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During his trip to the Middle East, President Trump met with the new Syrian President, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, who took over after the fall of the Assad regime this past January. This came a day after he pledged to lift sanctions on the war-torn nation. Some, including former President Obama and members of Congress, praised Trump's decision and hoped Americans could build a possible relationship with the new government. However, some have raised concerns about the interim Syrian President's involvement with extremist groups. Indiana Republican Congressman Marlin Stutzman met with Al-Sharaa and members of the Syrian regime last month. He joins the Rundown to explain why he's optimistic about Syria's future yet understands why America must be vigilant and ensure that it operates in the best interests of our country. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Monday, President Trump announced that there will be a 90-day pause on the majority of tariffs between the U.S. and China, with plans to use the truce period to continue negotiations for a wider trade deal. On Tuesday, FOX Business White House Correspondent Edward Lawrence had a fireside chat with the CEOs of automaker Hyundai and chipmaker Arm Holdings. Edward joins the Rundown to discuss the Trump administration's trade objectives during this 90-day pause with China and what his conversation with major auto and chip manufacturer CEOs tells us about the President's ambition to onshore more businesses in America. The Federal Aviation Administration will hold a meeting later today to discuss potential flight reductions at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. A series of outages, technical glitches, and flight delays has led to air traffic controllers taking leave, which has contributed to significant and consequential staffing shortages. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is advocating for a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar upgrade to the nation’s air traffic control system. Aviation safety and airport analyst Ken Christensen joins to analyze the factors causing the chaos at Newark and suggest necessary improvements to the system. Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor Joe Concha. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump Administration has quickly addressed the widespread Semitism on American colleges and university campuses b y yanking federal funding for certain schools that have done little to combat hate against Jewish students and faculty. The administration has yanked $400 million in federal grants from Columbia University, other schools losing federal funding include Northwestern University, Portland State University, the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Minnesota. But the real concern seems to be where problem schools get foreign funding and who, and what ideals are behind it. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Rabbi Yaakov Menken, Executive Vice-President Of The Coalition For Jewish Values, based In New York City, who says the largest foreign donors to to American schools and universities are notoriously anti-Semitic states. Click Here⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Monday, President Trump signed an executive order implementing a new prescription drug policy that he suggested could cut drug prices by 59 percent. At the signing, he emphasized the U.S. "will no longer tolerate profiteering and price gouging from Big Pharma." The government discovered this in 2022 per an HHS report, where researchers found that U.S. pharmaceutical companies typically charge two to three times more for prescription drugs than other developed nations. Food & Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary joins the Rundown to explain how the President's "most favored nation" drug pricing plan works and shares their "carrot and stick" approach to getting Big Pharma to cooperate on fair prices. Georgia lawmakers are already strategizing ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. With Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff already announcing his bid for a second term in the Senate earlier this year, several Republicans have stepped up to challenge the incumbent senator. One of the candidates is Georgia Congressman Buddy Carter. Rep. Carter joins the Rundown to share why he is the candidate to take on Senator Ossoff and later he gives his reaction to the Trump administration’s recent tariff deal with China. Plus, commentary from senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and author of “The Project,” Howard Husock. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Virginia Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA), member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, has introduced legislation that would close a loophole in the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) which would ensure that individuals who were once acting as a foreign agent will be required to register for their foreign lobbying work. The bill is getting solid bipartisan support, along with support of President Trump's announcement the United States and China have agreed to lower most tariffs for 90 days saying the deal will cut tariffs on most Chinese products from 145 to 30 percent. FOX’s Ryan Schmelz speaks with Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA), member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Committee on Appropriations, who says he hopes to get Democrats onboard to combat threats from China, lowering prescription drug prices and ways to save Medicaid. Click Here⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States and China have agreed to slash the majority of their tariffs on each other for 90 days, as the two nations plan to continue talks on a broader trade deal. News of this tariff truce broke early in the morning on Monday, sending global markets soaring. FOX Business co-anchor of The Big Money Show Taylor Riggs speaks with Payne Capital Management President Ryan Payne to explain the "shock & awe" of this deal, how "Liberation Day" tariffs will be seen in retrospect, and why the market seemed certain a China deal would get done. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week, President Trump announced the first completed trade deal since he announced his tariff policy. That deal was completed with one of the United States' strongest allies, the United Kingdom. Another trade agreement has not occurred since, however, over the weekend, negotiations between the U.S. and China took place in Switzerland, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressing optimism after the talks. The Trump administration had raised tariffs as high as 145% on Chinese goods. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) joins the Rundown to discuss President Trump's trade strategy and the ongoing negotiations with China. She also explains the administration's need to upgrade the U.S. air traffic control infrastructure. On July 8, 1975, a young woman named Karen Grammar was abducted, raped and murdered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The brutality of this crime was unimaginable for her brother, award-winning American actor and author of the new book Karen, A Brother Remembers, Kelsey Grammar, who joins the podcast to discuss his sister's tragic death and the graphic details that would leave a dent on his heart forever. Kelsey explains why he finally decided to write Karen's story after receiving a message from her through a medium. Plus, commentary from the host of “Tomi Lahren is Fearless on Outkick,” Tomi Lahren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Republican-led Congress continues to try to find a consensus on the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ and what should and should not be in it. Many people on Capitol Hill have been concerned about what they call America’s national debt crisis. Texas Republican Congressman Jodey Arrington is one of them, and he recently joined Fox News Rundown host Gurnal Scott to discuss why the budget bill being negotiated must include significant spending reductions and entitlement reforms. The chairman of the House Budget Committee argues that our country’s debt is unsustainable and that drastic action is required. We often must 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 Rep. Jodey Arrington and let you hear more about his concerns over America's debt and what he says needs to be done to address it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Negotiations among Republicans are intensifying over President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill,' with taxes and Medicaid being two of the most significant points of contention. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discusses the deal-making and challenges surrounding the passage of the legislation. Then, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) discusses his ideas for reducing the national debt and government waste, including eliminating the penny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s a big push to go cashless. More and more companies are embracing and, in some cases, only permitting digital payments. And in March, President Trump signed an executive order. mandating a transition to electronic payments to and from the federal government, including tax refunds and federal benefits. While there will be exceptions, the goal is for the federal government to begin to phase out paper checks. But there are some leery about this movement. Jay Zagorsky, a professor at Boston University's Questrom School of Business, and the author of 'The Power of Cash: Why Using Paper Money Is Good for You and Society,' thinks credit cards should not be king, and there’s value to keeping cash around Zagorsky recently spoke with Fox News Rundown host Lisa Brady and explained why all Americans should be concerned about the country going cashless, how moving away from paper currency hurts businesses, and what Americans can do to counter this trend. We often must 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 Professor Zagorsky, allowing you to hear more about the growing cashless movement and why he’s worried about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump is set to embark on his first major foreign trip of his second term when he heads to the Middle East next week. He is expected to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, where his agenda will likely include serious discussions on trade, energy, Israel-Gaza ceasefire talks, and more. FOX News State Department and Foreign Policy Correspondent Gillian Turner previews next week's historic trip and discusses how the Trump administration is addressing multiple global conflicts, including the one between India and Pakistan. As the Republican-led Congress continues trying to find a consensus on the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’, some on Capitol Hill have expressed concerns about what they call America’s national debt crisis. Texas Republican Congressman Jodey Arrington says this is a generational opportunity to drastically address the government’s spending and find ways to reform our entitlements. The Chairman of the House Budget Committee discusses the severity of America’s debt problem and what he thinks needs to be done in the coming months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They are called UFPs, or "Unexplained Phenomena," and they can range from unidentified flying crafts to paranormal events like telekinesis, the ability to move objects with your mind. The term UFP has replaced 'Unidentified Flying Object', or UFO, to encompass all things possibly witnessed but not explained. In the past few years, Congress has held hearings to hear witness and expert testimony to look into the sometimes unexplained. FOX’s Chris Foster speaks with Dr. Julia Mossbridge, the executive director of The Institute for Love and Time (TILT), a fellow at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, and an associated professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies and the author of 'The Calling: A 12-Week Science-Based Program to Discover, Energize, and Engage Your Soul’s Work,' who has testified before Congress and says modern day science is catching up with UFP theories for possible answers. Click Here⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thursday’s news of a trade deal between the U.S. and the U.K. sent the stock index futures climbing, stoking hopes that trade tensions could de-escalate. Meanwhile, back in DC lawmakers are puzzling together how to keep President Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts into the “one big, beautiful bill.” Ideas from cuts to Medicaid to a millionaire’s tax have been floated to make this budget reconciliation possible but sticking points from different coalitions of Republicans remain. FOX Business’ Gerri Willis breaks down the latest trade deal and obstacles left in the budget bill negotiations with former Director of the Congressional Budget Office and President of the American Action Forum, Doug Holtz-Eakin. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Thursday, the Trump administration announced a trade deal with the United Kingdom, marking the first major deal following President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs. The U.K. is a longstanding ally of the United States, and the deal is their second of the week following a free trade pact with India. Meanwhile, GOP members continue their efforts to pass President Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill" in Congress. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to discuss the President's vigorous effort to accomplish trade deals and provide a preview of upcoming Supreme Court hearings that pertain to President Trump's agenda. An American has been selected as the new pope. After a day of deliberations in Vatican City, the College of Cardinals selected Chicago-born Cardinal Robert F. Prevost to be the 267th pontiff of the Holy Catholic Church. Choosing the name Leo XIV, the new pope addressed the crowd, calling for peace to “all peoples.” University of Dayton professor and theologian Timothy Gabrielli joins to discuss this historic election of an American pope, what his job will entail, and what Catholics need to know about their new pope. Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers. Plus, commentary from FOX News Digital columnist David Marcus. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The white smoke rose in St. Peter's Square and American-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was chosen by the conclave to be the next pope. Pope Leo XIV, 69, was selected to take up the papal seat on the second day of the papal conclave’s deliberations. Pope Leo the 14th is the first American to be selected as pope and was known to be very much aligned with Pope Francis on positions regarding the poor and the environment. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Courtney Walsh, Senior FOX News Producer covering the Vatican, currently In Rome, who says St. Peter's square was buzzing with excitement. Click Here⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republicans in Congress say they are now working to pass President Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ by the Fourth of July. The President’s request that Congress slash 20% from the 2026 budget has proved to be a challenge, yet House Speaker Mike Johnson says they are still on track to pass this reconciliation bill out of the House by Memorial Day. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) joins the Rundown to discuss the spending bill deadline, GOP plans for a federal budget that meaningfully reduces the national debt, and how eliminating the penny could save taxpayers millions. During his first week back in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order no longer requiring federal contractors to uphold affirmative action programs. The decision came less than two years after the Supreme Court ruled that using race in the college admissions process was unconstitutional. Critics say the president's actions are moving the country backward. However, FOX News Contributor and author of the new book The Affirmative Action Myth, Jason Riley, joins to discuss why racial favoritism has done more harm than good. Plus, commentary from Ben Domenech, FOX News Contributor and Host of "The Big Ben Show" podcast. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Long-running tensions between India and Pakistan have boiled over with India launching what they call "Operation Sindoor," which targeted nine sites they claim are linked to at terror group that conducted a massacre of 26 people last month. Pakistan is calling it an 'act of war' saying civilians were killed and has promised retaliation. Both countries possess nuclear weapons and have had a decades old dispute over who should have full control of the mountainous Kashmir region. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Bill Roggio, Senior Fellow At The Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies (FDD) and editor of FDD’S 'Long War Journal', who explains the bad blood between the two countries is rooted in Pakistan's support of terrorism and we can count on the United States to prevent a nuclear war between them. Click Here⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, 133 cardinals from around the world will gather at the Sistine Chapel to vote for the next pope. This event, known as the Conclave (a term popularized by the Oscar-winning movie of the same name), is steeped in tradition and secrecy. Only the voting cardinals know what takes place inside the chapel. Mary FioRito, a senior fellow at the Catholic Association, explains the process of selecting a new pope and what the Catholic Church seeks in this selection. President Trump has yet to close trade deals with other countries, but the administration reports that negotiations are underway. Additionally, after pulling federal funding from Harvard last month, the Trump administration has also halted any new federal grants to the university until White House demands are met. White House Senior Policy Strategist May Mailman joins the podcast to discuss the Trump administration's stance on federal funding for universities and what upcoming administration travels abroad could mean for trade talks. Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Tom Shillue. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the White House to talk trade. While the conversation had plenty of comedic moments, neither leader seemed to be backing down from displaying their gap in possible tariff negotiations. President Trump also made an announcement regarding a deal made with the Houthi rebels of Yemen. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Jared Halpern, FOX News Audio White House reporter and host of the 'From Washington' podcast, who says the two leaders kept it surprisingly civil despite a long list of jabs thrown by both against each other. Click Here⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration's "Liberation Day" saw baseline and reciprocal tariffs levied on over 50 different countries, with President Trump arguing this move will force other nations to the negotiating table to make trade fair again for our country. Now, reports are circulating that a number of those countries are in talks to make a trade deal with the U.S. FOX Business Host of Making Money Charles Payne joins the Rundown to discuss the complexity of these ongoing trade negotiations, American consumers' tendency towards buying cheap products from China, and the need for a bipartisan approach to reviving U.S. manufacturing. Europe is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. In London, over a thousand British soldiers, along with troops from the United States and France, participated in a military parade, marking the start of several celebrations this week. President Donald Trump is also aiming to designate May 8th as Victory Day for World War II in the United States. Retired four-star General Jack Keane, who is the Chairman of the Institute for the Study of War and a senior strategic analyst for FOX News, will join to reflect on World War II and discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War. Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor Joe Concha. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices