The Fox News Rundown

For months President Donald Trump has been pressuring the Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to cut interest rates, calling him "too slow" and "too late." FOX Business correspondent Gerri Willis speaks with Nancy Tengler, CEO & CIO of Laffer Tengler Investments, about the crucial inflation data ahead this week and why it is likely to impact the magnitude of the forecasted rate cut from the Fed. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September is the end of the fiscal year for Congress, and there is considerable concern on Capitol Hill about whether they will finish the appropriations process in time. And last month, President Trump announced that he would utilize the National Guard and other federal forces to crack down on crime in Washington, D.C. Since then, he has said the city is safer. Following his recent actions, there has been a renewed focus on crime in other cities, such as Chicago. Republican Senator Deb Fischer of Nebraska joins the Rundown to discuss whether she's seen an impact from President Trump's efforts to have the federal government oversee city police forces.  President Trump is considering declaring a national housing emergency, as both Republicans and Democrats agree that prices have soared to unprecedented levels since the pandemic. CEO and editor at the housing analysis company, "Resi-Club," Lance Lambert, joins the podcast to discuss the U.S. housing market and if buyers will finally be able to come home. Plus, commentary from Former HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As President Trump continues a federal crackdown on crime, there has been a recent focus in some cities and states on juvenile crime in particular. Crimes like carjacking draw more attention to the issue. However, even lesser offenses can prompt action when they occur frequently or involve a larger number of children. We recently took a deeper dive into juvenile crime with Alex Piquero, a professor and distinguished scholar at the University of Miami who previously served as director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Professor Piquero spoke with Fox News Rundown host Lisa Brady about a study showing a recent decline in juvenile crime, why kids turn to crime, and how to prevent them from going down that path. 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 Professor Alex Piquero, allowing you to hear even more of his insights on how communities should address juvenile crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While there is already considerable focus on next year’s midterm elections, two high-profile gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia this fall could serve as early indicators for what may happen in 2026, when Republicans and Democrats will complete for control of Congress. Kyle Kondik, Managing Editor for Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia's Center for Politics, shares his ratings for these high-stakes races and what they may reveal about voter sentiment. Later, he discusses how redistricting could significantly impact the 2026 House map. Later, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA) discusses her Senate campaign, as well as her legislative accomplishments from her time in the House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kids today are reporting higher levels of stress and anxiety than ever before, with many experts attributing this to constant screen time and social media exposure. In response, lawmakers and schools nationwide are experimenting with policies such as banning cell phones in the classroom and prohibiting social media use for teens. Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist at New York University and author of "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness," has been warning parents and policymakers for years about the harmful effects of cell phones and screen time. Haidt recently joined host Lisa Brady on the FOX News Rundown to analyze how the digital age may be reshaping childhood and what steps we can take right now to address this crisis. He also discusses the risks of requiring mental health screenings in schools, which Illinois plans to implement next school year, and the importance of encouraging children to simply go outside and play. 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 author Jonathan Haidt, allowing you to hear even more of his insights on how to raise children in this new world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emotions were high on Capitol Hill this week as a bipartisan group of lawmakers stood beside survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, demanding the release of all files related to the case. Meanwhile, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparred with senators from both sides of the aisle during a hearing focused on the recent shakeup at the CDC and his vaccine stances. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram breaks down the latest developments from Capitol Hill. Later, Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) explains why he believes an overhaul is needed at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and how lawmakers can find middle ground on vaccines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two decades after the terror attacks of September 11th, the memories of where we were and what we saw are seared into our brains. All these years later there is a large, and growing number of Americans that were either too young or not born yet to have any connection to the day that changed the course our history. Now, parents and educators face the task of teaching the young to 'never forget' the events of that day. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Elizabeth L. Hillman, president and CEO of the 'National 9/11 Memorial & Museum' in New York City, who says they have turned to innovative ways to make sure future generations learn about what happened on that day. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August’s jobs report showed that the labor market is slowing, with only 22,000 jobs created—significantly fewer than the 75,000 expected. The news about the sluggish job market comes as Wall Street and Main Street grapple with uncertain economic conditions and fresh questions about tariffs. A federal appellate court is throwing out most of President Trump’s tariffs, though the decision is on hold until mid-October, meaning tariffs are still being collected for now. The President hopes the Supreme Court will weigh in and uphold his tariff policies. Gary Kaltbaum, president of Kaltbaum Capital Management and a Fox Business contributor, joins Fox Business’s Lydia Hu to break down the jobs report and explain why he thinks tariffs and other factors are making employers reluctant to hire. Then, Lydia speaks with Jeffrey Schwab, senior counsel and director of litigation at the Liberty Justice Center, who is representing some of the small companies legally challenging the administration’s Trump policies. Schwab explains why the president's implementation of his trade policy is unconstitutional and how those tariffs are harming his clients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump Administration's agenda is encountering legal challenges on multiple fronts, including the president's tariffs, attempts to withhold federal funding from universities, and efforts to crack down on crime in certain cities. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to break down these legal battles and weigh in on controversies surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein probe, Florida’s vaccine mandate ban, and the recent military strike on a suspected Tren de Aragua drug trafficking boat off of the coast of Venezuela. To regain control of the Senate, the Democrats need to flip four seats and defend the ones they currently hold in next year's midterm elections. Iowa Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson has announced her candidacy for the Senate seat currently held by the retiring Joni Ernst, a seat the Democrats believe may be in play. She joins the Rundown to discuss her campaign, how Iowans feel about the President's trade policies, and her plans to keep that seat red. Plus, commentary from the host of “Tomi Lahren is Fearless" on Outkick, Tomi Lahren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced he has filed a lawsuit to counter the Trump administration's crime crackdown in Washington, D.C. by federalizing the Metropolitan Police Department, and sending in National Guard troops. Meanwhile, Jeffrey Epstein accusers swarmed Capitol Hill this week, demanding the full, unredacted release of Epstein documents causing the latest bipartisan firestorm and criticisms of the scandal. FOX’s Ryan Schmelz speaks with Mark Meredith, FOX News DC-based correspondent, who says the National Guard presence in D.C. will most likely have a timeline, and he also tells us more about the Jeffrey Epstein victims that spoke out at on Capitol Hill this week. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices