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It's another packed edition of the Beltway Blitz as Grant & Tobi check in with Bobby Blanco for the latest on the Nationals following the MLB trade deadline, Eric Edholm to discuss the biggest storylines from around the NFL, and Tashan Reed for insights from Commanders training camp. From Washington baseball to league-wide headlines and the latest from Ashburn, the Blitz has you covered.

Grant & Tobi bring you the Beltway Blitz with updates from around the D.C. sports scene before turning their attention back to the Nationals. The guys debate whether Foster Griffin will be moved before the MLB trade deadline, what kind of return Washington could get, and react as the final hours before the deadline unfold.

Dr. Anthony Fauci's explosive appearance on Capitol Hill is still reverberating in Washington after he repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right during questioning about COVID-19. Now, some Senate Republicans are considering holding Fauci in contempt of Congress as Democrats push back. Kansas Republican Senator Roger Marshall, also a physician, joins the Rundown to weigh in on the fallout and the lingering questions surrounding the pandemic. Plus, with the August recess approaching, Senator Marshall discusses what Congress still needs to accomplish and the issues he's hearing about from voters back home. As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes industries, medicine is emerging as one of its fastest-growing frontiers. Dr. Peter Najjar of Johns Hopkins Health System joins the Rundown to explain how AI is already helping doctors reduce administrative burdens, improve patient care, and could one day transform the way diseases like cancer are diagnosed and treated. PLUS, commentary by Ronna McDaniel, CEO of the Michigan Forward Network and the former chair of the Republican National Committee. PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peptides are the latest craze in health and wellness, with advocates claiming they can boost recovery, build muscle, and extend longevity—even as critics raise safety concerns. Following a key FDA advisory panel vote on peptides, FOX News Correspondent Alex Hogan spoke with Wellness Expert and Keeping It Real podcast host Jillian Michaels on the FOX News Rundown about the trend, as well as the risks and benefits of the drugs. They explore the real science, the safety risks of imported supplements, and Jillian's firsthand experience with the trend. The conversation was too long for the midweek edition, so today on the FOX News Rundown: Extra, we bring you the full, unedited conversation with wellness expert Jillian Michaels-- and let you learn even more about peptides. Don't miss a single episode—follow The FOX News Rundown on your favorite podcast app today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do lawmakers enter public service as middle-class and leave extraordinarily wealthy? Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) joins Mike Emanuel to discuss the Stop Insider Trading Act, the push to ban congressional stock trading, and why these measures keep stalling despite support from voters across the country. Plus, Early Vote Action founder Scott Presler explains why he believes the data suggests Republicans can defy history and hold on to the House and Senate this fall.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week, Ralph, along with our constitutional law expert, Bruce Fein, organized another symposium in Washington DC on impeaching Donald Trump. On today's program, we play you highlights from that symposium with eight of the participants, each of whom are going to give listeners their perspective on why Donald Trump should be impeached even before the midterm elections.The rhetoric from many Democratic leaders has not kept up with the horror and the urgency of what [Donald Trump] is inflicting on America and the American people. He has moved very, very quickly to develop a fascist dictatorship embodying a kleptocratic corporate state that is marked by non-regulation, tax cuts for the wealthy, and tax escapes for the wealthy and major corporations, as well as expanded corporate welfare in the midst of personal and institutional two-way bribery and extortion. It's very important to punctuate the seriousness of what he's already done.Ralph NaderCelinda Lake is a political strategist and president of Lake Research Partners.What I love about polling is: conventional wisdom is wrong about 90% of the time, plus or minus 5%. Beltway conventional wisdom is wrong about 100% of the time, plus or minus 5%. So, “Everybody knows impeachment is unpopular.” No, it's not. It's very popular. A majority of people support it. “Everyone knows that it'll energize the other side.” No. The other side, to the extent they're going to be energized, they're already energized. We need to energize our side. We need to get our people out to vote… “Everyone knows it's very volatile.” No, it's not. Attitudes about impeachment track with job performance… And finally, “Everybody knows that nobody understands impeachment.” Well, frankly, voters understand it better than a lot of elected officials.Celinda LakeSuparna Reddy is the Senior Counsel for Free Speech For People.Let us be clear: Congress should impeach and remove Trump for each and every one of these hundreds of offenses. And we have a duty to record his every abuse of power. But in the process, we should not miss the forest for the trees— Trump is intentionally and systematically dismantling our democratic institutions to consolidate his own power and line his own pockets.Suparna ReddyRichard Painter is the S. Walter Richey professor of corporate law at the University of Minnesota Law School and was the chief White House ethics lawyer from 2005 to 2007.We have seen serious, indeed, tragic financial conflicts of interest in the executive branch never before seen in the history of our country—unless we look at our very early Presidents who held vast plantations with slave labor, a clear economic conflict of interest with their official duties. A conflict of interest shared by many Senators and Representatives and Justices of the Supreme Court, and indeed a tragic conflict of interest for the first eighty years of our history that ended only with a bloody civil war. But since then, we have not had at least a President who is embroiled in financial conflicts of interest with his official duties.Richard PainterDoug Bandow is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, specializing in foreign policy and civil liberties.We need to make a persuasive argument for people, whether they like Donald Trump or not, to understand the Constitution transcends this President. The Constitution transcends future Presidents and future crises. We need to convince Americans across the political spectrum to stand with the rule of law, to stand with accountable government, to stand with an accountable executive, responsible legislatures. History tells us that one person making these decisions is not good. Plenty of authoritarians in the past have made these decisions and brought their countries to disaster.Douglas BandowErwin Chemerinsky is the Dean and Jesse H. Choper Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law.We're now at a moment when the federal government is a threat to our rights. The actions of the Trump administration are unprecedented in the violations of the Constitution. And so I think it's crucial that state and local governments step in so as to protect rights. It's interesting that through American history, Federalism has always been equated, states' rights have always been equated with regressive policies… But now it's time for progressives to use states' rights and look for the opportunities for states to safeguard our constitutionErwin ChemerinskyKeira Havens is a United States Air Force veteran, a former scientist, and a longtime political activist. She is the executive director of Citizens' Impeachment.Everybody has agency. Everybody has a role that they can play. Everybody can take action. As a private citizen, I can say, “Man, there are a lot of things wrong with what's happening.” In fact, I wrote several articles of impeachment: tyranny, treason, obstruction of justice, and of course, corruption, right? Members of Congress have more power than that. They need to do more than say things. They have to take action. Courage is an action. It's what you do after you say the words that really matters. And every single member of Congress is able to take action. They are able to introduce articles of impeachment, and they are refusing.Keira HavensJessica Denson is a former Trump staffer and founder of the Removal Coalition.The American people (and particularly Democratic primary voters) are looking for fighters. For God's sake, what could you do better than to exert the power that you have—this one privilege in the House, Rule 9, that gives any member of the Congress, including the minority, the ability to force a vote any time. Why would you sit on that? Why would you wait? Instead, in my activism, I've had to resort to relying on literally one Congressman. This is so pathetic. He is a dear friend, and I am so grateful for him. But to this day, I think it is pathetic that I have to rely on one Congressman to bring forth articles of impeachment and force votes, and that's Representative Green.Jessica DensonNews 7/31/26* Our top stories this week have to do with the Democratic National Committee. Several stories have recently come out about DNC Chair Ken Martin, ranging from interpersonal issues to his utter failure to raise money for the Democratic Party. The most stunning example of this comes from NOTUS, which reports that Martin “put [the DNC's] physical headquarters up for collateral last year in order to obtain a $15 million line of credit to help invest in off-year elections.” While the party has used this mechanism before, it underlines the gaping disparity between the DNC, which is currently over $2 million in debt compared to the Republican National Committee (RNC), which can boast $128.5 million cash on-hand.* Compounding the issues of the already cash-strapped DNC, the New Republic reports the Democratic National Committee was scammed out of nearly $29,000 by an email from someone pretending to be Chair Ken Martin last year. DNC spokesperson Mia Ehrenberg is quoted saying “The DNC takes seriously our duty to protect the funds provided to us by millions of patriotic Americans chipping in to fund our mission…this was a one-off mistake that was promptly caught and addressed, and no similar issues have occurred since.” That said, only $7,000 worth of this money has been recovered. As TNR puts it, “This has all been very embarrassing. Martin can't raise money, can't keep money, and can't unite the base under the big tent' he likes to talk about.” Martin may also be facing an outright rebellion led by party insiders.* One surprising proposal to this effect is coming from a very unlikely source. The Hill reports veteran Democratic strategist James Carville, while tearing into Martin, opened the door to former DNC Vice-Chair David Hogg taking the reins. Carville said the DNC appears “dysfunctional” and that the committee needs to “figure out a way maybe they could be somewhat relevant,” adding that “If David Hogg wants to take it over, I ain't stopping you…Go ahead, man, I don't really care.” This is a stark turnabout from Carville's position on Hogg when the latter was in DNC leadership; back then, Carville dismissed him as “a contemptible little twerp.” In an interview, Hogg highlighted this exact reversal, while simultaneously saying that he did not want to lead the crumbling Democratic Party organization. Ben Wikler, the former Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair who challenged Ken Martin in 2025 has also resisted calls to take over the DNC, with rumors circulating that he is gearing up to run for Senate in the Badger State next cycle. While pressure continues to mount on Martin, alternative leadership remains elusive.* Speaking of lackluster leadership, Sources Say News reports Capitol CNCT has launched The Scoop which they describe as “a confidential rating system that lets current and former Hill staffers weigh in on the members and offices they have worked for.” As one might imagine, some reviews are extremely scathing. This piece cites one that reads, “Leadership is abusive. Lies about promotions and bonuses…This place will leach at your mental health like a vampire…Beware.” Sources Say highlights the fact that “Unlike most workplaces, Congress has no HR department, which means bad behavior by members and senior staff can go unreported and unchecked for years.” The new site verifies that the posters are or were real employees of these offices, but keeps their names anonymous to protect them from retaliation.* In more news from Congress, POLITICO reports Maryland Representative and House Judiciary Committee ranking member Jamie Raskin is launching a new investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, this time focusing on whether the deceased sex offender and financier acted as an unregistered foreign agent. In a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, Raskin writes that “Jeffrey Epstein never registered as a foreign agent…Yet numerous recently released documents now show he acted aggressively on behalf of multiple foreign governments, including several with interests adverse to the United States, in order to influence policies of the first Trump Administration.” The declassified files reveal that Epstein “offered to serve as a conduit between Saudi Arabia and members of the Trump administration, consulted with Russian officials on engaging with the president and advised former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak.” This inquiry is likely to raise fresh questions about not only Epstein's role working on behalf of foreign governments, but his possible connections with intelligence and espionage organizations including the CIA and Mossad.* Other progressive members of Congress, led by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, have issued a formal response to a new Trump administration report on Cuba. These members interpret this report – which claims that the tiny Caribbean nation of 10 million people has “waged a sustained campaign” to “conquer” the United States and is backing “left-wing terrorism on American soil” – is in fact an instrument the administration plans to use to persecute “Trump's perceived political enemies.” Omar, joined by Representatives Jim McGovern, Delia Ramirez, Rashida Tlaib, AOC and more, contend that Trump is “hell-bent on taking America back 70 years to the height of Cold War McCarthyism, when hawkish foreign policy was paired with unsubstantiated accusations of communist subversion and political repression against dissidents at home.” The administration report singled out several organizations and activists, including the National Lawyers Guild, Hasan Piker, and campus activist Isra Hirsi, daughter of Congresswoman Omar. This from Common Dreams.* In more news from the left, POLITICO reports Donavan McKinney – who is challenging incumbent Congressman Shri Thanedar in Detroit – picked up a major batch of endorsements this week from members of the Congressional Black Caucus. These new endorsers include Representatives Steven Horsford, the former chair of the CBC, along with Lateefah Simon and Ayanna Pressley. These endorsements, particularly that of Congressman Horsford, are notable because Thanedar retains the support of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and his deputies, Representatives Pete Aguilar and Katherine Clark. McKinney said he was “honored” by these endorsements, adding that he “[looks] forward to working alongside these incredible leaders to pass critical legislation to protect voting rights, get big money out of our politics, and ensure all families have access to the resources they need to not just survive, but to truly thrive.” McKinney's primary will be held on August 4th, along with the more closely watched Senate primary between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and his moderate, establishment-backed opponent Haley Stevens.* Meanwhile, in New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani continues to fulfill campaign promises at an astonishing rate. First, Forbes reports that Mamdani has officially introduced a $124.7 billion city budget which includes funding for five city-run grocery stores which will sell staple foods at a 30% discount compared to private grocery stores. These staples are set to include produce, dairy, bread, select meat and seafood, and approximately 20 other products. Being city-owned, these stores will not have to pay rent or property taxes, ensuring they can operate more cheaply than their competitors in the private sector. This piece notes that similar experiments in smaller cities like Baldwin, Florida, and Erie, Kansas proved unsustainable financially, while proposals in Chicago and Kansas City struggled to get off the ground. There is reason to believe New York will prove a different matter entirely, but that remains to be seen. At the same time, Jacobin reports Mamdani is launching a new initiative called “Talk to Tenants,” which will “send volunteers door-to-door in buildings with chronic housing code violations, connecting renters with organizing resources, neighborhood organizations, and training on tenants' rights and how to build tenant associations.” This effort will be led by the Office of Mass Engagement in partnership with the Office to Protect Tenants. It is extremely encouraging to see Mamdani utilizing a varied array of tools at his disposal – including both direct action by the city as on grocery stores or using city resources to promote the formation of non-governmental organizing efforts – in order to achieve his vision of a just and affordable American metropolis.* In more troubling, if not surprising, news, the Wall Street Journal is out with a new report finding that the Department of Justice is giving a green light to corporate criminals. The Journal cites examples ranging from Alibaba to Boeing and EagleBank to Abbott Laboratories where the Trump DOJ “declined to charge companies even when prosecutors thought executives or managers were involved in the wrongdoing.” This follows from directives given by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who has “said prosecutors shouldn't view prosecuting companies as their goal and should instead focus on holding individual wrongdoers accountable.” This piece cites a December speech by Blanche in which he stated that “Companies don't go to jail, people do.” Yet, it seems that under the Trump Justice Department, neither do.* Finally, in more corporate news, the antitrust lawsuit filed by over a dozen state attorneys general has at least temporarily succeeded in halting the mega-merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and the Ellisons' media conglomerate, Paramount Skydance. After the lawsuit was filed, a federal judge in Oakland ordered a pause on the deal, and since then, the Ellisons themselves have agreed to put the merger “on ice” pending the outcome of the trial, Variety reports. This piece also highlights the private sentiments of anonymous Warner Bros. executives who apparently hope that the deal hits a “legal landmine” and is ultimately “nixed.” However, in an internal memo, David Ellison maintained that “the facts and the law are on our side, and a full hearing will demonstrate why the plaintiffs' arguments should not prevail.”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Teacher burnout is often framed as an education issue, but growing research suggests the consequences ripple out to the fabric of society itself. It damages student learning, hurts school systems through high staff turnover, and strains families and communities as stressed educators carry exhaustion into their personal lives. The emotional well-being of teachers may directly shape the emotional and developmental well-being of children during critical formative years. FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Dr. Jen Rafferty, author of 'The Empowered Educator', who says the trickle down effect of teacher burnout can effect an entire community, and how teacher wellness is foundational infrastructure for healthy classrooms. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci faced an intense Senate hearing this week, invoking his Fifth Amendment rights more than 100 times during questioning on the COVID-19 pandemic. With Dr. Fauci now facing a potential contempt of Congress resolution, FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins The Rundown to recap the hearing, and explain why President Trump may withdraw Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General. Later, Director of the FOX News Decision Desk Arnon Mishkin explains why Texas Democratic Senate Candidate James Talarico is currently leading Ken Paxton in the polls, and whether he stands a chance of realizing the Democratic party's decades-long campaign to turn the lone star state blue.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unreleased AI models escaping containment, hacking platforms, and stealing answers to their own tests? It's not science fiction—it's what OpenAI and Anthropic recently disclosed. On The FOX News Rundown: Extra, Center for Humane Technology co-founder Tristan Harris breaks down the recent security breaches at Hugging Face and other organizations, revealing the urgent risks when AI development outpaces safety controls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Williams of the Baltimore Banner talks about the latest on the Washington Nationals on the Beltway Blitz.

Chris "The Rooster" Russell gives us the latest on the Washington Commanders on the Beltway Blitz.

Hour 3: Beltway Blitz with Kyle Williams and Chris "The Rooster" Russell / Foster Griffin starts tonight for the Nats, will it be for the last time? / Would you trade Foster Griffin ahead of the trade deadline?

The internal battle over the Democratic Party's political identity is heating up ahead of upcoming state primaries, highlighting tension between traditional establishment figures and a rising progressive wing. FOX News Sunday host Shannon Bream joins to discuss key primary matchups in Michigan, and the legal questions surrounding Dr. Anthony Fauci's Senate testimony, and stalled DOJ confirmations. With Republican Senator Thom Tillis retiring, North Carolina has become a critical battleground for GOP fighting to keep its slim majority in Congress. Former RNC Chair Michael Whatley is leading that fight in the Tar Heel state, running for the outgoing senator's seat. He joins FOX's Jacqui Heinrich to discuss his campaign against the state's former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper, as the latest FOX News Poll shows Whatley behind. PLUS, Gianno Caldwell, political analyst for FOX News Channel. PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Corporate AI spending continues to skyrocket, leaving workers across America wondering if the technology is coming for their jobs. Economist and London Business School Lecturer Rebecca Homkes joins FBN's Lydia Hu to break down AI adoption across the country—and what this tech boom means for the average employee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Bobby Blanco on Nationals playoff hopes and deadline plans 09:00 Around the NFL with Mike Jones 16:00 Chris Russell's thoughts on Commanders camp

00:00 Beltway Blitz 22:00 Baker Mayfield is mad at Bucs 30:00 Quan Martin previews season

This weekend marks six months since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of 'Today' co-host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona home. The Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says he's "still positive" the Nancy Guthrie case will be resolved as investigators continue to dig through evidence. Savannah Guthrie recently released a new video plea to her mother's abductors on Instagram, urging them to "make the right choice" and tell the family where to look for her. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Donna Rotunno, FOX News legal contributor and the host of the podcast "Crime & Justice with Donna Rotunno" on FOX News Podcasts, who says the investigation had a rough start with law enforcement agencies each having their own ideas on how to conduct it. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tensions are boiling over on Capitol Hill as Republicans try to fulfill President Trump's demand to force through the SAVE America Act before the August recess while battling midterm tailwinds. Early Vote Action founder Scott Presler joins to discuss the path to passing the SAVE America Act through budget reconciliation, the GOP's ground game strategy to flip crucial Pennsylvania swing counties, and how the surge of Democratic Socialists could ignite a political realignment. Peptides and GLP-1 weight loss drugs are taking over the health and wellness conversation. But with more than 200 peptides in development and many buyers turning to grey-market websites, are people taking uncalculated risks with their health? Wellness Expert, Bestselling Author and host of the “Keeping it Real” podcast Jillian Michaels joins the Rundown to dive into the science behind the trending compounds and the potential dangers they may present. PLUS, commentary by FOX News contributor Joe Concha.  PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senate Republicans and Dr. Anthony Fauci are expected to face off once again over new details revealed in Fauci's personal diaries regarding the origins of and response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Republican Congressman Dr. Brad Wenstrup, Executive Director of Americans for Health Excellence, joins to discuss findings from his committee's report on the Wuhan lab leak theory, discrepancies in public versus private statements made by Dr. Fauci, and the handling of school closures, mask mandates, and social distancing guidelines. More than 50 years after the passage of Title IX, the gender gap in American education has flipped. Today, young men are falling behind young women in school. President of the American Institute for Boys and Men Richard Reeves joins the Rundown to break down the biological and systemic factors at play. He discusses why classrooms have become “female-coded” and how over-diagnosing behavioral issues impacts boys. PLUS, commentary by David Marcus, columnist for FOX News Digital.  PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right 111 times during a high-stakes Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing, chaired by Sen. Rand Paul, over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing followed the release of Fauci's 1,100-page personal diary which had contradicting entries and personal reflections from the pandemic era. Senator Paul has long argued Fauci outright lied to the American people about COVID's origins and his recommendations about school closures. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Jonathan Turley, Fox News contributor, criminal defense attorney and the Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law at George Washington University, who says Dr. Fauci's refusal to testify could have larger consequences for him. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grant & Tobi are joined by three guests to cover the biggest stories in Washington and around the NFL. Jesse Dougherty breaks down the Nationals, PJ Glasser discusses the biggest storylines across the NFL, and David Harrison previews Commanders training camp with key players, position battles, and expectations for the season ahead.

Grant & Tobi kick off the hour with the Beltway Blitz before discussing what will determine whether this year's Commanders training camp is actually an improvement over last year's. They wrap things up by reacting to an AI-generated list predicting the next 10 NFL MVP winners and debating which picks make sense—and which don't.

A recent AI security incident is raising new questions about how much control developers really have over increasingly advanced models. Tristan Harris, co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology joins the Rundown to explain how an OpenAI model under testing escaped its closed environment and hacked into another AI platform—an incident the company called unprecedented. Plus, he discusses why lawmakers are now pushing for stronger AI safety guardrails, and the growing debate over whether open-source or closed AI models are better equipped to prevent future risks. With 14 weeks remaining until the midterm elections, Republicans are making their case to keep control of Congress while Democrats push to capitalize on voter frustration with rising costs, tariffs, and President Trump's approval ratings. Meanwhile, both parties are grappling with internal ideological shifts and rising progressive voices, as the political landscape begins to shape for 2028. Founding Partner and CEO of Arc Initiatives and former battleground director for the 2024 Harris campaign, Dan Kanninen, joins the Rundown to discuss how swing district voters are responding to economic pressures, the growing impact of progressive factions within the party, and the path forward for Democrats heading into the midterms and beyond. PLUS, commentary by Jason Chaffetz, FOX News contributor and the host of the Jason In The House podcast on FOX News Radio.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met with President Trump in Washington D.C. as he visits the nation's capital to pay tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham. Against the backdrop of regional unrest, there is a delicate balance between diplomatic efforts and the potential for military operations against Iran – including debates over targets like the deeply fortified Pickaxe Mountain.   FOX's Jonathan Savage speaks with FOX News Chief Foreign Correspondent Trey Yingst about what the meeting between the two leaders could mean for the future of both nations and the broader political landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's edition of the Beltway Blitz features interviews with Dave Jageler, Frank Schwab, and Mitch Tischler.

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With the balance of power in the U.S. Senate hinging on key races across the country, candidates are locking into increasingly heated campaigns. In Georgia, incumbent Democrat John Ossoff and his Republican challenger are trading sharp accusations over controversial campaign rhetoric, candidate voting records, and key policy debates. Georgia Congressman Mike Collins, the GOP nominee for the U.S. Senate, joins the Rundown to address the race's heated dynamics, outline his vision for the state, and discuss his campaign strategy heading into November. More than a dozen countries have—or are considering—age-based restrictions on social media, and here in America, several states are taking similar action. But is banning teens from social media the answer to keeping kids safe online, or will it give parents a false sense of security? Tech journalist Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson joins Lisa Brady to discuss the global effort to protect kids online—and whether these restrictions will actually work or just drive tech-savvy kids to find backdoors. PLUS, commentary by Jason Rantz, author of What's Killing America, and the host of The Jason Rantz Show. PHOTO CREDIT: Robert Sullivan via AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the United States put a pause on strikes against Iran, President Donald Trump said that he is prepared to order resumption of “strong military action” against Tehran if negotiations fail, warning they have little time to reach a deal. Benjamin Netanyahu's Washington visit this week could determine whether Israel joins renewed strikes as the Iran war enters a two-day diplomatic pause. Meanwhile, Iran issued a second warning to Ukraine following what Tehran said was an attack on a vessel in the Caspian Sea. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Behnam Ben Taleblu, Iran Program Senior Director and Senior Fellow at the Foundation for the defense of Democracies, who says President Trump still has all options on the table but should focus on what a future Iran would look like. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Markets are navigating a complex web of Big Tech earnings, an upcoming Federal Reserve rate decision, and mounting geopolitical tensions. Lou Basenese, FOX Business Contributor and Executive Vice President for Market Strategy at Prairie Operating Company, joins FBN's Jackie DeAngelis to break down why the Central Bank is likely to hold interest rates steady, how a temporary pause in U.S.-Iran strikes is impacting oil prices, and why a surprisingly strong earnings season is providing underlying strength to Wall Street. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Britain has named its seventh Prime Minister in ten years, as self-described socialist Andy Burnham takes the helm following Keir Starmer's exit. What does this leftward pivot mean for the UK's economy, global defense commitments, and its relationship with the United States? Earlier this week on The FOX News Rundown, host Dave Anthony spoke with FOX News Senior Correspondent Benjamin Hall about Burnham's ambitious plans to nationalize key industries, decentralize power away from London, and revive 1970s-style economic models. Benjamin Hall discusses what's behind the socialism's ‘surge' in the UK and the political challenges it faces. He also discusses how Burnham could potentially butt heads with President Trump over foreign conflicts, trade and energy policy. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you'd like to hear the entire interview. Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, we share our full interview with FOX News Correspondent Benjamin Hall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stepping away from a safe seat after 14 years on Capitol Hill is a choice few politicians make. With his final term coming to a close, Montana Republican Senator Steve Daines joins the Rundown for an exclusive exit interview. Senator Daines reflects on transitioning from a nearly three decade career in the private sector to Congress, why business accountability is lacking in Washington, and how social media and a 24/7 news cycle drive institutional dysfunction. Plus, his take on the future of the Senate filibuster and the rising personal costs of running for office.   PHOTO CREDIT: AP PHOTO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As lawmakers rush off Capitol Hill for an early August recess, growing tensions persist between President Trump and Senate leadership over passing the SAVE America Act amid concerns surrounding escalating military action in Iran. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins The Rundown to explain the House's flurry of end-of-session votes, why the SAVE America Act is a hard sell for Senate Republicans, and how foreign policy challenges are impacting both parties heading into the midterm elections. Later, Democratic pollster and strategist Doug Schoen addresses the widening intra-party rifts among Democrats over U.S. relations with Israel as a growing roster of progressive candidates makes opposition to the Jewish state a centerpiece of their campaigns.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The American Red Cross is warning of a national blood emergency after the nation's blood supply dropped nearly 25%, raising concerns that lifesaving blood may not be available when patients need it most. This as hospitals brace for the busiest weeks of summer trauma season, the stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day when emergency room volume normally spikes by 15% to 27%. All blood types are urgently needed, with immediate demand highest for Type O, B negative, and AB plasma. FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Dr. Courtney Lawrence, Red Cross Division Chief Medical Officer, who explains why donations are urgently needed now, who is at greatest risk, and what people can do today to help prevent a worsening blood shortage. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is economic pressure enough to break Iran's nuclear ambitions—or can the regime simply wait out the U.S.? As U.S. strikes against Iranian targets continue and tensions escalate across critical global shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb, the conflict entered a pivotal phase this past week. Recently on the FOX News Rundown, host Dave Anthony sat down with Brian Hook, former U.S. Special Representative for Iran and Senior Policy Advisor during the first Trump administration, to break down the complex geopolitical conflict. They examine the economic bottleneck of the crisis and explain why Iran is leveraging asymmetric terrorism to target energy facilities and drive up global oil and gas prices. Hook provided inside context on "Pickaxe Mountain"—detailing what lies more than 350 feet beneath the ground at Iran's heavily fortified underground nuclear facility and whether U.S. bunker-busters can neutralize it. He also shared what he says is the truth behind Iran's negotiating tactics, their history of violating MOUs, and why Tehran believes its non-democratic regime can outlast American presidential election cycles. We often have to 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 U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook. Listen daily for full analysis, expert interviews, and breaking geopolitical coverage on The FOX News Rundown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We opened the phone lines and let regular listeners say what they really want done with Iran — no filters, no focus groups, just straight talk from people who are sick of the endless cycles of threats, deals, and excuses. These callers aren't sitting in think tanks or cable news green rooms. They're the folks who actually live with the consequences of weak foreign policy, higher gas prices, and the constant risk that a regime that chants “Death to America” keeps getting more time and more leverage. The conversation went exactly where you'd expect when you stop listening to the same recycled experts and start listening to the audience: clear-eyed assessments of the threat, frustration with decades of mixed signals, and a lot of commonsense ideas about strength, deterrence, and not repeating the same mistakes. If you've been wondering what real Americans outside the Beltway are thinking about Iran right now, this is the unfiltered version. Pat also covered: Is Sophie Cunningham actually the future of the WNBA? Day 41: Where is Mitch McConnell? White House puts the squeeze on John Thune to pass the SAVE Act Marco Rubio breaks down the International Criminal Court Ted Cruz just made a prediction that should make you nervous Do you think the people running foreign policy are finally listening, or are they still stuck in the same old playbook? What's your bottom-line solution for dealing with Iran — and why do you think Washington keeps missing it? If you want unfiltered truth and commonsense analysis that cuts through the noise, hit subscribe and turn on notifications. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 02:18 Football Season is Just Around the Corner 03:12 The Odyssey is SOLD OUT in Theaters 08:06 Karoline Leavitt on John Thune & the SAVE Act 11:00 Mitch McConnell's Chief of Staff Refuses to Talk 17:44 Marco Rubio on the International Criminal Court 21:20 Ted Cruz' Prediction for Zohran Mamdani 22:48 Islam & Marxism in America 28:04 Stabbing in NYC 32:48 Fat Five 45:10 Caitlin Clark is "Endangering Black Lesbian Women"??? 48:18 Thoughts on the War with Iran 53:31 Marco Rubio's Update on the Iran War 55:40 Trump's Tweet on the Iran War 56:08 13th Night of Air Strikes against Iran 57:19 Trump's Tweet on the Civil Nuclear Deal 58:26 Caller Ellen 1:00:29 Caller Wayne 1:01:28 Caller Diana 1:06:59 Caller Danny 1:08:09 Caller Jay 1:09:41 Pat's House Remodel is FINALLY Making Progress 1:14:28 Caller James 1:19:01 Caller Stephanie 1:23:28 Talking about Sophie Cunningham 1:25:56 Megan Rapinoe on Trans in Women's Sports 1:27:48 Caller Bart 1:31:10 Caller Hal 1:34:32 Caller Russ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Beltway Blitz: NBA, Commanders, Nationals - Position Group of the Day -- Defensive Line - Nationals 1st Round Pick Chris Hacopian Joins Live from Nats Park

Today's Beltway Blitz: -Chris Miles (NBA TV) on the NBA and LeBron to Philly -Martenzie Johnson (NOTUS) on the Commanders -Spencer Nusbaum (The Athletic) on the Nationals

The president is unveiling new tariffs on global imports, escalating trade tensions around the world—including with our neighbors to the north. The escalating feud between Canada and the U.S. comes just as the Gordie Howe International Bridge prepares to open to traffic on Monday, connecting Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario in a landmark crossing. FOX Business Correspondent Lydia Hu joins FBN's Gerri Willis from Windsor to discuss the canceled joint opening celebrations following President Trump's announcement of 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House is pushing to pass the SAVE America Act before August, but Senate Majority Leader Thune lacks the votes due to contentious new amendments on mail-in voting and transgender healthcare. FOX News Sunday Anchor & Host of the Livin' the Bream Podcast Shannon Bream, will discuss the voter ID standoff, database security concerns following New Jersey voter roll errors, political risks from escalating Iran conflict, and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's comments on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.  There is a growing sentiment against marriage among young women amid the widening ideological divide within Gen Z. FOX News Contributor and IW Features Editor-in-Chief Kaylee McGhee White joins FOX News White House Correspondent Peter Doocy to examine how dating app algorithms, political messaging, and social media influencing contribute to declining relationship and marriage rates, and how this impacts the nation's falling birth rate. PLUS, commentary by FOX News contributor Joe Concha. PHOTO CREDIT: ADOBE STOCK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode, I'm sharing the prologue to my forthcoming book, American Caesar: How Theocrats and Tech Lords Are Turning America into a Monarchy, which will be published on September 15, 2026. The story begins with my own experience as a teenager in evangelical Christianity—and with the way my understanding of Jesus, America, and the role of Christians in public life has changed over the past three decades. From the “missional” church movement of the 1990s to the rise of Christian nationalism, civilizational supremacy, and the growing embrace of authoritarian power, this prologue explores how “Jesus is King” has become not only a statement of faith, but a political demand. This is a sneak peek at American Caesar, a book about the religious and ideological movements reshaping American democracy—and the future of the country I call home. American Caesar: ⁠https://static.macmillan.com/static/essentials/american-caesar-9781250427922/⁠ From Silicon Valley boardrooms to rural pulpits, from Catholic monasteries to Beltway think tanks and Project 2025, a convergence is underway. Reactionary Catholics dream of a new Christendom. Protestant pastors invoke divine right over democratic rule. Tech billionaires, led by the likes of Peter Thiel, argue that freedom and democracy are incompatible. Their solution? A singular ruler to bring “order” out of what they see as liberal chaos.With a theologian's sensibility, a journalist's touch, and a historian's eye for how movements evolve and adapt, Dr. Bradley B. Onishi traces the strange alliance between spiritual warfare and Silicon Valley libertarianism. At the center of it all is the desire for an unbound executive—one man, beyond checks, beyond balance, beyond democracy. This isn't nostalgia for the 1950s. It's an organized attempt to abandon the American experiment altogether. A former insider turned academic expert, Onishi brings unmatched depth to this investigation—tracing his own path from evangelical pastor to co-host of Straight White American Jesus, the nation's leading religion and politics podcast.As the 2024 election fades into history and a new political order takes shape, American Caesar is not just a warning. It's a map of how we got here—and a call to act before the Republic as we know it becomes just another chapter in a forgotten history book. American Caesar: https://static.macmillan.com/static/essentials/american-caesar-9781250427922/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Beltway Blitz 4:05 – Josh Whetzel / Nationals 4:10 – Ryan Fowler / NFL 4:15 – Michael Phillips / Commanders - Paul Toboni Admits the Timeline has Changed as Nats Continue to Win

4 Beltway Blitz 4:05 – Josh Whetzel / Nationals 4:10 – Ryan Fowler / NFL 4:15 – Michael Phillips / Commanders

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani would love to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, something he has threatened since his campaign, but acknowledged this week that he does not have the authority to do so despite promising to do so during his mayoral campaign, and recently repeating the threat multiple times. Mamdani has also faced questions over criticism that his focus on Netanyahu created a one-sided account of the Israel-Hamas war refusing to label the October 7th attacks as terrorism and attempt at genocide. And that anti-Israel opinion is spreading through the Democrat and Democratic Socialist party. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Doug Schoen, lawyer and former political advisor to President Bill Clinton, who calls the the threat of arresting Netanyahu political postering, and also takes a look at rising antisemitism in the Democrat Party. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the 2026 midterm elections just three months away, recent polling shows that an overwhelming majority of working-class and middle-class Americans feel the nation's political and economic systems are stacked against them.  CRC Advisors Senior Vice President and host of the "10 Minute Drill" Podcast Matt Whitlock joins Aishah Hasnie to analyze the newest Fox News Power Rankings, the impact of rising costs and affordability concerns, key races in Congress, and the internal party dynamics driving both Democratic and Republican primaries heading into the fall. With global shipping routes under siege and Iran pushing its nuclear program underground, the conflict between Washington and Tehran is reaching a dangerous new flashpoint. Former U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook joins to discuss the challenges of eliminating Tehran's nuclear program, negotiating with its extremist regime, and how the country is coping with the crippling economic pressure being placed on it by the U.S. PLUS, commentary by author of "Make America Talk Again," Brilyn Hollyland.  PHOTO CREDIT: AP PHOTO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. forces stepping up attacks on Iranian military infrastructure targeting operations centers, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars, and drone storage facilities, aimed at further degrading Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping. President Trump warned that bridges and power plants will soon be targeted, along with the Pickaxe Mountain facility, after Israeli intelligence reportedly assessed that Iran has transferred uranium enrichment centrifuges to the underground compound there. Iran's Foreign Minister said they are taking an 'eye for an eye' approach when dealing with the U.S., and their Mideast neighbors that are supporting U.S. forces. FOX's John Saucier speaks with FOX's Steve Harrigan, reporting from Tel Aviv, Israel, who says it looks like both sides are far from a diplomatic solution. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

-Beltway Blitz: Mark Zuckerman / Nationals, Ian Hartitz / NFL, Liam Griffin / Commanders - Is Bill being slept on heading into his 2nd season? - Who will step up as WR2 this season?

Mark Zuckerman (Nationals), Ian Hartitz (NFL), and Liam Griffin (Commanders) join the Blitz.

John welcomes back the John and Yoko (Ike and Tina? Sonny and Cher?) of Beltway journalistic power couples, the New York Times's Peter Baker and The New Yorker's Susan Glasser, to try to make sense of a presidency that increasingly appears to be politically nonsensical. Against the backdrop of Trump's recent actions at home and abroad, Peter and Susan ponder a theory that no one quite believes but for which the evidence—from his mercurial conduct of the war in Iran to his doubling down on ICE's deadly tactics, obsessive focus on election-related conspiracy theories, and more—is at least superficially compelling: that the president is engaged in a concerted campaign to sabotage the Republican Party.

Beltway Blitz 4:05 – Kyle Williams / Nationals 4:10 – Nate Davis / NFL 4:15 – Kevin Sheehan / Commanders

- Beltway Blitz: Kyle Williams / Nationals, Nate Davis / NFL, Kevin Sheehan / Commanders - Commanders Position Group of the Day: Cornerback - What is Tom Brady doing?