The Fox News Rundown

As the partial government shutdown continues, TSA call-out rates are rising, leading to longer security lines at major airports nationwide. To keep the aviation system moving, President Trump has deployed ICE agents to backfill essential positions. Former Acting ICE Director and federal prosecutor Jonathan Fahey joins us to explain how these agents will transition from community enforcement to air...

President Donald Trump this weekend issued Iran a 48-hour ultimatum, warning the U.S. would strike its power plants if the vital trade route of the Strait of Hormuz waterway is not reopened. The regime responded with threats of retaliation against U.S. and Israeli energy and infrastructure assets. Iran also launched a heavy barrage of missiles against Israel near the country’s southern most nuclea...

President Trump suggests a “resolution” could be on the horizon regarding the conflict with Iran. Markets rallied on Monday following the President's directive to the Department of War to postpone military strikes for five days, citing progress in diplomatic talks. Barron’s newsletter editor Josh Schafer joins Fox Business Network’s Jackie DeAngelis to discuss the market's reaction to this potenti...

Could the combination of a mounting conflict abroad and political gridlock at home derail the current party's hopes of maintaining power in the upcoming midterms? Bruce Mehlman, founder of Mehlman Consulting, joins to discuss how the high costs of the war in Iran and the impasse over ICE reforms are shaping voter sentiment, the impact of the Supreme Court's upcoming election integrity case, and wh...

Kevin Hermening was one of the Iranian regime's first victims of terror, among the Americans taken hostage in 1979. Held for more than a year, Hermening endured physical and mental torture before being freed in January 1981. Nearly 50 years later, Hermening is a Republican running for Congress, hoping to represent his home district in Wisconsin. He recently joined FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthon...

An exodus from Congress ahead of the 2026 midterms is leaving many House and Senate seats open this fall. California Congressman Kevin Kiley is fighting to keep his seat, though he will no longer be doing so as a Republican. Kiley switched his party affiliation to independent, he says, due in part to political gerrymandering in the Golden State. Representative Kevin Kiley joins the Rundown to disc...

Emily Lampkin, founder of the Women Leaders Series, has spent her career guiding women through the challenging path toward new milestones. After years in the political arena, she has earned a reputation as an elite communicator—training thousands of women worldwide to hone their skills and maximize every opportunity.   Lampkin recently joined FOX News’ Dana Perino on the FOX News Rundown to discus...

There is a lot of action on Capitol Hill as the Senate remains in a standoff over the SAVE America Act, the DHS shutdown continues, and Congress prepares to grapple with the cost of Operation Epic Fury. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins the Rundown to discuss the President’s pressure campaign on Senate Republicans to pass the SAVE America Act and the likelihood of it pa...

Weeks after its launch, Operation Epic Fury continues to have broad support among Republicans in Congress. However, the Pentagon’s funding request—which some reports suggest could reach $200 billion—has sparked a wave of questions on Capitol Hill from both sides of the aisle. Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) joins the Rundown to discuss his support for the strikes against Iran, what he wants to kn...

The focus remains on the Strait of Hormuz and the volume of oil flowing through it, as the conflict with Iran continues to drive market volatility. Higher energy prices are fanning inflation fears among investors, and have many of them now guessing when the Fed may cut rates next. However, the Trump administration is working to ease concerns, drawing on its toolbox of tactics to ensure gas prices...

As Operation Epic Fury enters its third week, the Pentagon is preparing to request supplemental funding from Congress—with some reports suggesting the ask will exceed $200 billion. While Speaker Mike Johnson argues that the Department of War must be adequately funded, he is facing pushback from both sides of the aisle. Shannon Bream, anchor of FOX News Sunday, joins The Rundown to discuss why the...

Operation Epic Fury continues as the United States and Israel aim to provide the Iranian people with the opportunity to reclaim control of their country. Standing in their way is the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Dr. Majid Sadeghpour, of the Organization of Iranian American Communities, supports the National Council of Resistance of Iran, which seeks to overthrow the Iranian regime. He...

Debate continues on Capitol Hill as lawmakers spar over the SAVE America Act. The bill would require states to verify citizenship during voter registration and mandate a photo ID at the ballot box. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins the Rundown to explain the hurdles facing the legislation and where the fight goes from here. National data suggests crime is on the decline...

Israel takes out multiple high level members of the Iranian regime including Iran’s Minister of Intelligence, Esmaeil Khatib. Khatib was responsible for overseeing Iran’s entire global terror apparatus, including sleeper cells in locations around the world. Meanwhile, Iran targeted Tel Aviv in what it said was retaliation for Israel's assassination of Iran's security chief Ali Larijani. FOX’s Eben...

As the U.S. remains locked in a direct conflict with Iran, law enforcement experts are warning of a heightened threat landscape involving both international sleeper cells and self-radicalized lone wolves. Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent and Fox News Contributor James Gagliano joins to discuss the danger of Iranian drone capabilities against the West Coast, the recent wave of domestic terror...

Israeli forces continue to push further into southern Lebanon, in what the IDF says is their goal to expand the "forward defense area" in order to decimate the terror group Hezbollah. Hezbollah, in coordinated attacks with Iran, have launched hundreds of missiles into residential areas of Israel. Meanwhile, top Iranian official Ali Larijani was killed in an Israeli strike, according to an Israeli...

While Operation Epic Fury enters its third week with the U.S. and Israel targeting Iran, President Trump announces that both Iran's Navy and Airforce have been decimated. Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District and a former Marine, Kevin Hermening, has been watching this conflict very closely and shares his support for the efforts to deny Tehran a nuclear weapon while expre...

There is a new push by President Trump and GOP lawmakers to strip the citizenship of people who commit fraud, serious felonies or join or supply support to terrorist organizations. The 'Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation (SCAM) Act', introduced by Sen. Schmitt (R-MO) and Rep. Emmer (R-MN), would facilitate the denaturalization of individuals who commit serious crimes. The call for this n...

Keeping oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz remains a primary concern for the U.S. as Operation Epic Fury continues. President Trump is calling on international partners to help secure the waterway and ensure tankers can safely transport oil. While prices remain elevated, the administration is trying to assure Main Street and Wall Street that the impact of climbing energy prices will only las...

The U.S. and Israel are highlighting recent military gains as the conflict with Iran continues, including reports that Iran’s newly installed supreme leader has been wounded. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO), a combat veteran and former police officer, joins the Rundown to discuss the military reality of Iranian aggression and why he believes 20% of the world’s oil supply is being held for "nuclear blackmai...

Since the launch of Operation Epic Fury over two weeks ago, President Trump has said the U.S. has been very successful targeting Iran’s missiles and launchers, as well as its navy and its nuclear program. However, many Democrats and even some Republicans—including some members of the MAGA movement—have pushed back against the President’s decision to strike Iran. But one big Trump supporter in this...

A key component of Operation Epic Fury is the U.S.'s deployment of cutting-edge technology, artificial intelligence, and space-based assets as part of its efforts to destroy Iran's military capabilities. Dr. Rebecca Grant, Vice President of the Lexington Institute, joins to discuss how technology is redefining the future of combat, the U.S. Space Force’s critical role in missile detection, the deb...

The 98th Academy Awards air this Sunday, with the Best Picture race headlined by favorites Sinners and One Battle After Another. Leading the 2026 awards season, Sinners has already made history by shattering the record for Oscar nominations. Earlier this week, Film critic Neil Rosen joined FOX News Rundown host Chris Foster to preview the Academy Awards and break down the most anticipated categori...

Passing the SAVE America Act remains the President’s top legislative priority. But with Democrats largely opposed to the voter requirements bill, pressure is mounting on Senate Republicans to alter filibuster rules to secure its passage. Senate leadership, however, has warned that such a high-risk gamble may backfire on the party in the future. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergr...

This week, pro-Iranian hackers claimed responsibility for a devastating cyberattack against U.S. medical device company Stryker. They have also targeted data centers and industrial facilities in both the United States and Israel. As the war with Iran continues, experts are expecting an increase in such cyber-attacks in an effort to degrade the war effort, strain cyber security efforts and cause as...