The FOX News Rundown

Tonight, Americans can tune into the second GOP presidential debate hosted by FOX Business and Univision. The moderators--Dana Perino, Stuart Varney, and Ilia Calderón--will guide the discussion for the seven candidates on the stage, addressing the issues that voters are most concerned about. The job of the moderator can be a difficult one, tasked with creating debate while maintaining civility. On the Rundown, FOX Business' Stuart Varney says this debate will have all the candidates "pressing hard to make a breakthrough." On the podcast, he explains how this debate will give candidates a chance to discuss big-picture issues for the economy and his plans to encourage more substantive debate between the contenders on stage.   The latest FOX News poll shows that former President Donald Trump remains the party's frontrunner, with nearly a fifty-point lead ahead of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. However, Trump will remain absent from the debate stage this week, maintaining his promise to not participate in any GOP primary debates. After candidates like Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy made headway in the first debate, now candidates are seeking break-out moments the second time around. Karl Rove, former senior advisor, Deputy White House Chief of Staff, and FOX News Contributor, joins the Rundown to reflect on what the candidates did well the first time around and explain why early national polls are not an indicator of the eventual nominee.   Plus, commentary by Republican strategist and co-founder of South & Hill Strategies, Colin Reed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden walked the United Auto Workers picket line in Michigan Tuesday becoming the first U.S. president to join striking workers in modern history. President Biden told workers he is backing their call for a forty percent pay increase. Donald Trump, who tomorrow visits a non-union plant to speak to the UAW, called the visit by Biden a 'PR stunt'.   FOX's Eben Brown speaks with FOX Business Network's Jeff Flock, in Warren, Michigan, about the historic visit, what the President said about the work stop and where the strike stands at this point.     Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FOX Business will host the second Republican presidential debate in Simi Valley, California, at 9:00 P.M. ET on Wednesday. With the business network hosting this event, there is likely to be more substantial discussions about the state of the U.S. economy, which recent polling shows a strong majority of Americans are both pessimistic and worried about. Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel joins the podcast to explain her hopes that the FOX Business debate will give the 2024 candidates an opportunity to pitch their fix to America's struggling economy. She explains why she believes Republicans are well-trusted on economic policy, what she predicts a Trump-Biden rematch might look like, and how the GOP can litigate the issue of abortion on the campaign trail.   There were eleven thousand migrant encounters at the southern border from Sunday to Monday—the most in a twenty-four-hour period. This year, the country has exceeded the record number of illegal crossings, with nearly 2.4 million migrants entering the United States. Thousands of asylum seekers have been bussed to sanctuary cities across the country to combat the surge, but now some of these mayors are demanding the federal government contribute resources to help care for newly arriving migrants. FOX's Washington-based correspondent, Griff Jenkins, joins the Rundown from Eagle Pass, Texas, to discuss how overwhelmed the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officials are now, why the majority of migrants entering Texas are first coming from Venezuela, and why the Biden administration favors releases versus the "Remain in Mexico" policy.   Plus, commentary by FOX News contributor Deroy Murdock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) held a press conference Monday saying he will not resign and is confident he will be exonerated of all charges. It was the Senator's first public appearance since a federal indictment was unsealed against him alleging he used his position as Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee to help Egypt in exchange for cash, gold bars and a Mercedes. Even fellow Democrats have joined the chorus of members of Congress calling on Senator Menendez to resign.   FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with Chad Pergram, FOX News Senior Congressional correspondent, about Senator Menendez's press conference today, what he said and what sort of political implications these charges have for both parties.   Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the end of the fiscal year coming this Saturday lawmakers must work on a funding extension or risk a government shutdown. GOP leadership in the House is hoping to pass bills that would put them in a better negotiating position with a Democrat-controlled Senate without angering the right flank of the party. Key issues such as funding for the War in Ukraine as well as the border crisis headlining the negotiations. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) is the ranking Republican on the Armed Services Committee. Sen. Wicker joins Mike Emanuel on the FOX News Rundown to discuss the negotiations, the border, the War in Ukraine and more. Illinois has become the first state to eliminate cash bail with the "Pretrial Fairness Act," after lawmakers in the state criticized the current system for disproportionately affecting minorities and those not wealthy enough to afford bail. With cashless bail, prosecutors now have to request detentions, and judges must use their discretion to jail people awaiting trial to keep violent criminals off the street. However, critics of the law say posting bail is an incentive for people to show up for their court dates. Former DC Police Detective, defense attorney, and FOX News Contributor Ted Williams joins the Rundown to explain why he breaks down the debate over cashless bail and fears that this amended justice system could favor criminals over law-abiding citizens. Plus, commentary from FOX News Medical Contributor and Professor at New York University Langone Health, Dr. Marc Siegel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United Auto Workers went on strike against the 'big three' car makers - Ford, GM and Stellantis - earlier this month. That is the first time they've all been targeted at the same time, The automakers have offered the UAW pay raises, but say the cost of transitioning to electric cars prevents them from meeting all the union's demands. We recently spoke with FOX Business correspondent Jeff flock and former Labor Department economist Diana Furchtgott-Roth about the issues at the center of this strike, and how workers pay, climate change policy and politics have all factored in. The segment also touched on whether rapidly advancing technology has created anxiety among workers in a variety of industries, and if we more labor disputes and work stoppages should be expected. We made edits for time and thought you might like to hear our entire conversation with both FBN's Jeff Flock and economist Diana Furchtgott-Roth. On today's FOX News Rundown Extra, you'll hear even more of their analysis of the UAW strike, and why there appears to be so many labor disputes in the country Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With The Fox Business Network-Univision Republican presidential primary debate just days away, who are the candidates to watch? The latest FOX News Power Rankings were released this past week, showing that former President Trump still holds a firm lead against his competitors. The rankings also highlighted how voters overwhelmingly favored “populist” candidates, like the former President and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, over their "conservative" opponents. Co-Anchor of 'America's Newsroom' Bill Hemmer joins to discuss the rise of the “populist” Republicans, the issues he expects to come up during Wednesday's second GOP debate, and Nikki Haley's chances of having a stand-out moment on the stage. This week Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the United States, addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York and later heading to Washington to make the case for more U.S. aid. As lawmakers fight over our own budget, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other Republicans seem reluctant to commit to any requests made by Ukraine. However, President Joe Biden announced a new $325 million aid package for the war-torn country. FOX News Foreign Correspondent Trey Yingst joins to discuss why America's reaction to Zelenskyy's visit was different than last year and explains the current state of the war.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The government has just days to avert a government.  If the Congress fails to pass either a short-term or full-year spending bill by next Saturday evening, federal agencies will end non-essential functions starting October 1st. However, a small group of Republicans are refusing to go along with their House colleagues to pass a short-term solution. One of those GOP holdouts is Montana Republican Congressman Matt Rosendale. Rep. Rosendale joined the Rundown's Dave Anthony earlier this week to explain why he and few other Republicans are defying Speaker Kevin McCarthy. He explained why he wants to use this opportunity to take a stand against overspending and feels his party's leadership is folding to the Democrats. Rosendale also discussed the possibility of Kevin McCarthy losing his leadership role in the House. We made edits for time and thought you might like to hear our entire conversation with Rep. Matt Rosendale. On today's FOX News Rundown Extra, you'll hear even more of his take on government spending, and why he doesn't fear a shutdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his Republican allies have been working to prevent a government shutdown next weekend, but are facing pushback from members of the Freedom Caucus. The inter-party conflict has created paralysis in the House, and members will have a short window to prevent a shutdown when they return to Capitol Hill Tuesday. Meanwhile, in the Senate, there is controversy over the new relaxed dress code, and senators like Pennsylvania's John Fetterman who are now opting out of their formalwear. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram has the scoop on shutdowns, spending bills, and sweatpants on the Senate floor.   With only a few months left until the 2023 Kentucky gubernatorial election, Democratic Incumbent Governor Andy Beshear and challenger Attorney General Daniel Cameron are gearing up their campaigns. Voters there will decide whether they want to keep the state blue...or flip it back to their traditional red. Political Science Associate Professor at the University of Kentucky Dr. Stephen Voss shares his insight as to whether he thinks Beshear, although well-liked, can survive in a deeply red state and whether Cameron campaigning on a very strict abortion policy will fly in the bluegrass state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congress has just ten days to come to a compromise and avert a government shutdown on the first of October. The House currently seems to be unable to pass anything, including the GOP's defense spending bill that failed this week. Negotiations are set to continue over the weekend with a stopgap funding bill being a possible solution, but no one is confident a shutdown will be avoided. FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), part of the GOP negotiations team, about where talks stand, possible solutions for compromise and his concerns moderate Republicans will be forced to ally with Democrats. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The second Republican debate is coming up next week at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California. The qualifications to make the stage are stricter this time, with candidates needing to meet higher polling and donor requirements. Six of the eight candidates from the first debate are projected to return, with North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson not yet qualifying. FOX News' latest power rankings show former Vice President Mike Pence in sixth place behind former President Donald Trump, and he joined the podcast to discuss the state of the 2024 race. He tells the Rundown that he is disappointed in his former running mate's decision not to debate and shares why he thinks he is the most qualified conservative in the race. The price tag of a four-year college degree continues to rise; in fact, the cost has increased by 79 percent since 1995. At the end of August, President Biden said his administration was committed to making a college education "an affordable ticket to the middle class" via loan forgiveness programs. He unveiled the SAVE plan—the administration's second attempt at federal student debt forgiveness after the first was defeated in the Supreme Court. But college enrollment has dropped well below pre-pandemic levels, while trade school enrollment numbers continue to grow. Former White House economist and author of “Making College Pay,” Beth Akers, joins the podcast to explain why a new generation is questioning the value of a four-year degree, the factors boosting trade schools as an alternative path, and the threat that student loan forgiveness may pose in the long term. Plus, commentary by author and vice president of communications for Focus on The Family, Paul Batura. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

British Prime Minister Richi Sunak announced that the U.K. will be pausing a ban on new gas and diesel cars, a measure that was supposed to be in place by 2030. Sunak said Britain's climate goals were financially impacting the average citizen too much. The Prime Minister was the first British head of state in a decade not to attend the United Nations General Assembly where the topic of climate change was a major talking point.  FOX's John Saucier speaks with Alex Hogan, FOX News Foreign Correspondent based in London, about the walk back on climate change goals and reaction to the decision.   Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fox News Power Rankings are out, and they paint a picture of the 2024 GOP presidential races as a competition between populist candidates and traditional conservatives. The latest FOX Business polls show former President Trump maintains a large lead in the race both in Iowa and South Carolina. As the next GOP primary debate is set to take place on September 27th, the FOX Business polls show that voters have thrown more support for former Ambassador Nikki Haley and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy since the first debate; however, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is still the number two in the race. FOX News Decision Desk Director Arnon Mishkin joins the Rundown to explain the increasing popularity of populist GOP candidates, the rising candidates in the race, and the factors allowing former President Trump to sustain a large lead over his challengers. Following the pandemic, more parents began seeking more options for their children's education instead of their local public school. This prompted several states across the country to enact legislation to provide different options and give parents the power of school choice. For example, Arizona provides vouchers for students to attend private schools, and Iowa offers an education savings account to eligible families to cover tuition, fees, and other education-related expenses. Brian Brenberg, co-host of "The Big Money Show" on FOX Business, is focusing on school choice as part of FBN's weeklong series on "Education in America." On the Rundown, he shares why more parents are turning to alternative options, explains the rise in charter schools' popularity, and breaks down how COVID-19 may have placed students behind academically. Plus, commentary by Fox News contributor Liz Peek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg testified before The House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today who grilled him on a summer of air travel troubles, rail safety and the administration's push on electric vehicles. Secretary Buttigieg said that flight cancellations are down to pre-COVID days and touted thousands of infrastructure projects in all states. The state of air travel in the United States was the focus though, with the FAA without a head administrator and the looming government shutdown which would have a large impact on air traffic controllers.   FOX's John Saucier speaks with Chad Pergram, FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent, about the testimony from the Secretary, where the spending bill fight stands and later touches on the Senate relaxing their dress code.  Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To avoid a government shutdown, Congress has until the end of September to pass a new spending bill. Currently, House Republicans are unable to reach a consensus on defense spending and move forward with a proposed short-term solution. Speaker McCarthy's proposed GOP plan included approximately 8 percent in budget cuts, allocating no money for military aid to Ukraine but did provide funds to bolster border security measures. A procedural vote on Tuesday effectively defeated the GOP plan, with Republican lawmakers fighting internally about where spending is most needed. One of the few naysayers, Republican Congressman Matt Rosendale (R-MT), joins the Rundown to share why he is not worried about the possibility of a shutdown and why he lobbied against the continuing resolution. Seventy percent of Americans say transgender athletes should only be allowed to compete in sports on teams that match their birth gender. The issue has stirred controversy across schools in the United States, with some parents of female athletes voicing opposition to what they see as an unfair advantage, while more liberal countries have had the community argue this backlash is LGBTQ+ discrimination. The debate has the Biden administration in a difficult spot, with Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre telling FBN there is no "yes or no answer" for this issue. Meanwhile, 2024 GOP candidate Nikki Haley has called this the "women's issue of our time," criticizing the Biden administration for allowing "biological men to compete in women's sports." On the Rundown, FOX Business' Hillary Vaughn is covering this as part of FBN's weeklong series on "Education in America,'' and she breaks down the trans athlete controversy and how lawmakers are addressing these concerns. Plus, commentary from Hollywood actor and film producer, Kevin Sorbo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden addressed the United Nations General Assembly today in New York City as tens of thousands of migrants continue to pour into the self-proclaimed 'sanctuary city'. The President's remarks had a focus on the Ukraine-Russia conflict and did not touch on the ongoing immigration crisis. This as protests were held outside the United Nations condemning the Iran prisoner swap deal that was made.   FOX's Eben Brown speaks with FOX Business Network's Madison Alworth, at the United Nations in New York, about the the President's speech, what was said and what wasn't said about the migrant crisis.    Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United Auto Workers have been on strike for five days, with the union issuing demands for higher pay from the big car companies, who they argue are overpaying their executives while underpaying their laborers. UAW President Shawn Fain organized an aggressive, unprecedented strike on assembly plants at Ford, General Motor and Stellantis. As the labor negotiations continue, President Biden has voiced support for the strike while former President Trump has shared criticism of UAW union leadership. Fox Business' Jeff Flock joins the Rundown to explain Fain's plans with this strike and the public support for the union. Later, former Labor Department economist Diana Furchtgott-Roth breaks down the politics and policies that drove workers towards this strike. In Fairfax County, Virginia, parents have recently voiced concern about the race and gender education curriculum in their schools. Even on a national scale, the teaching of these topics in classrooms has become a major conversation on the 2024 campaign trail. From Governor Ron DeSantis introducing Florida's Parental Rights in Education Act to Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin banning schools from teaching "divisive concepts like critical race theory," parents and politicians alike are paying more attention to the curriculum. On the Rundown, FOX Business' Edward Lawrence, who is focusing on the curriculum controversy as part of FBN's weeklong series on "Education in America," shares why some parents are criticizing the public education system and details how different states are challenging these issues. Plus, commentary from host of OutKick's Tomi Lahren is Fearless, Tomi Lahren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five American citizens have been released from Iranian prisons in an exchange that returned six billion dollars in frozen funds and five Iranian prisoners being held in the United States to Tehran. Iran has conducted a cold-blooded hostage policy that they have been mastering since the Islamic regime took power in 1979, with the kidnapping of the American diplomats from the embassy in Tehran. Iran's long history of kidnapping Western hostages in exchange for all sorts of concessions has impacted people from the United States, various European countries, Australia and other countries around the world.   FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Behnam Ben Taleblu, Senior Fellow at the non-partisan Foundation for Defense of Democracies, about this latest exchange and how kidnapping foreigners has become seemingly successful for Iran.   Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Republicans made major moves last week, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy directed the House to initiate an impeachment inquiry into President Biden in light of his potentially corrupt business dealings. Additionally, the House Committee on Homeland Security continues investigating the injustices at the southern border. This week, they will host a hearing focused on the financial cost of the border crisis, examining how many American taxpayers now face overwhelming financial burdens due to millions of migrants illegally crossing the border. On the Rundown, Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee Mark Green (R-TN) shares his thoughts on House Republicans' impeachment inquiry into President Biden & what he believes it could reveal. He also discusses how Americans facing higher medical bills, insurance rates, and even gas prices may all correlate to the mass number of migrants now residing in the U.S. and his efforts to keep "obscene" materials out of schools across America. Approximately fifty million children across the country were abruptly tossed into remote learning during the pandemic. Three years later, students and teachers now grapple with the effects of learning loss in the classroom. Test scores are the lowest they've been in years, with kids unable to meet standard grade-level requirements. On the Rundown, FOX Business' Lydia Hu, who is focusing on learning loss as part of FBN's weeklong series on "Education in America," shares why parents are frustrated with the "equitable grading" system and breaks down how learning loss may snowball into even bigger problems for future generations. Plus, commentary by General Counsel for NetChoice, Carl Szabo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was quite a week for the President and his family. A grand jury in Delaware returned an indictment Thursday against his son, Hunter Biden, on three counts connected to making a false statement about drug use during a firearm purchase.  The historic indictment comes as part of a broader investigation led by special counsel David Weiss into foreign income and potential tax offenses by Hunter. Concerns over those foreign deals and his father's possible involvement in them were also the basis for a House impeachment inquiry that was launched against the President earlier this week.   FOX News Sunday Anchor Shannon Bream spoke with the Rundown's Jared Halpern shortly after Hunter Biden was indicted to break down the charges.  Bream also discussed how his son's legal problems and the impeachment investigation could hurt President Joe Biden politically at a time when he's already suffering in the polls.   We made edits for time and thought you might like to hear our entire conversation with FOX News Sunday Anchor Shannon Bream. On today's FOX News Rundown Extra, you'll hear even more of Shannon Bream's analysis of a historic week in politics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden returned from his latest overseas trip at the G20 Summit to renewed concerns over his age and mental capabilities. The White House has answered those concerns by pointing to the President's recent rigorous schedule and touting policy achievements from "Bidenomics" to foreign policy. FOX News Washington-Based Correspondent Mark Meredith joins to discuss the significance of President Biden's visit at the G20 Summit, how his schedule may continue to ramp up leading into the 2024 Election, and what he can continue to do to stave off concerns surrounding his age.   Critics from both ends of the political spectrum are calling for answers as many border communities and sanctuary cities across the country are struggling to keep up with the influx of migrants. Some blame the Biden administration's border policies; others blame the lack of law enforcement. FOX News Contributor and former State Department Spokesperson, Marie Harf explains why politicians need to come up with realistic solutions and explains why the argument for a living wage coincides with the nation's border crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former President Trump continues to hold a big lead over his GOP rivals. He currently leads in both national polls and in key states like New Hampshire, which is an early-voting state and historically has had a good track record selecting the next United States President.  However, the Granite State's governor does not believe the race in New Hampshire or for the Republican nomination is over.  On the Rundown earlier this week, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu (R-NH) explained to the Rundown's why he thinks there is plenty of time for President Trump's opponents to catch up. He laid out how they can do so and discussed scenarios where the former President loses.  Sununu also shared why his state is proud of its first-in-the-nation primary tradition, and why he thinks gerrymandering contributed to the polarization of political parties in the country. We made edits for time and thought you might like to hear our entire conversation with FOX News Sunday Anchor Shannon Bream. On today's FOX News Rundown Extra, you'll hear even more from the outspoken governor and get more of his insights on how politics is broken, but also why he is optimistic about the country's future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This past week, President Biden traveled to India for the G20 Summit, as he continues his efforts to make inroads into the region and de-escalate tensions between China and Taiwan. While on the trip, multiple blunders from the President have renewed concerns over his mental faculties entering the arduous 2024 election cycle. FOX News Contributor and former Deputy Chief Of Staff for President George W. Bush weighs in on how the President's missteps have caused establishment Democrats to shy away from the leader. Later Karl discusses how other nations may perceive the United States due to his gaffes and weighs in on the potential for a candidate to come out of the woodwork to primary President Biden.   Speaker Kevin McCarthy has not had it easy since claiming his title as House Speaker after a remarkable fifteen rounds of votes and negotiations. Plus, pleasing all parties in Congress has been a challenge regarding issues such as providing relief money for Ukraine, the investigation into President Biden and his son Hunter, and a possible impeachment inquiry all while trying to fund the government on a fast-approaching deadline. Former Utah Congressman and Chair of the Oversight Committee Jason Chaffetz shares his perspective as someone who has seen two different Speakers of the House in the halls of Congress and shares what he thinks Speaker McCarthy can do to control all 435 members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 'Invictus Games', founded by Prince Harry in 2014, is an Olympic style multi-sport competition for wounded or sick servicemen, both serving and veterans from countries all over the world. The games, this year held in Düsseldorf, Germany, have a powerfully positive influence on their recovery from traumatic injury. While showing courage and strength, both male and female competitors say they are honored to represent their countries in the games. FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with Benjamin Hall, FOX News State Department Correspondent at the 'Invictus Games' in Düsseldorf, Germany, about the real impact of the event, his honor of presenting a medal there and he later shares what helped him recover from his own serious injuries. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another big bombshell in a political cycle that has already seen many. A grand jury in Delaware returned an indictment against Hunter Biden on three counts connected to making a false statement about drug use during a firearm purchase. The historic indictment comes as part of a broader investigation led by special counsel David Weiss into foreign income and potential tax offenses by Hunter Biden. FOX News Sunday Anchor Shannon Bream breaks down the indictment and how it could impact Hunter's father President Joe Biden politically. Bream also weighs in on the impeachment inquiry into the President launched by the House earlier this week. Former President Trump continues to hold a big polling lead over the GOP field both nationally and in key states. That includes New Hampshire, which historically has had a good track record selecting the next United States President. However the Granite State's governor does not believe the race in New Hampshire or for the Republican nomination is over. On the Rundown, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu (R-NH) explains why he thinks there is plenty of time for President Trump's opponents to catch up and how they can do so. He also shares why his state its first-in-the-nation primary tradition, and why he thinks gerrymandering contributed to polarization of political parties in the country. Plus, commentary by orthodox rabbi, author, and lawyer Sam Bregman as Jews around the world celebrate the Jewish New Year of Rosh Hashanah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden's son, Hunter Biden, has been indicted on federal gun charges stemming from Special Counsel David Weiss' investigation into him. Hunter Biden is charged with making false claims during the purchase of a firearm and the possession of a firearm by someone who is addicted to a controlled substance. The indictment announced Thursday in a Delaware federal court is the first out of David Weiss' probe into Hunter Biden. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Philip Holloway, former Georgia Prosecutor and the founder of the 'Holloway Law Group', who says Hunter Biden faces serious charges, ones that could have been laid out years ago. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yesterday's House Homeland Security Hearing on migration and the U.S. Border covered one border issue that, despite its severity, is not commonly spoken about. A startling number of migrants being brought across the southern border are being sold into human trafficking by the same cartels or illegal enterprises bringing them to the U.S. With few connections or ways to make money, this has led to many migrants being trapped, and lawmakers like New York Congressman Anthony D'Esposito are determined to find solutions to fight this tragedy. On the Rundown, Rep. D'Esposito discusses how migrants are being trafficked in every state across the U.S., not just those on the border, and why lawmakers must stop “pointing fingers” and instead focus on finding solutions to protect the border. He also speaks about how law enforcement agencies should be supported to ensure they can catch the criminals behind these heinous acts. An escaped prisoner from Chester County Prison was on the loose in Pennsylvania for nearly two weeks until he was captured by authorities on Wednesday. Convicted murderer, thirty-four-year-old, Danelo Cavalcante was taken into custody shortly after 8 a.m. when an aircraft using thermal technology finally led state police and U.S. Border agents to his location. Former DOJ and FBI Special Agent, Nicole Parker, joins the Rundown to provide details into what mindset the criminal was in when he escaped and break down the behind-the-scenes of how law enforcement finally tracked him down. Plus, commentary by FOX News Legal Analyst Gregg Jarrett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earlier this week, advisors to the Federal Drug Administration said phenylephrine, one of the key ingredients in popular over-the-counter nasal decongestants, doesn't really work. Many are concerned that the FDA's findings will cause commercial drugmakers to pull their products from shelves across the country, causing a shortage of cold medicine and changing the landscape of a $2 billion industry.  Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday gave the go-ahead for an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, after facing increased pressure from conservatives in the House. The investigation will focus on whether or not the president benefitted from his son Hunter Biden's foreign business deals, which have been under federal investigation since 2018. GOP Pollster and member of the FOX News National Decision Team Daron Shaw breaks down the political risks that come with this inquiry, how it compares to impeachment fights of the past, and if this latest development opens the door to a serious third-party candidate. A new gun suspension order has New Mexicans up in arms, as they claim the ruling is a violation of Second Amendment rights. The temporary suspension, put in place by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham was enacted under an emergency public health order, prompted by the recent fatal shootings of a 13-year-old girl and 11-year-old boy in recent months. Democrats and Republicans have criticized the ruling, claiming the suspension of open and concealed carry laws for Bernalillo County residents will not stop criminals from committing crimes but only prohibits law-abiding citizens from protecting themselves. On the Rundown, New Mexico State Representative John Block (R-51st District) discusses why this order unjustly violates constitutional rights, what complaints he's hearing from both Republicans and Democrats regarding the ruling, and why many believe this action could set back the creation of productive gun control laws.   Plus, commentary by Jason Rantz, Host of the Jason Rantz Show and author of "What's Killing America." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rescue crews are searching through the rubble of isolated communities in Morocco's Atlas Mountain range after a six point eight magnitude earthquake hit the country last Friday. Nearly three thousand are dead and thousands more are spending cold nights sleeping outside worried about aftershocks. Various countries are offering aid and current help is slow to reach areas because many roads remain inaccessible.   FOX's Eben Brown speaks with FOX's Trey Yingst, reporting from the village of Talat N'Yaaqoub in the Atlas Mountain region of Morocco, about the scenes on the ground and the current rescue and recovery efforts.   Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a busy week for President Biden, as he attended the G20 Summit in India and met with the Prime Minister of Vietnam in Hanoi. These trips come at a time when many Americans have been raising concerns about the President's age and ability to serve a second term. After the President was interrupted by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre during a press conference in Vietnam when he appeared to be trailing off 25 minutes in, many eyebrows continued being raised about the President's abilities. On the Rundown, FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar joins to discuss recent polls showing both Democrat and Republican voters' concerns about the President's age, how his recent public appearances raise questions about his strength as commander-in-chief and the impact this could have on persuadable voters in 2024.  Yesterday marked 22 years since the attacks of 9/11. As the country held ceremonies to honor the heroes and remember the thousands killed, the mastermind of those attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammad and four other terror suspects remained detained at Guantanamo Bay with no trial in sight. With the case in limbo for years, many of the victims' families feel justice is being denied. Former Assistant US Attorney for the Southern District of New York and FOX News Contributor Andy McCarthy, who has prosecuted terrorists in the past, explains why getting to a trial has proven challenging, what a potential plea deal could look like, and whether he thinks the terrorists behind 9/11 will avoid the death penalty. Plus, commentary by Fox Nation host Tammy Bruce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A federal appeals court last Friday ruled that the White House, the FBI, the CDC and the Surgeon General could have violated the First Amendment rights of people by moderating content regarding the election, COVID-19 and the handling of Hunter Biden's laptop. The ruling from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans says the governmental agencies pressured technology companies to suppress or even remove posts on those topics. The lawsuit was filed by the states of Missouri and Louisiana, a conservative website owner, and four other people who opposed the administrations COVID-19 policy. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Edward Lawrence, White House Correspondent for the FOX Business Network, about the ruling and what it means for free speech.  Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Migrants continue flocking to major hubs like New York City despite there being little to no space left to house asylum seekers. The issue has gotten so severe that New York City Mayor Eric Adams claims the migrant surge "will destroy New York City" if they are not given proper funding and resources. As the migrant crisis leads to an estimated $12 billion budget deficit in NYC, many lawmakers are asking what it will take for President Biden to put this issue higher on his priority list. On the Rundown, New York Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis joins to discuss why she believes the mayor's actions have 'incentivized illegal immigration,' as opposed to preventing it and why allowing this is "a slap in the face" to the immigrants in New York City who did follow the legal process to live in the U.S. She also honors those who tragically lost their lives 22 years ago today on September 11th, 2001 and how the heinous attack committed on 9/11 continues impacting members of her community to this day. The COVID-19 pandemic shined a spotlight on remote education. But now that children have mostly returned to the classroom, schools are finding it increasingly difficult to staff teachers. The problem is so bad in some cases, districts across the country are reaching out to third-party companies to employ remote instructors to educate students from miles away. Susan Moore Johnson, research professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and Evan Erdberg, founder and former president of Proximity Learning Inc. join the Rundown to weigh the pros and cons of remote education and explain why schools are turning to this option more frequently than before.  Plus, commentary by former FBI Special Agent Nicole Parker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

China's spying efforts within our borders have been raising alarms for years.  Now there are growing number of reports of Chinese citizens posing as tourists and collecting data near and around American military bases.  The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Defense have reportedly tracked over 100 such incidents of this in recent years, raising red flags that Beijing is using non-traditional means to gather intelligence on U.S. soil.  Former CIA Chief of Station Dan Hoffman joined the Rundown's Chris Foster to discuss what he calls the "the new Cold War" with China, and what the motives and effectiveness of these cloak-and-dagger operations.  Hoffman also explained how America counters these spies and what gathers information in countries like Russia and China. We made edits for time and thought you might like to hear our entire conversation with former CIA Station Chief Dan Hoffman. On today's FOX News Rundown Extra, you'll hear our entire conversation that doesn't just include more of his take on America's tensions with China, but also a never before aired portion that includes why Hoffman is now devoting so much of his life to fighting cancer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Poll after poll, shows a majority of voters believe that President Biden is too old for a second term, speculation has been spread that Democrats are working on a backup plan if the President is unable to continue his re-election campaign. An alternative that continues to be named, is California Governor Gavin Newsom. Democratic Strategist, Nationally Syndicated Radio Host, and FOX News Contributor Leslie Marshall weighs in on the traits that Governor Newsom has that would make him a viable alternative to President Biden, why both Democrats and Republicans always have a backup plan in place for candidates, and what it would take for the Governor to get into the 2024 race. The focus continues to be on the 2024 presidential candidates. But what about Congress? When President Joe Biden took office the Senate was split fifty-fifty causing Vice President Kamala Harris to be the tiebreaker on many vital issues. During the 2022 Midterm Elections, Republicans were looking to win back control, but ultimately did not regain the majority, with Democrats even gaining a seat. Republicans are eager to try again in 2024, with the current Senate map providing many chances for the party to flip seats. The Senate and Governors Editor for The Cook Political Report, Jessica Taylor explains which races she is watching, why the Senate race in Arizona is so hard to predict, and what this means for the party moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we spoke with Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz about the bipartisan effort to keep AM radio in electric cars as some major EV makers opt to remove the frequency over interference issues. The fight to save AM radio comes at a time when Democrats are pushing their green agenda which includes incentivizing Americans to drive EVs. Senator Cruz joined the Rundown's Jessica Rosenthal to discuss why he believes the Biden Administration's proposed green policies would not only hurt America's economy, but be potentially devastating to local AM radio stations across the country.  The Texas Republican also weighed in on the growing alliances among US adversaries as Russia's president may be looking for weapons from North Korea. We made edits for time and thought you might like to hear our entire conversation with Texas Senator Ted Cruz . On today's FOX News Rundown Extra, you'll our entire conversation that includes more his take on the 'green agenda', and his explanation on how bitcoin, something he is a 'big believer' in, could be help the country cope with its energy problems.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Senate is back in session, returning to the Capitol Building after its summer recess. However, many were concerned for Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) after he froze again during his regular news conference. The Senator vowed to finish his term amid ongoing speculation about the status of his health following two recent episodes. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram asked Senator McConnell directly about his health earlier this week and shares reactions from Capitol Hill. Later, he discusses what's ahead for Congress as they work to prevent a government shutdown. The federal budget deficit totaled $2.3 trillion dollars, almost twice the amount from last year, a projection coming from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. The Committee's Senior Vice President and Policy Director Marc Goldwein points out why people should care about the national debt, explains what it means for money in Americans' wallets, and details what kind of legislation Congress should pass to relieve some of our country's debt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More than two years later, many serious questions and concerns remain unanswered about America's exit from Afghanistan. Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin recently did an exclusive interview with retired General Frank McKenzie, the former Commander of U.S. Central Command, who was in charge during the withdrawal in 2021.  McKenzie said he "has a lot of regrets" on how the withdrawal went and believes there should still be U.S. troops in Afghanistan. He also responded to allegations from retired Marine Sgt. Tyler Vargas-Andrews and Gold Star family members.  A portion of this interview aired on FOX News' Special earlier this week. Griffin joins the FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition as a special guest host and shares more her interview with General Frank McKenzie and allows to get even more insight on what he feels went wrong back in August of 2021.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal prosecutors announced they will seek an indictment of Hunter Biden by the end of September. Many believed the President's son would put a stop to his legal woes last month as he intended to take a plea deal for his misdemeanor tax charges and enter a diversion program for a separate felony gun charge. However, the plea agreement fell apart when a judge questioned several aspects of the deal, sending his legal team back to the drawing board. Nevertheless, Hunter may finally have his day in court, with U.S. special counsel David Weiss seeking a federal indictment. FOX News Sunday Anchor, Shannon Bream, joins the Rundown to break down the developments in the case, discuss President Biden's trip to India, and preview her interview with Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) this Sunday. Months ago, a jury found Alex Murdaugh guilty of two counts of murder for the nationally covered killings of his wife and son. On Tuesday, Alex Murdaugh's lawyers filed a motion for a new trial, citing compelling evidence of jury tampering in which the Colleton County clerk told the jury "not to believe a word Murdaugh says." Anchor of The Story, Martha MacCallum, sat down for an exclusive interview with Alex's son, Buster Murdaugh, who shared his suspicions about the conviction of his father. Martha joins the podcast to share her analysis of Buster's unique perspective, including whether he believes his father is guilty, her thoughts on the likelihood Murdaugh will receive a retrial, and more about her new FOX Nation special, 'The Fall of the House of Murdaugh'. Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers. Plus, commentary from host of OutKick's Tomi Lahren is Fearless, Tomi Lahren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The migrant crisis "will destroy New York City." That's what New York City Mayor Eric Adams told residents at a town hall on Wednesday. Sanctuary cities like NYC have been receiving an estimated 10,000 migrants a month, causing a strain on resources, with education being the resource most under focus this week. New Yorkers sent their students back to school today, along with upwards of 20,000 migrant children now eligible to attend the city's schools. Fox Business Correspondent Madison Alworth joins FOX's Eben Brown to explain how city funds are being stretched thin by the migrant influx, the issues of language barriers and vaccinations that new migrant students present, and the tension between blue city mayors and the Biden administration when it comes to resources to help migrants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Democrats push their green energy policy goals, there has been a push for Americans to switch to electric vehicles. A new concern from Washington about electric vehicles is that many car manufacturers are contemplating removing AM radios from their electric cars and trucks. Republican Senator Ted Cruz and Democratic Senator Ed Markey are urging lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to join them in supporting 'The AM for Every Vehicle Act,' to ensure that over 80 million American users still have access to this technology. Senator Cruz (R-TX) joins the Rundown to discuss where Republicans and Democrats differ and align on electric vehicles and why he believes it's essential that AM radio remains a reliable source in natural disasters. He also shares why growing alliances among U.S. adversaries pose a serious threat that the Biden administration must confront. As kids head back to school, COVID-19 cases continue to rise throughout the United States, prompting many districts to implement pandemic-era precautions to get ahead of the spread. Students from kindergarten through college are now being required to mask up yet again, with COVID-related hospitalizations appearing more frequently. On the Rundown, FOX News Medical Contributor and Professor at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Marty Makary, breaks down the latest regarding booster vaccines, why the method of tracking wastewater is a better indicator of a potential spike, and what new research suggests about the efficiency of masks as a preventative tool. Plus, commentary by columnist David Marcus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cuban government has broken up a human trafficking ring operating in their country, run by Russia, with the purpose of recruiting Cuban citizens as fighters for the Russian war efforts in Ukraine. There is speculation that this could strain relations between these two allies. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Blinken arrived in Kyiv this week with news that the U.S. would deliver a one-billion-dollar aid package for their defense efforts. FOX News Chief National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin joins to explain what kind of significant munitions America will be giving Ukraine, what impact the death of Wagner Group's chief Prigozhin will have in the long run, and positive signs Cuba is pushing back against Russia's human trafficking scheme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices