The Fox News Rundown

This week, President Trump invoked a section of the Home Rule Act, enabling a federal takeover of the D.C. police department. He stated that the move was necessary to restore safety and combat violence in our nation's capital. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains the authority the Act grants to both the President and Congress, and how Republican lawmakers might take further action to support this effort. Later, he looks ahead to the midterms and discusses how the ongoing redistricting battle could impact election outcomes. Later, Congressman Troy Downing (R-MT) explains why he's pushing legislation to overturn limitations on coal, and why it's a necessary power source for America to win the race on artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s August. Which is supposed to be a slow month as Congress is on recess and most Americans are enjoying these last few weeks of summer. But like in some years past, this August has already been full of some historic headlines. That is why FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram has always warned journalists to be on “high alert” during August because big stories tend to surface. FOX News Rundown: From Washington, host Ryan Schmelz recently spoke with Chad about this and some of the major events that have taken place in the so-called dog days of summer. It was a fascinating conversation, and we thought you’d like to hear it. In a Fox News Rundown Extra exclusive, you will hear our entire conversation with FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump declared his Alaskan summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin "extremely productive," but says no deal or ceasefire has been reached yet. Giving few details about the tentative agreement, Trump said he first had to speak to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and our European allies about what transpired. FOX News Radio's Eben Brown discusses the no-deal result, the Trump administration's objectives for negotiating an end to the war on Ukraine, and the challenges the President will confront in a possible second meeting with Putin. The Trump administration is cracking down on crime in the nation's capital. City leaders in Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit Friday, ultimately challenging the administration's takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department. Republicans have praised the move, arguing that crime has gotten out of control. However, others are arguing that the city has seen record-low crime this year. Former FBI Assistant Director Chris Swecker joined the FOX News Rundown earlier this week to discuss the president's decision.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Family schedules seem to get busier and busier with constant appointments, whether for business or pleasure, for both adults and their children. When those activity calendars get too packed it quickly becomes a second job to schedule and organize the events. A new app for single adults and overwhelmed parents makes getting to that meeting or that soccer field on time a simple ordeal. Fox's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Zoya Lehrer, founder and CEO of the app 'Orgo', a time management tool, who shares her inspiration for creating the app to help busy families better organize their time. For more information on the app, go to: www.orgoHQ.com Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two different inflation prints surfaced this week, resulting in two very different market reactions. So how did we move from a strong market rally on Tuesday to diminished hopes for a rate cut on Friday? FOX Business co-anchor of The Big Money Show Jackie DeAngelis speaks with CEO & CIO of Laffer Tengler Investments Nancy Tengler about economic reports out this week and dashed hopes of a September rate cut. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska for a summit aimed at negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine. Early reports suggest Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and several European allies are opposed to any sort of land swap as part of any potential peace agreement. FOX News Sunday anchor and Living the Bream podcast host Shannon Bream joins to preview the summit and talk about the administration's efforts to address crime in Washington, D.C. Are smartphones and social media reshaping childhood? As U.S. children's screen usage continues to rise, so do concerns about the negative impact it has on their mental health and social-emotional development. Clinical psychologist and family therapist Dr. Cheryl Ziegler joins the podcast to discuss her book The Crucial Years and a new study linking early smartphone access to poorer mental health outcomes in young adulthood. Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers. Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Tom Shillue. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are scheduled to meet tomorrow to discuss achieving peace in Ukraine. President Trump has stated that the goal of this high-stakes summit, which is being held in Anchorage, Alaska, is to eventually persuade Putin to sit down with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to negotiate a peace deal. Ukraine's former Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba joins the FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition to discuss his expectations for tomorrow’s meeting, how he believes President Trump can gain leverage over Putin, and whether Ukrainians might accept concessions such as "territory swaps" if it leads to lasting peace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mexico has handed over 26 high-ranking cartel members to the United States on Tuesday as part of a deal with the Trump administration to properly address the threat of criminal groups smuggling drugs over the border. Back in February, President Trump signed an executive order that designated six different cartels as a foreign terrorist organizations. Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-TX) joins to discuss the situation at the border and Texas Democrats who've fled the state. Some college students are already getting settled into their dorm rooms to begin college while prospective students are awaiting their admissions letters. The future of college education may look different, as the growing challenges of getting accepted may stem from an increasingly saturated application environment. Jeff Selingo, author of Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions, joins the podcast to stress the importance of prioritizing the right fit over prestige and what factors prospective students should really consider when it comes to their higher education. Plus, commentary from the host of “The Big Ben Show,” Ben Domenech. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the energy-rich state of Montana, Republican members of both the House and Senate are proposing a plan to remove restrictions on coal mining that were put in place by the Biden administration. They argue that coal is "cleaner" than critics claim and will be necessary to meet the future energy needs of the American people and the growing artificial intelligence industry. Republican Montana Congressman Troy Downing joins the podcast to explain how reversing coal restrictions will boost America's economy and national security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Tuesday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released last month's Consumer Price Index, showing that prices barely rose in July. Economists had been forecasting the CPI rising by 0.2%; however, thanks to an overall drop in energy prices, the report suggests inflation appears to have plateaued. This will only bolster President Trump's calls on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. Former Trump advisor and co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, Stephen Moore, joins to break down the positive inflation news and the future of economic data in the U.S. President Trump is reportedly weighing the decision to reschedule marijuana under federal law, possibly reclassifying it as a less dangerous drug. The methods the Trump administration may take to enact this change are varied, with some wondering whether the President will act directly or leave it to his federal agencies to handle. Former Arkansas Governor and Drug Enforcement Administration chief Asa Hutchinson joins to discuss the merits of medical marijuana, risks of drug abuse, and what role the DEA would play in the rescheduling process. Plus, commentary from the president of Exit Stage Left Advisors, Ted Jenkin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices