The Fox News Rundown

The Wall Street Journal's reporter Evan Gershkovich, currently jailed in Russia, faces his espionage trial today after being imprisoned for over a year. The United States declared Gershkovich wrongfully detained, despite Russia's claims that he was working as a spy and not a journalist. The Journal also rejects the espionage charge, calling it a bogus claim. Since Evan was first detained, the media organization has been urging for his safe return. Assistant Editor at The Wall Street Journal, Paul Beckett, joins to bring awareness to Evan's wrongful detention and its implications for all journalists.WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been freed from prison in England after reaching a plea deal with the United States. The bargain ends a years-long saga in the United States seeking the extradition of Assange on espionage charges. Assange is set to appear in front of a United States' court in Saipan, where he will be sentenced to time served, and then travel back to his home country of Australia. FOX News contributor and former CIA Station Chief Dan Hoffman joins to discuss the crimes that Assange committed and the impact that Wikileaks had on the intelligence community and American national security at large.Plus, commentary by columnist David Marcus.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

California is pushing ahead with reparations plans despite having a nearly fifty billion dollar budget shortfall. Twelve million dollars has been set aside for reparations in a budget agreement between California Governor Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders. FOX’s Gurnal Scott speaks with Madison Alworth, FOX Business Network correspondent, about the plan and reaction to it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court announced that they will be taking up a case next term that will determine the legality of a state's ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The ruling in the case, which originated in Tennessee, could determine whether or not there are constitutional protections for gender identity. Constitutional Law Professor and FOX News Contributor Jonathan Turley joins the Rundown to discuss the implications of the case, why he finds it interesting that the High Court decided to hear this case, and touches upon his new book, "The Indispensable Right."Thirty-five percent of people believe that tipping culture in the United States is out of control. However, for many in the service industry, tips are the main source of income. Former President Trump has spent the last few weeks floating the idea of making tips exempt from taxable income, which could prove to be an appealing pledge for working-class voters. On the podcast, Sean Kennedy, the executive vice president of public affairs at the National Restaurant Association, explained how this change would help workers in service and hospitality take home more money than they ever have before.Plus, commentary by former Congressman Jason Chaffetz, host of "The Jason in the House Podcast."Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moscow says terrorists were responsible for attacking two cities in Russia that killed twenty people Sunday evening. The seemingly coordinated attacks also targeted police posts killing multiple police officers, an Orthodox priest and several others. Meanwhile, Russia says the United States is to blame for a missile attack on the resort island of Crimea. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Alex Hogan, FOX News foreign correspondent based in London, about the attacks and Russia's response. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Record-high home prices in May have dried up summer sales, and retail sales floundered as consumers are feeling the inflation pinch. Could the Fed come to the rescue with an anticipated rate cut, or must Americans continue to pull back their pocketbooks in a summer of high prices?FOX Business' Gerri Willis speaks with the CEO of Mahoney Asset Management, Ken Mahoney, about all of this and more.They cover homebuyers' shrinking budgets as media housing prices hit record levels, how inflation is driving consumer spending down, and why economists should be "careful what they wish for" when it comes to Fed rate cuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is a critical stage in the 2024 Presidential campaign, as this week, President Biden and former President Trump are due to square off in the CNN Presidential Debate. It is the first time since 1892 that each of the candidates will have a term of service in the White House to point to on the campaign trail. Speculation remains about who former President Trump will select as his running mate with North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, Florida Senator Marco Rubio, and Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as the leading contenders. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) joins FOX News Senior Correspondent Mike Emanuel for a conversation on this and more. Microplastics are in pretty much everything: from the environment, the little beads in your hand sanitizer, and even inside your body. Most synthetic fabrics like polyester, nylon, and spandex are formed from microplastics and pollute the ocean when washing machines drain. However, Julia Yan has developed a solution and co-founded Baleena, a company that developed an award-winning filter for washing machines. Yan joins the podcast to break down exactly what microplastics are, how people can limit microplastic pollution, and describe how Baleena's filter works.Plus, commentary from former U.S. State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Artificial intelligence is in its infancy, but right now—from the stock market, to the tech world, to the classroom, and more—it’s all people can talk about.Jamie Metzl served on the National Security Council under the Clinton administration, and his new book, "Superconvergence,” explains why people should be cautiously optimistic about the potential of AI.He joined the podcast this week, but the conversation was too long to include all of his insight on the burgeoning artificial intelligence revolution. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, hear our entire, unedited conversation with Jamie about the potential massive transformations AI could bring to our lives, work, and the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The CNN presidential debate is just days away, and with President Biden and former President Trump continuously going head-to head in the polls, how much impact could their performances have when they go head-to-head on a debate stage? Republican Strategist Colin Reed & Democratic Strategist Richard Fowler have a panel discussion about how much weight early polling data has in an election cycle, what they believe the presidential candidates are doing to prep, and how much of an impact this debate could have on where Americans will place their vote come November.Chaos continues in Congress, as more personal-driven disputes between House members make national news. In states such as Virginia and New York, incumbent legislators face challenges with earning Americans' votes in their respective primaries that are just as much about personality as policy. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram provides an in-depth analysis of the current political landscape in the halls of Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first presidential debate is scheduled for next week in Atlanta, Georgia. Participants needed to receive 15% support in four separate national polls and appear on the ballot in enough states to potentially win 270 electoral votes. Despite his efforts, Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. failed to meet CNN's qualifying standards.RFK Jr. spoke to us before the qualifying deadline and shared his thoughts on the 2024 campaign. The conversation was long, and we couldn't include all of it in our original segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you'll hear our entire conversation with the presidential candidate and environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. who dishes on his ideas on treating addiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arguably one of the most significant Supreme Court opinions is expected next week. The high court will decide whether or not former President Donald Trump is immune from criminal charges based on official acts as president he made concerning January 6th. However, an appeals court ruled earlier this year that he is not entitled to such protections. Former Justice Department Deputy Assistant Attorney General Tom Dupree previews the decision and breaks down several other opinions from earlier this week. On Tuesday, President Biden signed an Executive Order that will impact migrants who are already in the country. The policy provides protections for the undocumented spouses and children of American citizens who've been here for at least ten years. The rules are expected to impact roughly half a million migrants, leaving many critics worried that it will only worsen the problems at the Southern border. Retired Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent Victor Avila discusses the reality of how the new order will impact current citizenship processes and explains how the ongoing immigration crisis is posing a threat to our national security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices