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Democrats have scored major victories in key off-year elections, and democratic socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral win in New York City could be shaking up the party’s direction. Meanwhile, Republicans fell short in New Jersey and Virginia but are already looking ahead to the midterms. New York Republican Congressman Mike Lawler joins the Rundown to discuss what these results reveal about voter trends, how the GOP plans to regroup, plus the latest on the ongoing government shutdown as both parties face pressure to strike a deal. Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way we live and work, sparking both excitement and concern about its impact on society, especially among younger generations growing up alongside it. Jamie Metzl, a technology futurist and author of "Superconvergence: How the Genetics, Biotech, and AI Revolutions Will Transform Our Lives, Work, and World," delves into AI's evolution from its origins to today's consumer applications. He also addresses the anxiety AI generates regarding job losses, privacy, and safety. Plus, commentary from commentary from Will Cain, host of FOX News Channel's The Will Cain Show and host of Will Cain Country on FOX News Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zohran Mamdani’s historic win as New York City’s first Muslim mayor member of the Democratic Socialists of America has gotten a lot of reaction from all political sides. Mamdani was just one of nearly twenty other Democrats that ran pushing socialist policies. Recent polls finds two-thirds of Democrats view socialism favorably, while fewer than half say the same now of capitalism. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Mike Emanuel, chief White House correspondent for FOX News and host of the FOX News Rundown' podcast, who says the results will be studied by both parties for future election strategies. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Voters in New Jersey and Virginia went to the polls yesterday to elect their next governor, while in New York City, residents decided who would be the next mayor of America’s largest city. In all three key elections, the Democratic candidate won. In New York City, self-described socialist Zohran Mamdani is the new mayoral elect, sparking significant reaction across the country. Republican Strategist and founding partner at South and Hill Strategies, Colin Reed, joined the Rundown to break down last night’s results and what they could mean heading into the 2026 Midterm Elections next year.  Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, who has a decades-long public career as a White House Chief of Staff, Republican Congressman, Defense Secretary, White House chief, and one of the most powerful American Vice Presidents ever, has died at age 84. Fox News contributor and former Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush, Karl Rove, reflects on the life and legacy of Vice President Cheney and how they became friends working together in the Bush administration. Plus, Commentary from FOX News Digital columnist David Marcus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump has put Nigeria on notice, saying they must protect their population of Christians from the slaughter by jihadists. The White House and other watchdog organizations say tens of thousands of Christians have been killed over the last several years. Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz joins the FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition to discuss what action must be taken to protect Christians in Nigeria and whether military action would be necessary. Then, Pastor Robert Jeffress of First Baptist Dallas discusses why there needs to be greater attention to the threats Christians face worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is Election Day, and while each race in New Jersey, Virginia, and New York City has featured issues unique to its area, this off-year election cycle is getting a lot of national attention. Part of that is because of President Trump’s influence on all three contests and what their outcomes may tell us about 2026 and 2028. Co-host of America's Newsroom, Bill Hemmer, joins the Rundown to break down all three races, the surging popularity of New York City mayoral candidate Democrat Zohran Mamdani, and whether victory by him may suggest a real shift for the Democratic party. California voters are deciding on “Proposition 50” today, a measure that could push back against a mid-decade redistricting effort seen in several GOP-led states. It marks the latest chapter in the ongoing national battle over how political maps are drawn and whether those efforts will remain with changing administrations. Bruce Mehlman, founder of his own bipartisan government relations firm, joins the Rundown to explain how both parties have used gerrymandering to gain political advantage, why achieving truly bipartisan redistricting is so difficult, and how these tactics are fueling a broader loss of public trust in government. Plus, commentary from Jason Rantz, the host of The Jason Rantz Show, which can be heard weekday afternoons on KTTH Seattle.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You'll often hear people refer to "the day after Thanksgiving" as the "official" start of the Christmas shopping season. However, it's increasingly more like the day after Halloween, as holiday promotions and sales are already underway by then. By Black Friday, many items are already checked off Christmas lists. With the holiday shopping season upon us, how will tariffs, inflation, and economic concerns impact Americans' gift shopping? Geraldo Storch, Founder and CEO of Storch Advisors and former CEO of Toys “R” Us, joins the FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition to explain why retailers are starting the holiday season earlier each year and why he believes this will be a strong holiday shopping season despite some economic uncertainties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tomorrow is election day in New York City, and Zohran Mamdani is leading comfortably in most polls. Mamdani has been the frontrunner since winning the Democratic primary this summer. He promises higher taxes on the rich and a housing reform plan that includes a rent freeze. Critics argue that these policies will hurt landlords, discourage new investment and development projects, and encourage some wealthy residents to leave the city. Real estate agents in upstate New York, Connecticut, and other states, like Florida, claim they're already fielding calls from nervous New Yorkers considering a move. FOX Business Real Estate Contributor and host of Mansion Global on FOX Business Prime, Katrina Campins, speaks with Lydia Hu about the so-called “Mamdani Effect” and the national trend of Americans leaving Blue States for low-taxed Red Ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an uncommon political move, New York Republican Congressman Nick Langworthy is endorsing former Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo for New York City Mayor. He tells the Rundown why he believes Cuomo is the only candidate who can defeat Zohran Mamdani and prevent what he calls a dangerous turn for the city. Langworthy also explains how state leaders in Albany could limit a Mamdani administration’s power over issues like taxes, rent, and mass transit, and he shares his thoughts on the ongoing government shutdown in Washington. With Election Day just hours away, new polls show Democrats gaining momentum while Republicans look to pull off an upset. FOX News Decision Desk Director Arnon Mishkin joins the Rundown to discuss how President Trump has changed voter turnout trends, the key dynamics shaping the New Jersey and Virginia governor’s races, and why affordability remains a top issue heading into the 2026 midterms. Plus, commentary from Jason Chaffetz, FOX News contributor and the host of the Jason In The House podcast on FOX News Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is weighing increased beef imports from Argentina to help bring down prices, but some U.S. cattle ranchers say the move could hurt American producers. President Trump says the move is to help the struggling nation and bring down prices here, but even ranchers who support the president and appreciate his tariffs on foreign cattle find this move a betrayal We recently spoke with Texas rancher Trent Simmons to discuss the state of the cattle industry, why some beef prices are so high, and why some ranchers oppose the new imports. Simmons also spoke about what solutions could lower prices without harming local farms. 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 Texas Rancher Trent Simmons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It has been over a month since the government shutdown began, and by Monday, it will be tied for the longest funding impasse in American history. Despite millions of Americans now facing a shortage of federal food assistance, both parties haven’t budged since the shutdown began, and nothing has indicated that that will change anytime soon. FOX Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram gives the latest updates from Capitol Hill, from the likelihood of the government reopening in the coming week to what the political consequences of the shutdown might be for Congress and the current administration.  Later, Republican National Committee Chair Joe Gruters joins to analyze key local elections coming up in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices