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Congress is back in session next and has just until the end of September to pass a government funding bill. House Republicans want to pass a dozen individual spending bills for the next fiscal year. Also this week marks four years since the Kabul airport attack that killed 13 US servicemembers and over a hundred-fifty Afghans. FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with Republican Policy Committee Chairman Kevin Hern (OK-01), who says the continuing resolution will have a focus on bringing down the debt, and he shares his thoughts on making American cities more safe. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump's tariffs will lower deficits by an estimated $4 trillion, per a Congressional Budget Office projection released last Friday. While consumer confidence has dipped, the President has assured that the nation's economic tide is turning, as companies both foreign and domestic expand inside the U.S. Former member of the National Security Council during Trump's first term and Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council Alexander Gray joins to explain the benefits of the Trump administration's “Liberation Day” tariffs as well as weighing in on President Trump's push to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Juvenile crime has become a growing concern across the country, with communities struggling to strike a balance between accountability and rehabilitation. From curfews to new ordinances, officials are looking for methods to rein in disruptive and sometimes violent criminal behavior and get kids back on track. University of Miami sociology professor and former director at the Federal Bureau of Justice Statistics, Alex Piquero, joins the Rundown to break down the trends and if juvenile crime really is on the rise in America. Plus, commentary from Co-Chair of the Republican National Committee Youth Council, CJ Pearson. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Independent voters have been gaining numbers for years now and have become the largest voting bloc in the United, with registrations surpassing both the Republicans and Democrats. This increase has been fueled by voters tired of the major parties constant bickering and the wish for more options in elections. Independent voters were very influential in the 2024, especially in swing states, electing a Republican for the presidency but also helping Democrats win some key Senate seats. FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with Adam Brandon, Senior Advisor at the Independent Center, an organization for info, research & engagement with independent voters, who says the number of registered Independents has grown quite a bit, along with their influence in our elections, and they are fed up with the two major parties. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recently, President Trump announced he would crack down on crime in Washington, D.C. On Friday, he met with National Guard troops assisting with law enforcement, where he teased 'straightening out' other major cities like Chicago. Since the crackdown, D.C. has seen a decrease in crime; it has been eleven days since Monday without homicides. Former South Carolina Congressman and former federal prosecutor Trey Gowdy joins the Rundown to break down why police presence helps with crime prevention, the problem with cashless bail, and later Trey shares details about his new mystery thriller novel, "The Color of Death." Fewer couples are calling it quits, as U.S. Census Bureau data shows that divorce rates have been falling across the country, down 40 percent in the past four decades. At the same time that census data show marriage appears to be making a comeback, so what's behind the increase in "I do's"? University of Virginia sociologist and fellow at the Institute for Family Studies Brad Wilcox joins the podcast to explain what's behind the trend of couples staying together and the impact it will have on the future of families in America. Plus, commentary from the host of “Tomi Lahren is Fearless" on Outkick, Tomi Lahren. Photo Credit: TreyGowdy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 'Cracker Barrel Old Country Store' is a beloved chain of Southern-style restaurants that line highways all across America has made a change to their logo, and people are not happy with it. The company chose to drop its iconic 'Uncle Hershel' sitting in a rocking chair logo and make changes to the interior design of their restaurants. Cracker Barrel has lost nearly $100M in market value. with its stock down roughly 7% from earlier highs, and now the company says they made a mistake rolling out the changes. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Daniel Cameron, former Attorney General for Kentucky and CEO of the '1792 Exchange', who says Americans are getting tired of woke business practices that ruin our nostalgia. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last Friday, President Trump announced a deal that would see the U.S. government take 10 percent equity in the chipmaker, Intel. Under the terms of the deal, the government will use nearly 9 billion dollars in federal grant money from the 2022 CHIPS Act to purchase this stake in the company. FOX Business correspondent Lydia Hu speaks with SlateStone Wealth partner and chief market strategist Kenny Polcari about this Intel deal and the market reaction to Fed Chair Powell last week. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The effort to deport is expanding, as Nebraska agrees to help with immigration enforcement, creating a new detention facility dubbed "the Cornhusker Clink." Restoring law and order at the border was a big campaign promise of President Trump, and now CBP data show border apprehensions have hit new lows. Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen joins the Rundown to discuss the Trump administration's efforts in reeling in illegal immigration. There's a presidential push to lower drug prices, which are not only higher than in other countries but can vary from one pharmacy to the next. President Trump sent letters to 17 different pharma companies asking them to commit to cutting drug prices by September 29th. CEO of the Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs, Dr. William Soliman, joins the podcast to talk about this price-cutting deadline and why Americans pay so much more for prescription drugs. Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Joe Concha. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. Transportation Secretary and Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy recently announced plans to build a nuclear reactor on the moon. He says it will be crucial to compete with the growing lunar ambitions of China and Russia. Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine recently joined FOX News Rundown host Chris Foster to explore Secretary Duffy's call for American nuclear reactors in space and how they could be used as an energy source to fuel future space missions and the development of the moon. Bridenstine explained how important it is for the U.S. to win the modern space race against China and Russia. He also broke down the evolving legal debate over colonizing the moon and why he predicts that mining rare metals there will become both very lucrative and vital to America's national and economic security. The former congressman and Navy pilot also weighed in on the legacy of Jim Lovell, the astronaut best known as the commander of the ill-fated Apollo 13, who passed away earlier this month. 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 NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Thursday, President Trump met with law enforcement agents in Washington, D.C., following the deployment of federal authorities within the city. The federal takeover of D.C. police has been met with resistance from Democrats, who call it an overreach. However, many Republicans have embraced the President's actions, blaming the crime crisis on the policies of the left. Congressman Brad Knott (R-NC) shared that he feels safer since the takeover and explained how the administration is restoring law and order in D.C. Later, FOX News Pollster and Political Science Professor Daron Shaw discusses President Trump's effort to end mail-in voting and the obstacles the administration may face in trying to eliminate it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When President Donald Trump's crime crackdown began earlier this month in Washington, D.C., local officials and critics pushed back, arguing that federalizing the city and bringing in the National Guard was unnecessary because crime was decreasing in the nation's capital. They said the crime statistics disputed the President's complaint that the city was "out of control." President Trump has since publicly questioned those crime statistics, and his Department of Justice has opened an investigation into whether the city's police department manipulated the crime numbers to make the city appear safer than it is. Before the DOJ investigation was announced, FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony spoke with Rafael Mangual, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute and member of the Council on Criminal Justice, about crime statistics, how they are gathered, why they're flawed, and how they can be manipulated. Mangual also weighed in on President Trump's actions and whether they will be effective in the long term. 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 the Manhattan Institute's Rafael Mangual, allowing you to learn even more about crime statistics and how they sometimes don't reflect reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a busy summer for the House Oversight Committee as they juggle multiple probes pertaining to President Biden's alleged mental decline, as well as convicted sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile, lawmakers are reacting to the FBI's raid of former UN Ambassador and National Security Advisor to President Trump, John Bolton. FOX News Digital Reporter Liz Elkind discusses the fallout from the investigations and later looks ahead at races to watch in the midterms.   Later, Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley discusses his campaign for North Carolina's Senate seat and Republicans' prospects in the 2026 midterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FBI agents raided the Bethesda, Maryland home of President Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton Friday morning. The investigation was ordered by FBI Director Kash Patel who later posted a message on X saying, "NO ONE is above the law." The probe reportedly involves the handling of classified documents. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with James Trusty, former President Trump defense attorney and represented the President following the FBI's raid at his home at the Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, who says this is the first step in a long process. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fed Chair Jerome Powell spoke at the central bank's Jackson Hole Symposium on Friday, saying, “The balance of risks appears to be shifting.” U.S. stocks rallied as investors took Powell's words as a hint toward a shift in policy in September. FOX Business co-anchor of The Big Money Show Jackie DeAngelis spoke with Ken Mahoney (CEO of Mahoney Asset Management) about the reignited rate cut optimism on the heels of Fed Chair Powell's Jackson Hole speech. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats and Republicans are locked in fierce redistricting battles nationwide—maneuvers that could shift the balance of power in the upcoming midterm elections. Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) joins the Rundown to discuss these high-stakes redistricting fights, what impact the ‘Big Beautiful Bill' may have on voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, and how the rise of progressive Democrats may influence crime across the country. Earlier this year, National Guard troops were sent to Los Angeles. Now, they're in Washington, D.C., and hundreds have been arrested following President Trump's declaration of a public safety emergency and deployment of the National Guard. Meanwhile, the Justice Department's investigation into whether crime statistics were manipulated to suggest a decline in crime in our nation's capital—a claim denied by city officials. Fox News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the podcast with the latest on the President's D.C. crackdown, Russia-Ukraine peace progress, and redistricting. Plus, commentary from former congressman and host of The Jason In The House podcast, Jason Chaffetz. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. military is sending three destroyers, thousands of Marines, and submarine support toward international waters around Venezuela as President Trump promises to take on deadly drug cartels head-on. The U.S. and Venezuela have long clashed over international issues across many issues including President Trump labeling the regime in Venezuela a "narco-terror cartel." Attorney General Pam Bondi last week also announced a historic $50 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, indicted in New York in 2020 on narco-terrorism and cocaine importation conspiracy charges. Fox's John Saucier speaks to Bryan Stern, former Navy officer and Founder and Chairman of 'Grey Bull Rescue', a non-profit group who helps extract Americans from war zones and other hotspots all over the world including Afghanistan Ukraine, who says he is not surprised by the move and it could bring much needed stability on multiple problem fronts. For more information and to donate to the 'Grey Bull Rescue Foundation', visit:  https://greybullrescue.org/pledge-your-support/ Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump wants to put an end to "debanking," the practice of closing accounts or denying services based on political beliefs. The president claims it has happened to him, his family, and other conservatives who suddenly lost access to financial services. FOX Business Network's Brian Brenberg, co-host of The Big Money Show, joins the Rundown to break down what “debanking” is, reports that bank executives were pressured by Democrats to target certain businesses and industries, and what the president is doing to try to stop it. This week, thirty alleged members of the violent Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang and their associates were charged by a federal grand jury in Colorado in two separate indictments. This followed a nine-month investigation involving local police, the DEA, and the ATF. The charges include murder-for-hire, drug trafficking, and firearms offenses. ATF Special Agent in Charge for the Denver Division, Brent Beavers, discusses the investigation. Then, Aurora City Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky explains how the case was politicized early on and how the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies have impacted her community   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

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating claims that the Washington, D.C., police department manipulated crime data to publish more favorable stats claiming the city is far more safe than what is being said about it. This, just over a week after President Trump federalized the Metropolitan Police Department to respond to a series of high-profile killings, violent attacks and car-jackings. Federalizing the MPD also included sending hundreds of National Guard members and various federal law enforcement agents from various states to the nation's capital. Fox's John Saucier speaks to David Spunt, Washington D.C. based correspondent for FOX News Channel, who shares the latest on the investigation and the current law enforcement surge in Washington D.C. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas Democrats have returned after fleeing the state earlier this month to prevent the passage of a new Republican-backed redistricting plan, which could add more GOP House seats in next year's mid-term elections. The fight over redrawing congressional maps in the Lone Star State didn't just spark a national debate over gerrymandering but has also motivated California to retaliate with its own redistricting plan that would favor Democrats. Chuck Devore, a Republican executive with the Texas Public Policy Foundation and former California State Assemblyman, joins the FOX News Rundown to discuss the redistricting battles in Texas and California and how they may impact other states' actions and the 2026 elections.President Trump has announced plans to issue an executive order aimed at eliminating mail-in voting to "bring honesty to the midterms." His statements have reignited the debate over election integrity. Daron Shaw, a member of the Fox News decision desk and polling team and a professor at the University of Texas at Austin, joins the rundown to discuss how mail-in voting in America compares to other countries, the extent of federal government power over elections, and how the issue has become increasingly partisan.Plus, commentary from the Vice President of the Lexington Institute and Military Analyst, Dr. Rebecca Grant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. State Department, just a few months ago, approved $30 million in funding for the 'Gaza Humanitarian Foundation', a sometimes criticized group delivering aid in war-torn Gaza. Since the GHF began its operations in May, the organization says it has partnered with local Palestinian aid workers and non-governmental organizations to deliver nearly 125 million meals to Gazans. The issue of humanitarian aid getting to Palestinians has been a building crisis and has been used politically to place blame on who is actually perpetrating violence against those seeking aid in the war-torn area. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Brooke Goldstein, Executive Director and Founder of 'The Lawfare Project', an organization dedicated to protecting the civil and human rights of the Jewish people, and she is also a human rights attorney, author, and award-winning filmmaker, who shares with us what she saw on her visit to an aid station in Gaza run by the 'Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.' Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

European leaders visited the White House on Monday, where President Trump had an Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Coming just days after Trump's Alaskan summit with Vladimir Putin, many questions still remain: what will it take to negotiate an end to the war? And what do “security guarantees” look like for Ukraine, for Europe, and even for Russia? Former NSC advisor to President George W. Bush and Beacon Global Strategies managing director Michael Allen about the territory demands from Russia, European leaders pushing for Ukraine's security guarantees, and the historic peace talks being shepherded by the Trump administration. One week into President Trump's crime crackdown in Washington, D.C., and Democrats continue to push back, arguing that crime data suggests the President's actions in the nation's capital are unnecessary and that violence is not "out of control." Mayor Muriel Bowser has called the administration's actions "unsettling and unprecedented." Rafael Mangual, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute and member of the Council on Criminal Justice, joins to discuss President Trump's actions, what is next for the city, and why he says crime statistics don't always reflect reality. 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

President Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday in Alaska, where the Russian leader proposed that if Ukraine agrees to give up some territory, a peace plan could be settled on. This week, President Trump welcomed back Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and several European heads of state at the White House in order to discuss how to end the war. The European leaders in attendance included: French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Finnish President Alexander Stubb. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Rebekah Koffler, former senior intelligence analyst with the US Defense Intelligence Agency and the author of a best-selling book, "Putin's Playbook: Russia's Secret Plan to Defeat America.", who says any permanent peace plan could still be a long time away. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will speak Friday at the annual Jackson Hole Symposium. This is a huge event where investors and Fed watchers get train to gain insight into the direction of the Fed. The big question top of mind—will there be a rate cut next month? FOX Business correspondent Lydia Hu is joined by Slatestone Wealth chief market strategist Kenny Polcari to discuss expectations of a rate cut from the Fed, the latest boost to the healthcare sector, and making sense of mixed inflation news. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In what promises to be a decisive clash for control of the Senate, North Carolina's high-stakes Senate race is shaping up to be one of the most costly of 2026. This next cycle, Republicans will be fighting to preserve their 53– 47 Senate majority. Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley is running for that North Carolina Senate seat; he joins the Rundown to share his outlook on GOP prospects in the midterms, the weight of President Trump's endorsement, and the sharp divide he sees between Republican and Democratic platforms. As acting NASA administrator, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced plans to build a nuclear reactor on the moon, a strategic initiative he says will be crucial to compete with the growing lunar ambitions from China and Russia. Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine joins the podcast to explore Secretary Duffy's call for American nuclear reactors in space, the evolving legal debate over ownership in space, and why he predicts mining rare metals on the moon will become very lucrative. Plus, commentary from FOX News Digital columnist David Marcus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump Administration has vowed to make "Make trade schools great again.” Part of their plan includes making billions of dollars available for trade schools by rerouting grant money and adjusting 529 college savings plan laws. This comes at a time when American companies are begging for electricians, welders, and others who can fill the essential jobs needed to fuel growing industries of the future like artificial intelligence. Dr. Jason Altmire, former Pennsylvania Congressman and current President and CEO of Career Education Colleges and Universities, recently joined FOX News Rundown host Jessica Rosenthal to discuss the growing popularity of trade schools and the growing demand for their graduates. Dr. Altmire explained the importance of skilled labor to the economy, how the perception of choosing a trade over college has shifted over the decades, and how AI could impact white and blue-collar jobs. 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 conversation with Dr. Jason Altmire and allow you to hear even more about the trade schools and the future of America's labor force. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, President Trump invoked a section of the Home Rule Act, enabling a federal takeover of the D.C. police department. He stated that the move was necessary to restore safety and combat violence in our nation's capital. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains the authority the Act grants to both the President and Congress, and how Republican lawmakers might take further action to support this effort. Later, he looks ahead to the midterms and discusses how the ongoing redistricting battle could impact election outcomes. Later, Congressman Troy Downing (R-MT) explains why he's pushing legislation to overturn limitations on coal, and why it's a necessary power source for America to win the race on artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's August. Which is supposed to be a slow month as Congress is on recess and most Americans are enjoying these last few weeks of summer. But like in some years past, this August has already been full of some historic headlines. That is why FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram has always warned journalists to be on “high alert” during August because big stories tend to surface. FOX News Rundown: From Washington, host Ryan Schmelz recently spoke with Chad about this and some of the major events that have taken place in the so-called dog days of summer. It was a fascinating conversation, and we thought you'd like to hear it. In a Fox News Rundown Extra exclusive, you will hear our entire conversation with FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump declared his Alaskan summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin "extremely productive," but says no deal or ceasefire has been reached yet. Giving few details about the tentative agreement, Trump said he first had to speak to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and our European allies about what transpired. FOX News Radio's Eben Brown discusses the no-deal result, the Trump administration's objectives for negotiating an end to the war on Ukraine, and the challenges the President will confront in a possible second meeting with Putin. The Trump administration is cracking down on crime in the nation's capital. City leaders in Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit Friday, ultimately challenging the administration's takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department. Republicans have praised the move, arguing that crime has gotten out of control. However, others are arguing that the city has seen record-low crime this year. Former FBI Assistant Director Chris Swecker joined the FOX News Rundown earlier this week to discuss the president's decision.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Family schedules seem to get busier and busier with constant appointments, whether for business or pleasure, for both adults and their children. When those activity calendars get too packed it quickly becomes a second job to schedule and organize the events. A new app for single adults and overwhelmed parents makes getting to that meeting or that soccer field on time a simple ordeal. Fox's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Zoya Lehrer, founder and CEO of the app 'Orgo', a time management tool, who shares her inspiration for creating the app to help busy families better organize their time. For more information on the app, go to: www.orgoHQ.com Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two different inflation prints surfaced this week, resulting in two very different market reactions. So how did we move from a strong market rally on Tuesday to diminished hopes for a rate cut on Friday? FOX Business co-anchor of The Big Money Show Jackie DeAngelis speaks with CEO & CIO of Laffer Tengler Investments Nancy Tengler about economic reports out this week and dashed hopes of a September rate cut. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska for a summit aimed at negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine. Early reports suggest Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and several European allies are opposed to any sort of land swap as part of any potential peace agreement. FOX News Sunday anchor and Living the Bream podcast host Shannon Bream joins to preview the summit and talk about the administration's efforts to address crime in Washington, D.C. Are smartphones and social media reshaping childhood? As U.S. children's screen usage continues to rise, so do concerns about the negative impact it has on their mental health and social-emotional development. Clinical psychologist and family therapist Dr. Cheryl Ziegler joins the podcast to discuss her book The Crucial Years and a new study linking early smartphone access to poorer mental health outcomes in young adulthood. Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers. Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Tom Shillue. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are scheduled to meet tomorrow to discuss achieving peace in Ukraine. President Trump has stated that the goal of this high-stakes summit, which is being held in Anchorage, Alaska, is to eventually persuade Putin to sit down with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to negotiate a peace deal. Ukraine's former Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba joins the FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition to discuss his expectations for tomorrow's meeting, how he believes President Trump can gain leverage over Putin, and whether Ukrainians might accept concessions such as "territory swaps" if it leads to lasting peace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mexico has handed over 26 high-ranking cartel members to the United States on Tuesday as part of a deal with the Trump administration to properly address the threat of criminal groups smuggling drugs over the border. Back in February, President Trump signed an executive order that designated six different cartels as a foreign terrorist organizations. Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-TX) joins to discuss the situation at the border and Texas Democrats who've fled the state. Some college students are already getting settled into their dorm rooms to begin college while prospective students are awaiting their admissions letters. The future of college education may look different, as the growing challenges of getting accepted may stem from an increasingly saturated application environment. Jeff Selingo, author of Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions, joins the podcast to stress the importance of prioritizing the right fit over prestige and what factors prospective students should really consider when it comes to their higher education. Plus, commentary from the host of “The Big Ben Show,” Ben Domenech. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the energy-rich state of Montana, Republican members of both the House and Senate are proposing a plan to remove restrictions on coal mining that were put in place by the Biden administration. They argue that coal is "cleaner" than critics claim and will be necessary to meet the future energy needs of the American people and the growing artificial intelligence industry. Republican Montana Congressman Troy Downing joins the podcast to explain how reversing coal restrictions will boost America's economy and national security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Tuesday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released last month's Consumer Price Index, showing that prices barely rose in July. Economists had been forecasting the CPI rising by 0.2%; however, thanks to an overall drop in energy prices, the report suggests inflation appears to have plateaued. This will only bolster President Trump's calls on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. Former Trump advisor and co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, Stephen Moore, joins to break down the positive inflation news and the future of economic data in the U.S. President Trump is reportedly weighing the decision to reschedule marijuana under federal law, possibly reclassifying it as a less dangerous drug. The methods the Trump administration may take to enact this change are varied, with some wondering whether the President will act directly or leave it to his federal agencies to handle. Former Arkansas Governor and Drug Enforcement Administration chief Asa Hutchinson joins to discuss the merits of medical marijuana, risks of drug abuse, and what role the DEA would play in the rescheduling process. Plus, commentary from the president of Exit Stage Left Advisors, Ted Jenkin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to meet on Friday in Alaska to discuss the war in Ukraine. While a peace deal is not anticipated, the White House states that the President's goal is to gain "a better understanding" of how a peace agreement can be achieved. Brent Sadler, a Senior Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation's Allison Center for National Security, joins the Rundown to discuss what we can expect from this high-stakes meeting, the 'baggage' it entails, and how President Trump might gain the upper hand over Putin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is vowing to make the nation's capital great ... and safe again, working to federalize Washington, D.C., police, and bringing in the National Guard to fight violent crime. On Monday, the President declared a public safety emergency for the city, despite pushback from local officials like D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb, who says the administration's actions are unprecedented, unlawful, and unnecessary. While critics of the President's plan argue crime is down in D.C., former FBI Assistant Director Chris Swecker says increased law enforcement has worked before. Swecker joins the Rundown to discuss the President's announcement and weigh in on the state of Washington, D.C. Last week, the Department of Labor posted on X, "Make trade schools great again," along with a screenshot of an article about billions of dollars now available for trade schools due to recent changes to 529 college savings plans. The so-called "Big, Beautiful Bill" expanded how much one can spend on this type of education. It is one of the President's goals to reroute grant funding to trade schools. Dr. Jason Altmire, former Pennsylvania Congressman and current President and CEO of Career Education Colleges and Universities, joins the podcast to discuss the growing interest in trade schools across the U.S. and whether artificial intelligence will eradicate some of these jobs. Plus, commentary from co-host of the Ruthless Podcast, Comfortably Smug.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump says he is federalizing Washington, D.C.'s police and bringing in both the National Guard and federal agents to put an end to the violent crime in our nation's capital. Senator Ashley Moody of Florida, and former Florida Attorney General, joins the podcast to discuss what she has observed in Washington, D.C., since she became a Senator in January and why she thinks President Trump's actions are both justified and necessary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inflation will take the spotlight this week and could test the true strength of the latest stock market rally. With the release of the July Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Tuesday, investors will be eager to find out if inflation is moving closer to the Federal Reserve's target of two percent and to see if it could impact Chairman Jerome Powell's plan to cut rates. Ryan Payne, President of Payne Capital Management, joins to analyze this week's data and provide an update on the state of inflation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Congress is on its traditional August recess, the House Oversight Committee is still investigating the alleged cover-up of former President Biden's decline. However, the former President insists he was responsible for all decisions that came out of the White House during his time in office, and former staff members claim they saw no obvious sign of a decline. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (KY-1) joins the Rundown to discuss the Committee's investigation into whether the Biden administration covered up the cognitive deterioration of former President Biden. For decades, advocates have been trying to convince the government that psychedelic drugs could be used as medicine and help with conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. But their efforts fell short. However, there is hope with the Trump Administration as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has voiced his openness to testing their effectiveness. A few states have legalized psychedelics for therapy, and Texas has recently approved funding for research into ibogaine, a psychoactive compound found in a West African shrub. Former Texas Governor and first-term Trump Energy Secretary Rick Perry was behind the effort in Texas and hopes it leads to the development of a drug that wins approval for clinical trials and could eventually be given in a monitored hospital setting. Gov. Perry joins the Rundown to discuss the potential benefits of ibogaine and other psychedelic therapies, and how an Afghanistan veteran inspired his advocacy. Plus, commentary by Vice President of Communications for Focus on The Family, Paul Batura. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

South Carolina Senator Tim Scott joined FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony in studio this week to discuss his new book, 'One Nation Always Under God.' The book looks at how Christian values have inspired our country's legal system and other institutions. It also profiles Christian Americans who showed acts of heroism throughout our nation's history. Besides his book, the Senator weighed in on the national debate over redistricting and efforts by both red and blue states to get an advantage before next year's 2026 midterms. Sen. Scott also discussed his role as the chair of the Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee and where he thinks the GOP can pick up Senate seats and expand their majority. 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 Sen. Tim Scott and allow you to hear more about his book and his thoughts on the 2026 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New information about the Jeffrey Epstein case may finally come to light, thanks to a multitude of subpoenas issued by the House Oversight Committee. Following a subcommittee panel vote last month, Committee Chair James Comer (R-KY) released multiple subpoenas this past week targeting officials from the Biden, Obama, Trump, and Bush administrations—as well as former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. FOX News Congressional Correspondent Liz Elkind joins the Rundown to explain what to expect from the Oversight Committee's investigation and how a deeper dive into the case is receiving bipartisan support. Additionally, Liz discusses some notable upcoming midterm races and why former Biden administration officials are hesitant to discuss his mental decline. Later, Congressman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) talks about his proposed bill to ban mid-decade redistricting and California Governor Gavin Newsom's efforts to overrule an independent redistricting commission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2016 presidential election and what happened after are under scrutiny again, as the Department of Justice opens a grand jury investigation into the Obama-era probe of Russian interference. Back in July, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard declassified intelligence about the investigation into the Trump campaign, arguing that it would expose manipulation and possible treason by Democrats and Obama White House Officials. Sunday Night in America host and former South Carolina Congressman Trey Gowdy joined FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony this week to discuss the investigation and look back at the events during and after the 2016 election that are still in question. Gowdy explained why he never believed the Trump campaign colluded with the Russians, and why he thinks officials in the intelligence community, including former CIA Director John Brennan, lied under oath and to the American people about the “Russiagate” conspiracy. The Trey Gowdy Podcast host went as far as to say it was the Democrats and the Clinton Campaign who colluded with the Russians, and they intentionally tried to undermine President Trump's first term. 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 Trey Gowdy and get even more of his thoughts on what he thinks really happened during the 2016 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices