The Fox News Rundown

It may have been in California, but Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA)'s removal from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's press conference sent shockwaves throughout Washington, after the Senator was forced out of the room and handcuffed by ICE agents. Though the Senator was let go after agents heard him identify himself, the incident has deepened divisions on Capitol Hill. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram breaks down both parties' perspectives on the situation, and discusses updates on the rescissions package and “one big, beautiful bill”. Later, The Chairman of the Republican National Committee, Michael Whatley, discusses key gubernatorial races coming up in New Jersey and Virginia, and how they could set the stage for the 2026 midterm elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Concerns about China's espionage campaign against the United States are growing. Most recently, China has faced scrutiny following the arrest of three Chinese nationals, including one who attempted to smuggle illegal biological materials, potentially harmful to crops, into the U.S. from a university in Wuhan, China. This has sparked fears about agroterrorism. Earlier this week, Jim Lewis, a former diplomat and senior advisor at the Center for International Studies (CIS), joined host Dave Anthony to discuss China's threat to the United States and how it is targeting America on multiple fronts. He described the troubling size and scope of their espionage campaign against the U.S. and how they are using student spies, AI, surveillance, and many other tactics to undermine America. 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 former diplomat Jim Lewis, allowing you to learn more about China's tactics against the U.S. These adjustments aim to enhance readability and ensure grammatical consistency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, demonstrators took to the streets of Los Angeles to protest ICE raids being carried out in the area. President Trump responded to the unrest by deploying California National Guard troops and active-duty Marines, an action that sparked a legal and personal feud between the President and California Governor Gavin Newsom. FOX News Radio Correspondent Krystin Goodwin shares her reporting from Los Angeles and discusses the political clash between the Trump administration and California's state and local leaders.   Later, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) discusses Kilmar Abrego Garcia's indictment and explains why he believes President Trump's approach to immigration was necessary following the lenient policies of the Biden administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Israel Defense Forces launched an attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, nuclear scientists and Iranian military commanders following months of failed nuclear negotiations. Israel's 'Operation Rising Lion' was launched in order to destroy Iran's ability to make nuclear weapons. Iran countered with a barrage of ballistic missiles launched into Israel. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, senior vice president for research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), speaking from a bomb shelter in Jerusalem, who says the impressive surprise attack was fueled by various mis-directions. Click Here⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World stock markets fell, and oil prices climbed on Friday, following Israel’s wave of airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and missile factories. FOX Business correspondent Lydia Hu is joined by The Bear Trap Report founder & author of "How To Listen When Markets Speak," Larry McDonald to analyze the impact this conflict has for Americans and what's behind the rallying consumer sentiment. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A busy week in the beltway, with new developments on everything from trade deals to health policy and Supreme Court rulings to crucial immigration enforcement decisions. Tensions continued to flare this week over ICE agents’ arrests in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Blue state governors have been forced to grapple with their own state governments’ sanctuary rules that appear at odds with federal guidelines. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins to break down the latest impactful High Court rulings and analyzes the national debate playing out concerning immigration enforcement in America. Next summer, the United States, Canada, and Mexico will host the 2026 World Cup, and the excitement begins now! While matches will be held across North America, the U.S. men's national team will face significant pressure. FOX Sports Analyst and former U.S. men's national team member Alexi Lalas joins to preview next summer's events and share his thoughts on the state of soccer in the United States. Plus, commentary from presidential historian and author of “The Power and the Money,” Tevi Troy. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump did not use the word 'imminent' when asked if an attack by Israel on Iran would happen, but suggested it is possible. This after a decision was made to evacuate non-essential personnel in embassies across the Middle East, Israel saying they are ready to take action against Iran's nuclear sites and Iran promising retaliation if that happens. Meanwhile, U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff will be heading to Oman this weekend for another round of nuclear negotiations with Iran. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Trey Yingst, Chief Foreign Correspondent for FOX News, in Tel Aviv, Israel, who says both the United States and Iran want a deal but there are some reassurances need to be on the table. Click Here⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump on Wednesday teased a tentative trade deal with China that leaves some significant tariffs in place but alleviates some others. In this possible deal, China would resume providing rare earth minerals and magnets to the U.S. and in return the U.S. would allow Chinese students to study in American universities. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said movement on the trade negotiations were jumpstarted by President Trump’s phone call with China’s Xi Jinping last week. FOX Business co-anchor of The Big Money Show Brian Brenberg joins to talk about what the latest trade deal news means for America and China.  Game wardens play a vital role in protecting wildlife and enforcing conservation laws. Many people may not realize that their responsibilities extend far beyond these duties, often working alongside police and other first responders in various emergency situations. Special guest host, retired Staff Sergeant Johnny Joey Jones interviews former Maine Game Warden Jeremy Judd to discuss why Judd chose this career path, the dangers and trauma associated with being a game warden, and the rewarding experiences of helping those in need. You can find the full story in Jones' new book, "Behind the Badge." Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Joe Concha. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Members of Congress put aside the politics and pick up the bats with the annual Congressional Baseball Game played just blocks away from the Capitol at Nationals Park. They began playing the Congressional game in 1909, in 1956 they stopped after a very hard collision at home plate, and resumed in the game in 1962. Security has been made tight over concerns of protesters over ICE raids or pro-Palestine demonstrators. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans remain very divided over cutting costs in the House passed spending bill. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Chad Pergram, Senior Congressional correspondent for FOX News and the play-by-play caller for this year's Congressional Baseball Game, who shares the latest on the path of the 'Big, Beautiful Bill' and how bipartisanship on display raises millions for charity. Click Here⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Concerns over China's espionage campaign against the United States are growing following recent reports highlighting issues of espionage, agro-terrorism, and artificial intelligence. Most recently, China has faced scrutiny after the arrest of three Chinese nationals, including one who attempted to smuggle illegal biological materials into the U.S. from a university in Wuhan, China. Former diplomat and senior advisor with the Center for International Studies (CIS), Jim Lewis, joins the Rundown to discuss China's threat to the United States and how they are targeting America on multiple fronts. At the end of the last fiscal year in 2024, the US Army exceeded its recruitment goal. Now in 2025, our army says they've met their goal four months early. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth credits President Trump for this uptick in military recruitment, saying he had initially called it the "Trump bump" but now sees it's really a tsunami of young folks who want to work "under a President they know has their back." Navy veteran and The Heritage Foundation senior fellow Brent Sadler joins to unpack what could be fueling this military recruitment surge. Plus, commentary from the host of “Tomi Lahren is Fearless on Outkick,” Tomi Lahren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices