The Fox News Rundown

It’s a bad time to buy a house. That’s what nearly 75% of consumers are saying, according to Fannie Mae’s home purchase sentiment index released earlier this week. And that news comes in despite a recent drop in mortgage rates. In hopes of getting homebuilders building again, President Trump has floated the possibility of once again privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and offering an IPO, which could be one of the largest stock offerings in history. Douglas Holtz-Eakin, economist and the former director of the Congressional Budget Office, joins FOX Business’ Gerri Willis to discuss whether it’s time for an overhaul of Fannie and Freddie, how complicated it can be, and what else can help the struggling housing market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration's effort to create lasting peace in the Middle East with a historic peace plan to end the catastrophic war between Israel and Hamas could forever change the region. Fox News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to discuss what the future of Gaza may look like. She then weighs in on the potential legal and political implications of the president invoking the Insurrection Act to deploy the military into U.S. cities, and how the government shutdown could start to affect military families and air travel. North Carolina is shaping up to be one of the most fiercely contested battlegrounds in 2026, as former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper and former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley prepare to face off in what could become the most expensive Senate race in U.S. history. North Carolina Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley joins the Rundown to discuss the issues he believes will drive voter turnout, the competitive dynamics of the race, and his close relationship with former President Trump, who encouraged him to enter the race.' Plus, commentary from podcast host of The Karol Markowicz Show and New York Post and Fox News columnist Karol Markowicz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There has been a great deal of celebration in the Middle East. The two-year-long war between Israel and Hamas appears to be over. And more importantly, the remaining hostages, living and dead, are to come home. It's the result of an agreement forged by American diplomats, President Trump, and Gaza’s own Arab and Muslim neighbors. After feeling pressure from countries like Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar and the Trump administration, the Hamas terror group, which ruled Gaza and attacked Israel on October 7th, 2025, has agreed to the deal. Yuval David, actor and Jewish activist, joins the Fox News Rundown: Evening Edition to discuss the deal, the future of the Middle East, and the surge of antisemitism that he’s witnessed since the war between Israel and Hamas began over two years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Wednesday, former FBI Director James Comey was arraigned in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, on charges of lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding stemming from his 2020 testimony. Former federal prosecutor Jim Trusty joins the Rundown to discuss the legal and political dimensions of the case, including the history between Comey and former President Trump, and broader concerns over the alleged politicization of the Justice Department. A text scandal shaking up Virginia politics has added new tension to the governor’s race, as current Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears and former Democratic Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger prepare to face off in their highly anticipated first debate. Lt. Gov. Earle-Sears joins the Rundown to discuss her campaign strategy, key issues for Virginia voters, and how she plans to make her case in the final stretch before Election Day. Plus, commentary from Co-host of The Ruthless Podcast, Josh Holmes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The negotiations on President Trump’s Gaza peace plan continue in Egypt with mounting optimism the war could be ended. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are currently in Egypt hashing out the details that involve prisoner exchanges, Israeli troop withdrawal and the framework of international oversight of post-war Gaza. President Trump has also announced he could possibly be making a trip to the Middle East in the coming days. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Harley Lippman, foreign policy expert and founder of 'Genesis10', who says the Trump Administration's focus and persistence on reaching a peace deal is why we are so close to ending the war, and shares his thoughts on the New York City Mayoral race. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into the January 6th Capitol riot allegedly had a focus on the communications of eight Republican senators, including Senator Bill Hagerty, who has revealed how the FBI accessed their private messages. United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) joins the Rundown to discuss the implications of this surveillance and his collaboration with local and federal officials following the National Guard deployment in Memphis, Tennessee. As the world reflects on the two year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, the subsequent war that was triggered in Gaza has dominated the political conversation all over the globe. National Review Institute fellow & author of the book On Democracies and Death Cults: Israel and the Future of Civilization, Douglas Murray joins the Rundown to discuss the shift in public opinion on Israel since the start of the war, and the challenges around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Plus, commentary from the president of Exit Stage Left Advisors, Ted Jenkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It has been two years since thousands of Hamas terrorists attacked Israel and slaughtered more than 1,200 men, women, and children, and took more than 240 innocent people hostage. One of those innocent lives taken hostage and put in the dark tunnels underneath Gaza was a 3-year-old girl who watched her father be murdered. Forty-eight hostages remain in Gaza, with around twenty of them still believed to be alive. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Liz Hirsh Naftali, hostage release advocate and author of 'Saving Abigail: The True Story of the Abduction and Rescue of a Three-Year-Old Hostage', who shares the horrific stories that her own family, and many other Israelis, have gone through since the terror attacks. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been two years since since the October 7th Hamas terrorist attacks where more than two hundred and fifty Israelis were taken hostage and nearly twelve hundred were killed, triggering a horrific war between Israel and Hamas. Ilay David joins the rundown, whose brother is still being held by Hamas after being abducted at the Nova Music Festival on October 7th. The federal government shutdown continues. Both Democrats and Republicans in Congress are blaming each other as negotiations remain at a standstill.  Louisiana Republican Senator John Kennedy joins the Rundown to discuss the federal shutdown, America's growing political divide, and his new book, How to Test Negative for Stupid. Plus, commentary from FOX News Digital columnist David Marcus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republicans hoped a week from D.C. could changed the minds of a few Democrats to a yes vote on a clean bill to fund the government. Both sides are dug in with Democrats wanting an extension of the Obamacare subsidies, while Republicans say they won’t discuss that until the government opens. FOX’s Ryan Schmelz speaks with Jared Halpern, FOX News Radio D.C. correspondent and co-host of the 'From Washington' podcast, who breaks down the sticking points in this funding battle. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Wall Street seems to be thriving, Washington, D.C., is at a standstill as the government shutdown enters its second week. Although traders have largely dismissed the stalemate and concerns about the shutdown's potential impact on the economy, how long can they maintain this stance if the situation persists for weeks? Ryan Payne, President of Payne Capital Management, joins FOX Business's Gerri Willis to discuss the shutdown, the Federal Reserve, and how long the AI boom can go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices