The Fox News Rundown

This week, Congress passed President Trump's $9 billion rescissions package, codifying cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting. Now, Republicans are eyeing even more cuts to avoid a government shutdown in September. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains the process of passing the rescissions package and what it could indicate for future spending cuts.   Later, Charles Payne, host of 'Making Money' on FOX Business, discusses the state of the housing market and how the Federal Reserve's decisions are impacting Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The moment that changed an election. That's how Washington Examiner political reporter Salena Zito remembers the assassination attempt on Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, last July. She was there when shots were fired by 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, grazing the ear of the then-former President, critically injuring two men, and killing husband, father, and firefighter Corey Comperatore, who was hit while shielding his family from the gunfire. Although the Secret Service claims major changes have been made, questions about security failures persist. We spoke with Zito about her perspectives from that day, the months leading up to it, and her new book, “Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America’s Heartland.” We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full conversation. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with journalist Salena Zito on President Trump’s comeback and his secret to winning over the Heartland in last year’s election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the weeks since the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, President Trump has been touting his legislative wins, including the codification of certain DOGE cuts and bipartisan legislation addressing fentanyl and cryptocurrency. However, these successes have been overshadowed by questions surrounding the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein case. FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar breaks down the headlines from the White House this week. Later, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Director of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, discusses how the Trump administration is trying to tackle fraud and abuse in Medicaid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States aviation industry is facing widespread shortages in various key job areas including pilots, traffic controllers, and possibly most importantly, mechanics. A large portion of the current mechanics are approaching retirement age and shortages can lead to aircrafts being grounded causing flight delays and increasing costs for a flight. It is predicted the airline industry will need nearly a million more mechanics over the next twenty years. Fox's Tonya J. Powers speaks to Suzanne Markle, the President and CEO of Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, an institution for aviation maintenance technology, who says it is key to encourage younger Americans to gain interest in this much needed occupation that is a large part of our economy and an alternate to college-based jobs. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Within the “one big, beautiful bill,” the Trump administration has launched an ambitious pilot program: gifting $1,000 investment accounts to all babies born in the U.S. between 2025 and 2028. The President argues this “pro-family initiative” will help millions of families harness the strength of the American economy. FOX Business correspondent Gerri Willis speaks with Ken Coleman of Ramsey Solutions about how these accounts work and how they might help these Americans afford homes, college, and small businesses in the future. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republicans promise to continue investigating former President Biden’s inner circle about any use of the autopen, especially as tell-all books and interviews emerge about Biden’s cognitive decline while in office. FOX News Digital reports former White House press secretary Karine Jean Pierre and White House attorney Ian Sams have been called to testify, with the House Oversight Committee considering calling on Jill Biden as well. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to discuss the ongoing investigation into Biden's autopen use and what is likely to be discovered. After advocating for a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, former President Trump has shifted course, now agreeing to send weapons to Ukraine, though not without cost. Founder of the Ukraine Freedom Project Steven Moore and the group’s Chief Operating Officer and Ukrainian native Anna Shvetsova join the podcast to share what they’ve witnessed on the ground, the untrustworthiness of Vladimir Putin, and why they believe strong U.S. leadership could be the key to turning the tide in the conflict. Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers. Plus, commentary from Chief National Initiatives Officer at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Chuck DeVore.  Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump has said he wants to turn Alcatraz back into a working prison, and he sent Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on a fact-finding mission to the island. Alcatraz closed in the 60's but gained for housing crime boss Al Capone and other notorious criminals of the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s. Fox's John Saucier speaks to David Spunt, Washington-based correspondent for the FOX News Channel, who joined the tour of the once supposedly inescapable prison. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Department of Education is about to get a whole lot smaller, following a Supreme Court ruling this week that the Trump administration can move forward with its mass layoffs plan. President Trump acknowledged the ruling as a tentative victory for education in America; however, the campaign to end the Education Department will still need authorization from Congress. In her interview with the Rundown, U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon directly addresses the concerns she has heard about ending the department and advocates for why the process could yield a better education system that works for all Americans. While the housing market has slowed in many areas, it remains unaffordable for numerous Americans, particularly first-time buyers. The average age of home buyers is now thirty-eight, as the high costs of homeownership and rising mortgage rates have deterred younger individuals from entering the market. Charles Payne, host of 'Making Money' on FOX Business, joins the podcast to discuss why housing is so unaffordable for young adults and how the Federal Reserve's decisions are negatively impacting middle- and low-income individuals. Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Joe Concha. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel launching airstrikes in Syria, specifically in the southern Druze city of Suwayda but also in the capital of Damascus, as brutal fighting between Syrian government forces and local armed groups increases. It is a significant escalation of military operations in Syria as Israel has said they are committed to protecting the Druze minority and maintaining a demilitarized zone at it's border with Syria. Following the airstrikes, word of a possible peace deal between Israel and Syria have emerged but will it end the fighting? FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Ahmad Shawari, research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, focusing on Middle East affairs, who says the possibilities of peace could be far down the road since the Syrian revolution may not even be over just yet. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Republicans are investigating President Joe Biden's use of the autopen while in office. Although many presidents have used the autopen in the past, President Trump and others have expressed concerns about Biden's cognitive abilities and his awareness of the actions his administration was taking during his term. The former president defends his own use of the autopen, telling the New York Times that he always authorized its use. Marc Thiessen, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and a former speechwriter for President George W. Bush, provides insight into the ongoing investigation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed a federal ban on Chinese nationals and other foreign adversaries from purchasing American farmland. Agriculture Secretary Rollins called this a major national issue and said concerns still remain over the food processing plants and farms already acquired by the Chinese, which are situated near U.S. military bases. Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen joins the Rundown to discuss security threats posed by China’s economic influence and why he believes Americans should reject Chinese-made products and support domestic goods instead. Plus, commentary from radio host and author of “What's Killing America,” Jason Rantz. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices