

The Fox News Rundown
By FOX News Podcasts
The FOX News Rundown is your daily news podcast for making sense of the big issues directly impacting your life. Go beyond the headlines every morning and join some of FOX News’ most exceptional journalists—including FOX News Channel reporters Peter Doocy, Aishah Hasnie, Bill Melugin, Alex Hogan, Lucas Tomlinson and Jacqui Heinrich and FOX News Radio reporters Dave Anthony, Jessica Rosenthal, Lisa Brady, and Gurnal Scott - as they tap into the global reporting resources of FOX News and get unparalleled political analysis and exclusive insight from top newsmakers. The Rundown offers a sharp contrast of perspectives you won’t hear anywhere else, and a daily commentary you can't miss, we deliver the full picture of the day's biggest events.

As Republicans head into the minority on Capitol Hill, House Republicans have selected Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan as their minority leader while Senate Republicans stick with John Thune. Former White House Chief of Staff and FOX News political analyst Reince Priebus joins White House correspondent Aishah Hasnie to examine how this new congressional leadership team will navigate the final two years of the Trump administration. Priebus discusses why Jordan’s reputation as a fighter gives him unique leverage to cut deals, how the White House is preparing for an onslaught of Democratic subpoenas, and why President Trump’s next press secretary will require a litigation mindset to handle the coming political warfare. As concerns grow over “forever chemicals” in everyday consumer products, new research is raising questions about the link between PFAS exposure and breast cancer. National Cancer Institute Director Dr. Anthony Letai unpacks a new study linking these chemicals to a stubborn form of breast cancer, explains why a dramatic drop in public exposure should reassure people, and outlines the proven lifestyle factors that truly protect long-term health. PLUS, commentary by Jason Rantz, author of What’s Killing America, and the host of The Jason Rantz Show. PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Department of Veterans Affairs found that in January 2025, more than 32-thousand veterans were experiencing homelessness. This veterans day, we’re turning the tables and taking a look at how the country can support them. Fox Corporation is partnering with U.S.VETS for the "Make Camo Your Cause" campaign for the sixth straight year and encourages all Americans to use the #HONORUSVETS hashtag to help raise awareness. FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Larry D. Williams, the Vice President of Programs at U.S.VETS, where he leads the national "Make Camo Your Cause" campaign, who shares how his organization focuses on veteran support, family reunification, housing stability, and mental health programs. Go here to learn more and donate: usvets.org or honor.usvets.org/givetoday Click here to Follow the FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition: https://link.podtrac.com/fnr_podeve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite Republican midterm setbacks and demographic shifts among suburban and Hispanic voters, President Trump has doubled down on hardline immigration enforcement. Former Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons speaks with FOX News congressional correspondent Bill Melugin to analyze the political fallout and ICE’s operational pivot toward discreet interior enforcement. Lyons also discusses whether immigration policies cost Republicans at the ballot box, and outlines his opposition to mass amnesty for immigration offenses. This Veterans Day, political battles in Washington over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s military decisions are colliding with urgent questions about how America truly supports its troops. Marine veteran and Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer defends Hegseth against congressional attacks, outlines his new mission leading a military task force to overhaul squalid living conditions in troop barracks, and explains why prioritizing the needs of service members is essential to restoring trust and military readiness. 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

Israel's new Knesset has been sworn in. Gadi Eisenkot is seeking support to replace Benjamin Netanyahu and is negotiating with potential partners to quickly form a coalition. He intends to advance two initiatives before the government is established: a state commission of inquiry into October 7th and a repeal of the judicial overhaul. This Knesset also includes a record number of Arab members, and Iran remains a significant concern for the next government. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Ruthie Blum, a contributing editor at the 'Jerusalem News Syndicate', cohost of the 'Israel Undiplomatic' podcast, and is a former adviser at the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who explains how the Israeli political system works. Click here to Follow the FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition: https://link.podtrac.com/fnr_podeve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reports indicate U.S. business leaders face serious vulnerability as Chinese intelligence services target major tech firms in an aggressive espionage campaign. Fox News Contributor and former CIA Station Chief Dan Hoffman explains how honey traps and compromising operations are used to extract sensitive trade secrets, the urgency of an official FBI damage assessment, and what the fallout means for broader U.S.-China relations ahead of potential bilateral talks. (edited)Following a tough election cycle for Republicans, leadership battles and unfinished business are taking center stage on Capitol Hill. Florida Republican Senator Rick Scott joins the Rundown to unpack what went wrong for the GOP and why voters are anxious about things like affordability, and why he believes the party must settle on a clear agenda before picking its leadership team. Plus, commentary by Ted Jenkin, President of Exit Stage Left Advisors and Host of The Red, White & Green Show PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A "boycott ride" targeting Jewish-owned and Israel-connected restaurants in Philadelphia took place over the weekend, and was drowned out by drowned out by hundreds of pro-Israel counter protesters. It was organized by an anti-Zionist cycling group called Philly Bike On Your Left and the event called for a boycott of six local businesses. Roughly 300 pro-Palestinian/boycott demonstrators faced off against an estimated 200 to 300 pro-Israel counter protesters and community members. Long lines of patrons formed outside the targeted businesses as a show of solidarity. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Marti Lieberman, owner and founder of The Mac Mart in Philadelphia, who says it was scary, but she and her team got incredible support by their loyal patrons and others. Click here to Follow the FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition: https://link.podtrac.com/fnr_podeve Photo Courtesy: WTXF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the wake of tough midterm setbacks, the GOP faces an urgent reckoning over where its message and strategy fell short. Representative Tim Burchett (R-TN) joins The Rundown to deliver a candid autopsy of the GOP’s campaign missteps, explaining why missed opportunities on gas affordability and congressional stock trading cost them with voters. He also breaks down his push to give communities control over the boom of AI data centers, reacts to Stephen Miller stepping in as White House Chief of Staff, and discusses whether he is ready to fill Tennessee’s newly open U.S. Senate seat. Is a traditional four-year degree losing its grip on the American workforce? As tuition costs climb, a deficit of skilled workers has more Americans pivoting toward trade careers. Former Pennsylvania Congressman Jason Altmire—now President and CEO of Career Education Colleges and Universities—joins the Rundown to discuss what’s driving the nationwide labor shortage, which trade jobs are most in demand, and how alternative programs train skilled workers faster and at a fraction of the cost of a university degree. PLUS, commentary by Karol Markowicz, columnist for the New York Post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s a ton of buzz right now surrounding "You Can See Everything"—the new documentary about Elizabeth Holmes. More than a decade ago, Holmes and her company, Theranos, promised a medical revolution with blood-testing technology that ultimately collapsed into a multi-billion-dollar fraud. In 2022, a jury convicted her on four counts of criminal fraud, and she is currently serving an 11-year sentence in federal prison. "You Can See Everything" takes a close-up look at her life before prison and where things stand today, inspiring a new wave of online chatter and memes. Recently on the FOX Business Rundown, FOX Business’s Lydia Hu spoke with Wall Street Journal reporter Christopher Weaver, who was part of the paper's original investigation into Theranos. He unpacked the rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes, explaining why her story still captivates the public all these years later. Whether you’ve watched the documentary or not, there is plenty to learn from this conversation. It originally aired on the FOX Business Rundown podcast, but we thought it was worth sharing right here on the FOX News Rundown Extra. You can find and follow the FOX Business Rundown podcast by gong to FOXBusinessPodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Widespread economic backlash, high fuel costs, and foreign conflict fueled historic midterm losses for the GOP across both congressional chambers. Fox News Decision Desk team member and University of Texas at Austin professor Daron Shaw joins us to break down the polling behind the Democratic sweep, unpack sharp slippage among key voting blocs like independents and Latinos, and evaluate Vice President JD Vance’s post-election autopsy ahead of 2028. Plus, former City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez joins to analyze how Florida remained red—even if the races were closer than expected. He also outlines how the GOP must rebuild its ground game ahead of 2028. PHOTO CREDIT: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following a stunning round of midterms, the political landscape is shifting rapidly. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joined Jessica Rosenthal on The FOX News Rundown this week to break down the immediate fallout for the Republican party, including the high-stakes scramble for House leadership between Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise, and Governor Ron DeSantis’s stark warning about the future of the GOP coalition. Plus, Bream analyzes President Trump’s approach to upcoming congressional investigations, the shifting demographics that fractured the 2024 winning coalition, and major foreign policy hurdles ahead—from delicate trilateral talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi to upcoming high-profile meetings with China. Finally, Bream previews her exclusive FOX News Sunday interview with New York Mayor Zoran Mamdani on the realities of progressive governance and his unique dynamic with President Trump. 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 FOX News' Shannon Bream. Photo Credit: House Oversight Committee Don't forget to follow and leave a review! Stay updated on the latest news at FOXNewsAudio.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a stunning midterm election, voters delivered Democrats an unexpectedly dominant majority in both the House and Senate, completely obliterating the Republican Party's redistricting firewall. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins the Rundown to break down what drove the results, and forecast the Democratic party’s next moves with their newfound majority. Later, FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar analyzes Democrats' sweep of Texas statewide offices, ending a 32-year Republican streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former staffers for Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) say there is a 181-page roadmap being developed that urges Democrats to launch an aggressive oversight push targeting America corporations after they take control of Congress next year. The Groundwork Collaborative-backed proposal identifies hundreds of companies and executives for potential investigations, envisioning high-profile hearings where CEOs are hauled before Congress, pressed to resign, and potentially forced to provide restitution to consumers. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Darren Botelho, FOX Business Correspondent based in Washington D.C., who shares what this oversight plan is, and how this has the potential to cause great division amongst Democrats. Click here to Follow the FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition: https://link.podtrac.com/fnr_podeve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A bruising midterm election has left House Republicans reeling and scrambling to choose new leadership as Speaker Mike Johnson steps aside and key party figures confront deep internal fractures. FOX News Sunday Anchor and host of the Livin' the Bream podcast Shannon Bream discusses the scramble between Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan for the speaker's gavel, the party debate surrounding Vice President Vance’s post-election warnings, and what the shifting balance of power means for looming Democratic investigations, Trump's foreign policy maneuvering, and the road to 2028. Following sweeping Democratic victories in the 2026 midterms, what drove voters to abandon Republicans, and what do Democrats need to do to keep their newfound majorities? Democratic strategist and FOX News contributor Melissa DeRosa speaks with FOX News Senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy about the election results, and the challenges Democrats face as they take control of Congress. They also discuss whether Democrats can deliver on promises to lower costs and improve healthcare, and what the results could mean for the 2028 presidential race. PLUS, commentary by FOX News contributor Joe Concha. PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats flipped Texas blue with historic victories in governor and Senate races. Democrats pulled off twin upsets, with James Talarico defeating Attorney General Ken Paxton and Gina Hinojosa unseating Gov. Greg Abbott. The victories defied expectations in a state President Trump carried by double digits just two years earlier. FOX's Eben Brown speaks to Josh Kraushaar, FOX News Radio political analyst and Editor-in-Chief of the Jewish Insider, who says while it was big shift for the state, he doesn't see Texas voting for a Democrat candidate for president. Click here to Follow the FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition: https://link.podtrac.com/fnr_podeve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Election results indicate Democrats have dealt Republicans sweeping defeats across the country, flipping key seats in traditional red bastions and securing majorities in both the House and Senate. FOX News Contributor and former Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush Karl Rove examines how President Trump’s endorsements influenced critical races, what challenges the incoming Speaker of the House faces to deliver on Democratic promises, and what this pivotal defeat means for the 2028 presidential cycle. Following a difficult midterm election for Republicans, questions are mounting over how foreign policy—particularly the ongoing conflict with Iran—impacted voters at the ballot box. Victoria Coates, Vice President of the Institute for National Security at the Heritage Foundation, joins FOX News correspondent Lucas Tomlinson to analyze President Trump's and Vice President JD Vance's post-election remarks on the war and the financial pressure mounting on Tehran under Operation Economic Outcast. PLUS, commentary by Rich Zeoli, host of The Rich Zeoli Podcast. PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida elected its first Black Republican governor, Byron Donalds, who is taking the helm after eight years under Ron DeSantis. Sen. Ashley Moody also held her seat against Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon, who faced scrutiny for hedging on whether Cuba is a dictatorship, her DSA membership and using a megaphone to disrupt a vote on new congressional maps. How did the Sunshine State avoid the 'blue wave'? FOX's Eben Brown speaks to Francis Suarez, former Mayor of Miami, who says the difference was in quality of Republican candidate in Florida. Click here to Follow the FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition: https://link.podtrac.com/fnr_podeve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats have seized both the House and Senate majorities in a historic blue wave, pulling off big wins in battleground districts and flipping traditionally red, safe seats. FOX News Audio Washington, D.C., Political Anchor and Correspondent Jared Halpern sits down with FOX News Radio Reporter Jessica Rosenthal to discuss all the results from election night. After the Democrats' big wins Tuesday, what’s next for both parties? And what lessons should they take away? Republican Strategist and Co-Founder of South & Hill Strategies Colin Reed joins the Rundown to break down what the election results mean for the direction of the country, as well as the remainder of President Trump's term and the 2028 presidential election. PLUS, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of FOX News Saturday Night and FOX News Radio’s FOX Across America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Midterm voting is open across the country and in just a few hours results will begin taking shape. Polls start closing at 7 p-m eastern time in states with major balance of power implications. Bellwether races will be broken down state by state, district by district, and county by county. “You can LISTEN to Fox News Radio’s live coverage of the midterm elections starting at 7pm ET on the Fox News app, or at Fox News Radio dot com.” FOX's Jared Halpern speaks with 'America's Newsroom' anchor Bill Hemmer who will be keeping track of all the numbers for the FOX News Channel on election night. Photo credit: AP Click here to Follow the FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition: https://link.podtrac.com/fnr_podeve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Americans head to the voting booth, Capitol Hill’s balance of power may hinge on whether high grocery bills and foreign conflicts outweigh standard economic indicators. Host of The Untold Story podcast and anchor of The Story on FOX News, Martha MacCallum explains why polling models might be missing key trends, how young men and Hispanic voters are reacting to the war in Iran and housing costs, and the closely watched Michigan race testing the reach of Democratic socialism. Election day is here and control of Congress is now up to the voters. After months of campaigning, Washington D.C. will either see Republicans hold onto their slim majorities or Democrats capture enough seats to win the majority in either or both chambers. Tom Bevan, Co-Founder and Executive Editor of RealClearPolitics, joins FOX's Lucas Tomlinson to break down what to expect as results begin rolling in. Bevan analyzes the battleground map and why polling is predicting good outcomes for Democrats. PLUS, commentary by Brian Kilmeade, Co-Host of FOX & Friends and Host of One Nation with Brian Kilmeade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just hours to go before polls open for the midterm elections and we will take you around the country where critical contests will decide control of Congress.435 seats in the U-S House and 35 Senate seats will be decided this week in the midterm elections. Control of both chambers will likely rest with just a handful of contests with the final FOX News power rankings giving Democrats an advantage to flip the house, with just 17 toss ups, but the Senate is very much in play with 7 toss up races in some deep red states likely to tip the balance. FOX's Jared Halpern speaks with FOX News Radio's team of reporters around the country covering the tightest and most contentious races - FOX's Jeff Monosso is in Michigan, Krystin Goodwin is in Texas, Tonya J. Powers is in Maine, and Eben Brown is in Florida. Click here to Follow the FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition: https://link.podtrac.com/fnr_podeve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices