The Fox News Rundown

President Trump is escalating the war on drugs, announcing last week a successful U.S. military strike in the Caribbean, taking out a drug trafficking boat near the coast of Venezuela. The following day, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told FOX & Friends that 11 people on the boat whom he called “terrorists” were eliminated. Often, law enforcement traces how these drug trafficking boats bring dangerous drugs onto America’s streets. The Drug Enforcement Administration is on the front lines battling exactly that. Special Agent Frank Tarentino is part of the DEA New York Division and joins the Rundown to explain the latest challenges in the war on drugs. As Democrats wade through dismal poll numbers, different party members are staking out their positions and messaging to Americans about President Trump’s latest initiatives on crime, the border, and the economy. Former DNC Press Secretary Jose Aristuimuno says when it comes to the way the President is tackling the issue of crime and public safety, it may be worth Democrats trying to collaborate rather than fight with President Trump. Chief of Staff to the White House Press Office under President Biden and Principal at Podium Strategies Yemisi Egbewole joins the podcast to break down the latest internal divisions and what the future holds for the Democratic Party. Plus, commentary from FOX News Digital columnist David Marcus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United Nations General Assembly has officially opened their 80th session at a time where multiple war zones are raging across the globe and authoritarian leaders are joining forces to oppose the West. President Trump is slated to speak during the session with Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu also possibly addressing the General Assembly. Visas for Palestinian Authority and Palestinian Liberation Organization officials to attend the gathering have been withheld or revoked. Meanwhile, Israel conducts military strikes in Qatar looking to take out Hamas leadership still hiding in the country. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Hillel Neuer, Executive Director of United Nations Watch, who shares what he sees we should expect from this General Assembly at this time in history. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Video has surfaced from the lethal attack that took place back in August on the blue line in Charlotte, N.C. Commuter Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee who fled war in her country in hopes of a new life in the United States, saw her life ended in a random act of violence from killer Decarlos Brown. Brown's own mother says that her son has serious mental issues and argues the court system should not have let him free. Congressman Mark Harris (NC-8) joins the Rundown to discuss the horrific incident and the practical solutions to stop this kind of crime. President Trump is expanding his crime crackdown, eyeing more cities after sending the National Guard to Washington, D.C. However, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is already warning of his plans to respond with legal challenges if the Trump administration targets Chicago. Senior legal fellow at The Heritage Foundation and former Assistant U.S. Attorney for D.C., Cully Stimson, joins the podcast to discuss President Trump's focus on addressing the issue of crime and how long the National Guard could remain on the streets. Plus, commentary from the host of “Tomi Lahren is Fearless" on Outkick, Tomi Lahren. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, Iryna Zarutska, was randomly attacked by an alleged homeless ex-con with over a dozen arrests on a transit train in Charlotte, North Carolina. Shocking video released a month after the murder shows Decarlos Brown, sitting behind Zarutska, pull out a pocket knife and begin stabbing without any provocation. Now, questions are being asked why this murder did not get more attention by the media and local officials. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with David Spunt, a Washington D.C. based correspondent for FOX News Channel (FNC), who shares what he knows about the horrific murder. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For months President Donald Trump has been pressuring the Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to cut interest rates, calling him "too slow" and "too late." FOX Business correspondent Gerri Willis speaks with Nancy Tengler, CEO & CIO of Laffer Tengler Investments, about the crucial inflation data ahead this week and why it is likely to impact the magnitude of the forecasted rate cut from the Fed. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September is the end of the fiscal year for Congress, and there is considerable concern on Capitol Hill about whether they will finish the appropriations process in time. And last month, President Trump announced that he would utilize the National Guard and other federal forces to crack down on crime in Washington, D.C. Since then, he has said the city is safer. Following his recent actions, there has been a renewed focus on crime in other cities, such as Chicago. Republican Senator Deb Fischer of Nebraska joins the Rundown to discuss whether she's seen an impact from President Trump's efforts to have the federal government oversee city police forces. President Trump is considering declaring a national housing emergency, as both Republicans and Democrats agree that prices have soared to unprecedented levels since the pandemic. CEO and editor at the housing analysis company, "Resi-Club," Lance Lambert, joins the podcast to discuss the U.S. housing market and if buyers will finally be able to come home. Plus, commentary from Former HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As President Trump continues a federal crackdown on crime, there has been a recent focus in some cities and states on juvenile crime in particular. Crimes like carjacking draw more attention to the issue. However, even lesser offenses can prompt action when they occur frequently or involve a larger number of children. We recently took a deeper dive into juvenile crime with Alex Piquero, a professor and distinguished scholar at the University of Miami who previously served as director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Professor Piquero spoke with Fox News Rundown host Lisa Brady about a study showing a recent decline in juvenile crime, why kids turn to crime, and how to prevent them from going down that path. We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full conversation. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with Professor Alex Piquero, allowing you to hear even more of his insights on how communities should address juvenile crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While there is already considerable focus on next year’s midterm elections, two high-profile gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia this fall could serve as early indicators for what may happen in 2026, when Republicans and Democrats will complete for control of Congress. Kyle Kondik, Managing Editor for Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia's Center for Politics, shares his ratings for these high-stakes races and what they may reveal about voter sentiment. Later, he discusses how redistricting could significantly impact the 2026 House map. Later, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA) discusses her Senate campaign, as well as her legislative accomplishments from her time in the House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kids today are reporting higher levels of stress and anxiety than ever before, with many experts attributing this to constant screen time and social media exposure. In response, lawmakers and schools nationwide are experimenting with policies such as banning cell phones in the classroom and prohibiting social media use for teens. Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist at New York University and author of "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness," has been warning parents and policymakers for years about the harmful effects of cell phones and screen time. Haidt recently joined host Lisa Brady on the FOX News Rundown to analyze how the digital age may be reshaping childhood and what steps we can take right now to address this crisis. He also discusses the risks of requiring mental health screenings in schools, which Illinois plans to implement next school year, and the importance of encouraging children to simply go outside and play. We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full conversation. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with author Jonathan Haidt, allowing you to hear even more of his insights on how to raise children in this new world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emotions were high on Capitol Hill this week as a bipartisan group of lawmakers stood beside survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, demanding the release of all files related to the case. Meanwhile, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparred with senators from both sides of the aisle during a hearing focused on the recent shakeup at the CDC and his vaccine stances. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram breaks down the latest developments from Capitol Hill. Later, Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) explains why he believes an overhaul is needed at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and how lawmakers can find middle ground on vaccines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two decades after the terror attacks of September 11th, the memories of where we were and what we saw are seared into our brains. All these years later there is a large, and growing number of Americans that were either too young or not born yet to have any connection to the day that changed the course our history. Now, parents and educators face the task of teaching the young to 'never forget' the events of that day. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Elizabeth L. Hillman, president and CEO of the 'National 9/11 Memorial & Museum' in New York City, who says they have turned to innovative ways to make sure future generations learn about what happened on that day. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August’s jobs report showed that the labor market is slowing, with only 22,000 jobs created—significantly fewer than the 75,000 expected. The news about the sluggish job market comes as Wall Street and Main Street grapple with uncertain economic conditions and fresh questions about tariffs. A federal appellate court is throwing out most of President Trump’s tariffs, though the decision is on hold until mid-October, meaning tariffs are still being collected for now. The President hopes the Supreme Court will weigh in and uphold his tariff policies. Gary Kaltbaum, president of Kaltbaum Capital Management and a Fox Business contributor, joins Fox Business’s Lydia Hu to break down the jobs report and explain why he thinks tariffs and other factors are making employers reluctant to hire. Then, Lydia speaks with Jeffrey Schwab, senior counsel and director of litigation at the Liberty Justice Center, who is representing some of the small companies legally challenging the administration’s Trump policies. Schwab explains why the president's implementation of his trade policy is unconstitutional and how those tariffs are harming his clients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump Administration's agenda is encountering legal challenges on multiple fronts, including the president's tariffs, attempts to withhold federal funding from universities, and efforts to crack down on crime in certain cities. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to break down these legal battles and weigh in on controversies surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein probe, Florida’s vaccine mandate ban, and the recent military strike on a suspected Tren de Aragua drug trafficking boat off of the coast of Venezuela. To regain control of the Senate, the Democrats need to flip four seats and defend the ones they currently hold in next year's midterm elections. Iowa Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson has announced her candidacy for the Senate seat currently held by the retiring Joni Ernst, a seat the Democrats believe may be in play. She joins the Rundown to discuss her campaign, how Iowans feel about the President's trade policies, and her plans to keep that seat red. Plus, commentary from the host of “Tomi Lahren is Fearless" on Outkick, Tomi Lahren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced he has filed a lawsuit to counter the Trump administration's crime crackdown in Washington, D.C. by federalizing the Metropolitan Police Department, and sending in National Guard troops. Meanwhile, Jeffrey Epstein accusers swarmed Capitol Hill this week, demanding the full, unredacted release of Epstein documents causing the latest bipartisan firestorm and criticisms of the scandal. FOX’s Ryan Schmelz speaks with Mark Meredith, FOX News DC-based correspondent, who says the National Guard presence in D.C. will most likely have a timeline, and he also tells us more about the Jeffrey Epstein victims that spoke out at on Capitol Hill this week. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the global race for AI dominance, who has the upper hand? Experts are increasingly concerned about America's pace and China's progress in artificial intelligence. Wyoming Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis joins the Rundown to discuss what the U.S. needs to do to become a leader in the rapidly evolving technology sector and ensure it has the necessary energy and manpower to achieve this goal. China staged its largest-ever military parade this week, showcasing advanced missiles, drones, and other weaponry. Foreign leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un, were in attendance. Former Deputy National Security Advisor Steve Yates joins the Rundown to discuss growing concerns over China’s expanding military capabilities, its potential involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war, and the alliance between China, Russia, and North Korea.Plus, commentary from Josh Holmes, co-host of the ‘The Ruthless Podcast.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump Administration, and GOP members of Congress, have a focus on on boosting coal production in the United States with another bill in stark contrast with the record of the Biden administration. Earlier this year, the Trump Administration approved a permit to increase coal mining by green-lighting Montana’s Rosebud Mine, and now a new bill has been introduced by a Montana lawmaker that further seeks to roll back Biden era coal regulations. FOX’s Ryan Schmelz speaks with Rep. Troy Downing (R-MT), who says this country needs a large energy plan evolving many different sources but we cannot avoid the use of traditional fossil fuels, and he shares his thoughts on the government funding battle going on in Congress. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congress is back from recess, with only a few weeks to avert a government shutdown. Lawmakers are split over budget priorities, including Medicaid and military spending. Kansas Republican Senator Roger Marshall joins the Rundown to discuss the budget battle, the President's crime crackdown in Washington D.C., and the recent controversial changes at the CDC. On Friday, a federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration acted unlawfully in imposing certain tariffs, finding that President Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). FOX Business correspondent Lydia Hu joins the Rundown to break down the legal questions surrounding the President's tariff policies, the potential consequences if the Supreme Court upholds the decision, including possible government refunds of collected revenue, and the broader impact on existing and pending trade agreements. Plus, commentary from Yemisi Egbewole, former Chief of Staff and Advisor to the Biden White House Press Office, and the founder of Podium Strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States deploying a guided missile cruiser, amphibious ships, a submarine, and over four thousand troops near Venezuela's coast has escalated tensions with the Venezuelan government. The United States has labeled the President Maduro regime a 'Global Terrorist Organization' and the deployment will be a part of an operation to combat drug trafficking. President Maduro claims Washington is seeking regime change and has promised to declare a 'republic in arms' if the United States forces attack Venezuela in anyway. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Retired U-S Navy Admiral Mark Montgomery, a Former Policy Director For the Senate Armed Services Committee, and now with the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, who says he supports President Trump's move but he could have used different assets. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst (R) plans to announce that she will not run for reelection next year. This move would open up a potentially competitive race in the Hawkeye State. Democrats are eyeing the open Senate seat; however, the party continues to struggle in statewide elections and hasn't won a Senate race in Iowa since 2008. Colin Reed, founding partner at South and Hill Strategies, joins the Rundown to discuss what happens next in Iowa and why Democratic messaging continues to fall flat in the Hawkeye State. Kids today are reporting higher levels of stress and anxiety than ever before, with experts saying constant screen time and social media are major drivers. Jonathan Haidt, social psychologist at New York University and author of "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness," joins the Rundown to break down how the digital age may be reshaping childhood and what steps we can take right now to address this crisis. Plus, commentary from the host of FOX Across America and FOX News Saturday Night, Jimmy Failla. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First term Congresswoman Sheri Biggs (R-SC-03) has introduced the 'Made-in-America Defense Act', a bill aimed at boosting American manufacturing of defense supplies for allied nations. It aims to create jobs, increase participation from American companies and increase tracking of restricted defense items. FOX’s Ryan Schmelz speaks with Republican Congresswoman Sheri Biggs (SC-3) who says her bill will strengthen the US military while giving American manufacturers a better chance to contribute and build America's defense. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices