The Fox News Rundown
The FOX News Rundown is your daily news podcast for making sense of the big issues directly impacting your life. Go beyond the headlines every morning and join some of FOX News’ best journalists—including FOX News Channel reporters Peter Doocy, Aishah Hasnie, Bill Melugin, Alex Hogan, Lucas Tomlinson and Jacqui Heinrich and FOX News Radio reporters Dave Anthony, Jessica Rosenthal, Lisa Brady, Chris Foster and Gurnal Scott - as they tap into the global reporting resources of FOX News and get unparalleled political analysis and exclusive insight from top newsmakers. The Rundown offers a sharp contrast of perspectives you won’t...
Evening Edition: America 250 Interactive Treasure Hunt Begins
A national educational initiative celebrating America’s 250th anniversary has begun with what organizers call the largest treasure hunt in U.S. history. The '250 Days for 250 Years Foundation' has launched an interactive nationwide heritage program that combines location-based challenges, historical discovery missions and community engagement activities across all states through a free web application accessible to all Americans. The app uses GPS to send players to local historical landmarks.
FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Rabbi Andrew Shaw, Chief Executive of Mizrachi UK, who explains it was his great respect and admiration for the Unit...
Business Rundown: Is Big Tech Calling For AI Regulation to Crush Competition?
Safety concerns vs. global dominance: AI executives want to slow down development, but President Trump warns the U.S. must stay ahead of China. Meanwhile, chip stocks are taking a hit. Is Big Tech’s massive boom in trouble?
FOX Business Network Contributor Jonathan Hoenig joins FBN’s Taylor Riggs to discuss concerns over AI and why he thinks there’s an ulterior motive behind AI companies suddenly wanting to hit the brakes on the technology. Hoenig also previews the week ahead for Wall Street, including the lingering high price of energy and this week’s Federal Reserve...
Going Rogue: Is It Already Too Late to Stop AI Risk?
Artificial intelligence is advancing at a rapid pace, but some researchers are warning the technology could become increasingly difficult to control. Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon recently resigned and went public with concerns that AI companies are racing toward self-improving systems without adequate safeguards, while many government officials like Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argue the U.S. cannot afford to fall behind China. Co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, Tristan Harris examines the growing debate over AI safety and regulation, including reports of AI agents breaking out of testing environments and the potential consequences of pushing the technology...
Extra: The War on Terror | Then, Now, and What's Next
As we mark 25 years since the September 11th attacks, retired Navy Commander Kirk Lippold joins Lucas Tomlinson on the FOX News Rundown Extra to reflect on the Global War on Terror and his unique place in history. Commander Lippold was at the helm of the USS Cole when it was attacked by Al-Qaeda in October 2000, killing 17 U.S. sailors. On September 11, 2001, he was inside CIA headquarters warning officials about Osama bin Laden—just 20 minutes before the first plane struck the World Trade Center. Hear his full, unedited conversation on what America got right and wrong in the War on Te...
From Washington: Will the President’s Midterm Push Pay Off for the GOP?
With a narrow House majority up for grabs in the midterms, states and lawmakers across the country are navigating high-stakes legislative battles and shifting campaign tactics. Fox News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to discuss President Trump's proposed $5,000 "dividend" for voters, the fiscal fallout of rising national deficits and tariff policies, and upcoming Congressional votes over cryptocurrency, college sports reform, AM radio mandates, and AI regulation.
Plus, retired Navy Commander Kirk Lippold joins to discuss the ongoing threat of global terrorism and state-sponsored adversaries on the anniversary of 9/11, reflecting on his firsthand experience at the CIA during...
Extra: Karl Rove on 9/11 | Inside Air Force One & President Bush’s Decision-Making
25 years after 9/11, former Senior Advisor Karl Rove takes us behind the scenes with President George W. Bush on one of the most critical days in American history. Rove details to the FOX News Rundown's Dave Anthony the moment he informed the President of the first plane hitting the Twin Towers, their high-stakes journey back to Washington aboard Air Force One, and the iconic story behind President Bush's bullhorn speech at Ground Zero. Hear the full, unedited conversation on this FOX News Rundown Extra.
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From Washington: Shannon Bream on Midterm Map Wars & GOP Strategy
As the GOP comes off a first-of-its-kind Midterm Convention in Dallas, courts across the nation have their hands full as several redrawn district maps remain unsettled, less than two months away from the midterms. FOX News Chief Legal Correspondent and host of the ‘Livin’ the Bream’ podcast, Shannon Bream examines the last-minute dash to figure out which district is which, as well as recap the GOP’s midterm convention and the controversy over President Trump’s $5000 “Trump Dividend.”
Later, David Ferrugio, host of the 'Dead Talks' podcast and author of 'You're Not Dead Yet: How Grief and Loss Can Teach You...
Evening Edition: 9/11 Stories of Heroism and Bravery
One of the most enduring memories of the 9/11 tragedy is the way first responders and others ran 'towards' the attack sites, not 'away', which saved countless lives by the actions of those heroes. Twenty-five years after 9/11, one of the first responders from that day who received a 'Purple Heart' for his heroism, Bryan Stern, is reflecting back to the moment the attacks began and how he became part of the immediate response.
FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Bryan Stern, founder of national nonprofit 'Grey Bull Rescue', who shares his story of 9/11 and ex...
Business Rundown: Saved by a Phone Call | A Wall Street Survivor’s 9/11 Mission
On September 11, 2001, Thomas Batillo was on Wall Street, scheduled to meet colleagues for breakfast at the top of the World Trade Center. A last-minute phone call kept him at ground level—a moment that saved his life as the first plane flew directly overhead.
In this moving episode of The FOX Business Rundown, Batillo shares with FOX Businss Network's Lydia Hu his harrowing, step-by-step account of that tragic morning: witnessing the second plane strike, watching the chaotic scene from the ground, and making desperate cell phone calls to friends trapped on the upper floors.
He al...
25 Years Later: The Legacy of 9/11
Twenty-five years after the September 11th terror attacks, America pauses to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the thousands affected in the years since, and the selfless heroes who ran towards danger on one of the darkest days in US history. As ceremonies take place across Ground Zero, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, we reflect on how the tragic events unfolded in real time. FOX & Friends co-host Brian Kilmeade was on the air live as the initial reports broke that a plane had struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center. He joins FOX News’ Jacqui Heinrich and looks ba...
Evening Edition: 9/11 Victims Families Want Declassified Answers on the Terror Attacks
Lawyers and approximately 10,000 family members of 9/11 victims represented by groups like '9/11 Justice' plan to use newly uncovered evidence including declassified FBI files, UK intelligence records, and videos to make the case that the Saudi government should be held accountable for their alleged role in the 9/11 terror attacks under the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA). The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in lower Manhattan will hear oral arguments for the first time on Oct. 7th that connect the men in those videos to the Saudi government and its intelligence services, as well as...
GOP Midterm Convention: Trump Takes Dallas to Defy History
Republicans are making history in Dallas, holding the party’s first-ever midterm convention as they look to rally voters and candidates ahead of the November elections. President Trump took center stage on day one, after some of the party’s most prominent leaders and candidates as Republicans laid out their priorities and made their case to voters. FOX News Radio’s Jessica Rosenthal, FOX News Radio White House correspondent Jared Halpern, and Republican strategist and South and Hill Strategies Co-founder Colin Reed break down the biggest moments from the first day, and the key takeaways from the president's message to the p...
Evening Edition: The 'Victim Compensation Fund' Continues to Help Those Affected by 9/11
Two and a half decades after the terror attacks of September 11th, 2001, people are still coming forward with 9/11-related illnesses. 'Never Forget' was a rallying cry for people across the u-s in the months and years after the terror attacks of 9/11. And now, 25 years later - a group of people is working to make sure those who are dealing with 9/11-related illnesses aren't forgotten.
FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Allison Turkel, Special Master of the 'Victim Compensation Fund', who says she and her team are dedicated to making sure those affected by 9/11 are li...
Is AI Destroying Music? A Country Star's Dire Warning
Artificial intelligence isn't just reshaping everyday life; it's also triggering a revolution in the music industry. Today, automated programs churn out millions of songs daily—capturing a massive share of music streams by generating tracks that borrow from real artists without permission or compensation. Armed with Big & Rich's new single "Hello AI," country music star John Rich joins us to expose the threat facing artists, explain why monetizing stolen AI tracks is no different than passing counterfeit money, and demand that Washington step in before human creators are priced out of their own craft.
Before 9/11 redefined American nati...
Evening Edition: Honoring the Heroes of 'United Flight 93'
This week marks 25 years since the 2001 terror attacks that took the lives of almost 3,000 people. Memorials pay tribute, like the one in a rural part of Pennsylvania, the site where the heroes of 'United Flight 93' gave their lives to stop the terrorists on 9/11. in addition to large-scale memorials at the attack sites in lower manhattan and at the pentagon, the Flight 93 national memorial near Shanksville, Pennsylvania is a little different, it's a sacred place for those left behind.
FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Donna Gibson, the Executive Director of the Fr...
The Midterm Convention: Can Trump Turnout Hold the GOP Majority?
With control of Congress on the line, a midterm convention in Dallas is shaking up traditional campaign strategy to rally low-turnout base voters. Fox News political analyst and convention host committee advisor Reince Priebus joins to detail how President Trump's presence is key to energizing working-class and rural voters, why razor-thin margins will decide key swing districts, and how the party plans to tie vulnerable Democrats to far-left messaging.
Twenty-five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, a look back at President George W. Bush’s crisis management reveals the real-time decisions made as the nation came under fire...
Evening Edition: 'Tunnel to Towers' Proudly Supporting America's Heroes
Since the terror attacks of September 11th, 2001, the 'Tunnel to Towers' foundation has been providing mortgage-free homes to families of fallen service members and first responders while also working to combat veteran homelessness. The foundation's core principle has always been to never forget the bravery of the nation's heroes, and their families, that lost their lives on that day. The nonprofit's mission was created by a man's promise to his brother who died while trying to save others at ground zero.
FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Frank Siller, Chairman and CEO of Tunnel to...
Business Rundown: Is the Economy Stronger Than Headlines Claim? A Look At The Labor Market
Where does the labor market stand this Labor Day? U.S. job growth rebounded in August, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting 162,000 jobs added—blowing past expectations of a 56,000 gain. Following summer slowdowns, Executive Vice President for Market Strategy at Prairie Operating Company and FOX Business Contributor Lou Basenese joins Lydia Hu to break down the surprise report. They examine what these numbers mean for the workforce, wage growth, and upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.
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9/11 Anniversary Week | Turning National Tragedy Into Lifelong Purpose
As America marks 25 years since the September 11th terror attacks, Tunnel to Towers Foundation Chairman and CEO Frank Siller reflects on the ultimate sacrifice made by his firefighter brother, Stephen Siller. He joins Rundown to detail how a family's grief transformed into a nationwide movement dedicated to housing injured service members and Gold Star families. Siller also breaks down the foundation's aggressive campaign to eradicate veteran homelessness and provide mortgage-free homes to fallen first responders across the country.
Even low-to-moderate drinking can shrink brain volume and impair critical executive function, but new medical insights reveal your mind...
Extra: The Multimillion-Dollar Business of Birth Tourism
"Birth tourism" schemes are allowing foreign nationals—including members of the Chinese Communist Party and drug cartel figures—to secure U.S. citizenship for their children, raising major national security concerns. Why are these schemes thriving, and what can federal authorities do to close the gap?
FOX News Rundown: Extra host Jessica Rosenthal speaks with former Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agent in Charge Claude Arnold. He outlines how million-dollar operations run in the U.S., why shifting administration policies leave loopholes open, and how Congress could codify immigration laws to shut down birth tourism permanently.
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From Washington: How Gerrymandering Is Reshaping Politics & Driving Extremism
With a narrow House majority up for grabs in the midterms, states across the country have engaged in a mid-decade redistricting arms race that is drastically reducing the number of competitive congressional races. Journalist Josh Roltenberg, co-author of Draw the Line in Ohio, joins to discuss how partisan map-making in states like Ohio diminishes voter choice, why safe seats incentivize extreme partisanship, and his call for a national standard or grassroots movement to end gerrymandering before the 2030 census.
Plus, Texas Republican Congressman Pat Fallon joins to discuss the congressional investigation into whether foreign money was illegally funneled through ActBl...
Extra: Dana Perino and Ross Rayburn on How To Reset Your Habits & Mindset After Summer
As summer wraps up and back-to-school season kicks off, many of us view Labor Day as a "second New Year"—a natural moment to reassess goals, reset daily habits, and pivot toward what's next. But when life moves fast, how do you make meaningful health and career changes that actually stick?
On the FOX News Rundown: Extra, Host Dana Perino speaks with author, performance strategist, and former Peloton instructor Ross Rayburn. Ross shares how to lower the stakes on overwhelming resolutions, leverage the science of breathwork to manage high-stress moments, and build the courage needed to navigate ma...
From Washington: The Consequences of Crossing Party Lines
This Tuesday, two House Democrats broke with party leadership to advance a GOP-backed rules vote, triggering sharp backlash from their colleagues. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins The Rundown to explain the resulting political turmoil, as well as Congress’ efforts to establish new safeguards for college sports.
Later, Director of National Health Communications and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health, Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos, details how excessive screen exposure impacts developing minds and what steps parents can take to prevent it.
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Business Rundown: Are High Costs Changing the Way We Travel?
Millions of Americans are taking off for one last getaway as summer winds down. But with rising costs and soaring gas prices, how can travelers make their money go further without stretching their budgets too thin? AAA Senior Manager of Public Affairs Robert Sinclair joins FOX Business’ Lydia Hu to analyze Labor Day trends and share essential travel and safety tips for this weekend and the upcoming fall travel season.
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Evening Edition: Mistrial Declared in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial
A judge has declared a mistrial in the trial of Lindsay Clancy—the Massachusetts mother who admitted to strangling her three young children, but pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. After seven days of intense deliberations and multiple deadlocks, the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict.
FOX’s Jessica Rosenthal speaks with Jack Lu, former Massachusetts Superior Court Judge, who shares his thoughts the trial.
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The Democrats’ Drive to Overhaul the Supreme Court
Debates over the judiciary, domestic policy, and foreign conflicts are taking center stage as lawmakers navigate legal challenges ahead of the midterms. The Supreme Court's future remains a focal point following a House vote against court expansion, while the DOJ's new reporting mandate for federal welfare programs faces looming legal battles. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins to discuss these legislative moves, the latest developments in the Tyler Robinson murder trial, and how ongoing military action against Iran is shaping public perception and the economy.
As President Trump questions when the Iranian people will "rise up an...
Evening Edition: Iranian Hackers Increase Attacks Against U.S. Infrastructure
Iranian hackers are trying to bring the conflict in the Mideast to U.S. soil. Iranian hackers have targeted America’s telecommunications, energy and other infrastructure in recent weeks, targeting internet-connected automated systems but have so far been unsuccessful. An Iranian hacker group known as 'APT Iran' warned the U.S. would soon see “unexpected and critical events” against these targets in a Telegram post.
FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with John Cofrancesco, founder and CEO of American AI Logistics, who says our advanced technologies and our reliance on them makes us more vulnerable, but adds...
Foreign Money in US Elections? Inside the Growing Fundraising Scandal
Questions are mounting over whether foreign money was illegally funneled into Democratic campaigns through ActBlue, as multiple top officials at the fundraising platform invoke their Fifth Amendment rights during a congressional investigation. The probe is examining how ActBlue vets donations and whether the platform misled lawmakers about its safeguards against foreign contributions. Texas Republican Congressman Pat Fallon joins the Rundown to discuss the investigation.
Technology is becoming an inescapable part of daily life, and Health and Human Services has issued a formal advisory to warn parents about the dangers of excessive screen time. Director of National Health Com...
Evening Edition: What Fuels Conspiracy Theories About Charlie Kirk's Killing?
Judge Tony Graf has ruled that alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson will stand trial, finding that prosecutors presented sufficient evidence for the case to move forward. Robinson will be facing all seven charges filed by prosecutors. Will this finally end all the conspiracy theories being pushed by social media influencers and others?
FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Tim Young, media Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, media editor at the Dallas Express, and author, who says the internet has given rage-baters and amateur detectives too much of a platform, and others need to tr...
The Fight Over Parental Rights: What’s Really Being Taught in Classrooms?
New school year, same fight for parental rights with school boards across the country accused of defying federal policy and Supreme Court precedent on guidelines pertaining to culture-war flashpoints. America First Legal Senior Advisor Ian Prior speaks with Fox's Peter Doocy about what this defiance looks like in schools around the country, what legal tools are at parents' disposal to protect their children, and how the Trump administration's legal actions are reshaping education policy.
The debate over birth tourism and immigration enforcement takes center stage as questions surrounding visa fraud, national security, and political influence continue to su...
Evening Edition: Florida Leads Interest in Out-of-Town Home Buyers
Home sales in Florida continue to rise as out-of-market and international buyers increasingly focus on the Sunshine State. Florida has dominated a new list of markets attracting out-of-town shoppers for newly built homes, with outside shoppers generating more than 80% of new-construction views in several of the state’s metro areas. Out-of-market buyers drive more than 80% of new-construction views in cities like Lakeland, Cape Coral, and Port St. Lucie. What is driving the interest in owning a home in Florida?
FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Margit Brandt, Senior Luxury Real Estate Agent, Premiere Estate Prop...
U.S. and Venezuela Agree to "Generational Game Changer" Deal
President Trump has announced a historic oil deal with Venezuela which grants the U.S. access to billions of barrels in proven reserves. FOX Business Network Contributor and Oil Market Analyst at the Price Futures Group Phil Flynn joins the Rundown to explain why the agreement could be a "generational game changer" for the nation's energy security, how it impacts the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the immediate impact on pump prices and why a "new era of low prices" is on the horizon.
After devastating flooding and mudslides swept through the mountainous Nepal-China border, hundreds are...
Evening Edition: 'Iran, Michigan Politics and Personal Attacks', JD Vance Sits Down with FOX News
FOX sat down with Vice President JD Vance in Michigan today, where he spoke at an event in the northern Detroit suburb of Sterling Heights. The Vice President is at the center of several major storylines that he discussed with FOX's Lucas Tomlinson including the new Venezuela oil deal, President Trump’s Canada trade war, the resumption of U.S. action in the Strait of Hormuz, and Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s apparent swipe at Vance’s family.
FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with FOX's Lucas Tomlinson who shares the various topics he discusse...
Business Rundown: G20 Summit, AI Data Center Boom, and New NIL Economics
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is hosting finance leaders at the G20 Summit in North Carolina, focusing on economic strategy and diplomatic pressures regarding geopolitical tensions. Founder of Michael Lee Strategy Michael Lee joins FBN’s Taylor Riggs to discuss the global trade dynamics, federal debt pressure, and economic opportunities tied to AI data center infrastructure.
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Back to Washington With the Midterms in Sight
Labor Day is unofficially marking the start of midterm season; the moment voters begin tuning into the critical choices shaping November. With narrow congressional margins, Republican leadership faces a tight window to pass a budget, clear legislative hurdles, and set the narrative before early voting begins. Political strategist Colin Reed, co-founder of South & Hill Strategies, joins the Rundown to unpack what lawmakers should prioritize in the months ahead. As both parties look toward November and the fight for control of Congress, Reed examines whether governing or gaining the majority will take center stage.
As summer begins to...
Extra: Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Takes On Foreign Political Influence
As social media influencers increasingly displace traditional media as primary sources for political commentary, concerns are growing over covert foreign propaganda and dark money fueling online discourse. In response, bipartisan momentum is building behind new legislation aimed at closing foreign disclosure loopholes and requiring online personalities to disclose financial ties to foreign governments.
Jessica Rosenthal spoke with Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) about her bipartisan Foreign Propaganda Disclosure Act. They discussed how foreign entities and bot networks leverage paid influencers to manipulate digital algorithms and steer American political debates, as well as the enforcement mechanisms needed to hold...
From Washington: The Battle over Mail-In Ballots and Autism Fraud Fallout
With less than 70 days until the midterm elections, the Supreme Court has lifted a temporary injunction on President Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in ballots. Though the path is cleared for the new rules, several states are already seeking workarounds. Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General and U.C. Berkeley Law Professor John Yoo joins The Rundown to explain what these new rules mean and why he believes lower courts overstepped by limiting the order in the first place.
Later, Kelsey Bennett, Family Advocate at Autism Families Alliance, discusses how federal efforts to combat autism care-related fraud are impacting th...
Extra: Mark Lanier and Sen. Blackburn On Meta's Massive Settlement
Meta recently agreed to a landmark multi-state settlement, putting an end to a high-profile federal lawsuit over child safety and the addictive nature of social media apps like Instagram. The deal introduces major restrictions, including disabling algorithmic feeds, removing cosmetic filters, hiding like counts, and restricting late-night app usage for teens.
Following the announcement, Jessica Rosenthal spoke with Mark Lanier, lead trial lawyer in landmark social media addiction cases representing the state of Arkansas, and Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), co-author of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). They discussed the significance of the settlement and corporate accountability.
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From Washington: Impeachment Threats & Secret Military Bets
As the upcoming midterms draw closer, President Trump is telling voters that Democrats will try to impeach him again if they gain control of Congress. Despite pushback from House Democratic leadership against impeachment efforts, urging the party to focus on the economy, outgoing Representative Al Green (D-TX) has once again introduced impeachment resolutions. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins the Rundown to analyze progressive primary upsets, intra-party friction, and key state races that could alter the balance of power in Washington.
Plus, Anti-Corruption Data Collective co-founder David Szakonyi details how prediction markets and crypto...
Evening Edition: VA Secretary Doug Collins Details Veteran Care Expansion
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been implementing major updates in 2026 affecting disability ratings, application paperwork, and benefit rules. The Department says they have had new accomplishments this year in reducing the benefits backlog to under 100K, signing up 100K new Veterans for healthcare, and helping Veterans maximize their G.I. education benefits.
FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with VA Secretary Doug Collins who says that changes needed to be made and the benefits of those changes are being seen.
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