The Fox News Rundown Gambling, Gangsters, And The NBA’s “Biggest Nightmare”
Oct 24, 2025
Shannon Bream, an anchor at Fox News Sunday and host of Living the Bream, discusses the Trump administration's plans to tackle crime using the National Guard while navigating legal dilemmas. Sports commentator Dan Dakich dives into alarming NBA gambling scandals tied to mafia activities, raising concerns about game integrity. He critiques the NCAA's decision allowing college athletes to bet on pro sports, linking issues of greed and organized crime to the dangerous world of illegal gambling. Guy Benson adds insightful commentary on political impacts.
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National Guard Jurisdiction Is Legally Unsettled
- Legal splits across federal courts have left National Guard deployment rules unclear and awaiting Supreme Court clarification.
- Shannon Bream says a blanket Supreme Court decision could temporarily resolve conflicting lower-court rulings on mobilization and deployment.
Congress Wants Intel Before Authorizing Strikes
- Members of Congress say they haven't received enough intelligence briefings justifying strikes on Venezuelan boats.
- Shannon Bream reports lawmakers want to see the underlying intel before endorsing broader military actions.
Sanctions Can Be Calibrated Without Senate Package
- The White House can use multiple sanctions levers beyond the Senate package awaiting the president's signature.
- Shannon Bream notes the Trump administration's oil sanctions target Russia absent the larger Senate sanctions bill.