention consistently takes a back seat to treatment, with avoidable illness, outbreaks, and chronic disease left to escalate before action is even taken. Some of the most powerful medicine interventions often occur before disease ever appears, so why is preventive steps taken more? What is behind this “prevention gap”, or the distance between what science already knows can prevent disease and what society actually implements. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Dr. Barry Davis, preventive medicine physician and public health researcher, and author of the book 'The Preventioneers: Diseases, Disasters, and the Discoveries That Changed Our World', who says why adopting a true prevention mindset is essential to protecting public health and building a more resilient future. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As political focus shifts toward upcoming midterm primaries and significant legal news, key congressional and Senate races across the country are heating up with mounting controversies. Shannon Bream, FOX News chief legal analyst and FOX News Sunday anchor, joins to discuss the growing opposition research surrounding Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Plattner, primary results out of New Jersey and Iowa, and the confirmation outlook for President Trump's Acting Attorney General nominee, Todd Blanche. Data centers face strong opposition from critics concerned about environmental impacts and energy costs, but proponents say they are critical for national security. Retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General David Deptula is dean of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies. He joins FOX's Lucas Tomlinson to discuss the intersection of data centers and national security, as well as the potential risks of blocking their development. PLUS, commentary by FOX News contributor Joe Concha. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman for allegedly prioritizing corporate profits over public safety, alarm is rising nationwide regarding how advanced artificial intelligence can manipulate vulnerable individuals and even aid in violent criminal acts. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier joins to examine the state's dual civil and criminal offensive against the tech giant, the chilling role a chatbot played in an FSU campus shooting and a youth suicide, and how local prosecutors plan to weaponize consumer protection laws to mandate strict age verification and safety guards.New FOX News polls show a dramatic, 20-year shift in how Americans view higher education. With tuition costs skyrocketing, growing debates over free speech, and artificial intelligence reshaping the workforce, more families are asking if a degree makes financial sense in the long run? FOX News' Alex Hogan sits down with NYU Stern School of Business professor, podcast host, and author Suzy Welch to break down what's happening across American campuses. Plus, Suzy shares strategic advice from her book, "Becoming You," on how young professionals can navigate a broken career conveyor belt and pivot ahead of major tech trends. PLUS, commentary by Jason Rantz, author of What’s Killing America, and the host of The Jason Rantz Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As militarized drone technology rapidly reshapes global warfare, national security officials are turning their focus to potential threats right here at home. This summer presents unprecedented security challenges, with massive crowds expected for America’s 250th anniversary events—including a historic UFC fight on the White House South Lawn—and for the World Cup tournament, which is being hosted at multiple venues across the country. Brett Velicovich, a former Delta Force intelligence analyst, founder of Powerus, and FOX News Contributor, joins FOX News’ Lucas Tomlinson to discuss the threats drones pose to the public at large events, what security officials must do to be ready, and how drone technology is revolutionizing modern warfare.A massive explosion at the Cape Canaveral launch pad last week forced Blue Origin to scrub their highly anticipated launch of its New Glenn rocket, pushing the potential of another mission to next year. Clayton Anderson, a retired NASA astronaut who spent 30 years at the agency and lived on the International Space Station, joins to discuss the impact of the explosion on NASA's Artemis missions, the engineering challenges of building a lunar base, and how private consortiums like Blue Origin and SpaceX are shaping the future of space exploration. PLUS, commentary by Ted Jenkin, President of Exit Stage Left Advisors and Host of The Red, White & Green Show. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESSBest, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this crucial California Primary election day, the race for Los Angeles Mayor is hitting a boiling point. Kennedy, host of the "Kennedy Saves the World" podcast, joins the Rundown to break down the surprising political rise of outsider candidate Spencer Pratt. Once written off by critics, Pratt has surged into a statistical tie with incumbent Mayor Karen Bass following his on-the-ground advocacy for victims of the devastating Palisades fire.Former First Lady Jill Biden’s new memoir, "View from the East Wing," has reopened deep Democratic wounds by recounting her perspective on the 2024 debate night and the subsequent fallout regarding the former president's cognitive decline. Partner at Ballard Partners and former press secretary to Jill Biden and special assistant to the president Michael LaRosa, joins the podcast to discuss how the book's revelations damage her credibility and expose a long-standing pattern of stage-management and evasion by the Biden family. PLUS, commentary by David Marcus, columnist for FOX News Digital. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices