The Fox News Rundown

The U.S. military is said to be in full control of the Strait of Hormuz as they are enforcing a very successful blockade on Iranian ports as peace talks between Washington and Tehran are expected to begin. The current ceasefire expires between the US and Iran on April 21st, and the new round of talks are expected to center on Iran's nuclear program. Meanwhile, Israel and Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire, and now have to agree on how to disarm the Hezbollah terror group. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Dr. Rebecca Grant, national security expert and military analyst and Vice President of the Lexington Institute, who says Iran thought the Strait of Hormuz was their biggest bargaining chip but the United States Navy is the one in full control of it. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the 2026 midterm environment takes shape, Republicans are grappling with razor-thin margins and a series of high-profile resignations that have left the House in a state of flux. However, while Democrats may hold a historical advantage heading into this fall’s elections, mounting scandals and the 'socialist' label are threatening their momentum. FOX News Radio political analyst Josh Kraushaar joins to discuss if favorable redistricting and shifting Senate ratings are enough to hand Democrats the House, or if the party's leftward lean will stall their path to a majority. Medical tourism—particularly for cosmetic surgery—is surging as patients travel abroad in search of lower-cost procedures. However, these savings often come with significant risks. Board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Nazarian Plastic Surgery, Dr. Sheila Nazarian, joins the Rundown to lay out the dangers of traveling for surgery and the pressure of keeping up with ever-changing cosmetic trends. Plus, commentary by David Marcus, columnist for FOX News Digital. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a historic moment in Washington D.C. as Israel and Lebanon held their first face to face talks in more than 30 years. The meeting takes place as there seems to be a growing voice among Lebanon's politicians that it is finally the time to disarm the Hezbollah terror group. The fighting between Israel and Hezbollah appears to be a dealbreaker for Iran’s regime who is threatening to potentially end the ceasefire over including the dismantling of Hezbollah. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Jonathan Elkhoury, activist and Christian who had to flee Lebanon and now lives in Israel, who says these talks have a great potential to bring peace, and shares his life's story of living in both nations. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Congress returns from its Easter break, the Department of Homeland Security remains partially unfunded amidst a legislative stalemate over border security. Roger Marshall (R-KS) joins to discuss using the budget reconciliation process to fund ICE and the Border Patrol, the economic impact of the Iran conflict, and why he believes "Tax Day" will bring significant refunds for most Americans. New York City is embarking on a "grand experiment." Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently announced the historic La Marqueta in East Harlem as the first site for the city’s new municipal grocery store program. The Mayor calls it a necessary move to push back against rising food costs, while critics are sounding the alarm over the $30 million price tag and the impact on local small businesses. Investigative reporter at the Manhattan Institute Adam Lehodey joins to break down the numbers and why a city-owned store could struggle to compete with the very bodegas it aims to challenge. PLUS, commentary by Jason Rantz, author of What’s Killing America, and the host of The Jason Rantz Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz is aimed at squeezing Iran’s economy by millions in daily oil imports and exports. As the blockade continues, the State Department hosted the first round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon as senior Hezbollah officials announced they will not abide by any agreements made in the negotiations. Meanwhile, Pakistan has proposed hosting a second round of U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad this week, just ahead of the current ceasefire expiring. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Behnam Ben Taleblu, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies and Senior Director of FDD's Iran program, who says the actions taken in the Strait have been a possible bargaining tool against Tehran for a while, but only now has been a real option. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A U.S. naval blockade is now in effect in the Strait of Hormuz after Vice President JD Vance’s negotiations with Iran ended in a stalemate. While President Trump expressed confidence that Iran will eventually commit to a nuclear-free future, saying "they will agree to it," the military standoff continues. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) joins us to defend the strategic necessity of the move against mounting criticism. Plus, she provides an update on the DHS funding fight, and discusses her new book, Poisoned Ivies, reflecting on her 2023 congressional testimony regarding anti-Semitism on campus. President Trump has told the U.S. Navy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz with orders to intercept any ships paying a toll to Iran. Now, the high costs of oil are expected to trickle into other goods and services that are commonly used. Former Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette, now a co-chair at the Torridon Group in Washington D.C., joins the Rundown to discuss how the United States military actions abroad are impacting energy prices, and more, at home. PLUS, commentary by Ted Jenkin, President of Exit Stage Left Advisors and Host of The Red, White & Green Show. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President JD Vance said over the weekend that the high-stakes talks between the U.S. and Iran ended without a deal after Iranian officials refused to accept American terms including an end to all uranium enrichment. The Vice President did describe the 21-hours of negotiations with Iranian officials as "substantive discussions." Today, a U.S. lead naval blockade officially began in the Strait of Hormuz with orders to intercept any ships paying tolls to Iran. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Lucas Tomlinson, FOX News correspondent reporting from Islamabad, Pakistan, who says the initial failure of the talks should not be a surprise. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oil prices are surging once again following Vice President J.D. Vance’s departure from Iranian negotiations without a deal. In a swift escalation, President Trump has ordered the U.S. military to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, sending global markets into a tailspin. As a tenuous ceasefire hangs in the balance, Rosecliff Founder and CEO Mike Murphy joins FOX Business Network’s Taylor Riggs to break down the market’s reaction to these seismic geopolitical shifts. . They also speak about the integration of artificial intelligence in the workplace, and where billionaires are finding themselves amid the dynamic workforce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Negotiations to end joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran stalled after 21 hours of talks in Pakistan involving Vice President J.D. Vance. In response, President Trump is preparing a U.S.-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to strip Tehran of its leverage over global energy markets. Former Deputy National Security Advisor Victoria Coates joins the Rundown to discuss Iran’s weakening economy, the strategic advantage of record U.S. energy production ahead of the President’s summit with China’s President Xi, and how shifting Middle East alliances are helping isolate the regime. Microplastics seem to be turning up everywhere, raising new concerns about their potential impact on our health. The federal government is launching STOMP, the Systematic Targeting of Microplastics. The initiative is a joint effort between the Department of Health and Human Services and the Environmental Protection Agency to better measure, study, and potentially remove these contaminants. Alicia Jackson, Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, joins the Rundown to discuss what scientists are discovering and what it could mean for the future of public health. PLUS, commentary by FOX New contributor, Joe Concha PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s heroes are found in classrooms, molding the minds of the future. Educators have the tough task of being courageous and intellectual to prepare young minds for complex issues. We often cut interviews short due to time. Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, we thought you’d like to hear the full conversation with world-renowned author James Patterson. He joins us to discuss his new book, Thank You, Teachers, the "secret sauce" for getting kids to read at grade level, and why he considers educators to be our first line of hope. If you’re looking for more, join Dana Perino every Monday on Perino on Politics. Dana sits down with her most knowledgeable friends—like former Speaker Kevin McCarthy—for honest, insightful conversations that go beyond the typical news cycle. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the Trump administration emphasizes a swift four-to-six-week operation to end the conflict with Iran, questions remain regarding how a president elected on a "no new wars" platform reconciles campaign promises with the realities of international conflicts. The White House remains committed to its bold messaging strategy to bring adversaries to the table, aiming to wrap up the mission in just over a month to avoid the pitfalls of past long-term conflicts. Tevi Troy, a presidential historian and Senior Fellow at the Ronald Reagan Institute, joins the Rundown to discuss the evolution of the wartime commander-in-chief, the strategic use of non-diplomatic language, and how President Trump’s negotiating style compares to his predecessors.CEO of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Haywood Talcove, joins to explain the reports of waste and abuse that he says are costing taxpayers an eye-opening amount every year—driven largely by foreign criminal networks. PHOTO CREIDT: AP PHOTO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration has set out on some ambitious endeavors. Among them is the dismantling of the Department of Education. Beyond structural shifts, they are also looking to reignite interest in civics and government on the ground in all 50 states. During the week, we often cut interviews short. We thought you’d like to hear the entire interview. Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, we share the full interview with Education Secretary Linda McMahon, who spoke about her “History Rocks!” tour, the White House’s plans to reverse falling grades and whether her role will have a successor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just days after President Trump threatened that “a whole civilization would die” if demands to reopen the Strait of Hormuz were not met, Vice President J.D. Vance is taking to Pakistan to resume peace talks with Iranian officials, as a tenuous ceasefire is tested by unclear promises and continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon. FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich joins the Rundown to preview the road ahead for peace talks, before giving her analysis of First Lady Melania Trump’s surprise address. Later, Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant and former pararescueman Steve Nesbit joins to explain what goes into the herculean task of rescuing an airman stranded in enemy territory, after two successful missions took place in Iran. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While most of the attention on the war against Iran is now focused on upcoming in Islamabad, Israel and Hezbollah continue to exchange fire, despite Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's announcement of planned talks with Lebanon that will take place in Washington D.C. next week. The talks will center on Hezbollah and cementing a lasting peace between the two nations. Overnight, millions of Israelis sought shelter after Hezbollah launched a missile toward Ashdod and Tel Aviv, and also fired multiple rockets toward civilian communities along Israel's northern border. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Eylon Levy, Former Spokesman for the State of Israel, who says while talks with Iran are going on, Tehran must be aware that a military option to destroy the regime is still on the table. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many school districts have integrated technology as part of curriculum overtime, but a growing number of parents are raising concerns that it’s gone too far. Emily Cherkin is a former middle school teacher and now, she is known as “The Screen Time Consultant.” She joins FOX Business Network’s Lydia Hu to discuss why she refused a school laptop for her daughter and how her “Unplug EdTech Toolkit” is helping families across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Artemis II crew prepares for their high-stakes return to Earth, the focus shifts to the complex engineering and strategic phases required to safely bring astronauts home from deep space. NASA astronaut and Navy Commander Matthew Dominick joins to explain the physics of the "skip entry" maneuver used to shed extreme heat and the transition from a spacecraft to an aircraft and, finally, into a boat upon splashdown. Matthew shares his perspective on how these current milestones act as vital building blocks for Artemis III and the long-term vision of establishing a permanent base on the lunar surface. Author James Patterson has been known for his storytelling, but his latest mission is personal. As the son of a teacher, he joins guest host Dana Perino to discuss his new book, Thank You, Teachers, and why he calls educators America’s "last line of defense." They dive into the alarming literacy statistics facing U.S. students, the "secret sauce" for getting kids to read at grade level, plus, why he believes we must treat our educators with the same respect as military heroes. PLUS, commentary by Jason Rantz , Seattle Red radio talk host PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the second day of the two-week ceasefire, no U.S. forces are being sent home with 50-thousand U.S. service members, the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, 16 warships and more than a dozen air squadrons remaining in place. President Trump warned that U.S. forces would hit Iran even harder than before if it did not fulfill the agreement but what that agreement is, remains in dispute. Much attention remains on the Strait of Hormuz with reports that Iranian forces have put more mines in the waterway. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Ret. U.S. Army Colonel Ray Gerber who says if U.S. troops get involved, this would be a long lasting conflict. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump has announced a two-week ceasefire in Operation Epic Fury, halting U.S. strikes on Iran to pursue a diplomatic resolution. But with the Strait of Hormuz still in flux and Iran pushing a controversial 10-point plan, is "mowing the grass" enough to secure long-term peace? Former CIA Chief of Station and FOX News Contributor Dan Hoffman joins the Rundown to break down why he's pessimistic about the grueling negotiations ahead. The market remains uncertain as investors look toward an eight-week deadline to secure a multi-country deal to stabilize the Strait of Hormuz. But has this conflict finally revealed where the real value lies for investors in the age of artificial intelligence? Shark Tank investor & O’Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O’Leary joins to discuss his pivot toward the physical infrastructure of the AI boom and why he believes the current global landscape has changed the rules for every business and investor. Plus, commentary by "Ruthless" co-host John Ashbrook. PHOTO CREDIT: NASA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire as both sides engage in more talks to secure a wider peace agreement. The move came after talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who urged President Trump to delay further U.S. military escalation while each side continues to negotiate. Iran has proposed a 10-point plan and shared it with President Trump, who said it represents a "workable basis on which to negotiate." FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Ahmad Sharawi, a senior research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, focusing on Middle East affairs, specifically the Levant, Iraq, and Iranian intervention in Arab affairs, who says finding common ground with Iran will be very difficult to achieve. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Artemis II mission is nearing its conclusion as the crew coasts back to Earth following a historic lunar flyby that broke distance records previously held by Apollo 13. FOX News senior correspondent Jonathan Serrie joins from the Johnson Space Center to discuss how the crew leveraged the moon's gravity for a high-speed return journey aiming for a Friday splashdown off the coast of San Diego. The mission serves as a critical stepping stone for a permanent human presence on the lunar south pole, with plans to test new landers before an attempted moon landing and eventual human travel to Mars. The Department of Justice has launched a new National Fraud Enforcement Division, escalating the Trump administration’s crackdown on fraud. The move follows Vice President J.D. Vance’s anti-fraud task force and efforts by CMS to halt suspicious Medicaid payments. Haywood Talcove, CEO of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, joins us to break down the reports of waste and abuse that he says are costing taxpayers an estimated $1 trillion a year—driven largely by foreign criminal networks. Plus, how data analytics can help to expose shell companies and why experts say the current “pay and chase” system must shift to front-end identity verification to end fraudulent behavior. Plus, commentary by Brilyn Hollyhand, 19-year-old political commentator, bestselling author of "One Generation Away: Why Now is the Time to Restore American Freedom," and host of "The Brilyn Hollyhand Show." PHOTO CREDIT: NASA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices