The Fox News Rundown

They are called UFPs, or "Unexplained Phenomena," and they can range from unidentified flying crafts to paranormal events like telekinesis, the ability to move objects with your mind. The term UFP has replaced 'Unidentified Flying Object', or UFO, to encompass all things possibly witnessed but not explained. In the past few years, Congress has held hearings to hear witness and expert testimony to look into the sometimes unexplained. FOX’s Chris Foster speaks with Dr. Julia Mossbridge, the executive director of The Institute for Love and Time (TILT), a fellow at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, and an associated professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies and the author of 'The Calling: A 12-Week Science-Based Program to Discover, Energize, and Engage Your Soul’s Work,' who has testified before Congress and says modern day science is catching up with UFP theories for possible answers. Click Here⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thursday’s news of a trade deal between the U.S. and the U.K. sent the stock index futures climbing, stoking hopes that trade tensions could de-escalate. Meanwhile, back in DC lawmakers are puzzling together how to keep President Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts into the “one big, beautiful bill.” Ideas from cuts to Medicaid to a millionaire’s tax have been floated to make this budget reconciliation possible but sticking points from different coalitions of Republicans remain.  FOX Business’ Gerri Willis breaks down the latest trade deal and obstacles left in the budget bill negotiations with former Director of the Congressional Budget Office and President of the American Action Forum, Doug Holtz-Eakin. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Thursday, the Trump administration announced a trade deal with the United Kingdom, marking the first major deal following President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs. The U.K. is a longstanding ally of the United States, and the deal is their second of the week following a free trade pact with India. Meanwhile, GOP members continue their efforts to pass President Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill" in Congress. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to discuss the President's vigorous effort to accomplish trade deals and provide a preview of upcoming Supreme Court hearings that pertain to President Trump's agenda. An American has been selected as the new pope. After a day of deliberations in Vatican City, the College of Cardinals selected Chicago-born Cardinal Robert F. Prevost to be the 267th pontiff of the Holy Catholic Church. Choosing the name Leo XIV, the new pope addressed the crowd, calling for peace to “all peoples.” University of Dayton professor and theologian Timothy Gabrielli joins to discuss this historic election of an American pope, what his job will entail, and what Catholics need to know about their new pope. Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers. Plus, commentary from FOX News Digital columnist David Marcus. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The white smoke rose in St. Peter's Square and American-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was chosen by the conclave to be the next pope. Pope Leo XIV, 69, was selected to take up the papal seat on the second day of the papal conclave’s deliberations. Pope Leo the 14th is the first American to be selected as pope and was known to be very much aligned with Pope Francis on positions regarding the poor and the environment. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Courtney Walsh, Senior FOX News Producer covering the Vatican, currently In Rome, who says St. Peter's square was buzzing with excitement. Click Here⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republicans in Congress say they are now working to pass President Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ by the Fourth of July. The President’s request that Congress slash 20% from the 2026 budget has proved to be a challenge, yet House Speaker Mike Johnson says they are still on track to pass this reconciliation bill out of the House by Memorial Day. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) joins the Rundown to discuss the spending bill deadline, GOP plans for a federal budget that meaningfully reduces the national debt, and how eliminating the penny could save taxpayers millions. During his first week back in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order no longer requiring federal contractors to uphold affirmative action programs. The decision came less than two years after the Supreme Court ruled that using race in the college admissions process was unconstitutional. Critics say the president's actions are moving the country backward. However, FOX News Contributor and author of the new book The Affirmative Action Myth, Jason Riley, joins to discuss why racial favoritism has done more harm than good. Plus, commentary from Ben Domenech, FOX News Contributor and Host of "The Big Ben Show" podcast. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Long-running tensions between India and Pakistan have boiled over with India launching what they call "Operation Sindoor," which targeted nine sites they claim are linked to at terror group that conducted a massacre of 26 people last month. Pakistan is calling it an 'act of war' saying civilians were killed and has promised retaliation. Both countries possess nuclear weapons and have had a decades old dispute over who should have full control of the mountainous Kashmir region. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Bill Roggio, Senior Fellow At The Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies (FDD) and editor of FDD’S 'Long War Journal', who explains the bad blood between the two countries is rooted in Pakistan's support of terrorism and we can count on the United States to prevent a nuclear war between them. Click Here⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, 133 cardinals from around the world will gather at the Sistine Chapel to vote for the next pope. This event, known as the Conclave (a term popularized by the Oscar-winning movie of the same name), is steeped in tradition and secrecy. Only the voting cardinals know what takes place inside the chapel. Mary FioRito, a senior fellow at the Catholic Association, explains the process of selecting a new pope and what the Catholic Church seeks in this selection. President Trump has yet to close trade deals with other countries, but the administration reports that negotiations are underway. Additionally, after pulling federal funding from Harvard last month, the Trump administration has also halted any new federal grants to the university until White House demands are met. White House Senior Policy Strategist May Mailman joins the podcast to discuss the Trump administration's stance on federal funding for universities and what upcoming administration travels abroad could mean for trade talks. Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Tom Shillue. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the White House to talk trade. While the conversation had plenty of comedic moments, neither leader seemed to be backing down from displaying their gap in possible tariff negotiations. President Trump also made an announcement regarding a deal made with the Houthi rebels of Yemen. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Jared Halpern, FOX News Audio White House reporter and host of the 'From Washington' podcast, who says the two leaders kept it surprisingly civil despite a long list of jabs thrown by both against each other. Click Here⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration's "Liberation Day" saw baseline and reciprocal tariffs levied on over 50 different countries, with President Trump arguing this move will force other nations to the negotiating table to make trade fair again for our country. Now, reports are circulating that a number of those countries are in talks to make a trade deal with the U.S. FOX Business Host of Making Money Charles Payne joins the Rundown to discuss the complexity of these ongoing trade negotiations, American consumers' tendency towards buying cheap products from China, and the need for a bipartisan approach to reviving U.S. manufacturing. Europe is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. In London, over a thousand British soldiers, along with troops from the United States and France, participated in a military parade, marking the start of several celebrations this week. President Donald Trump is also aiming to designate May 8th as Victory Day for World War II in the United States. Retired four-star General Jack Keane, who is the Chairman of the Institute for the Study of War and a senior strategic analyst for FOX News, will join to reflect on World War II and discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War. Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor Joe Concha. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A missile strike by Houthi terrorist hit Israeli soil near Tel Aviv's largest airport on Sunday, surprisingly evading air defense systems causing multiple international flights. In the wake of the missile attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military operation in Gaza will be expanded. The Prime Minister has ordered that Israeli reservists be called up and the population of Gaza be displaced to the south while they continue their goal to root out the Hamas terror group. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with John Spencer, Chairman of Urban Warfare Studies and author of 'Connected Soldiers: Life, Leadership, and Social Connections in Modern War', who says this is a direct change of Israeli plans for post war Gaza. Click Here⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices