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Hundreds of wildfires burning in Canada are sending smoke into the United States causing an orange haze and unhealthy conditions from Michigan to Delaware. The conditions are expected to last for days, if not more, as it looks to be shaping into one of Canada's worst wildfire seasons ever. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Craig Herrera, FOX Weather Meteorologist, who explains why the wildfire smoke is traveling hundreds of miles and what to expect in the coming days. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three GOP candidates launch their campaigns this week, with Chris Christie announcing Tuesday night in New Hampshire and former Vice President Pence and North Dakota Governor Burgum making formal announcements on Wednesday. It was New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu who made a very different announcement this week, saying he would not be running in the 2024 GOP primary race, surprising many who believed he would join the rapidly widening field of candidates. He joins the Rundown to explain why he chose not to run for president and what role he plans to play in 2024 instead. He later breaks down why he believes former President Trump isn't the strongest candidate for the GOP and the factors that make President Biden a weak candidate for reelection. Robert Hanssen, the FBI's "most damaging spy in bureau history," died in his prison cell on Monday. Nearly two decades ago, Hanssen pleaded guilty to fifteen counts of espionage and conspiracy for serving as a Russian spy during the height of the Cold War. Over the course of his FBI career, Hanssen received $1.4 million in cash, bank funds, and diamonds for disclosing classified information to Moscow, which led to the deaths of faithful U.S. intelligence assets. Fox News contributor and former CIA station chief Daniel Hoffman joins the podcast to explain the espionage Hanssen conducted on behalf of the Soviet Union, the hunt to track down the mole within the agency, and why his spying was so detrimental to the national security of the United States.   Plus, commentary by Chuck DeVore, vice president at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FBI provided the House Foreign Affairs Committee with the long awaited 'FD-1023' form which accuses then-Vice President Joe Biden and others to be a part of a bribery scheme. Also, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul and reached an agreement with Secretary of State Antony Blinken that will allow Congress to access a dissent cable that warned about the consequences of a Afghanistan withdrawal. FOX's Eben Brown spoke with Griff Jenkins, FOX News Washington-based Correspondent, about today's hearings that seem to be setting up up contempt vote against Director Wray and take a look at the sloppy exit from Afghanistan.   Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oklahoma Senator James Lankford (R-OK), the ranking member of the Border Management Subcommittee, joined Senator Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) in visiting Arizona's southern border last month to address policy gaps and identify lasting solutions to better secure the nation's southern border. The visit comes just weeks after Title 42, the pandemic-era policy allowing the United States to expel migrants on the basis of public health concerns, ended. As a result of the end of this policy, even more migrants were able to enter the country and claim asylum. Senator Lankford joins the Rundown to talk about why it is essential for the country to secure our border and reform immigration policy. Later, he explains why he believes the debt limit deal was bad for America and weighs in on the state of the 2024 GOP primary. American CEOs like Tesla's Elon Musk, JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon, and Apple's Tim Cook have each made trips to China recently. These trips underscore U.S. corporations' intentions to maintain a friendly relationship with China to enjoy the economic benefits of their market. On the other hand, lawmakers in America see how the Chinese Communist Party has consistently stolen U.S. intellectual property and positioned itself as adversarial on the international stage. FOX Business White House Correspondent Edward Lawrence joins the Rundown to break down this concerning trend of friendly relationships between American businesses and the CCP, explaining how this could pose a national security threat and expose U.S. businesses to the risk of having their intellectual property stolen by China. Plus, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of "Fox Across America with Jimmy Failla." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saudi Arabia announced over the weekend they will be voluntarily cutting oil output by a million barrels a day. Other OPEC nations also agreed to production cuts causing oil prices to rise immediately. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Jeff Flock, FOX Business Network Correspondent, about the impact of the Saudis decision and reaction from the White House.   Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After weeks of debate between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden, the two leaders have reached a consensus on the debt ceiling deal — with the President officially signing it into law over the weekend. The deal left both Democrats and Republicans feeling a mix of emotions, but outside of Washington, many are asking if it will serve the American people. Though every leader on Capitol Hill may respond differently, South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace believes the answer is no. Rep. Mace joins the Rundown to explain why she believes “Republicans got nothing” in the debt ceiling deal and how it may cause higher inflation and continued excess spending out of the White House. She also discusses the current investigation into the Biden family's business dealings and why she believes the FBI & DOJ need to do their job to investigate instead of ‘stonewalling' the House Oversight Committee's attempt to get to the truth. Artificial intelligence continues to rapidly expand, as many are eager to innovate fast and claim the next big breakthrough. A recent incident sparked international media attention after a U.S. Air Force Colonel discussed a ” thought experiment” about an AI military drone disregarding orders and killing its own human operator. Officials were quick to clarify that this scenario of a rogue AI drone was hypothetical, but it has reignited fears that the technology is developing too quickly and, due to its potential threat to humanity, must be regulated. Congressman and Marine Corps veteran Seth Moulton (D-MA) joins the Rundown for a discussion about how AI could become a vital tool of the United States military in the future, the danger of America's adversaries getting ahold of the technology first, and the proposed fiscal year 2024 military budget. Plus, commentary from Outkick's Tomi Lahren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retired Marine Cole Lyle has experienced the same nightmares, depression, and anxiety attacks that plague many veterans after returning from serving their country. Tragically, studies show many vets who experience these debilitating symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder often take their own lives. After losing friends and battling suicidal thoughts himself, Cole Lyle, who now serves as the President of the Working Warrior Foundation, has committed himself to providing his fellow veterans with the resources and support they need to recover. Just before this past Memorial Day, Lyle joined the Rundown's Chris Foster to discuss the different ways Americans can take meaningful action to help veterans. He later opened up about his personal struggles and the final days he spent with his late service dog Kaya, who helped him cope with his PTSD and inspired him to create 'Kaya's K9s,' which seeks to help veterans in need of veterinary assistance for service dogs.  Due to time limitations, we could not include the entire conversation in the FOX News Rundown segment that ran this week. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire unedited interview with retired Marine Cole Lyle and his work with vets and the legacy of Kaya. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa, in recent years, has proven to not be predictive of the eventual Republican nominee, however, the state continues to hold a unique role in sizing up the presidential field. Former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis both travelled to Iowa this past week to ramp up support in the key early-voting state. Trump has continued to dominate the polls and many consider Governor DeSantis to be his most fierce competitor. President of KAConsulting LLC, Fox News Contributor and former campaign manager and Senior Counselor to President Donald Trump, Kellyanne Conway joins the podcast for a discussion about the DeSantis's campaign strategies, why Trump continues to poll very high, and why voters are sick of hearing about 2020.  On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled that the federal labor law did not protect unionized employees of a concrete mixing and pouring company from liability for damages they caused during a strike. The employer argued that they suffered substantial monetary losses due to abandoned, wet concrete becoming unusable. Law Professor at the University of California at Berkeley, Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General and author of the Book The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Supreme Court, John Yoo, joins the podcast to break down the details of the case, explain why Supreme Court narrowed the protections of the Clean Water Act, and preview the two affirmative action cases many are anxiously awaiting the high court to rule on before the end of its term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After all of COVID-19's catastrophic impacts, we may not want to think about an even deadlier pandemic. However, the former director of the CDC fears the "great pandemic" is yet to come. Dr. Robert Redfield, who ran the CDC from 2018-2021, says he is greatly concerned about the bird flu and how gain-of-function could one day spark an outbreak that could kill millions more humans than the coronavirus. He recently joined the FOX News Rundown's Lisa Brady to discuss those fears and why he thinks our government and health institutions are not yet ready for another pandemic. Lisa Brady also spoke with public health expert and Johns Hopkins University Professor Dr. Marty Makary about Dr. Redfield's warning, the current avian flu killing millions of birds, and how public health officials must rebuild the public's damaged trust after COVID-19. Due to time limitations, we could not include the entire conversations with both Dr. Redfield and Dr. Makary in the FOX News Rundown segment that ran this week. Today's FOX News Rundown Extra includes our unedited interviews with both health experts, and you'll hear everything they had to say about the bird flu outbreak, the risks posed by gain-of-function, and the world's lack of preparedness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a bipartisan 63-36 vote, the Senate passed a debt limit package, bringing an end to the ongoing stalemate on negotiations. The compromised legislation contains concessions from both parties, suspending the debt limit into 2025 while also setting new caps on discretionary spending. The deal comes just days before the country was expected to default on its debt, which some experts say would've yielded catastrophic economic consequences. FOX Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains the contents of the bill, the threats to Speaker McCarthy's leadership, and what the bipartisan compromise means for the divided government.   House members Veronica Escobar (D-TX) and Maria Salazar (R-FL) are spearheading a new bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform bill this year titled the Dignity Act, with the odds against them because despite many attempts, this kind of reform has fallen short over the past several decades. FOX News Correspondent Griff Jenkins weighs in on the probability that this bill could pass both the House and the Senate.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cape Canaveral, in Florida, is the country's busiest space port sending off spacecrafts from NASA, Space-X and others and if you ever wondered who gives the ok for the launch, they may not be who you expected. It is a group of meteorologists from 'Space Force's 45th Weather Squadron' and before a launch is a go, they give the yes or no. FOX's Alex Hogan speaks with Brian Cizek, Launch Weather Officer with Space Force's 45th Weather Squadron, who says you can blame his team for canceling that rocket launch you looked forward to watching. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After several automakers announced plans to remove AM radios from electric cars moving forward, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) sprung into action to introduce legislation to save consumers' ability to tune into AM stations. Working alongside Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), Senator Cruz created the "AM for Every Vehicle Act," which has gained popular bipartisan support in Congress. Senator Cruz joins the podcast to share how AM radio remains an important tool for communicating during emergencies and his suspicion that the push to end AM radio was targeting conservative voices. Later, he explains how Democrats' excessive spending led to the national debt growing out of control and gives his thoughts on the 2024 election thus far.  Amid a week of debt ceiling debate in Washington, more Republican candidates like former Vice President Pence, former Governor Chris Christie, and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum have teased they will soon be entering the GOP primary race. FOX News Sunday host Shannon Bream joins the podcast to discuss why so many GOP candidates are entering the primary race, why the positivity on the campaign trail will inevitably end with the gloves coming off, and how important Iowa will be for crowning the leading candidates. Later, she weighs in on the surprising momentum behind President Biden's primary challengers, how House Speaker McCarthy navigated the debt ceiling negotiations, and what the latest Supreme Court ruling means for unions. Plus, commentary by Fox News Medical Contributor and author of "Panic Attack," Dr. Nicole Saphier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The nuclear watchdog group, the IAEA, released a report today that has resolved a pair of disputes with Iran's nuclear program but not everyone believes the answers given by Tehran. Also, new satellite images show Iran looks to be building a new underground nuclear facility and Israel again reiterates their intentions of never letting their biggest enemy develop a bomb. FOX's Eben Brown spoke with Trey Yingst, FOX News Mideast Correspondent in Jerusalem, about the report and Israeli reaction to it.   Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis kicked off his 2024 presidential campaign on Tuesday with his first public appearance in Iowa, hoping to persuade Republicans to favor him over former President Trump. The field is expected to grow bigger, as reports suggest both former Vice President Pence and former Governor Chris Christie will enter the primary race as early as next week. On the Democratic side, a recent poll found President Biden's support lacking, with his primary challengers, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Marianne Williamson, polling at 16 percent and 8 percent, respectively. National Political Correspondent for POLITICO, Meridith McGraw, joins the Rundown to talk about why the Republican party has shifted away from its initial support for DeSantis and what the Democratic challengers poll numbers tell us about President Biden's weaknesses heading into 2024. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the world is currently experiencing its worst outbreak of H5N1, commonly known as bird flu, resulting in the deaths of an estimated 58 million birds. After going through the COVID-19 pandemic, health officials have expressed confidence that the country could manage this virus if it began to spread from person to person. However, some scientists believe this avian influenza has the potential to become the world's most deadly pandemic. Former CDC Director, Dr. Robert Redfield, joins the Rundown to discuss why the deadly potential of the bird flu further emphasizes the dangers posed by gain-of-function research and what the United States must be doing now to prepare for the world's next pandemic. Later, public health expert and Professor at Johns Hopkins University Dr. Marty Makary explains how COVID-19 impacted Americans' faith in health officials. Plus, commentary by FOX News Legal Analyst Gregg Jarrett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

North Korea's first attempt to put a spy satellite into orbit failed Wednesday and set off air raid sirens in neighboring Seoul, South Korea causing panic through the city. The launch was quickly condemned by the United States and Japan but North Korea says they plan on attempting another launch very soon. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Bruce Klingner, Senior Research Fellow for Northeast Asia at The Heritage Foundation's Asian Studies Center, about the failed launch and what is Pyongyang after with their own spy satellite.   Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Affirmative action at universities and colleges across the country could be coming to an end in June if the imminent Supreme Court decision is ruled in favor of the Students for Fair Admissions group. Oral arguments were heard in October for these cases, taken up against both Harvard and the University of North Carolina, arguing that affirmative action's race-based admissions process discriminates against Asian Americans and white applicants. Meanwhile, many recent polls show the majority of Americans think admissions should not consider race when accepting applicants to their schools. Fox News Contributor and Law Professor at George Washington University Jonathan Turley joins the Rundown to discuss the arguments in the case, the constitutionality of affirmative action, and the impact it could have on the future of race-based admissions in America. New home sales rose for the second straight month in April, marking the most robust sales pace since March 2022, hinting that the housing market is beginning to stabilize. The U.S. median home price fell to $420,800, marking the most significant decline in the last three years. Although more people are purchasing new homes and prices are starting to fall, the housing market is still grappling with one major issue: a lack of inventory. FOX Business' Gerri Willis joins the podcast to break down what contributed to the increase in new home sales, how sellers should go about taking advantage of the current market, and what new regions of the country buyers are being drawn to. Plus, commentary by Founder of Pacific Hospitality Group, Tim Busch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Moscow was hit by at least eight drones, and as many as twenty five, launched by Ukraine after a barrage of Russian drones attacked Kyiv Sunday. Ukraine was coy with their response, not taking responsibility but predicting more such events in the future. FOX's Eben Brown spoke with Dr. Matthew Schmidt, University of New Haven Associate Professor of 'National Security and Political Science' and former professor of the 'Army's Command and General Staff College', about what a strike on Moscow means to Ukrainians and where the war could be heading now.     Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite being eight months away from the presidential primaries, campaign ads started airing months ago. These various TV spots are not always funded by candidates but instead by dark money. Fox Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explained that dark money is simply funds spent on political speech for which you don't know who the donors are. He joins the Rundown to explain the impact that dark money has in our politics as it is unregulated by the Federal Election Commission, how major past Supreme Court decisions paved the way for this kind of campaign spending to become popular in politics, and how some politicians use dark money to circumvent campaign rules while some lawmakers are working to create legislative safeguards that would curb the power of dark money. By 2030, President Joe Biden aims to make fifty percent of all new vehicle sales electric. However, many car manufacturers recently announced they are looking to remove AM radio capability from future electric models. After bipartisan backlash citing the importance of AM radio to America's emergency infrastructure, Ford and Lincoln have decided they will not move forward with this plan and will continue to preserve AM radio functionality. The higher-end car manufacturers say that this is just another update to dashboards, yet many are hesitant to phase out the technology. Publisher of TALKERS Magazine, Michael Harrison, joins the Rundown for a conversation about why the AM frequency is necessary to reach rural parts of the country, his belief that the car manufacturers did not fully think through what is lost if AM radio goes away, and why he thinks AM radio won't fade away any time soon.  Plus, commentary by former Trump economic adviser and economist at the Heritage Foundation, Steve Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 'GI Go Fund' is a nonprofit organization that has been helping veterans find employment and housing for nearly two decades. The organization was founded in the memory of childhood friend who lost his life serving in Iraq and turned tragedy into a mission of hope. FOX's Jeff Monosso speaks with Jack Fanous, CEO and Founder of 'GI-GO Fund', about the work his organization does for our veterans and the importance of honoring them on Memorial Day.   Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who served the U.S. military and tragically sacrificed their lives on behalf of the nation's freedom. America has a long history of celebrating our fallen heroes and recounting their courageous battles. In "The Lost Victory: Tet 1968!" streaming now on FOX Nation, Pete Hegseth walks the audience through the surprise attack that laid siege against American forces in Vietnam and why it became such a momentous event during the Vietnam War. Fox & Friends Weekend co-host and Army National Guard veteran Pete Hegseth joins the podcast to explain how the Tet offensive changed Americans' perception of the Vietnam War and the unkind treatment Vietnam War veterans received when they returned to the country. He later explains the importance of remembering our history, valuing what Memorial Day parades are really for, and what inspired him to serve his country. Retired Marine Cole Lyle has experienced the nightmares, PTSD, and anxiety attacks that plague many veterans every day, leading many to take their own lives. After losing friends and battling suicidal thoughts himself, Lyle is now committed to providing veterans with the resources and support they need to recover their self-worth, serving as the President of the Working Warrior Foundation. In honor of Memorial Day, Lyle joins the Rundown to discuss different ways Americans can take meaningful action to help veterans, what steps he takes to help veterans in crisis, and the story of how his service dog Kaya inspired him to create 'Kaya's K9s,' which seeks to help veterans in need of veterinary assistance for service dogs. Plus, commentary by author of "The Long March Home," Marcus Brotherton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After months of anticipation, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis officially announced his 2024 presidential campaign from Miami, Florida this past week.  The popular Republican governor is clearly the biggest threat to former President Trump, who has a big lead in the primary polls. But like in 2016, having a viable opponent could actually prove to be a benefit to Trump. Shortly after Gov. DeSantis used Twitter to jump in to the race, host Lisa Brady spoke with Daron Shaw, Co-Director of the Fox News Poll and professor at The University of Texas at Austin, about the DeSantis impact on the GOP field, his campaign strategy so far, and how he or anyone can overcome Trump's commanding lead in the polls.  Shaw discussed how he expected the other Republican candidates to respond to Gov. DeSantis and his 'glitchy' entrance in to the race. He also explained why it was more likely the Gov. DeSantis, not Trump, would be the main target of the Republicans vying to be the nominee. Due to time limitations, we could not include the entire conversation in the FOX News Rundown segment that ran this week. In a FOX News Rundown Extra exclusive, you will hear our entire unedited interview with Co-Director of the Fox News poll Daron Shaw and get his complete breakdown of how the 2024 race so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Republican primary field continues to grow, as this week, both South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced their candidacies for the White House. While the candidates compete for major endorsements, Tim Scott got off to an early start, picking up the support of fellow Senator John Thune. Senator Thune (R-SD) joins to discuss why he is backing Senator Scott for president, how he shapes up compared to former President Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and the policies he believes Senator Scott can push if given the power of the Oval Office. Today marks the 34th annual National Memorial Day Concert in Washington D.C. where more than half a million people will pack the West Lawn of the Capitol Building to view documentary footage, dramatic readings, and musical performances. The show is broadcast on PBS and viewed by U.S. troops in over 175 countries and on 200 Navy Ships worldwide. Actor, Joe Mantegna joins to discuss how he got involved with hosting the concert and why it is important to use his platform as an actor to tell the story of veterans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Governor Ron DeSantis made a big splash this week when he officially jumped in to the 2024 Presidential race. However, he may not be the only Florida Republican who wants to make a bid for the White House. Miami mayor Francis Suarez joined host Dave Anthony this week to discuss why he too is considering a run for the presidency and why he thinks he'd be a better pick than anyone in the field including the popular governor of his state.  In fact, the Republican even took a shot at DeSantis by criticizing his ongoing feud with Disney. Suarez also weighed in on the NAACP's recent Florida travel advisory, the ethics investigation into his work for a real estate developer, and why he thinks the Sunshine State has seen so much growth over the years.  Due to time limitations, we could not include the entire conversation in the FOX News Rundown segment that ran this week. In a FOX News Rundown Extra exclusive, you will hear our entire unedited interview with Miami mayor Francis Suarez and learn more about why he feels he could be a contender if he joined the 2024 presidential contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A deal to lift the debt limit has yet to be reached as Congress continues talks with the White House. Earlier this week, Speaker McCarthy said that some progress was made amid negotiations with President Biden, who has long claimed that he would be unwilling to make concessions to lift the deal. The U.S. is now only days away from potentially defaulting on its debt, meaning the country would no longer have the cash needed in order to meet its financial obligations. FOX Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discusses where each party stands ahead of the looming debt ceiling deadline, as well as the timeline for Congress to strike a deal. President Joe Biden stated that the United States will support an effort to train Ukrainian fighter pilots on the F-16 aircraft during the G7 meeting last week. According to DoD officials, there is no information on where the aircraft will come from or when they will be delivered. Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Michael McCaul (TX-10) explains that this process could take months, criticizing the Biden Administration for the delay in this training and stresses how crucial it could have been in the counter-offensive that Ukraine could launch as early as the end of this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The leader of Russia's mercenaries known as the 'Wagner Group', Yevgeny Prigozhin, has been seriously competing for influence as of late, even going as far as saying that Russia is at risk of losing their war on Ukraine and that failure could cause a revolution against Moscow. While he continues to say he is loyal to Putin, some say he is jockeying to be Putin's replacement. FOX's Eben Brown spoke with Rebekah Koffler, president of ‘Doctrine & Strategy Consulting', former DIA intelligence officer, and author of ‘Putin's Playbook: Russia's Secret Plan to Defeat America', who says that anything is possible after Putin but explains the Wagner boss would fit the position easy.    Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After months of anticipation, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis officially announced his 2024 presidential campaign from Miami, Florida on Wednesday evening. The state has become a hotbed for political controversy with the NAACP, Equality Florida, and the League of United Latin American Citizens all issuing travel advisories for the state, alleging to their members that the state's conservative policies showed the state "has become hostile" for minorities. Republican Mayor of Miami Francis Suarez believes this advisory is nothing more than a political stunt. Mayor Suarez joins the Rundown and shares his opinions on Governor DeSantis' 2024 campaign and discusses why he is still weighing whether or not he will join the GOP primary race as well. Despite two more candidates announcing their campaigns this week, former President Trump remains the front-runner Republican candidate in the polls. The Republican leadership has been focused on expanding their voter base ahead of the 2024 election in hopes that they can gain control of the House, Senate, and White House in the coming years. FOX News Sunday host Shannon Bream joins the podcast to discuss how former President Trump may navigate his GOP front-runner status as more candidates continue to join the field, what main policy issues will broaden the tent for Republican voters, and the latest on Supreme Court news and debt ceiling negotiations. Plus, commentary by Fox & Friends co-host and host of The Brian Kilmeade Show, Brian Kilmeade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a technically sloppy rollout, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis joined Senator Tim Scott as the second GOP candidate to announce their run this week. Other Republican candidates including Donald Trump and Nikki Haley blasted DeSantis for his announcement problems but who benefits from a large group of options? FOX's John Saucier speaks with Colin Reed, Republican strategist, co-founder of 'South and Hill Strategies' and former campaign manager for Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown, about the less than perfect announcement and compares the growing field of GOP candidates.   Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Governor Ron DeSantis launched his 2024 presidential campaign Wednesday night, but not without issue. His first announcement, hosted by Elon Musk on Twitter Spaces, was preceded by technical difficulties – prompting confusion & criticism from many before his initial kick-off. The long-anticipated campaign announcement makes the Florida governor the ninth Republican candidate in the race, making for a crowded GOP primary fight come February. The new candidate will likely impact which way voters are leaning in the polls, and here to break it all down is co-Director of the Fox News Poll and professor at the University of Texas at Austin, Daron Shaw. He explains how his rocky campaign kick-off could have a lasting impact on DeSantis' campaign, if any, how his entry impacts other major candidates like President Biden and former President Trump, and what the current polling tells us about voters' preferences for 2024. The National Memorial Day concert returns to Washington D.C., this weekend for its 34th year. The 90-minute program will air on PBS and feature musical guests, dramatic readings, and documentary footage honoring the men and women who sacrificed their lives for America's freedom. The concert is viewed annually by U.S. troops in over 175 countries and 200 Navy ships around the world. This year's co-host, actor and founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation, Gary Sinise, joins the Rundown for a conversation about how he got involved with the concert, what his foundation does to support veterans and their families, and how playing Lieutenant Dan in Forrest Gump allows soldiers to connect with him in a meaningful way. Plus, commentary by Fox Nation host Tammy Bruce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Both President Biden and Speaker McCarthy still seem very apart on agreeing to raise the debt limit but what really happens if the United States hits the debt ceiling? Some negative possibilities are: the Treasury can't pay its bills, markets could decline rapidly and retirement funds wouldn't reach millions of Americans. FOX's Eben Brown spoke with Chad Pergram, FOX News' Senior Congressional Correspondent, about where we stand and what consequences could the country face if the U.S. hits the debt ceiling.   Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Biden administration voiced public support for the HALT Fentanyl Act, first introduced by two GOP congressmen, which would permanently classify all fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs and would prioritize giving law enforcement the tools to slow the trafficking of this lethal substance. In 2022, America saw over 100,000 overdoses, and 75,000 of those were estimated to be due to illegal fentanyl. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) was one of the lawmakers who first sponsored this bill, and he joins the podcast to explain how his legislation will confront the rampant fentanyl production that is costing U.S. lives, why classifying fentanyl as a Schedule I drug will give the government more authority to crack down on traffickers, and the underlying issues driving this synthetic opioid crisis. May is mental health awareness month, and the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, issued a warning on Tuesday, calling social media a ‘profound risk' to America's youth and responsible for recent years' rising rates of depression and anxiety. Some states are taking the initiative to place guardrails, like in Arkansas, where the state government passed the Social Media Safety Act, requiring social media platforms to verify users' age and request parental permission. The minimum age listed to access many of these websites is thirteen; however, Dr. Murthy argues that is way too young. Licensed psychotherapist and the author of the new book, "Raising Healthy Teenagers," Tom Kersting, joins the podcast to talk about why social media is contributing to the youth mental health crisis in America, how legislation would address social media's unhealthy impact, and what parents can do to prioritize their children's mental health. Plus, commentary by columnist David Marcus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TikTok has filed a lawsuit challenging Montana's new statewide ban of the social media site saying it violates their First Amendment rights. Montana said they acted when Congress would not and state officials say they are confident the ban will stand. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Lauren Simonetti, FOX Business Network correspondent, about the lawsuit and the chances it will overturn the ban.  Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2024 GOP candidate field is widening this week as Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) officially launched his presidential campaign on Monday, and reports suggest Florida Governor Ron DeSantis plans to announce his candidacy this week as well. As the list of Republican candidates grows, campaigning and fundraising will be sure to heat up soon. Filings show Senator Scott has entered the race with more funds than any of his competitors, with $22 million on hand, while the current leading candidate, former President Trump, only had $14 million in his campaign's war chest by the end of March. Former Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush and Fox News contributor Karl Rove joins the podcast to analyze the Senator's chances of winning the nomination and how his positive message contradicts the narrative pushed by the left. A recently unsealed court filing revealed the FBI had improperly used warrantless search powers on U.S. citizens over 278,000 times, looking into Americans involved in the Capitol riot, George Floyd protests, and more. FBI Director Wray spoke on this revelation, saying the FBI's misusing Section 702 of FISA was a mistake that drove the bureau to make stricter changes to the system. Some lawmakers are not trusting these mistakes won't happen again, saying they want to see even tighter restrictions on the bureau's warrantless search tool, which should only be allowed to acquire intelligence on foreign targets. Retired FBI Special Agent John Iannarelli joins the Rundown to discuss how he believes this surveillance tool came to be misused by the FBI, the threat posed by politicization within the bureau, and what the intelligence organization must do to regain the trust of the American people. Plus, commentary by the former CEO of CKE Restaurants and Hardee's, Andy Puzder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ukrainian officials, especially President Zelenskyy, have been asking allies to provide them with F-16 fighter jets since the beginnings of the war and now it will finally happen. President Biden gave his backing to send Ukraine the planes during the G-7 Summit in Japan. FOX's Eben Brown spoke with Dr. Rebecca Grant, national security analyst and President of IRIS Research Group, who says this is great news with Western nations having a surplus of the highly versatile F-16 planes.   Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the federal government's June 1st debt ceiling deadline fast approaching, President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy will meet later today to continue negotiations on a deal to raise the debt ceiling. Over the weekend, talks stalled as Republican negotiators turned down a White House offer to limit spending on both defense and domestically. Republicans looked for more defense spending with greater domestic concessions. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) joins Mike Emanuel on the FOX News Rundown to discuss the latest in the negotiations. Plus, he addresses the findings of the Durham report as well as his take on the 2024 Republican Presidential primary.   A drug intended to treat type 2 diabetes has become popular amongst those trying to lose weight. Ozempic is a weekly injection that has been proven to reduce a person's body mass index below the clinical threshold for obesity. Now, teens are turning to drug and bariatric surgery as more adolescents in the United States become overweight.  FOX News Medical Contributor, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat joins the Rundown to discuss the risk factors associated with the drug, why it needs to be paired with diet and exercise to be effective, and the reasons she believes the pandemic contributed to the rise in obesity in America.   Plus, commentary from former House Oversight Chair and Host of The Jason In The House Podcast, Jason Chaffetz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices