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The British Royal Navy was forced to rely on a German frigate, the FGS Sachsen, to fulfill their obligations to lead a NATO maritime taskforce in the North Atlantic. This move happened because the United Kingdom had no available destroyers or frigates, as HMS Dragon was redeployed to the Mediterranean after an Iranian drone hit the British Royal Air Force (RAF) base of Akrotiri, Cyprus. What does this say about the state of European military preparedness? FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Benjamin Hall, senior correspondent for Fox News Channel (FNC) and also hosts the podcast 'Searching for Heroes with Benjamin Hall' on FOX News Audio, and is the author of bestseller 'Resolute' and his latest book 'Read All About It', who says European military readiness has to improve for the sake of all, and shares details on his latest FOX Nation special, 'America's Greatest Churches with Ben Hall.' Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Operation Epic Fury is resulting in surging oil prices, mounting higher than $100 a barrel. President Trump, however, is signaling that a deal could soon be agreed to and that the operation could conclude. Investors are holding out hope for an resolution sooner than later. CEO and CIO of Laffer Tengler Investments, Nancy Tengler joins FOX Business Network’s Gerri Willis to discuss the market’s reaction and resilience to the ongoing conflict and how consumers are feeling the effects of a rattled global energy market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Easter travel season kicks off, many Americans are finding themselves stuck in long airport lines while Congress has departed for a two-week recess. The Department of Homeland Security remains caught in a funding standoff that has left TSA agents working without pay for over 40 days. Florida Republican Congressman Mike Haridopolos joins the Rundown to explain why he is requesting his own pay be withheld in solidarity with these workers and breaks down the House plan to fully fund DHS while policy debates continue. Plus, he previews a historic week for the Space Coast with the Artemis II mission, and the effort to put the U.S. back on the moon. After the terror attacks of September 11th, 2001, New York was searching for hope. Just days later, with smoke still rising from Ground Zero, Major League Baseball resumed its season. Former New York Mets relief pitcher John Franco joins the Rundown to discuss how nine innings and the crack of a bat became the heartbeat of a recovering city. He also shares how he has continued to honor first responders since 9/11 and discusses the new FOX Nation documentary, “Never Forget: How Baseball Helped New York Heal.” Plus, commentary by Joe Concha, FOX News contributor PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A military operation has led to a legal battle for the ages. The deposed leader of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, appeared in a New York court this week facing federal charges after he and his wife were captured by American authorities in January. The charges include narco-terrorism, drug trafficking, and conspiracy. Earlier this week, FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony spoke with former state and federal prosecutor Jim Trusty about the case against Maduro and when this complicated trial might finally begin. Trusty also explained how these charges compare to those brought against former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega after he was captured by the U.S. in 1989. We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you’d like to hear the entire conversation. Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, we share our full interview with Jim Trusty, who breaks down the unique challenges of this historic case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Department of Labor is launching the "Make America AI Ready" initiative to ensure the workforce is prepared for the future, offering foundational training accessible to all Americans. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-Deremer joins the Rundown to discuss the need for Americans to adapt to the rise of AI, the technology's impact on blue-collar sectors like manufacturing and construction, and how the administration is addressing farmworker shortages amid the current DHS shutdown.Plus, award-winning actor Gary Sinise joins FOX News Senior Correspondent Benjamin Hall to discuss his decades of advocacy for America's heroes. They reflect on the upcoming 15th anniversary of the Gary Sinise Foundation and its mission that includes building specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded service members. PHOTO CREDIT: BUSINESS WIRE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Life keeps getting harder in Cuba as the country deals with persistent fuel shortages and power blackouts. President Trump has put the squeeze on the communist regime—which has been in power since 1959—ever since the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. The oil lifeline Venezuela had been providing to Cuba was cut off, and the President is now threatening tariffs on any country that supplies oil to the island. Earlier this week, Andrea Linares, host of FOX Noticias on FOX Deportes and YouTube, spoke with Dave Anthony about the President’s pressure campaign and the ultimate U.S. objectives. She shared what she is hearing from the Cuban people and discussed the likelihood that Cuba will finally open up to foreign investment. Linares also provided an update on life in Venezuela since Maduro’s capture. We often have to trim our interviews during the week, but we thought you’d like to hear the full conversation. Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, we share our entire interview with FOX Noticias anchor Andrea Linares. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) is facing expulsion, after a House Ethics Subcommittee found her guilty of misappropriating millions of dollars in COVID Aid funds to her campaign. She has maintained her innocence however, and a 90-day House “blackout period” ahead of midterms could throw a wrench into the punitive process. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins the Rundown to share the latest details of the investigation, explaining the likelihood of an expulsion and the challenges the case poses to Congressional Democrats. Later, FOX Noticias Anchor Andrea Linares goes over the growing political unrest in Cuba and shares the latest from the trial of deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jewish communities in the United States will be observing one of the most sacred holidays of their religion, Passover, with increased security measures and concerns over hateful rhetoric as the war against Iran continues. The FBI is currently conducting an investigation into a terror attack against Temple Israel, the nation’s second largest Jewish congregation, in West Bloomfield, Michigan, in which a driver drove a vehicle packed with fireworks through the front doors. Other recent violent incidents have confirmed fears there has been a palpable rise in antisemitism. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Liora Rez, the executive director of StopAntisemitism, who says there too many examples that show a sharp rise in the use of tropes that claim Jews are puppeteering governments, the media and financial institutions which is raising security concerns during the holidays. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The President has paused military strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure as he pushes for a deal to end the conflict. However, oil prices continue to remain high as investors are rattled by the uncertainty. Meanwhile, legal rulings against social media giants are raising alarms about the safety of children and consumers. FOX News Contributor, entrepreneur, and host of The Fixer on FOX Business, Marcus Lemonis, joins FOX Business Network’s Taylor Riggs to discuss how Operation Epic Fury continues to impact the markets, how retailers can navigate social media following the recent rulings, and the upcoming celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump says the U.S. is negotiating with Iran while claiming the United States is “way ahead of schedule” with military operations against the regime. However, questions are mounting in Washington over whether the military has the funding and weaponry needed to successfully end the conflict while maintaining readiness for other potential global threats. Texas GOP Congressman and retired U.S. Air Force Reserve Colonel August Pfluger joins the Rundown to discuss the president’s handling of the operation and the Air Force’s pivotal role. He also explains what must be done to ensure the U.S. military has the munitions and personnel necessary to fight this conflict—and future wars. Award-winning actor Gary Sinise, famously known for his role as Lieutenant Dan in Forrest Gump, has devoted decades of his life to helping veterans, first responders, and their families. But his passion for honoring those who served our country—especially the young Americans who went to Vietnam—began long before he portrayed that iconic character. Sinise joins FOX News Senior Correspondent Benjamin Hall to discuss a lifetime of advocacy for the nation’s defenders, from his early support for Vietnam veterans in the 1980s to the upcoming 15th anniversary of the Gary Sinise Foundation. Sinise reflects on the "turning point" of 9/11 that accelerated his mission and shares the impact of building over 100 specially adapted, mortgage-free smart homes for severely wounded service members. Plus, they look ahead to a major "Welcome Home" celebration in D.C. for National Vietnam War Veterans Day, as Sinise explains why it is never too late to say "thank you" to those who never received a proper welcome home. Plus, commentary by Gregg Jarrett, FOX News legal analyst and commentator PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amidst the ongoing conflict with Iran entering its fourth week, the Sheba Medical Center, the largest hospital in Israel and the Middle East, is using an underground facility to ensure continuity of care, despite the threat of missile attacks. At the beginning of the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, the hospital relocated more than a thousand patients underground in less than 48 hours. The medical center continues to operate almost completely out of their underground facility as the threat of missile attacks continues. FOX’s Jonathan Savage speaks with Dr. Jordanna Koppel, a senior pediatrician at the Sheba Medical Center, who shares what emergency medical care looks like on the front lines of this conflict, and how it feels to be administering care even as bombs continue to drop. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time, a jury has looked past Section 230 protections to hold Meta and Google liable for the "addictive" design of their platforms. Following a bellwether trial in Los Angeles, a 20-year-old woman was awarded millions in damages after jurors found the tech giants acted with "malice, oppression, or fraud." Former prosecutor and FOX News contributor Josh Ritter joins the Rundown to break down the internal "smoking gun" documents—where employees compared social media to drug pushing—and discusses what this means for the thousands of similar cases waiting in the wings. The U.S. justice system is bracing for an unprecedented legal battle as Nicolás Maduro faces federal charges in New York for allegedly leading a sprawling narcoterrorism conspiracy. Former state and federal prosecutor Jim Trusty joins to discuss the unique challenges of this international case, including the struggle to fund a private defense under federal sanctions, the legal hurdles of using classified evidence, and why the military-backed "Cartel of the Suns" makes a traditional trial or plea deal highly complex. Plus, commentary by David Marcus, columnist for FOX News Digital. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump says, 'It won't be long', before commercial traffic flows again through the Strait of Hormuz. Control of the Strait of Hormuz is a top geopolitical prize, and one of the core objectives of Operation Epic Fury. Also a key mission in this conflict, is to destroy Iran's missile and drone capabilities which will not only be considered a great success for the region, but also for Europe. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Dr. Rebecca Grant, Vice President of the Lexington Institute, who explains how the U.S. could secure the key waterway, and details how much we have degraded the Iranian Military. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unrest remains in Cuba, as fuel shortages and power blackouts make everyday life there unpredictable. Meanwhile, President Trump is turning his attention to the island nation, claiming he will have “the honor of taking Cuba.” FOX Noticias Anchor Andrea Linares joins the Rundown to discuss what’s next for Cuba, just months after a U.S. military operation in Venezuela ousted leader Nicolas Maduro. While recent CDC data shows a significant decline in drug overdose deaths, the battle against fentanyl is far from over. A new push is underway to crack down on how Mexican cartels and Chinese networks use mobile apps to launder hundreds of millions of dollars in drug trafficking funds. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joins the Rundown to discuss his efforts to combat the fentanyl epidemic, how Chinese-owned platforms have become a primary tool for the drug trade, and why obtaining any medication outside of a licensed pharmacy remains a deadly gamble for Americans. Plus, commentary by Joe Abraham, father of Katie Abraham, who was killed in a drunken-driving accident by an illegal alien. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. and Israel launched a war against Iran over three weeks ago and now President Donald Trump has indicated that the White House is engaging in talks with Iran. The President said the talks would continue during the week and that he had ordered the War Department to postpone attacks against energy infrastructure in Iran for five days. Meanwhile, there are reports that the Pentagon is preparing to deploy more troops from the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, adding to the thousands troops already headed to the region to assist with operations in Iran. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with James Robbins, Dean for Academic Affairs in the Institute of World Politics, who says plans for military operations against Iran have been discussed for quite some time. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the partial government shutdown continues, TSA call-out rates are rising, leading to longer security lines at major airports nationwide. To keep the aviation system moving, President Trump has deployed ICE agents to backfill essential positions. Former Acting ICE Director and federal prosecutor Jonathan Fahey joins us to explain how these agents will transition from community enforcement to airport security and ID monitoring. Plus, he weighs in on the negotiations over DHS funding and what he calls the "non-starter" demands being proposed by Democrats. Could Operation Epic Fury be nearing an end? As President Trump’s special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, continue negotiationse with Tehran, the President says he will delay strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure. But would a diplomatic resolution pave the way for regime change? Former Special Representative for Iran and Senior Policy Advisor to the Secretary of State Brian Hook joins the Rundown. He discusses the likelihood of a deal, the potential for domestic shifts, and why the widespread uprising in Tehran—long anticipated by the U.S. and Israel—has yet to materialize. Plus, commentary by Guy Benson, FOX News Channel political analyst and host of FOX News Radio's The Guy Benson Show . PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump this weekend issued Iran a 48-hour ultimatum, warning the U.S. would strike its power plants if the vital trade route of the Strait of Hormuz waterway is not reopened. The regime responded with threats of retaliation against U.S. and Israeli energy and infrastructure assets. Iran also launched a heavy barrage of missiles against Israel near the country’s southern most nuclear research center. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Ambassador Michael Herzog, retired brigadier general in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), and Israel's ambassador to the United States from 2021-2025, who says Israel is pleased with the military progress against Iran but does hope more Arab States do more than sit on the sidelines. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump suggests a “resolution” could be on the horizon regarding the conflict with Iran. Markets rallied on Monday following the President's directive to the Department of War to postpone military strikes for five days, citing progress in diplomatic talks. Barron’s newsletter editor Josh Schafer joins Fox Business Network’s Jackie DeAngelis to discuss the market's reaction to this potential de-escalation and how the markets have navigated the conflict thus far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could the combination of a mounting conflict abroad and political gridlock at home derail the current party's hopes of maintaining power in the upcoming midterms? Bruce Mehlman, founder of Mehlman Consulting, joins to discuss how the high costs of the war in Iran and the impasse over ICE reforms are shaping voter sentiment, the impact of the Supreme Court's upcoming election integrity case, and why the window for a political turnaround is rapidly closing as the nation heads toward the ballot box. As tax season heads into the home stretch, filing may be smoother than expected—but scammers are ramping up their efforts. Identity Theft Resource Center CEO Eva Velasquez warns that AI is making scams more convincing and easier to scale, blurring the line between legitimate messages and fraud across calls, texts, emails, and social media. She joins to break down the most common tax-season scams and how the advice to avoid them is evolving in an AI-driven world. Plus, commentary by Jason Chaffetz, FOX News contributor and the host of the Jason In The House podcast on FOX News Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Hermening was one of the Iranian regime's first victims of terror, among the Americans taken hostage in 1979. Held for more than a year, Hermening endured physical and mental torture before being freed in January 1981. Nearly 50 years later, Hermening is a Republican running for Congress, hoping to represent his home district in Wisconsin. He recently joined FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony to discuss his experience being held captive and what it was like being one of the 66 Americans kidnapped by Iran. He described the brutality he witnessed, what gave him hope, and what it was like returning home. He also weighed in on Operation Epic Fury and who should decide Iran’s political future if the current regime collapses. We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full conversation. Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, we share our entire interview with former Iranian hostage Kevin Hermening, allowing you to hear even more about his harrowing experience and his perspective on America’s military actions against Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices