The Fox News Rundown

Texas voters head to the polls for a high-stakes Republican Senate runoff that could test President Trump’s influence once again. Senator John Cornyn is fighting to fend off a Trump-endorsed challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, as both candidates argue they are best positioned to keep the seat in Republican hands ahead of November. With several recent GOP incumbents losing primaries across the country, the outcome could signal how much sway the President still holds within the party heading into the midterms. University of Texas Professor and FOX News Decision Desk member Daron Shaw joins the Rundown to break down the political stakes in Texas, and what the race could mean for Republicans nationwide. Mental health awareness has helped reduce stigma and encouraged more people to seek support, but some experts warn the culture surrounding therapy may be creating new problems. Psychotherapist and author Jonathan Alpert joins the Rundown to discuss his new book, Therapy Nation, and why he believes Americans are becoming too quick to identify with mental health struggles instead of working through them. PLUS, commentary by Karol Markowicz, columnist for the New York Post and FOX News. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Memorial Day we honor the members of the military who lost their lives in service to our country, and we also remember their families who carry their loss everyday. A folded American flag is presented to the next of kin at the funeral of a fallen service member. It is also the symbol of 'Folds of Honor', a non-profit that provides life-changing educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military service members and first responders. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Ginger Gilbert-Ravella, Gold Star spouse and a national speaker for 'Folds of Honor', who shares her personal story of loss, new love, how much 'Folds of Honor' helped her and her family through their life's journey. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, we had paper bills. Then, we had plastic cards. After that, we got mobile wallets. Is cryptocurrency next? Caroline Pham is the chief legal officer and chief administrative officer of Moonpay She joins FOX Business Network's Darren Botelho to discuss how crypto is evolving and when it may be the standard for everyday American finance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Census data reveals a massive migration shift as residents flee major blue cities like Los Angeles and New York for the booming South. Texas is leading the charge as a corporate "sponge," earning the nickname "Y’all Street" as Dallas suburbs become the fastest-growing areas in the nation. FOX Business Correspondent Gerri Willis joins the Rundown to break down what's driving this historic American move, and what she sees as the "economic illiteracy" behind new billionaire taxes in blue cities.There are Memorial Day events all over the country, including a very solemn ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Retired Navy SEAL and Fox Nation host Mike Sarraille joins the Rundown to discuss the hallowed history of these grounds and his personal weight of visiting. Plus, we explore the stories of legendary Marines and cryptology pioneers, who are featured in the new season of The Unsung of Arlington on FOX Nation, hosted by Sarraille.PLUS, commentary by Paul Batura, writer, vice president of communications at Focus on the Family, and founder of the 4:8 Media Network.PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Since the start of the president’s second term, the Trump administration has vowed to cut the waste, fraud, and abuse in government. This past week, Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling sat down with Fox Business’ Connor Hansen to discuss how his department is taking part in that effort. He explained how they’re cracking down on unemployment insurance fraud and other schemes that have cost taxpayers billions. He also discussed the money they have already frozen, and how much of the fraud is carried out by criminal networks linked to China, North Korea, and other foreign actors. You may have seen some of what Sonderling had to say during Connor’s reporting on the Fox Business Network... but he had a lot more to say about combatting fraud. He even shared some incredible examples of how people are stealing taxpayers’ money. We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on the Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share FOX Business’ Connor Hansen's entire interview with Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Department of Justice is rapidly escalating its crackdown on government fraud, revealing massive, sophisticated schemes designed to siphon off hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars. Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonnell joins to discuss a recent $1 billion healthcare fraud conviction in Florida, the inner workings of international scam centers, and how the newly established White House Anti-Fraud Task Force is partnering with average citizens and deploying more federal prosecutors to root out the exploitation of Medicaid and other public programs.Plus, acclaimed actor, philanthropist, and founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation, previews the annual “National Memorial Day Concert and discusses the profound importance of honoring generations of veterans as the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday. PHOTO CREIDT: AP PHOTO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Viral videos of college graduates booing commencement speakers over AI have sparked a national conversation. Is Gen Z right to worry about how artificial intelligence will reshape their careers? To answer that, Representative Jay Obernolte—who chaired the Bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence—joined FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony. He breaks down the public anxiety around AI, how it could actually create jobs, and the legislative guardrails needed to protect the workforce and children. We often cut our weekday interviews short, but today on the Fox News Rundown Extra, you'll hear our full conversation with Rep. Jay Obernolte on the growing resistance to AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever since Donald Trump jumped into the 2016 presidential race, his grip on the GOP has been unshakeable. But with mounting pressure over rising costs and renewed foreign conflicts, that grip may finally be loosening, and a new $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund could be the final straw for some Republicans. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins The Rundown to explain what the fund entails, and why it’s triggering such fierce intra-party backlash. Later, Republican Strategist Doug Heye joins FOX News’ Aishah Hasnie to analyze the latest FOX News polling as the primaries heat up, and discuss what's on the mind of voters this Memorial Day Weekend. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May is 'Mental Health Awareness Month', and with so much of our moods hinging on our screen addictions many people are choosing a 'downgrade' culture - being tech-free and cultivating simple routines. While changing hard core habits always seems to be a daunting task, there are practical, realistic ways to reclaim your attention which can provide serious mental health benefits. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Dr. Sophie Lazarus, psychologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, who says there many simple ways to help your self disconnect without going 'cold turkey'. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What some see as a victory for "free speech," the Securities and Exchange Commission has dropped a controversial “gag rule” that barred defendants who settled SEC cases from publicly defending themselves. Thomas Powell, senior strategist at the Founders Office, has been one of the rules' most vocal critics—even while legally restricted from challenging the allegations against him.Finally able to speak out, Powell and his attorney, Peggy Little of the New Civil Liberties Alliance, join FOX Business Network’s Lydia Hu. They break down how Powell was "muzzled" by the SEC, the damage it did to his life, and what this massive rule change means for American businesses moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Memorial Day weekend is here, but as Americans hit the road, the "unofficial start of summer" is being overshadowed by high prices amid the ongoing conflict in Iran. GOP Strategist and former RNC Communications Director Doug Heye joins the Rundown to discuss why Republicans are feeling the pressure as new polling shows 58% of voters view the cost of living as their top concern. The Democratic Party has released its extensive 2024 election autopsy report, sparking internal debate over messaging failures and the key demographic shifts that influenced the outcome. "Fox News Sunday" Anchor and Host of the Living the Bream podcast Shannon Bream joins to discuss the report's critique of the party's decision-making during the last presidential election, the U.S. indicting former Cuba President Raúl Castro, and how a highly controversial $1.8 billion "weaponization fund" is dividing Republicans in the Senate. PLUS, commentary by David Marcus, columnist for FOX News Digital. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa as an international public health emergency sparking concerns the deadly virus could spread beyond the region, including into the United States. The outbreak has been linked to dozens of suspected deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighboring Uganda. Ebola is a zoonotic, viral disease that is rare but life-threatening, starting in species like antelope, fruit bats and nonhuman primates. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Dr. Tyler Evans, an infectious disease physician, CEO of the 'Wellness Equity Alliance', and author of "Pandemics, Poverty, and Politics: Decoding the Social and Political Drivers of Pandemics from Plague to COVID-19", who says the death rate of this strain could become very high, and we always learn a lot from every outbreak. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following primary losses for high-profile incumbents Thomas Massie and Bill Cassidy, does President Trump’s endorsement remain the GOP's most powerful currency? Former NRSC senior advisor Matt Whitlock joins the Rundown to discuss how this "political machine" could be clearing the field of GOP opposition as we look ahead to the high-stakes Texas Senate runoff between Senator John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. Plus, the question remains: can this primary momentum defeat Democrats in November? As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, the upcoming National Memorial Day Concert steps into the spotlight to honor the heavy sacrifices made by servicemembers. Gary Sinise, acclaimed actor, philanthropist, and founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation, joins us to discuss the profound importance of honoring generations of veterans. Sinise shares a personal tribute to his late son, a talented composer whose music will once again soar at the concert, and underscores why we must aggressively preserve firsthand history to ensure future generations never forget the true cost of freedom. PLUS, commentary by Jason Rantz, author of What’s Killing America, and the host of The Jason Rantz Show. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been indicted in connection to his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two planes operated by the Miami-based exile group 'Brothers to the Rescue'. Four Americans were killed while flying in civilian aircrafts when a Cuban military aircraft shot their planes down in international waters. It’s the latest flashpoint in the U.S.-Cuba relationship after CIA Director Ratcliffe traveled to the island warning Havana to reform. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Christine Balling, former U.S. Defense Advisor and the Senior Vice President at the Institute of World Politics, who says it is a move that could inspire the Cuban people to take back their country from the decades long dictatorship. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As negotiations with Iran continue under the threat of military action, is a diplomatic breakthrough is actually within reach? Former NSC Senior Director Michael Allen joins us to break down the reality of Iran’s nuclear progress at "Pickaxe Mountain" and the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz. With gas prices rising and the U.S. maintaining a blockade, who has the advantage of time: a democracy facing elections or an authoritarian regime? Viral videos of college graduates booing corporate commencement speakers have sparked a national conversation about why Gen Z is so outspoken against the rapid rise of AI. In 2024, Representative Jay Obernolte (R-CA) chaired the Bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence to explore how Congress can secure American innovation while balancing national security. He joins to discuss the growing public anxiety surrounding AI and how Washington plans to protect the next generation of the workforce. PLUS, commentary by Jonathan Alpert, psychotherapist in New York City and Washington, D.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service has made a military assessment of Russia, and they say Moscow has no intention of militarily attacking Estonia or any other NATO member states in the coming year. They expect a similar assessment next year because Estonia and their NATO partners have taken certain steps that compel the Kremlin to look honestly and ask it could actually can be a terrible risk attempting. Meanwhile, Estonia remains a dedicated ally to Ukraine having given them over a billion euros in military equipment, humanitarian and refugee aid. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Estonian Ambassador Kristjan Prikk who says NATO and the United States need to return to better standing in order to ensure Russia does not invade anymore of their neighbors. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump meets with his national security team today after warning Iran that the 'clock is ticking' to make a deal which ensures Tehran will never obtain a nuclear weapon. Former CIA Chief of Station and FOX News Contributor Dan Hoffman joins the Rundown to discuss the likelihood of renewed military strikes and the potential for "decapitation" strikes against Iranian leadership. Plus, Hoffman warns of a massive Chinese espionage threat and why he says the U.S. must harden private sector defenses against relentless intellectual property theft. Following the sudden overturn of Alex Murdaugh’s murder conviction, South Carolina prosecutors are weighing a high-stakes move to pursue the death penalty in a retrial. Meanwhile, Murdaugh's defense team is filing a civil lawsuit against former court clerk Becky Hill over allegations of rampant jury tampering. Criminal defense attorney and host of the Crime and Justice podcast, Donna Rotunno, joins the Rundown to unpack the strategic calculations happening behind the scenes. She also discusses the latest developments in the case against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. PLUS, commentary by FOX News contributor Joe Concha. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new report, released by Israel's nonprofit the 'Civil Commission', details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas Oct. 7th terror attack on Israel. Hamas militants and their allies wanted “to maximize pain and suffering” on their victims with gang-rapes, sexual torture, and forced nudity. The sexual violence did not end the day of the attack but continued to happen to women, children and men that were taken hostage and forced into the underground tunnels of Gaza. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Aviva Siegel, held hostage by Hamas for nearly two months after being kidnapped with her husband, author of the book 'Survived To Tell', who shares her story, and why the information in this new report is so important for the world. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Throughout the week, FBN is taking a deep dive into the digital asset industry. “Making Money with Charles Payne” host Charles Payne will anchor the “FOX Business In Depth” special, “The Crypto Campaign,” this Wednesday evening. The special week-long focus comes just as the Digital Marketplace Asset Clarity Act is teed up for the full Senate after the Senate Banking Committee voted 15–9 to advance it. The act would provide a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency. Florida Republican Senator Rick Scott spoke with FOX Business Network’s Darren Botelho to discuss the potential hurdles ahead for the bill’s passage and why the senator believes the government needs to get out of the way of the cryptocurrency industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Six more states head to the polls this Tuesday as the 2026 primary season intensifies. Following results in Louisiana that saw incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy ousted from a runoff, targeted Republicans in Alabama, Georgia, Ohio, Kentucky, Oregon, and Pennsylvania are on high alert. Is the "Trump Effect" reshaping the GOP landscape ahead of the November midterms? Political strategist and co-founder of South and Hill Strategies, Colin Reed, joins the Rundown to break down the key battlegrounds. The push for cryptocurrency regulation on Capitol Hill just cleared a major hurdle, but experts warn that finding true "clarity" is a marathon, not a print. The Clarity Act is now heading to the Senate floor after a bipartisan vote in the Senate Banking Committee—though not without fierce opposition from critics. FOX Business’ Darren Botelho, was on the ground at the Capitol for the vote. He joins the Rundown to dive into how this bill differs from last year's Genius Act, and why community banks are terrified of these digital firms. PLUS, commentary by Jason Chaffetz, FOX News contributor and the host of the Jason In The House podcast on FOX News Radio. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices