The Fox News Rundown

The theme of night two of the Republican National Convention was safety, but it quickly became about party unity. Former 2024 rivals of President Trump, like Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, appeared on stage to put their support behind their Republican nominee. The original theme was not completely lost, as everyday Americans like the family of Rachel Morin, a mother killed by an illegal migrant, had their chance to share their experience with America's crime crisis. FOX News Radio's Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar and FOX News Radio Washington Correspondent Jared Halpern join the Rundown to share their reaction to the show of unity and how the safety and security message may resonate with voters.Nearly four days after former President Donald Trump narrowly escaped assassination, federal investigators are still trying to piece together the security failures that led to a gunman being able to get multiple shots off at Saturday's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. However, new reports indicate that the Secret Service ramped up security after receiving intelligence about an Iranian plot to assassinate Trump. So, what went wrong? Former Secret Service agent Tim Miller explains the importance of proper sight assessments and why the former president's security detail needs to be held accountable for their mistake.Plus, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of “Fox Across America with Jimmy Failla.”Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Department of Homeland Security says they have received intelligence on an Iranian plot to assassinate former President Trump. Trump has been a target of Tehran since the killing of Iranian military leader Qasem Soleimani in January 2020. The Iranian plot is not said to have any connection to the attempted assassination over the weekend but the concerns over outdoor campaign events have increased exponentially.FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Dan Hoffman, Fox News Contributor and Former CIA Chief of Station, who says these sorts of threats are being discovered by intelligence agencies more than we know. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Days after the attempted assassination of former President Trump, he appeared at the first night of the Republican National Convention. The convention’s opening day unveiled the Trump-Vance 2024 ticket, as Ohio Senator JD Vance was selected as the GOP’s vice presidential nominee. The theme of the first night, "Making America Wealthy Again," featured speakers focusing on the economy and how a second Trump administration would further American prosperity. FOX News Radio Political Anchor Jared Halpern and FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar join the Rundown to talk about President Trump's first public appearance since the attempt on his life, the significance of the Senator Vance VP pick, and if the economic message will resonate with voters in November.In Florida, another legal victory for former President Trump and another legal setback for special counsel Jack Smith. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the criminal case against the former President’s illegal handling of classified documents, a decision the Department of Justice says they plan to appeal. FOX News contributor and former Assistant U.S. Attorney Andy McCarthy joins to discuss why he believes a key legal clause takes away Jack Smith’s authority to prosecute, how the Supreme Court’s immunity decision impacts other Trump legal cases, and the role of politicized prosecutions in the 2024 race.Plus, commentary by columnist David Marcus.Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump just hours into the first day of the Republican National Convention announced he has selected 39-yeard-old Senator JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on the 2024 ticket. Senator Vance, a former venture capitalist and the author of the best-selling memoir "Hillbilly Elegy," was for a long time mentioned in veepstakes discussion and was formerly a Trump dissident but has become vocal supporter of the MAGA agenda. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Daron Shaw, Republican Pollster on the FOX News Decision Desk team, about the pick and what it could mean to the Trump campaign. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Republican National Convention kicks off today,  despite Saturday’s failed assassinationattempt on former President Trump, where the message will be “Make AmericaWealthy Once Again.” The GOP will use tonight to make the case to Americansthat Trump's economic policies succeeded during his first term and that he hasa better vision for the next four years. Heritage Foundation economist andformer Trump Economic Adviser Steve Moore joins Brian Brenberg, co-host of FOXBusiness’ “The Big Money Show,” to discuss ‘Trumponomics’ and what policies hehopes to see from a second Trump term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The nation was shocked on Saturday as former President Trump was the target of an attempted assassination at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The shooting left President Trump with a wounded ear, one rally attendee dead, and two others injured. The gunman was killed in return fire by the Secret Service. In the aftermath, the Republican Party now looks toward the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley joins the Rundown to share his reaction to the assassination attempt, what can be expected of the convention now that security has been increased, and what President Trump’s message will be to the nation on the event’s stage.The tone of the campaign has now shifted following the assassination attempt of former President Trump. In the wake of what the FBI is calling a terrorist attack, leaders in both parties are urging for a cooling of harsh rhetoric and making calls for national unity. President Trump provided a stunning image, as he pumped his fist after being wounded by the would-be assassin. FOX News Sunday Anchor and host of the Livin’ The Bream podcast Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to share what her initial reaction was while covering the President’s Pennsylvania rally, where the nation goes in the months leading up to the election, and America’s search for a unifying message in turbulent times.Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor and host of the Jason In The House podcast, Jason Chaffetz.(Image Via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The nation is still processing the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday evening. The shooting left one dead, and two other injured, with the former President suffering a wound from a bullet that grazed his ear. The suspected shooter was also killed by Secret Service members, but the attack leaves more questions than answers. Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul (R-TX-10) joins a special edition of the FOX News Rundown Extra to discuss his reaction to the assassination attempt, the Congressional inquiries into Secret Service failures at the event, and shares what foreign adversaries might be thinking in the wake of the attempt on the former President's life. (Image Via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cameras captured a terrifying moment at a Pennsylvania Trump Rally Saturday night, as former President Trump appeared to be shot in the ear following several shots being fired in the crowd. After Secret Service led the former President Trump to safety, he announced he was okay - but further investigation revealed one rally attendee was pronounced dead at the scene following the incident. Former FBI investigator Bill Daly and former State Department Spokesperson & founder of POLARIS National Security Morgan Ortagus break down the details of the horrific event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A gunman fired shots from a roof at former President Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania today. In a statement on Truth Social, Trump says he "heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin." Secret Service killed the gunman who perched on a roof just hundreds of yards away from the rally.  Former President Trump's communications team released a statement saying that "President Trump is doing well" and "looking forward to joining you all in Milwaukee." Law Enforcement officials are treating the upcoming investigation as an assassination attempt.FOX News Radio National Correspondents Eben Brown and Tonya J. Powers join FOX News Radio Anchor Gurnal Scott to discuss the latest details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden held what was dubbed a ‘big boy’ news conference Thursdaynight, The focus was supposed to be on foreign policy after just hosting NATOSummit in Washington, but questions kept coming back to the president's fitnessand his debate performance last month.  The news conference received mixed reviews, and the list of Democratsin Congress calling for him to drop out keeps growing. Shortly after the news conference, FOX News Radio Political AnchorJared Halpern and Republican Strategist Colin Reed joined Lisa Brady to breakit all down and discuss whether it was enough to ease the concerns of Democrats. The two discussed Biden’s best and worst moments, including his numerousgaffes.  The conversation was long, and we could not include all of it inour original FOX News Rundown segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entireconversation with FOX Audio’s Jared Halpern Republican Strategist Colin Reed, andhear even more analysis of this week’s high-stakes news conference and what itcould mean for the future of President Bidne’s campaign.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices