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Going far beyond the basic headlines, The FOX News Rundown features insights from top newsmakers, FOX News reporters and contributors, plus commentary on the significant issues of the day. Check us out each morning.


Evening Edition: Dr. Fauci Refuses to Testify Over His Handling of COVID-19

Inside the Fauci Diaries: Unpacking the Covid "Cover Up" Allegations

Senate Republicans and Dr. Anthony Fauci are expected to face off once again over new details revealed in Fauci's personal diaries regarding the origins of and response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Republican Congressman Dr. Brad Wenstrup, Executive Director of Americans for Health Excellence, joins to discuss findings from his committee's report on the Wuhan lab leak theory, discrepancies in public versus private statements made by Dr. Fauci, and the handling of school closures, mask mandates, and social distancing guidelines. More than 50 years after the passage of Title IX, the gender gap in American education has flipped. Today, young men are falling behind young women in school. President of the American Institute for Boys and Men Richard Reeves joins the Rundown to break down the biological and systemic factors at play. He discusses why classrooms have become “female-coded” and how over-diagnosing behavioral issues impacts boys. PLUS, commentary by David Marcus, columnist for FOX News Digital.  PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evening Edition: President Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu Tout “Productive” Meeting

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met with President Trump in Washington D.C. as he visits the nation’s capital to pay tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham. Against the backdrop of regional unrest, there is a delicate balance between diplomatic efforts and the potential for military operations against Iran – including debates over targets like the deeply fortified Pickaxe Mountain.   FOX’s Jonathan Savage speaks with FOX News Chief Foreign Correspondent Trey Yingst about what the meeting between the two leaders could mean for the future of both nations and the broader political landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People Feared AI Would Act Alone. It's Happening.

A recent AI security incident is raising new questions about how much control developers really have over increasingly advanced models. Tristan Harris, co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology joins the Rundown to explain how an OpenAI model under testing escaped its closed environment and hacked into another AI platform—an incident the company called unprecedented. Plus, he discusses why lawmakers are now pushing for stronger AI safety guardrails, and the growing debate over whether open-source or closed AI models are better equipped to prevent future risks. With 14 weeks remaining until the midterm elections, Republicans are making their case to keep control of Congress while Democrats push to capitalize on voter frustration with rising costs, tariffs, and President Trump's approval ratings. Meanwhile, both parties are grappling with internal ideological shifts and rising progressive voices, as the political landscape begins to shape for 2028. Founding Partner and CEO of Arc Initiatives and former battleground director for the 2024 Harris campaign, Dan Kanninen, joins the Rundown to discuss how swing district voters are responding to economic pressures, the growing impact of progressive factions within the party, and the path forward for Democrats heading into the midterms and beyond. PLUS, commentary by Jason Chaffetz, FOX News contributor and the host of the Jason In The House podcast on FOX News Radio.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evening Edition: President Trump Issues New Warnings for Iran After Pausing Strikes

After the United States put a pause on strikes against Iran, President Donald Trump said that he is prepared to order resumption of “strong military action” against Tehran if negotiations fail, warning they have little time to reach a deal. Benjamin Netanyahu’s Washington visit this week could determine whether Israel joins renewed strikes as the Iran war enters a two-day diplomatic pause. Meanwhile, Iran issued a second warning to Ukraine following what Tehran said was an attack on a vessel in the Caspian Sea. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Behnam Ben Taleblu, Iran Program Senior Director and Senior Fellow at the Foundation for the defense of Democracies, who says President Trump still has all options on the table but should focus on what a future Iran would look like. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Business Rundown: Fed Rate Decision, Oil Price Shifts & Big Tech Earnings

Markets are navigating a complex web of Big Tech earnings, an upcoming Federal Reserve rate decision, and mounting geopolitical tensions. Lou Basenese, FOX Business Contributor and Executive Vice President for Market Strategy at Prairie Operating Company, joins FBN’s Jackie DeAngelis to break down why the Central Bank is likely to hold interest rates steady, how a temporary pause in U.S.-Iran strikes is impacting oil prices, and why a surprisingly strong earnings season is providing underlying strength to Wall Street. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Economy, Maine, Georgia, and the Battle for Congress

With the balance of power in the U.S. Senate hinging on key races across the country, candidates are locking into increasingly heated campaigns. In Georgia, incumbent Democrat John Ossoff and his Republican challenger are trading sharp accusations over controversial campaign rhetoric, candidate voting records, and key policy debates. Georgia Congressman Mike Collins, the GOP nominee for the U.S. Senate, joins the Rundown to address the race's heated dynamics, outline his vision for the state, and discuss his campaign strategy heading into November. More than a dozen countries have—or are considering—age-based restrictions on social media, and here in America, several states are taking similar action. But is banning teens from social media the answer to keeping kids safe online, or will it give parents a false sense of security? Tech journalist Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson joins Lisa Brady to discuss the global effort to protect kids online—and whether these restrictions will actually work or just drive tech-savvy kids to find backdoors. PLUS, commentary by Jason Rantz, author of What’s Killing America, and the host of The Jason Rantz Show. PHOTO CREDIT: Robert Sullivan via AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Extra: Can Britain’s New Left-Wing Leader Survive Trump? Inside the UK’s Push for Socialism

Britain has named its seventh Prime Minister in ten years, as self-described socialist Andy Burnham takes the helm following Keir Starmer’s exit. What does this leftward pivot mean for the UK's economy, global defense commitments, and its relationship with the United States? Earlier this week on The FOX News Rundown, host Dave Anthony spoke with FOX News Senior Correspondent Benjamin Hall about Burnham’s ambitious plans to nationalize key industries, decentralize power away from London, and revive 1970s-style economic models. Benjamin Hall discusses what’s behind the socialism’s ‘surge’ in the UK and the political challenges it faces. He also discusses how Burnham could potentially butt heads with President Trump over foreign conflicts, trade and energy policy. We often must 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 FOX News Correspondent Benjamin Hall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Washington: Outgoing Sen. Daines On What Keeps "Good People" Out Of Politics

Stepping away from a safe seat after 14 years on Capitol Hill is a choice few politicians make. With his final term coming to a close, Montana Republican Senator Steve Daines joins the Rundown for an exclusive exit interview. Senator Daines reflects on transitioning from a nearly three decade career in the private sector to Congress, why business accountability is lacking in Washington, and how social media and a 24/7 news cycle drive institutional dysfunction. Plus, his take on the future of the Senate filibuster and the rising personal costs of running for office.   PHOTO CREDIT: AP PHOTO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Extra: Can Iran Wait Out Trump? Inside Tehran’s Strategy to Suffer & Survive

Is economic pressure enough to break Iran's nuclear ambitions—or can the regime simply wait out the U.S.? As U.S. strikes against Iranian targets continue and tensions escalate across critical global shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb, the conflict entered a pivotal phase this past week. Recently on the FOX News Rundown, host Dave Anthony sat down with Brian Hook, former U.S. Special Representative for Iran and Senior Policy Advisor during the first Trump administration, to break down the complex geopolitical conflict. They examine the economic bottleneck of the crisis and explain why Iran is leveraging asymmetric terrorism to target energy facilities and drive up global oil and gas prices. Hook provided inside context on "Pickaxe Mountain"—detailing what lies more than 350 feet beneath the ground at Iran's heavily fortified underground nuclear facility and whether U.S. bunker-busters can neutralize it. He also shared what he says is the truth behind Iran’s negotiating tactics, their history of violating MOUs, and why Tehran believes its non-democratic regime can outlast American presidential election cycles. We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with former U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook. Listen daily for full analysis, expert interviews, and breaking geopolitical coverage on The FOX News Rundown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices