The Fox News Rundown

Vice President JD Vance met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and with President Herzog in Jerusalem this week telling them the ceasefire was "going better than expected." This as many Muslim nations have had a changing public opinion of the terror, something experts say could be the key to truly reaching peace in the region. It is also being said this is the best time to expand on the 'Abraham Accords', welcoming other Muslim countries to normalize relations with Israel. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Dr. Qanta Ahmed, journalist, expert on Muslim radicalism and a NYU Langone sleep disorder specialist, who says more and more Muslim nations are pushing back on extremism. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three major races are drawing attention as shifting party momentum and campaign controversies are set to play decisive roles in the election outcomes. Former Deputy Chief of Staff, Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush, and FOX News Contributor Karl Rove joins the Rundown to discuss Republican Jack Ciattarelli’s prospects against Democratic incumbent Mikey Sherrill, the faltering Republican momentum behind Winsome Sears despite Glenn Youngkin’s win, and the potential impact of controversy surrounding Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones on the races. Rabbi Angela Buchdahl is the first Asian-American and first woman to lead New York’s Central Synagogue, one of the largest and oldest synagogues in the world. She joins special guest host, FOX News Anchor Dana Perino, to talk about her new book, Heart of a Stranger, which tells her story of faith, identity, and leadership, and discusses her efforts to combat anti-Semitism and build understanding across religions. Plus, commentary from Will Cain, host of FOX News Channel's The Will Cain Show and host of Will Cain Country on FOX News Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A daring weekend robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris continues to capture worldwide attention. Thieves looted France’s most famous crown jewels, including an emerald necklace and earrings from the matching set of Empress Marie-Louise, even dropping another crown but leaving it behind. It all took under ten minutes for the thieves to complete their robbery, and police are examining some evidence left behind saying they are confident they will catch the robbers. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Scott Selby, co-author of 'Flawless: Inside The Largest Diamond Heist In History' and the Executive Producer of Netflix's 'Stolen: Heist Of The Century', who describes the details of the theft and what the thieves could be doing now with the stolen property. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's day 21 of the government shutdown, and Democrats and Republicans are pointing fingers at each other for the stalemate. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is stepping up his efforts to end the Ukraine-Russia war. FOX News Chief Political Anchor and Executive Editor of Special Report, Bret Baier, joins the Rundown to discuss the ongoing government shutdown, the President's relationship with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russia President Vladimir Putin, and his new book, To Rescue The American Spirit: Teddy Roosevelt And The Birth Of A Superpower, available wherever books are sold. As the global race for artificial intelligence heats up, the United States is striking new deals to secure the rare earth minerals needed to power it. President Trump met with Australia’s prime minister to finalize an agreement worth hundreds of millions of dollars, as the administration pushes to lead in AI development and data infrastructure. Fox Business host Charles Payne joins the Rundown to discuss the economic impact, the competition with China, and what this means for American workers. Plus, commentary from FOX News Digital columnist David Marcus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Israeli military announced the ceasefire in Gaza has resumed after an attack that killed two IDF soldiers and was followed by a wave of airstrikes that according to Palestinians killed 36 people. Hamas accuses Israel of multiple ceasefire violations and said they have not been in contact with their forces in the area of the attack claiming they cannot be responsible for any 'incidents' in the area. Israel continues to press Hamas to fulfill its ceasefire role of returning the remains of all deceased hostages. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Trey Yingst, Chief Foreign Correspondent for the FOX News Channel reporting from Tel Aviv, who says until all deceased hostages are returned to their families the ceasefire seems 'incomplete'. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Not looking to destroy China." That is the message President Trump sent over the weekend as Wall Street ended last week on edge due to growing trade tensions and the President’s threat to impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting November 1st unless Beijing scraps restrictions on rare minerals. Speaking on "Sunday Morning Futures," the President seemed confident that he and President Xi Jinping could reach a deal when they meet later this month in South Korea. Gary Kaltbaum, the President of Kaltbaum Capital Management and a Fox Business contributor, joins Fox Business’ Ed Lawrence to discuss China trade tensions, the ongoing government shutdown, the key earnings reports being released this week, and whether investors are concerned about the AWS outage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Election Day fast approaching, New Jersey voters are preparing to choose their next governor. Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli, running for the third time in eight years, says momentum is on his side as polls tighten. He joins the Rundown to share his campaign message, the issues driving voters, and how he plans to tackle New Jersey’s biggest challenges. After Charlie Kirk’s assassination, several teachers and university staff lost their jobs over online posts, reigniting the debate over free speech and its limits in the workplace. Former federal prosecutor Andrew Cherkasky joins the Rundown to break down the cases, the rules governing speech for public employees, and how those rights differ from the private sector. Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Joe Concha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Earlier this week, FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony spoke with New York Republican Representative Mike Lawler to get his reaction to the release of 20 Israeli hostages and the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Rep. Lawler, who is also a member of the Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism, discussed whether he thought positive developments in the Middle East could curb the increase in antisemitic incidents that have occurred in the nation since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023. The New York Republican also weighed in on the ongoing government shutdown, his very public spat with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and the challenges of being a Republican in New York. 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 Rep. Mike Lawler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tensions remain high on Capitol Hill as the government shutdown drags on. The latest point of contention is Speaker Mike Johnson's delay in swearing in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva. Johnson claims the delay is due to the shutdown, but some Democrats accuse him of trying to prevent her from being a key vote on a bill related to the Epstein files. FOX Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram breaks down the back-and-forth over Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva and explains how a Supreme Court case about voters' rights could give GOP redistricting efforts a boost. Later, Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa discusses the government shutdown, the arrest of the Des Moines school superintendent by ICE, and the impact of the trade war with China on Iowa’s agriculture industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This past Tuesday, President Donald Trump posthumously awarded conservative activist Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom. On what would have been his 32nd birthday, his family and friends gathered in the Rose Garden as his widow, Erika Kirk, accepted the nation's highest civilian honor on his behalf and spoke about his life and legacy. Turning Point USA Chief Operating Officer Tyler Bowyer attended the White House event honoring his late friend and partner. Bowyer joined FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony before the ceremony to discuss Kirk’s legacy and how Turning Point has grown dramatically in the past month since Charlie Kirk was assassinated at a TPUSA event in Utah last month. Bowyer also discussed his concerns about political violence and how his organization has increased security in the weeks following Kirk’s death. We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might appreciate hearing more of the interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share more of our interview with Tyler Bowyer about Charlie Kirk’s legacy and the future of Turning Point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US military strikes on suspected drug-running boats in the Caribbean are not letting up. Since last month, when the operations began, at least six vessels have been targeted, resulting in the deaths of more than two-dozen alleged drug traffickers. President of Defense and Battlefield Consulting Firm IRIS Independent Research, Dr. Rebecca Grant, joins to unpack the legality of President Trump’s strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug boats after yet another vessel was sunk earlier in the week. Dr. Grant also explains the role US forces could potentially play in facilitating the Israel Gaza peace plan. Later, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum joins to discuss how President Trump is trying to loosen China's chokehold on the global critical mineral supply chain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former White House National Security Advisor John Bolton surrendered to federal authorities in Maryland, and plead not guilty to all charges he allegedly retained and transmitted classified documents. There are 18 counts in the indictment with potential penalties of up to ten years per count and a maximum fine of $250,000 per count. The FBI raided Bolton's home in August with a search that focused on classified documents they believed he possessed. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with David Spunt, Washington D.C. based correspondent for FOX News Channel (FNC), who breaks down the charges against Bolton and then shares a breaking story on a major terror arrest. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The average cost of gasoline nationwide is hovering near the $3 mark and could soon dip below it, that’s according to industry experts. That should be good news for our wallets and the overall economy. When Americans are using less of their income to fuel up their cars, they can be using that cash on other things, especially the rapidly approaching holiday shopping season. Unfortunately, however, home energy bills are expected to rise this winter, according to a report released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration this week Phil Flynn, a Senior Market Analyst at the Price Futures Group and Fox Business contributor, speaks with co-host of "The Big Money Show" Jackie DeAngelis about what’s behind both of these trends, and what they tell us about the economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As President Trump prepares to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, all eyes are on how he can apply what he did in the Middle East to the Russia Ukraine conflict. Fox News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the rundown to discuss the historic week in foreign affairs, including talks of the U.S. providing longer-range weapons to Ukraine, the potential need for an international stabilization force in Gaza, and escalating tensions in South America as President Trump confirms he has authorized CIA operations in Venezuela. Recent high-profile incidents involving illegal immigrant or non-citizen truck drivers, including immigration enforcement operations in Oklahoma where over 100 unlicensed foreign truck drivers were arrested, have prompted the Trump administration to crack down on improperly licensed truckers. Federal officials assert that truckers who cannot speak or understand English pose a danger to all drivers. Steve Gold, founder and CEO of 160 Driving Academy, joins the Rundown to express his shock at the number of non-English speaking drivers and illegal immigrants who have managed to obtain commercial licenses. He also discusses measures that can be taken to enhance road safety. Plus, commentary by Columnist for the New York Post, Karol Markowicz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The government shutdown has surpassed two weeks with the Democrats rejecting a funding bill for the tenth time. House Speaker Mike Johnson has said he will keep members of Congress at home, and will only bring them back after the government is reopened. Meanwhile, farmers are sounding the alarm about the ongoing trade war with China and its affect on them. FOX’s Ryan Schmelz speaks with Congressman Randy Feenstra (R-IA) who shared his thoughts on the ongoing government shut down, Iowa's farming economy and why he is running for governor of his state. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With election night looming, the stakes are high as New York City mayoral candidates Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani and former Governor Andrew Cuomo prepare to face off in their first debate. Anchor & Executive Editor of Fox's "The Story", also the host of "The Untold Story Podcast," Martha MacCallum joins the Rundown to talk about her biggest takeaways following her exclusive sit down interview with Mamdani ahead of the pivotal debate. Concerns are mounting over threats and potential violence against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, and they seem to be getting worse as law enforcement officials say Mexican criminal organizations are offering thousands of dollars in cash bounties for killing members of ICE. Former acting ICE Director and federal prosecutor Jonathan Fahley joins the Rundown to discuss rising tensions between ICE and local officials, possible use of the Insurrection Act to deploy the military, cartel threats against ICE agents, and U.S. military actions off Venezuela’s coast. Plus, commentary by Co-host of the "Ruthless Podcast" Michael Duncan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh off the Middle East peace deal, President Trump is now setting his sights on ending the war on Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy travels to the White House this week to meet with President Trump with a serious request for more 'tomahawk missiles' to use against Russia. The foreign policy blitz doesn't end there, President Trump also hosted the President of Argentina Javier Milei to discuss a stronger relationship with the South American country. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Lucas Tomlinson, FOX News Channel Washington D.C.-based correspondent, who fills us in on the latest foreign policy endeavors President Trump is focused on. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Tuesday, what would have been Charlie Kirk’s 32nd birthday, President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Turning Point USA (TPUSA) co-founder the Presidential Medal of Freedom, solidifying his enduring legacy of promoting faith, family, and patriotism. TPUSA Chief Operating Officer Tyler Bowyer joins the Rundown to reflect on Charlie’s impact, the organization’s continued momentum, and efforts to strengthen event security in coordination with law enforcement. Instagram content for teenagers is about to become less "R-rated" thanks to new AI technology. Fox Business correspondent Madison Alworth joins the Rundown to talk about Meta's new restrictions and policies for teenage users, including the adoption of a PG-13 rating system, automatic enrollment of teenagers into "teen accounts", and additional parental control features. Plus, commentary by Dr. Marc Siegal, Fox News Senior Medical Analyst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York City Mayoral race leader Zohran Mamdani headlined a campaign rally last night alongside a defiant Letitia James where they both targeted President Trump and billionaires living in the city. It was her first public appearance since she was indicted on federal charges of bank fraud and making a false statement. Meanwhile, polling shows Mamdani has a double digit lead over the other two candidates Mario Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa with just three weeks from the election. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Terry Schilling, political analyst and President of the American Principles Project, who says Mamdani's socialist policies experiment will fail in the end. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Families are rejoicing across Israel as the remaining living hostages have returned home after two years of Hamas captivity. Former Israeli ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren joins the Rundown to discuss the emotional reunions, how the Trump administration's personal relationships in the region contributed to the current developments, and whether or not he thinks this is a temporary peace, or the beginning of a new era in the Middle East. A little over two years after the October 7th attack on Israel by Hamas, the war that followed it has been ended. President Trump was in Israel meeting with hostage families and spoke before the Knesset before he travelled to Egypt for a peace summit. New York Republican Representative Mike Lawler joins the Rundown to discuss his reaction to the announcement and events unfolding in the Middle East. Plus, commentary by Fox News Legal Analyst & commentator Gregg Jarrett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices