The Fox News Rundown

A 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, Iryna Zarutska, was randomly attacked by an alleged homeless ex-con with over a dozen arrests on a transit train in Charlotte, North Carolina. Shocking video released a month after the murder shows Decarlos Brown, sitting behind Zarutska, pull out a pocket knife and begin stabbing without any provocation. Now, questions are being asked why this murder did not get m...

For months President Donald Trump has been pressuring the Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to cut interest rates, calling him "too slow" and "too late." FOX Business correspondent Gerri Willis speaks with Nancy Tengler, CEO & CIO of Laffer Tengler Investments, about the crucial inflation data ahead this week and why it is likely to impact the magnitude of the forecasted rate cut from the...

September is the end of the fiscal year for Congress, and there is considerable concern on Capitol Hill about whether they will finish the appropriations process in time. And last month, President Trump announced that he would utilize the National Guard and other federal forces to crack down on crime in Washington, D.C. Since then, he has said the city is safer. Following his recent actions, there...

As President Trump continues a federal crackdown on crime, there has been a recent focus in some cities and states on juvenile crime in particular. Crimes like carjacking draw more attention to the issue. However, even lesser offenses can prompt action when they occur frequently or involve a larger number of children. We recently took a deeper dive into juvenile crime with Alex Piquero, a professo...

While there is already considerable focus on next year’s midterm elections, two high-profile gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia this fall could serve as early indicators for what may happen in 2026, when Republicans and Democrats will complete for control of Congress. Kyle Kondik, Managing Editor for Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia's Center for Politics, shares his...

Kids today are reporting higher levels of stress and anxiety than ever before, with many experts attributing this to constant screen time and social media exposure. In response, lawmakers and schools nationwide are experimenting with policies such as banning cell phones in the classroom and prohibiting social media use for teens. Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist at New York University and aut...

Emotions were high on Capitol Hill this week as a bipartisan group of lawmakers stood beside survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, demanding the release of all files related to the case. Meanwhile, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparred with senators from both sides of the aisle during a hearing focused on the recent shakeup at the CDC and his vaccine stances. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspond...

Two decades after the terror attacks of September 11th, the memories of where we were and what we saw are seared into our brains. All these years later there is a large, and growing number of Americans that were either too young or not born yet to have any connection to the day that changed the course our history. Now, parents and educators face the task of teaching the young to 'never forget' the...

August’s jobs report showed that the labor market is slowing, with only 22,000 jobs created—significantly fewer than the 75,000 expected. The news about the sluggish job market comes as Wall Street and Main Street grapple with uncertain economic conditions and fresh questions about tariffs. A federal appellate court is throwing out most of President Trump’s tariffs, though the decision is on hold...

The Trump Administration's agenda is encountering legal challenges on multiple fronts, including the president's tariffs, attempts to withhold federal funding from universities, and efforts to crack down on crime in certain cities. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to break down these legal battles and weigh in on controversies surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein probe, Florida’s...

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced he has filed a lawsuit to counter the Trump administration's crime crackdown in Washington, D.C. by federalizing the Metropolitan Police Department, and sending in National Guard troops. Meanwhile, Jeffrey Epstein accusers swarmed Capitol Hill this week, demanding the full, unredacted release of Epstein documents causing the latest bipartisan firestorm...

In the global race for AI dominance, who has the upper hand? Experts are increasingly concerned about America's pace and China's progress in artificial intelligence. Wyoming Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis joins the Rundown to discuss what the U.S. needs to do to become a leader in the rapidly evolving technology sector and ensure it has the necessary energy and manpower to achieve this goal.  ...

The Trump Administration, and GOP members of Congress, have a focus on on boosting coal production in the United States with another bill in stark contrast with the record of the Biden administration. Earlier this year, the Trump Administration approved a permit to increase coal mining by green-lighting Montana’s Rosebud Mine, and now a new bill has been introduced by a Montana lawmaker that furth...

Congress is back from recess, with only a few weeks to avert a government shutdown. Lawmakers are split over budget priorities, including Medicaid and military spending. Kansas Republican Senator Roger Marshall joins the Rundown to discuss the budget battle, the President's crime crackdown in Washington D.C., and the recent controversial changes at the CDC. On Friday, a federal appeals court ruled...

The United States deploying a guided missile cruiser, amphibious ships, a submarine, and over four thousand troops near Venezuela's coast has escalated tensions with the Venezuelan government. The United States has labeled the President Maduro regime a 'Global Terrorist Organization' and the deployment will be a part of an operation to combat drug trafficking. President Maduro claims Washington is...

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst (R) plans to announce that she will not run for reelection next year. This move would open up a potentially competitive race in the Hawkeye State. Democrats are eyeing the open Senate seat; however, the party continues to struggle in statewide elections and hasn't won a Senate race in Iowa since 2008. Colin Reed, founding partner at South and Hill Strategies, joins the Rund...

First term Congresswoman Sheri Biggs (R-SC-03) has introduced the 'Made-in-America Defense Act', a bill aimed at boosting American manufacturing of defense supplies for allied nations. It aims to create jobs, increase participation from American companies and increase tracking of restricted defense items. FOX’s Ryan Schmelz speaks with Republican Congresswoman Sheri Biggs (SC-3) who says her bill...

Costs are rising rapidly for child care providers. The latest driver? Liability insurance. A recent survey from the National Association of the Education of Young Children showed 62% of educators reported difficulties finding or affording this insurance. FOX Business' Lydia Hu speaks with Samantha Phillips, a Texas-based insurance agent who works with hundreds of childcare providers across the cou...

This Labor Day, President Trump is touting a manufacturing comeback. He's highlighting auto companies and big-name corporations investing more in U.S. production. But critics argue many of those plans were in motion before he took office, and union leaders accuse him of being the “biggest union buster.” Presidential historian and senior fellow at the Ronald Reagan Institute, Tevi Troy, joins the R...

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, divorce rates have significantly decreased across the nation, dropping by 40 percent over the last forty years. Concurrently, marriage seems to be experiencing a revival. What factors are contributing to this rise in "I do's"? On the FOX News Rundown Extra, hear our full unedited interview with Brad Wilcox, a sociologist at the University of Virginia and fellow...

Congress is about to return from its August recess, and avoiding a government shutdown is at the top of its priority list. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains why keeping the federal government funded is a complicated feat for lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Later, he discusses how Congress could play a role in extending President Trump's federal takeover of the...

President Trump recently declared his intention to intensify efforts to curb crime in Washington, D.C. On Friday, he engaged with National Guard troops supporting law enforcement, hinting at plans to address crime in other major cities like Chicago. Since the initiative began, D.C. has experienced a decline in crime, with 11 consecutive days without homicides since Monday. On the FOX News Rundown...

CDC Director Susan Monarez was fired from her position at the CDC this week, prompting a major shake-up in leadership for the nation's leading public health agency. Meanwhile, President Trump is eyeing other blue cities for a possible deployment of National Guard troops. FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar provides his analysis of the biggest news out of the White House.   Later, Repub...

It has been twenty years since Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Louisiana coast, specifically New Orleans, and federal agencies, first responders are reflecting on how their personal hardships pushed them to persevere and rebuild New Orleans. Hurricane Katrina struck in August of 2005 becoming the deadliest and costliest storm in U.S. history. The storm has also taught us many lessons about being tru...

“Buy now, pay later” payment options have gained significant popularity, especially with the younger generation. But some financial experts are raising concerns about how these risky loans could encourage overspending and lead to a mountain of debt. FOX News Radio’s Gurnal Scott spoke with partner at Exit Wealth, Ted Jenkin, about the fine print when it comes to “buy now, pay later” services and t...