The Fox News Rundown

Now in its sixth day, Israel’s Operation Rising Lion continues to target Iran’s nuclear sites, military leaders, and missile launchers. Calls for the U.S. to join the airstrikes against Iran are increasing, as are calls against such a move. Meanwhile, President Trump has not confirmed whether he will strike Iran directly, but he hinted on Wednesday that a decision may be forthcoming. K.T. McFarland, who served as Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump during his first administration, joins the FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition to discuss the likelihood of U.S. involvement, potential actions, and where she believes President Trump would draw the line regarding U.S. intervention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On October 7th, 2023, Edan Alexander became one of the many Israelis kidnapped by the terror organization Hamas. Originally born in New Jersey, Edan was serving in the Israeli Defense Force when Hamas terrorists ambushed and captured him. For 584 days, Edan was a hostage in the Gaza tunnels until May 12th, 2025. Edan was freed, and his family says their "nightmare came to an end." Edan's father, Adi Alexander, joins the Rundown to describe the terror he and his family experienced while expressing the importance of hope in Israel. Despite the efforts of DOGE and President Trump, America’s debt has continued to grow, and with it, the anxiety over paying it off. The President’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” while praised by his supporters, has some within the GOP worried it could strain the debt ceiling even further. Former Director of the Congressional Budget Office and President of the American Action Forum Doug Holtz-Eakin joins to explain how everyday Americans are impacted when our government takes out loans in the trillions and what realistic options are on the table if we want to lower the deficit. Plus, commentary from FOX News Digital columnist David Marcus. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel has been scoring victories against Iran in what has now been five days of strikes against the Islamic Republic, with the broader goal of destroying their nuclear weapon capabilities. So far the American military has only helped Israel to defend itself from Iranian ballistic missiles, but recent moves from President Trump suggest he is weighing U.S. involvement. Vice President at the Lexington Institute and national security expert Dr. Rebecca Grant joins FOX's John Saucier to explain the focus on Iran's nuclear facilities, President Trump's threat against Iran's leader, and the U.S. demanding "unconditional surrender." Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As anti-ICE protests persist in Los Angeles, California Governor Gavin Newsom is working to regain control of the thousands of National Guard and Marine Corps troops deployed in the city. Both he and LA Mayor Karen Bass have attributed the violence at the demonstrations to the military's presence. Meanwhile, President Trump argues that he has saved the City of Angels from being destroyed. Florida Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) joins the Rundown to discuss the crackdown on illegal immigration and border security. The shocking execution of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband has left politicians across the nation scrambling for answers and assurances about their own personal security details. While authorities have the suspected gunman in custody, this act of political violence strikes an uncomfortably familiar tone to political assassination attempts in previous months. Former federal prosecutor and four-term congressman Trey Gowdy joins the Rundown to analyze the psychological motivations of the suspected killer and addresses the rise in inflammatory rhetoric that may be fueling these acts. Plus, commentary from FOX News Legal Analyst Gregg Jarrett. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been less than a week since direct hostilities ignited between Israel and Iran. Israel’s government claimed Iran was too close to achieving nuclear weapons and that it needed to commence a plan to stop them since negotiations with the U.S. seemed to go nowhere. Since the fighting began late last week, we've seen Israel, using both air strikes and commandos on the ground, eliminate key leaders in Iran’s government, military, and domestic police forces, as well as their top nuclear scientists. And then came the destruction of government buildings, military bases, air force assets, and then attacks on Iran’s infamous nuclear development sites. Some are rendered destroyed or inoperable. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says they've set back Iran’s nuclear ambitions for a long time. But Iran has struck some blows, firing ballistic guided missiles at Israeli population centers. They've damaged or destroyed homes, killing people inside. Daniel Flesch, a Senior Analyst with the Heritage Foundation, a former IDF soldier, and former Senior Advisor at Israel’s Permanent United Nations Mission, joins the FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition to discuss Israel’s effort to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program and whether this operation can lead to regime change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over the weekend, President Trump arrived in Canada for the G7 summit, where issues like the Israel-Iran conflict and U.S. tariffs are expected to be high up on the agenda. FOX Business' The Big Money Show co-anchor Taylor Riggs speaks with Senior Energy Market Analyst at the Price Futures Group Phil Flynn about the latest fluctuations in oil prices, President Trump zeroing in on trade priorities at the G7, and the Middle East’s reaction to the Israel-Iran hostilities. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Saturday evening, thousands congregated in Washington D.C. to celebrate 250 years of the U.S. Army; this occurred amidst an escalated military conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Iran. On Thursday night, Israel made a strike on the Iranian regime and its nuclear sites; continuing strikes between the two nations have followed. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) joined the Rundown to discuss attending the army parade and his concern for Americans' and politicians' safety. Earlier this month, President Donald Trump signed the "Unleashing American Drone Dominance" executive order to enshrine American leadership in the development, commercialization, and export of drones. Drones can be used in all facets of life, and Michael Healander, founder and CEO of Airspace Link, joins to break down the executive order and share why drones are beneficial. Plus, commentary by a former investment banker and author of 'You Will Own Nothing,' Carol Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, retired Marine Staff Sergeant and Fox News Contributor Joey Jones joined the FOX News Rundown as a special guest host and spoke with Jeremy Judd as part of our ongoing series looking at “great Americans.” Judd, a proud veteran of the Maine Warden Service, discusses his more than twenty years of service. While game wardens may not receive the notoriety of other first responders, he explained how they, too, put their lives in danger, often working alongside police officers and others in life-and-death situations. Judd also detailed how his years of responding to emergencies, searching for missing persons, or tending to deadly accidents took a toll on him, impacting his personal life and leaving him with PTSD. 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 retired Maine game warden James Judd and get even more of his take on where AI is going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Concerns about China's espionage campaign against the United States are growing. Most recently, China has faced scrutiny following the arrest of three Chinese nationals, including one who attempted to smuggle illegal biological materials, potentially harmful to crops, into the U.S. from a university in Wuhan, China. This has sparked fears about agroterrorism. Earlier this week, Jim Lewis, a former diplomat and senior advisor at the Center for International Studies (CIS), joined host Dave Anthony to discuss China's threat to the United States and how it is targeting America on multiple fronts. He described the troubling size and scope of their espionage campaign against the U.S. and how they are using student spies, AI, surveillance, and many other tactics to undermine America. 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 former diplomat Jim Lewis, allowing you to learn more about China's tactics against the U.S. These adjustments aim to enhance readability and ensure grammatical consistency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, demonstrators took to the streets of Los Angeles to protest ICE raids being carried out in the area. President Trump responded to the unrest by deploying California National Guard troops and active-duty Marines, an action that sparked a legal and personal feud between the President and California Governor Gavin Newsom. FOX News Radio Correspondent Krystin Goodwin shares her reporting from Los Angeles and discusses the political clash between the Trump administration and California's state and local leaders. Later, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) discusses Kilmar Abrego Garcia's indictment and explains why he believes President Trump's approach to immigration was necessary following the lenient policies of the Biden administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Israel Defense Forces launched an attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, nuclear scientists and Iranian military commanders following months of failed nuclear negotiations. Israel's 'Operation Rising Lion' was launched in order to destroy Iran's ability to make nuclear weapons. Iran countered with a barrage of ballistic missiles launched into Israel. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, senior vice president for research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), speaking from a bomb shelter in Jerusalem, who says the impressive surprise attack was fueled by various mis-directions. Click Here⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World stock markets fell, and oil prices climbed on Friday, following Israel’s wave of airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and missile factories. FOX Business correspondent Lydia Hu is joined by The Bear Trap Report founder & author of "How To Listen When Markets Speak," Larry McDonald to analyze the impact this conflict has for Americans and what's behind the rallying consumer sentiment. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A busy week in the beltway, with new developments on everything from trade deals to health policy and Supreme Court rulings to crucial immigration enforcement decisions. Tensions continued to flare this week over ICE agents’ arrests in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Blue state governors have been forced to grapple with their own state governments’ sanctuary rules that appear at odds with federal guidelines. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins to break down the latest impactful High Court rulings and analyzes the national debate playing out concerning immigration enforcement in America. Next summer, the United States, Canada, and Mexico will host the 2026 World Cup, and the excitement begins now! While matches will be held across North America, the U.S. men's national team will face significant pressure. FOX Sports Analyst and former U.S. men's national team member Alexi Lalas joins to preview next summer's events and share his thoughts on the state of soccer in the United States. Plus, commentary from presidential historian and author of “The Power and the Money,” Tevi Troy. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump on Wednesday teased a tentative trade deal with China that leaves some significant tariffs in place but alleviates some others. In this possible deal, China would resume providing rare earth minerals and magnets to the U.S. and in return the U.S. would allow Chinese students to study in American universities. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said movement on the trade negotiations were jumpstarted by President Trump’s phone call with China’s Xi Jinping last week. FOX Business co-anchor of The Big Money Show Brian Brenberg joins to talk about what the latest trade deal news means for America and China. Game wardens play a vital role in protecting wildlife and enforcing conservation laws. Many people may not realize that their responsibilities extend far beyond these duties, often working alongside police and other first responders in various emergency situations. Special guest host, retired Staff Sergeant Johnny Joey Jones interviews former Maine Game Warden Jeremy Judd to discuss why Judd chose this career path, the dangers and trauma associated with being a game warden, and the rewarding experiences of helping those in need. You can find the full story in Jones' new book, "Behind the Badge." Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Joe Concha. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Members of Congress put aside the politics and pick up the bats with the annual Congressional Baseball Game played just blocks away from the Capitol at Nationals Park. They began playing the Congressional game in 1909, in 1956 they stopped after a very hard collision at home plate, and resumed in the game in 1962. Security has been made tight over concerns of protesters over ICE raids or pro-Palestine demonstrators. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans remain very divided over cutting costs in the House passed spending bill. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Chad Pergram, Senior Congressional correspondent for FOX News and the play-by-play caller for this year's Congressional Baseball Game, who shares the latest on the path of the 'Big, Beautiful Bill' and how bipartisanship on display raises millions for charity. Click Here⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Concerns over China's espionage campaign against the United States are growing following recent reports highlighting issues of espionage, agro-terrorism, and artificial intelligence. Most recently, China has faced scrutiny after the arrest of three Chinese nationals, including one who attempted to smuggle illegal biological materials into the U.S. from a university in Wuhan, China. Former diplomat and senior advisor with the Center for International Studies (CIS), Jim Lewis, joins the Rundown to discuss China's threat to the United States and how they are targeting America on multiple fronts. At the end of the last fiscal year in 2024, the US Army exceeded its recruitment goal. Now in 2025, our army says they've met their goal four months early. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth credits President Trump for this uptick in military recruitment, saying he had initially called it the "Trump bump" but now sees it's really a tsunami of young folks who want to work "under a President they know has their back." Navy veteran and The Heritage Foundation senior fellow Brent Sadler joins to unpack what could be fueling this military recruitment surge. Plus, commentary from the host of “Tomi Lahren is Fearless on Outkick,” Tomi Lahren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With violent protestors talking to the streets of Los Angeles, burning vehicles, damaging businesses and property, the economic impact begins to come into the forefront. President Trump activated the National Guard and has sent hundreds of Marines to establish order. The L.A. riots, reminiscent of those that took place five years ago in Minneapolis that caused a half a billion dollars in economic losses, could impact local businesses and the economy for years to come FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Pierre Debbas, an attorney and real estate expert, and Managing Partner of Romer Debbas, LLP, who says unrest in major cities has a long, negative ripple effect on small businesses and real estate values. Click Here⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dozens of people have been arrested after a weekend of violent protests broke out in Los Angeles over immigration raids. Cars were set on fire, police have been attacked with rocks and major roadways were blocked by protesters. President Donald Trump deployed 2,000 California National Guard troops to the area. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with William La Jeunesse, Senior National Correspondent, speaking from Los Angeles, who gives us the details on the arrests. Click Here⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kicking off what will no doubt be a big week in economic news, the White House’s top trade officials are meeting with their Chinese counterparts in London. Their goal is to end the ongoing trade war and reach a deal that will provide a much-needed boost to America's manufacturers. While we’re coming off a better-than-expected May jobs report, the stakes remain high for Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, as Wall Street and Main Street have been somewhat anxious about President Trump’s tariff strategy. Also, on the minds of investors, this week’s inflation report, the fallout from the President’s fallout with Elon Musk, and the fate of that one big beautiful bill. Lou Basenese, the Executive Vice President of Market Strategy at Prairie Operating, joins FOX Business Network’s Lydia Hu to discuss the importance of the U.S.-China trade talks, Wednesday’s inflation data, and the other big stories that could move the market this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The cost of healthcare is a concern nationwide, but Arkansas is trying to lead the way in bringing price relief to patients, particularly when it comes to prescription drugs. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders recently signed a new law banning pharmacy benefits managers from owning and operating pharmacies in her state. PBMs are third-party companies that act as intermediaries or middlemen between insurance companies, big pharma, and pharmacies and are supposed to negotiate for lower costs through rebates and discounts. However, President Trump and his administration have recently called them out for helping to drive up the price of drugs in the country. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joins the Rundown to explain her state’s efforts to get prices down and how she hopes other states and the federal government will follow Arkansas's lead. While the President’s tariff strategy and efforts to reshape what he sees as an unfair trade system have created some uncertainty on both Wall Street and Main Street, the latest jobs data suggest the labor market is holding steady. Many investors took Friday’s May jobs report as a sign that a recession isn’t imminent. However, the housing market, inflation, interest rates, and other factors are still a concern. FOX Business Network's Gerri Willis joins the Rundown to discuss the state of the economy, including why she believes the housing market is under pressure but remains optimistic about the American consumer. Plus, commentary from RNC Youth Advisory Council Chair, Brilyn Hollyhand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices