The Fox News Rundown

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to meet on Friday in Alaska to discuss the war in Ukraine. While a peace deal is not anticipated, the White House states that the President’s goal is to gain "a better understanding" of how a peace agreement can be achieved. Brent Sadler, a Senior Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for National Security, joins the Rundown to discuss what we can expect from this high-stakes meeting, the 'baggage' it entails, and how President Trump might gain the upper hand over Putin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is vowing to make the nation's capital great ... and safe again, working to federalize Washington, D.C., police, and bringing in the National Guard to fight violent crime. On Monday, the President declared a public safety emergency for the city, despite pushback from local officials like D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb, who says the administration's actions are unprecedented, unlawful, and unnecessary. While critics of the President's plan argue crime is down in D.C., former FBI Assistant Director Chris Swecker says increased law enforcement has worked before. Swecker joins the Rundown to discuss the President's announcement and weigh in on the state of Washington, D.C. Last week, the Department of Labor posted on X, "Make trade schools great again," along with a screenshot of an article about billions of dollars now available for trade schools due to recent changes to 529 college savings plans. The so-called "Big, Beautiful Bill" expanded how much one can spend on this type of education. It is one of the President's goals to reroute grant funding to trade schools. Dr. Jason Altmire, former Pennsylvania Congressman and current President and CEO of Career Education Colleges and Universities, joins the podcast to discuss the growing interest in trade schools across the U.S. and whether artificial intelligence will eradicate some of these jobs. Plus, commentary from co-host of the Ruthless Podcast, Comfortably Smug.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump says he is federalizing Washington, D.C.'s police and bringing in both the National Guard and federal agents to put an end to the violent crime in our nation’s capital. Senator Ashley Moody of Florida, and former Florida Attorney General, joins the podcast to discuss what she has observed in Washington, D.C., since she became a Senator in January and why she thinks President Trump’s actions are both justified and necessary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inflation will take the spotlight this week and could test the true strength of the latest stock market rally. With the release of the July Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Tuesday, investors will be eager to find out if inflation is moving closer to the Federal Reserve's target of two percent and to see if it could impact Chairman Jerome Powell's plan to cut rates. Ryan Payne, President of Payne Capital Management, joins to analyze this week's data and provide an update on the state of inflation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Congress is on its traditional August recess, the House Oversight Committee is still investigating the alleged cover-up of former President Biden's decline. However, the former President insists he was responsible for all decisions that came out of the White House during his time in office, and former staff members claim they saw no obvious sign of a decline. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (KY-1) joins the Rundown to discuss the Committee's investigation into whether the Biden administration covered up the cognitive deterioration of former President Biden. For decades, advocates have been trying to convince the government that psychedelic drugs could be used as medicine and help with conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. But their efforts fell short. However, there is hope with the Trump Administration as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has voiced his openness to testing their effectiveness. A few states have legalized psychedelics for therapy, and Texas has recently approved funding for research into ibogaine, a psychoactive compound found in a West African shrub. Former Texas Governor and first-term Trump Energy Secretary Rick Perry was behind the effort in Texas and hopes it leads to the development of a drug that wins approval for clinical trials and could eventually be given in a monitored hospital setting. Gov. Perry joins the Rundown to discuss the potential benefits of ibogaine and other psychedelic therapies, and how an Afghanistan veteran inspired his advocacy. Plus, commentary by Vice President of Communications for Focus on The Family, Paul Batura. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

South Carolina Senator Tim Scott joined FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony in studio this week to discuss his new book, 'One Nation Always Under God.' The book looks at how Christian values have inspired our country’s legal system and other institutions. It also profiles Christian Americans who showed acts of heroism throughout our nation's history. Besides his book, the Senator weighed in on the national debate over redistricting and efforts by both red and blue states to get an advantage before next year’s 2026 midterms. Sen. Scott also discussed his role as the chair of the Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee and where he thinks the GOP can pick up Senate seats and expand their majority. 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 interview with Sen. Tim Scott and allow you to hear more about his book and his thoughts on the 2026 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New information about the Jeffrey Epstein case may finally come to light, thanks to a multitude of subpoenas issued by the House Oversight Committee. Following a subcommittee panel vote last month, Committee Chair James Comer (R-KY) released multiple subpoenas this past week targeting officials from the Biden, Obama, Trump, and Bush administrations—as well as former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. FOX News Congressional Correspondent Liz Elkind joins the Rundown to explain what to expect from the Oversight Committee’s investigation and how a deeper dive into the case is receiving bipartisan support. Additionally, Liz discusses some notable upcoming midterm races and why former Biden administration officials are hesitant to discuss his mental decline. Later, Congressman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) talks about his proposed bill to ban mid-decade redistricting and California Governor Gavin Newsom’s efforts to overrule an independent redistricting commission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2016 presidential election and what happened after are under scrutiny again, as the Department of Justice opens a grand jury investigation into the Obama-era probe of Russian interference. Back in July, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard declassified intelligence about the investigation into the Trump campaign, arguing that it would expose manipulation and possible treason by Democrats and Obama White House Officials. Sunday Night in America host and former South Carolina Congressman Trey Gowdy joined FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony this week to discuss the investigation and look back at the events during and after the 2016 election that are still in question. Gowdy explained why he never believed the Trump campaign colluded with the Russians, and why he thinks officials in the intelligence community, including former CIA Director John Brennan, lied under oath and to the American people about the “Russiagate” conspiracy. The Trey Gowdy Podcast host went as far as to say it was the Democrats and the Clinton Campaign who colluded with the Russians, and they intentionally tried to undermine President Trump’s first term. 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 interview with Trey Gowdy and get even more of his thoughts on what he thinks really happened during the 2016 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Texas House failed once again on Friday to reach a quorum as some Democrats continue to hide out of state and block the Republicans’ bill that would redraw congressional districts and give the GOP an even bigger advantage. That final map could have a big impact on the U.S. House, given the Republicans' slim majority. The redistricting battle in Texas has sparked a national debate over gerrymandering, and several Democrat-led states say they would redraw congressional maps, too. Meanwhile, other GOP governors say they'd respond too. FOX 7 Austin Reporter Rudy Koski joins the podcast to discuss what sparked the redistricting fight in the state, the tradition of Texas lawmakers crossing state lines during legislative battle, and the national implications a gerrymandering tit-for-tat could have on the 2026 midterm elections.Later, Senator & Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee Tim Scott (R-SC) discusses his strategy for next year’s midterm election and his upcoming book, One Nation Always Under God: Profiles in Christian Courage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection started using canine drug detection dogs in 1986 after a sharp rise in the number of illegal alien apprehensions and narcotics seizures. Today, these dogs continue to be recognized for helping to seize large amounts of illegal drugs being smuggled over the border each year. When these hero dogs are ready to retire, a new home needs to be found and one organization is dedicated to finding them one. Fox's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Robert Misseri, co-founder of 'Paws of War', a nonprofit charitable organization that assists military members and their pets, who shares the story of hero service dog 'Milan', the impact he had and how pairing dogs with veterans helps change lives. To donate or help support Milan visit https://pawsofwar.org/?form=MilanRetirement or to help support their other missions, visit its site at http://pawsofwar.org. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices