The Fox News Rundown

On Tuesday, what would have been Charlie Kirk’s 32nd birthday, President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Turning Point USA (TPUSA) co-founder the Presidential Medal of Freedom, solidifying his enduring legacy of promoting faith, family, and patriotism. TPUSA Chief Operating Officer Tyler Bowyer joins the Rundown to reflect on Charlie’s impact, the organization’s continued momentum, and efforts to strengthen event security in coordination with law enforcement. Instagram content for teenagers is about to become less "R-rated" thanks to new AI technology. Fox Business correspondent Madison Alworth joins the Rundown to talk about Meta's new restrictions and policies for teenage users, including the adoption of a PG-13 rating system, automatic enrollment of teenagers into "teen accounts", and additional parental control features. Plus, commentary by Dr. Marc Siegal, Fox News Senior Medical Analyst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York City Mayoral race leader Zohran Mamdani headlined a campaign rally last night alongside a defiant Letitia James where they both targeted President Trump and billionaires living in the city. It was her first public appearance since she was indicted on federal charges of bank fraud and making a false statement. Meanwhile, polling shows Mamdani has a double digit lead over the other two candidates Mario Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa with just three weeks from the election. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Terry Schilling, political analyst and President of the American Principles Project, who says Mamdani's socialist policies experiment will fail in the end. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Families are rejoicing across Israel as the remaining living hostages have returned home after two years of Hamas captivity. Former Israeli ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren joins the Rundown to discuss the emotional reunions, how the Trump administration's personal relationships in the region contributed to the current developments, and whether or not he thinks this is a temporary peace, or the beginning of a new era in the Middle East. A little over two years after the October 7th attack on Israel by Hamas, the war that followed it has been ended. President Trump was in Israel meeting with hostage families and spoke before the Knesset before he travelled to Egypt for a peace summit. New York Republican Representative Mike Lawler joins the Rundown to discuss his reaction to the announcement and events unfolding in the Middle East. Plus, commentary by Fox News Legal Analyst & commentator Gregg Jarrett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Families and friends of hostages broke out into wild cheers as Hamas released the last 20 living hostages held in Gaza. President Trump met with hostage families and then addressed the Knesset as he continues to celebrate the historic Israel–Hamas peace deal that ended two years of war. Now the question is: will peace prevail in the region? FOX’s Ryan Schmelz speaks with William Jacobson, Cornell Law Professor and founder of the 'Equal Protection Project', who says it is a very good first step on a long road to keeping the peace. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

China is threatening to retaliate if President Trump follows through on his promise and imposes a steep tariff increase on all Chinese goods starting on November 1st. On Friday, the president said he would put a “massive increase” of tariffs on China after they announced export restrictions on key items, including rare-earth minerals The apparent escalation in the trade war between the two nations sparked a sell-off However, investors’ nerves calmed a bit on Sunday when the president attempted to bring down the temperature with China and assured Americans on a Truth Social post that things would be 'fine'. Lou Basenese, the Executive Vice President of Market Strategy at Prairie Operating Co., joins FOX Business' Lydia Hu to discuss trade tensions, gold, government shutdown worries, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new pilot program in Arkansas seeks to break the cycle of poverty by shifting focus from government assistance to collaboration with non-profit, faith-based, and business partners to tackle welfare challenges. Arkansas Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joins the Rundown to discuss the initiative's goal of connecting those in need with diverse services and support, such as job training, housing, and healthcare. She explains how this approach could prevent individuals from becoming permanently reliant on government aid and potentially serve as a model for other states. The White House is striving to establish global dominance in the critical minerals sector, which is essential for powering our phones and producing our medicines. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum joins the Rundown to discuss the significance of these minerals for national security, the economy, and technological advancement. He explores how shifting U.S. investments could lessen dependence on China for critical mineral supplies and addresses the environmental concerns involved in the Trump administration's push for increased domestic mineral production. Plus, commentary by a former investment banker and author of 'You Will Own Nothing,' Carol Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

According to a report out last week, Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into the January 6th Capitol riot allegedly included tracking the cell phone communications of eight Republican senators. One of those Senators was Tennessee’s Bill Hagerty. Hagerty spoke with FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony after the news broke and explained how he found the FBI had accessed his private phone activities. The Senator discussed how he hoped to get answers on how this happened and why he thinks actions like this have led to many Americans losing faith in America’s justice system and federal agencies. We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with a very unhappy Sen. Bill Haggerty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tensions and tempers continue to rise on Capitol Hill as the government shutdown drags on, with no sign of reopening anytime soon. FOX Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to discuss the shutdown, the spats in the halls of Congress its sparking, and how after 15 years, the Affordable Care Act, or ‘Obamacare’, continues to be at the center of most political battles in Washington.   Later, Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) joins to discuss the Israel-Hamas peace agreement, the ongoing government shutdown, and the indictment of New York Attorney General Letisha James. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Louisiana Republican Senator John Kennedy, known for his deadpan one-liners and turn of phrase witticism, recently joined host Dave Anthony on the FOX News Rundown to discuss the government shutdown, the political divide in Washington, and his new book, "How to Test Negative for Stupid." As you can imagine, Sen Kennedy had a lot to say about all the subjects and more. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire, unedited interview with Louisiana Republican Senator John Kennedy, so you can hear all his thoughts about Washington, America, and what he finds ‘stupid’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hostages held in Hamas captivity in Gaza for more than two years are expected to be released soon as a peace agreement takes hold. President Trump announced a historic deal ending the war in Gaza was reached by Hamas and Israel. But the road to peace was not always straight and questions remain if it can last. Fox News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich  discusses the months that went into this deal and what the future of the region may look.   Later, FOX News Chief Foreign Correspondent Trey Yingst looks back at his coverage of the October 7th, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and the war that followed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices