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Going far beyond the basic headlines, The FOX News Rundown features insights from top newsmakers, FOX News reporters and contributors, plus commentary on the significant issues of the day. Check us out each morning.


Ballots in the Balance: The Explosive Legal Battles Over Election Security

Chef Robert Irvine: What Kills a Business—and How to Avoid It

Celebrity chef and author Robert Irvine has a new book out 'Overcoming Impossible: Learn to Lead, Build a Team, and Catapult Your Business to Success' that shares his strategies for navigating economic hardship and supporting military families. In the book, Irvine outlines three main pillars for business success: empathetic leadership, eliminating personal ego, and trusting your team to stop micromanaging. The book combines lessons from his TV turnarounds with his own multi-company experience. He also highlights the challenges faced by active-duty military members and seniors dealing with food costs, tying back to his philanthropic work with the Robert Irvine Foundation. FOX’s Gurnal Scott speaks with Chef Robert Irvine who says his new book can teach struggling businesses a new path while he puts food at center of effort to strengthen military families, and bring loved ones back to dinner table. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Democrats' Midterm Promise: Investigations & Subpoenas

Congressional Democrats are signaling an aggressive oversight agenda targeting the Trump administration, its allies, and incoming personnel if they regain the majority this midterm election cycle. While some Democratic lawmakers like Representative Robert Garcia and Senator Elissa Slotkin argue intense oversight is essential to check executive power, Republicans argue these warnings amount to political intimidation and "lawfare" aimed at deterring public service. FOX News congressional correspondent Bill Melugin speaks with FOX News contributor Ben Domenech to examine what a shifting balance of power on Capitol Hill would mean for day-to-day governance in Washington. Amid shifting poll numbers and ongoing debate over Florida's rising cost of living, the battle for the governor's mansion reaches its final stretch. Republican nominee and Florida Congressman Byron Donalds joins to discuss his platform for lowering insurance rates and property taxes, addresses opponent David Jolly’s decision to decline debates, and explains why he believes his conservative vision continues to win over a diverse cross-section of Floridians. PLUS, commentary by FOX News contributor Joe Concha. PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republican Challenger in New York Makes Final Push in Key Race for House Control

A Republican challenging a vulnerable Democratic incumbent in one of the nation's most competitive House races is touting a key endorsements. Mike LiPetri, a former New York state assembly member is heavily backed by President Donald Trump in his contest against Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., who won back the suburban swing seat in 2024 after Rep. George Santos was ousted in scandal. National Republicans view Suozzi as a top target and look to make gains in the district spanning parts of Long Island and Queens in November’s elections. FOX’s Gurnal Scott speaks with Mike LiPetri, Republican Candidate for Congress in New York's 3rd District, who makes his case that he is right candidate for all New Yorkers. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can Republicans Rally Rural Voters to Save Their Majority?

With the midterm elections less than two weeks away, President Trump is continuing his crisscross around the country to rally his base across deep red strongholds and battleground states. FOX News contributor and former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove joins White House correspondent Aishah Hasnie to examine voter sentiment in the heartland as economic pressures strain rural communities. Plus, Rove weighs in on tightening margins in Florida, and whether there is still room for an October surprise before Election Day. Following the Supreme Court's decision not to take up the case, debate continues over the ongoing legal delays and procedural hurdles in prosecuting the 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and his co-defendants at Guantanamo Bay. FOX News contributor and George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley joins to discuss the D.C. Circuit's ruling allowing the Secretary of Defense to set aside 9/11 plea deals, explaining how past torture complicates evidence, why a 2028 trial is achievable, and why the case belonged in civilian court from the start. 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

What is Fueling Destructive French Riots and Could It Happen in The U.S.?

What began weeks ago as student-led demonstrations over classroom conditions has escalated into widespread riots involving a range of political and ideological factions across France over the weekend. Over 2,500 people have been arrested and damages have exceeded $1B after the protests spiraled out of control. There seems to be up to 54 organizations, only 16 are student groups, and the others include communist groups, labor unions and political activists in the network promoting the riots and protests in France. FOX’s Jonathan Savage speaks with Lance Hunter, Professor of International Relations at Augusta University and expert in political violence, who says while the protests may have started with legitimate political concerns, they open the door to criminal elements with a more malicious agenda. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iowans Are ‘Frustrated’. Can Ashley Hinson Keep It Red?

With control of the Senate on the line, the final two weeks of campaigning are critical for Republicans in Iowa. GOP Senate candidate Ashley Hinson joins the Rundown to make her case to voters. She discusses affordability, rural healthcare, and the challenges facing farmers. Hinson also weighs in on President Trump's upcoming visit to Iowa and his decision to ease sanctions on Russia. Debates over gun violence in the U.S. often miss the mark due to political gridlock and common misconceptions surrounding the issue. Author and host of the Revisionist History podcast Malcolm Gladwell discusses insights from his book, The American Way of Killing: The Invention of an Epidemic, addressing misunderstandings about assault rifle bans and mass shooting statistics. He argues that high U.S. homicide rates stem primarily from under-policing compared to European nations, how modern medical advancements have reduced firearm fatalities, and traces the Second Amendment's roots to 18th-century slave patrols—advocating for a shift from federal gun control theater toward effective homicide prevention and state-level policy. PLUS, commentary by David Marcus, columnist for FOX News Digital.  PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Key Race That Could Help The GOP Keep Control of the Senate

The battle for Texas is reaching a boiling point as early voting begins, with a record 19 million-plus Texans registered to vote. Democrat James Talarico is courting independents and moderate Republicans, while Republican Ken Paxton and national GOP leaders are painting him as a far-left Democrat out of step with Texas voters. With just about two weeks until Election Day, candidates are making their final pushes and bringing out party heavyweights to turn out voters. FOX’s Jessica Rosenthal speaks with Senator James Lankford (R-OK) who is urging Republican voters to get to the polls and shares his thoughts on some key races like the fierce Senate race in Texas. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Control Of Congress Comes Down To Candidate Quality

With Election Day approaching, FOX News Radio political analyst Josh Kraushaar joins the Rundown to break down the Senate and House races to watch, the latest fundraising numbers, and how candidate quality could influence the results. While Democrats appear to have the advantage, Kraushaar explains why the size of their potential gains remains uncertain and how voter turnout could determine whether Republicans face a difficult night or a historic Democratic wave. Plus, what could the midterm results signal about the future direction of the Democratic Party heading into 2028? Breast cancer death rates in the United States have dropped significantly over the past four decades, driven primarily by advancements in early screenings and personalized risk detection. FOX News Contributor and triple board certified physician in emergency medicine, medical toxicology and addiction medicine Dr. Stephanie Widmer joins the Rundown to break down updated mammogram screening guidelines, and how AI is assisting radiology and emerging treatments. PLUS, commentary by Guy Benson, FOX News political analyst and host of FOX News Radio's The Guy Benson Show.  PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buy, Sell, or Wait? Making Sense of High Mortgage Rates and Low Inventory

As mortgage rates hover near multi-decade highs, the American housing market finds itself at a major crossroads. In this episode of The FOX News Rundown; Extra, Wall Street Journal housing reporter Nicholas Miller joins host Dave Anthony to break down the latest economic numbers, what soaring rates mean for your monthly mortgage payment, and why both buyers and sellers are currently stuck in a stalemate. Plus, we examine how inventory shortages, building costs, and inflation are shaping the market moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices