The Fox News Rundown

Long-running tensions between India and Pakistan have boiled over with India launching what they call "Operation Sindoor," which targeted nine sites they claim are linked to at terror group that conducted a massacre of 26 people last month. Pakistan is calling it an 'act of war' saying civilians were killed and has promised retaliation. Both countries possess nuclear weapons and have had a decades old dispute over who should have full control of the mountainous Kashmir region. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Bill Roggio, Senior Fellow At The Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies (FDD) and editor of FDD’S 'Long War Journal', who explains the bad blood between the two countries is rooted in Pakistan's support of terrorism and we can count on the United States to prevent a nuclear war between them. Click Here⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, 133 cardinals from around the world will gather at the Sistine Chapel to vote for the next pope. This event, known as the Conclave (a term popularized by the Oscar-winning movie of the same name), is steeped in tradition and secrecy. Only the voting cardinals know what takes place inside the chapel. Mary FioRito, a senior fellow at the Catholic Association, explains the process of selecting a new pope and what the Catholic Church seeks in this selection. President Trump has yet to close trade deals with other countries, but the administration reports that negotiations are underway. Additionally, after pulling federal funding from Harvard last month, the Trump administration has also halted any new federal grants to the university until White House demands are met. White House Senior Policy Strategist May Mailman joins the podcast to discuss the Trump administration's stance on federal funding for universities and what upcoming administration travels abroad could mean for trade talks. Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Tom Shillue. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the White House to talk trade. While the conversation had plenty of comedic moments, neither leader seemed to be backing down from displaying their gap in possible tariff negotiations. President Trump also made an announcement regarding a deal made with the Houthi rebels of Yemen. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Jared Halpern, FOX News Audio White House reporter and host of the 'From Washington' podcast, who says the two leaders kept it surprisingly civil despite a long list of jabs thrown by both against each other. Click Here⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration's "Liberation Day" saw baseline and reciprocal tariffs levied on over 50 different countries, with President Trump arguing this move will force other nations to the negotiating table to make trade fair again for our country. Now, reports are circulating that a number of those countries are in talks to make a trade deal with the U.S. FOX Business Host of Making Money Charles Payne joins the Rundown to discuss the complexity of these ongoing trade negotiations, American consumers' tendency towards buying cheap products from China, and the need for a bipartisan approach to reviving U.S. manufacturing. Europe is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. In London, over a thousand British soldiers, along with troops from the United States and France, participated in a military parade, marking the start of several celebrations this week. President Donald Trump is also aiming to designate May 8th as Victory Day for World War II in the United States. Retired four-star General Jack Keane, who is the Chairman of the Institute for the Study of War and a senior strategic analyst for FOX News, will join to reflect on World War II and discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War. Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor Joe Concha. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A missile strike by Houthi terrorist hit Israeli soil near Tel Aviv's largest airport on Sunday, surprisingly evading air defense systems causing multiple international flights. In the wake of the missile attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military operation in Gaza will be expanded. The Prime Minister has ordered that Israeli reservists be called up and the population of Gaza be displaced to the south while they continue their goal to root out the Hamas terror group. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with John Spencer, Chairman of Urban Warfare Studies and author of 'Connected Soldiers: Life, Leadership, and Social Connections in Modern War', who says this is a direct change of Israeli plans for post war Gaza. Click Here⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week, the markets saw 9 straight days of gains, with the S&P 500 hitting its longest winning streak in two decades—all good news for investors who didn’t flee the markets in the face of tariff fears. FOX Business co-anchor of The Big Money Show Taylor Riggs speaks with Slatestone Wealth Chief Market Strategist Kenny Polcari about the “cooler heads” that invested despite uncertainty, the ongoing trade negotiations, and Warren Buffett stepping down from Berkshire Hathaway. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Friday, President Trump proposed his fiscal year 2026 skinny budget plan, which calls for spending reductions across the U.S. government. It proposes reducing non-defense discretionary spending to combat the national debt crisis. Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) joins the Rundown to discuss the need to address the growing national debt and unsustainable deficit spending. The Congressman outlines key ideas to guide the reconciliation process, including a top-to-bottom audit, removing waste, fraud, and abuse, and reforming entitlement programs. Most Americans are paying digitally these days; that includes credit cards, tap-to-pay digital wallets, and even cryptocurrency. Cash payments seem to be going the way of the past, yet a cashless society isn’t without its consequences, says Boston University Questrom School of Business Professor Jay Zagorksky. Zagorsky has studied the various consequences the disappearance of cash will have on society in his book, “The Power of Cash.” He joins the podcast to explain why America loves cashless payments, the various ways using cash benefits each of us, and his case for keeping physical dollars and coins in circulation. Plus, commentary from author and Senior Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, Simon Hankinson. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Significant economic news broke this past week amidst the Trump administration's first 100 days celebration: GDP declined in the first quarter, marking the first decline since 2022. President Trump responded by blaming President Biden's policies and claiming his economic policies, including tariffs, were already beginning to work. On Wednesday, Taylor Riggs, Co-Host of FOX Business's "The Big Money Show," joined Jessica Rosenthal to discuss the GDP report, President Trump's response, and the state of the economy. Riggs explained the administration's arguments for tariffs and the importance of reaching deals with significant trading partners, like India, Canada, and Mexico, for their plan to work. She also discussed how their plan could transform how businesses manufacture their products and how Trump's policies could lead Americans to realize that buying cheap Chinese-made products isn't worth it. 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 FBN's Taylor Riggs and get even more of her take on the economy and the President's transformative policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters Monday he’s confident that the Trump administration’s long-promised “big, beautiful bill” will reach the President’s desk by Memorial Day. But Republicans face key hurdles before that can happen—including finalizing the bill’s details and uniting a razor-thin majority behind it. Meanwhile, in a major shake-up, President Trump removed National Security Advisor Mike Waltz from his position, later announcing he’s nominating the former Congressman as the next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram breaks down the week’s biggest developments in Washington—and what to watch next. Then, Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy (R), chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, joins to discuss two new legislative efforts aimed at combating antisemitism — the Antisemitism Awareness Act and a second bill focused on strengthening protections against anti-Jewish hate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the White House and Republicans spent the week touting the accomplishments of the President’s first 100 days, many of the items in Trump’s agenda have yet to be enacted. That’s where the GOP-led Congress comes in. Congressional Republicans continue to work towards passing the "one big, beautiful bill" that includes many of the President’s key priorities, including funding for border security, fossil fuel production, and the extension of the Trump tax cuts. Earlier this week, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) joined FOX News Rundown Host Dave Anthony to outline lawmakers' next steps, detail the key elements of the “big, beautiful bill," and explain why he believes its passage is critical for America’s economic health. Rep. Scalise also discussed President Trump’s first 100 days and addressed concerns about the administration’s tariff strategies. 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 House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and let you hear more about the GOP’s agenda and how they hope to turn it into law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices