The Fox News Rundown

Late Friday afternoon, Senate Democrats blocked the GOP's attempt to reopen the government, guaranteeing the shutdown continues through the weekend. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) plans to bring the same House-passed bill to the floor again to chip away at the Democrats' unified front. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to discuss what happens next. Earlier this week, Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) joined the Rundown to break down the need for Congress to create stricter policies to keep dangerous criminals off the streets of major U.S. cities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the ongoing blame-game over who is responsible for the government shutdown, Republicans have become relentless in who they see as the main obstacle and what his motives are. Republicans in Congress, and Vice President J.D. Vance, say that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's concerns over a possible 2028 primary challenge from far-left darling Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, has pushed him to convince Senate Democrats to defeat the GOP government funding bill. Meanwhile, the House will be out of D.C. all of next week on newly planned 'district work period'. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Yemisi Egbewole, former Chief of Staff and Advisor to the Biden White House Press Office, who says Senator Schumer has had a history of failing in negotiations with Republicans. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani continues to hold a significant lead in the New York City mayoral polls, despite business leaders warning that his progressive policies could spark an exodus of both companies and residents. His platform includes tax hikes on top earners, rent freezes, and promises like free buses and free childcare. His popularity in our country’s largest city highlights the concern that capitalism is losing popularity. A Gallup poll from last month indicates that only 54% view capitalism favorably, down from 60% in 2021. Meanwhile, 39% of Americans—in that same poll—say they have a positive perception of socialism. Despite a track record of failed experiments worldwide, voters and lawmakers appear to be warming to socialism-inspired policies; for example, up to 18 states have experimented with universal basic income programs. FOX Business Network's Dave Asman joins Gerri Willis to discuss his new four-part series, "The Socialism Threat," which examines the failures of socialism in the past and how governments are now trying to reverse the economic damage done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Walmart has announced they will be removing certain additives and chemicals from their store brand products, signaling a significant health minded shift driven in part by MAHA’s advocacy. Author and blogger Vani Hari, known as the “Food Babe,” joins the Rundown to discuss the potential ripple effects of Walmart’s decision across the food industry, the history of additives and chemicals in the American food supply, and the growing consumer demand for cleaner, more natural products. An AI-generated actress, named Tilly Norwood, is causing an uproar in Hollywood. She's the creation of the UK-based artificial intelligence production studio named Particle 6, and allegedly has talent agencies interested in her. Patent law expert John Rizvi joins the Rundown to discuss the rise of Tilly Norwood, concerns that AI is stealing copyrighted material from humans, and how this rapidly evolving technology may impact the entertainment industry. Plus, commentary from Kennedy, host of the Kennedy Saves the World podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Healthcare is the major sticking point in ongoing shutdown negotiations, as Republicans are saying Democrats are looking to remove guardrails in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” which prevent illegal migrants from receiving benefits meant for U.S. citizens. Government funding talks have centered on a short-term spending patch through late October that has a temporary renewal of Obamacare subsidies. Meanwhile, President Trump has warned his administration could make "irreversible" changes to the federal workforce, with a new wave of fresh layoffs of government employees. FOX’s Ryan Schmelz speaks with Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) who says Republicans just want to continue with spending levels the Democrats agreed to during the Biden administration. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The federal government shut down on Wednesday for the first time in nearly seven years after Congress failed to reach a funding deal. Historically, shutdowns have proven costly for taxpayers and inconvenient for Americans who travel or rely on government services. Republican South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson joins the Rundown to discuss why he believes shutdowns are ill-advised and what legislation could be implemented to prevent them in the future. A new FOX News Poll shows Democrat Mikie Sherrill ahead of Republican Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey's competitive gubernatorial race. The closer-than-expected contest in this typically loyal Blue State has both parties speculating about what its outcome might predict for the 2026 and 2028 election cycles. Daron Shaw, a Professor of Government at the University of Texas at Austin and a member of the FOX News Decision Desk, joins the Rundown to discuss why New Jersey is receiving so much attention this fall, which other races are being closely watched this year, and the challenges of polling in the modern age.Plus, commentary from FOX News Digital columnist David Marcus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a 20-point ceasefire plan offered to the terror group Hamas. Hamas must lay their weapons down, return all hostages and following the war, Gaza will be under control of a coalition of countries aimed to rebuild. President Trump gave Hamas just days to decide on the deal, that time frame is ending shortly, and said the he will let Israel do what they need to do if it is rejected. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies and host of 'The Iran Breakdown' podcast, who says Hamas should accept the deal but history has shown they most likely will not, and that will bring heavy consequences on them. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump and Pfizer have agreed to lower prescription drug prices for Medicaid by adopting “most-favored-nation” pricing, matching the lowest prices in peer countries. Chris Klomp, Medicare director at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services joins the Rundown to explore what this deal means for patients, the role of tariffs and domestic manufacturing, and the administration's plan to empower consumers with price transparency. On Tuesday, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth addressed top U.S. commanders at the Marine Base in Quantico, Virginia, calling for a renewed focus on discipline and elevated standards in basic training. Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Bob Maginnis joins the Rundown to discuss his insights on the urgency of restoring military standards, the reactions from the military's top brass, and the broader global challenges facing America’s armed forces today. Plus, commentary from Comfortably Smug, co-host of the "Ruthless" podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A government shutdown looks inevitable as the clock ticks towards tonight's deadline. Congressional leaders met with President Trump for over an hour this afternoon but left without a deal. Democrats say they are fighting for healthcare for Americans and Republicans want to extend current funding but with no extras. FOX’s Ryan Schmelz speaks with House Republican Conference Chairwoman Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) who says both parties are ready for a showdown over funding not policy. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A string of recent high-profile crimes have caught the attention of lawmakers in Congress, with some calling for stricter laws to crack down on career criminals, and prevent their recidivism. The father of 22-year-old Logan Federico, an aspiring teacher who was murdered during a burglary in South Carolina, discovered his daughter's killer had a long violent history and should have been locked up years ago. He shared that story during a House Judiciary hearing. New Jersey Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew joins the Rundown to break down the need for Congress to create stricter policies to keep dangerous criminals off the streets of major U.S. cities. President Trump plans to deploy additional National Guard troops, this time to Portland, Oregon, as he continues his crackdown on crime. The President is also targeting Antifa, declaring the far-left group a domestic terror organization. Gabriel Nadales, a former Antifa activist, joins the Rundown to discuss why he ultimately left the movement, why he believes it should be defined as a terrorist organization, and how he thinks the Department of Justice will pursue and charge members of Antifa-affiliated groups. Plus, commentary from the host of “Tomi Lahren is Fearless" on Outkick, Tomi Lahren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan State Troopers and the FBI say that 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford, a Marine veteran, allegedly rammed his truck into the front door of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, pulled out an assault rifle and began shooting parishioners. Four people are dead, eight people wounded with the shooter also able to start a fire that engulfed the church. His motive is still unknown but law enforcement agents are going through the suspect's house, belongings, and cellphone records looking for evidence of one. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with John Iannarelli, Former FBI Agent and author of 'Disorderly Conduct: The Oddities of My 20-Year Life As An FBI Special Agent,' who says our places of worship unfortunately need detailed security plans for worshippers. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When announcing interest rate cuts earlier this month, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell expressed concerns about the labor market, following major downward revisions to job growth data. But is the US Employment picture as bleak as the Fed sees it? Markets get a clearer view on Friday when September’s jobs report is released. The data could have a significant impact on the Ced's actions in the coming months as they try to navigate what Powell calls a “very difficult policy environment.” Kenny Polcari, the Chief Market Strategist at Slatestone Wealth, joins FOX Business’ Lydia Hu to discuss his expectations for Friday’s highly anticipated jobs report, what he expects from the Fed in the coming months, and how much Wall Street is worried about a potential government shutdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On September 25th, former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by a federal grand jury on two counts. The first was for making a false statement to Congress, and the second was for obstructing a congressional proceeding. Meanwhile, incumbent New York City Mayor Eric Adams dropped out of the New York City mayoral race on Sunday, leaving three candidates in this November's race. The Chief Political Correspondent for the Washington Examiner, Byron York, weighs in on the mayoral candidate's drop-out and the escalation of political violence in America. This summer, Amazon announced its one millionth robot employee, which moves, sorts, and packages inventory at facilities around the world. The use of robots has begun to escalate significantly as they fill in for shortages of human workers. The founder and CEO of RobotLab, Elad Inbar, discusses how RobotLab helps other companies utilize robots to the fullest extent. He also explains the economic benefits of using them in specific industries. Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor, Paul Mauro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we spoke with the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Dr. Mehmet Oz, about the White House's plans to tackle autism. Dr. Oz outlined all the actions the White House is taking to reverse the alarming increases in diagnoses the country has seen over the last several decades. He also weighed in on the controversy surrounding the president's warning pregnant women they shouldn't be taking acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, citing research showing a link to autism. We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might want to hear the full interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with Dr. Oz, allowing you to hear even more of his insights into what may be behind the autism epidemic and what can be done to address it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Thursday, former FBI Director James Comey was criminally indicted by a grand jury on two counts: alleged false statements within jurisdiction of the legislative branch and obstruction of congressional proceeding. Meanwhile, Congress is working to avoid a government shutdown, though members on both sides of the aisle refuse to negotiate on a deal. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discusses the significance of the Comey indictment and details how a government shutdown could impact Americans. Later, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dr. Mehmet Oz discusses the Trump administration's efforts to curb the autism epidemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, America witnessed another deadly act of political violence with a deadly shooting outside an immigration enforcement facility in Dallas, Texas. This came at a time when the country was already in a heated discussion over what was driving this recent surge in political violence and what could be done to lower the temperature of the country. Shortly after the news broke out of Dallas, FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony spoke with Former federal prosecutor, South Carolina Republican Congressman, and FOX News host Trey Gowdy about America’s political violence problem and the target of ICE officials. Gowdy also shared his thoughts on Jimmy Kimmel’s controversial return to television and Google's decision to reinstate YouTube accounts that were banned during the Biden administration over COVID-19 content. 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 Trey Gowdy, allowing you to hear more of his take on the state of the country, the political divide, and the debate over free speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former FBI director James Comey, a well-known adversary of President Donald Trump, was indicted by a grand jury in Virginia on two counts related to lying to Congress during a 2020 Senate hearing. President Trump says the case against Comey is about justice, not revenge. FOX's Senior White House Correspondent and host of the Sunday briefing, Jacqui Heinrich, joins to discuss the latest from Washington, D.C. Last week, President Donald Trump made significant changes to the United States H-1B Visa program, adding a $100,000 fee for new applicants. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-Deremer explains why she believes the overhaul will help ‘protect’ the American worker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump's newest appointed U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Lindsey Halligan, needed less than a week to get an indictment from a grand jury on James Comey. The former F.B.I. director has been charged with giving false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding, and he could face up to five years in prison if convicted. FOX’s Ryan Schmelz speaks with Jared Halpern, FOX News Radio D.C. correspondent and co-host of the 'From Washington' podcast, who breaks down the charges and the history between President Trump and James Comey. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures index, showed on Friday that prices increased in August, rising 0.3%, and the annual rate moved up to 2.7%. This data from the Commerce Department comes as the Federal Reserve tries to navigate the challenges of bringing inflation back down to their target of 2%, but also being mindful of what they see as a weakening job market. Meanwhile, prices for some products could cost more, too—as President Trump says he plans to impose new tariffs on imported drugs and other products. Gary Kaltbaum, President of Kaltbaum Capital Management and FOX Business Contributor, joins FOX Business’s Jacki DeAngelis to give his take on the latest inflation numbers, the President’s latest tariff push, and the recently announced TikTok deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amid a recent surge in politically charged violence across the United States, concerns are mounting over the deepening polarization and its root causes. Former White House Press Secretary and FOX News Contributor Ari Fleischer joins the Rundown to discuss the increasingly divisive political climate and what politicians and others can do to bring the temperature down. Then, Fleischer weighs in on President Trump's latest comments regarding the war in Ukraine, the New York City mayoral race, and Vice President Harris's book tour.The Trump administration recently announced that it will add a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas, which are typically used by companies to fill specialized jobs with foreign workers. Besides early confusion about whether the new fee would apply to those already in the country, the plan also generated some pushback from the tech sector, which heavily relies on H-1 B visas. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez Deremer joins the Rundown to explain how the new policy will work and why the Trump administration believes this will benefit the American worker and help crack down on fraud and abuse. Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor Joe Concha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices