The Fox News Rundown

As the Artemis II crew prepares for their high-stakes return to Earth, the focus shifts to the complex engineering and strategic phases required to safely bring astronauts home from deep space. NASA astronaut and Navy Commander Matthew Dominick joins to explain the physics of the "skip entry" maneuver used to shed extreme heat and the transition from a spacecraft to an aircraft and, finally, into a boat upon splashdown. Matthew shares his perspective on how these current milestones act as vital building blocks for Artemis III and the long-term vision of establishing a permanent base on the lunar surface. Author James Patterson has been known for his storytelling, but his latest mission is personal. As the son of a teacher, he joins guest host Dana Perino to discuss his new book, Thank You, Teachers, and why he calls educators America’s "last line of defense." They dive into the alarming literacy statistics facing U.S. students, the "secret sauce" for getting kids to read at grade level, plus, why he believes we must treat our educators with the same respect as military heroes. PLUS, commentary by Jason Rantz , Seattle Red radio talk host PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the second day of the two-week ceasefire, no U.S. forces are being sent home with 50-thousand U.S. service members, the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, 16 warships and more than a dozen air squadrons remaining in place. President Trump warned that U.S. forces would hit Iran even harder than before if it did not fulfill the agreement but what that agreement is, remains in dispute. Much attention remains on the Strait of Hormuz with reports that Iranian forces have put more mines in the waterway. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Ret. U.S. Army Colonel Ray Gerber who says if U.S. troops get involved, this would be a long lasting conflict. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump has announced a two-week ceasefire in Operation Epic Fury, halting U.S. strikes on Iran to pursue a diplomatic resolution. But with the Strait of Hormuz still in flux and Iran pushing a controversial 10-point plan, is "mowing the grass" enough to secure long-term peace? Former CIA Chief of Station and FOX News Contributor Dan Hoffman joins the Rundown to break down why he's pessimistic about the grueling negotiations ahead. The market remains uncertain as investors look toward an eight-week deadline to secure a multi-country deal to stabilize the Strait of Hormuz. But has this conflict finally revealed where the real value lies for investors in the age of artificial intelligence? Shark Tank investor & O’Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O’Leary joins to discuss his pivot toward the physical infrastructure of the AI boom and why he believes the current global landscape has changed the rules for every business and investor. Plus, commentary by "Ruthless" co-host John Ashbrook. PHOTO CREDIT: NASA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire as both sides engage in more talks to secure a wider peace agreement. The move came after talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who urged President Trump to delay further U.S. military escalation while each side continues to negotiate. Iran has proposed a 10-point plan and shared it with President Trump, who said it represents a "workable basis on which to negotiate." FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Ahmad Sharawi, a senior research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, focusing on Middle East affairs, specifically the Levant, Iraq, and Iranian intervention in Arab affairs, who says finding common ground with Iran will be very difficult to achieve. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Artemis II mission is nearing its conclusion as the crew coasts back to Earth following a historic lunar flyby that broke distance records previously held by Apollo 13. FOX News senior correspondent Jonathan Serrie joins from the Johnson Space Center to discuss how the crew leveraged the moon's gravity for a high-speed return journey aiming for a Friday splashdown off the coast of San Diego. The mission serves as a critical stepping stone for a permanent human presence on the lunar south pole, with plans to test new landers before an attempted moon landing and eventual human travel to Mars. The Department of Justice has launched a new National Fraud Enforcement Division, escalating the Trump administration’s crackdown on fraud. The move follows Vice President J.D. Vance’s anti-fraud task force and efforts by CMS to halt suspicious Medicaid payments. Haywood Talcove, CEO of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, joins us to break down the reports of waste and abuse that he says are costing taxpayers an estimated $1 trillion a year—driven largely by foreign criminal networks. Plus, how data analytics can help to expose shell companies and why experts say the current “pay and chase” system must shift to front-end identity verification to end fraudulent behavior. Plus, commentary by Brilyn Hollyhand, 19-year-old political commentator, bestselling author of "One Generation Away: Why Now is the Time to Restore American Freedom," and host of "The Brilyn Hollyhand Show." PHOTO CREDIT: NASA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump has set an 8 p.m. ET deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or else the U.S. will begin targeting the nation's power plants and bridges. It would be a major escalation with critics saying targeting those sites amounts to 'war crimes.' President Trump wrote on Truth Social, warning, “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will.” FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins, retired U.S. Army Green Beret, who says whatever happens when the deadline expires, he is confident our military will not be committing crimes against humanity. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is making his frustration with European allies clear as military operations in Iran continue, labeling NATO a "paper tiger" as several countries restrict airspace and decline to assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz. With NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte headed to the White House, is there a deepening rift within the alliance? Retired Army Colonel Jon Sweet joins the Rundown to discuss the readiness of our allies, as well as Iran's strategy of outlasting U.S. interest. A pair of rescue missions inside Iranian territory ensued to find the airmen of a downed F-15E fighter jet. In separate instances, both aviators were found alive. Steve Nisbet is a retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant, and Pararescueman, as well as Executive Director and Founder of Shields and Stripes. He joins the Rundown to discuss the preparation and courage it took to make these rescue missions possible. Plus, commentary by Kaylee McGhee White, FOX News contributor and the editor-in-chief of IW Features, the grassroots storytelling arm of independent Women. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a story that unfolds like a Hollywood script, hundreds of American troops descended on the rugged mountains of southwestern Iran this weekend to rescue a wounded airman who spent nearly two days hiding from Iranian forces. A large contingent of special operations forces and aircraft were deployed in the high-stakes combat search-and-rescue mission deep inside Iran. Meanwhile, President Trump says Iran is ready to make a deal to end the conflict. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with E.J. Kimball, the Director of Policy for the US-Israel Education Association, to discuss the life and death rescue, and get his thoughts on where the conflict goes from here. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is issuing an ultimatum for Iran: reach a deal and open the Strait of Hormuz or face the force of the United States military. With a Tuesday deadline looming, the market is bracing for either an end to Operation Epic Fury or the beginning of an escalation. Lou Basenese is a FOX News Contributor and Executive Vice President for Market Strategy at the Prairie Operating Company and he joins FOX Business Network’s Gerri Willis to discuss what the future of the market could look like in hopes of a conclusion to the conflict in Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump isn't giving up on his historic campaign promise to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. But as the administration works to shift federal programs to other agencies, it is facing legal challenges from states, schools, and teachers' unions. Education Secretary Linda McMahon joins us to discuss the ongoing effort to shutter her own department and why she believes it will benefit schools and students. Plus, she discusses efforts to improve test scores and the pushback she is receiving from her 50-state "History Rocks!" tour, which is intended to teach children civics and celebrate America's 250th birthday. While November is still about seven months away, Republicans are working to break the usual pattern of the party in power losing Congressional seats in midterm elections. While history may not be on their side, the Republican Party nationally has a significantly larger war chest than Democrats. Reince Priebus—former RNC Chairman, former White House Chief of Staff, and FOX News Contributor—breaks down the fundraising battle between the two parties, how redistricting could impact the midterm results, and what the GOP needs to do to hold on to power. Plus, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of FOX News Saturday Night and FOX News Radio’s "FOX Across America" PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 recently joined FOX News Rundown host Chris Foster to discuss how America's pastime helped the nation recover in the days and weeks after 9/11. He also shared how he has continued to honor first responders since that day and discussed the new FOX Nation documentary, “Never Forget: How Baseball Helped New York Heal.” Franco also talked a little baseball and weighed in on some of the rule changes the sport has made recently. We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with former New York Mets legend John Franco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump continues to put pressure on the Senate to kill the filibuster and pass the SAVE America Act, yet with Republican leadership hesitant to consider the possibility after multiple weeks of wasted floor time, the future of the bill remains uncertain. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pegram joins the Rundown to explain the main factors hindering the SAVE act from being codified, and previews King Charles’ upcoming address to Congress. Later, NASA Administrator Jared Issacman joins to discuss the details of NASA’s first trip to the moon in over half a century.PHOTO CREDIT: ADOBE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Concern about what artificial intelligence may mean for jobs has the Trump administration pushing to upskill the workforce, as more and more young people look into the skilled trades. Mike Rowe—the CEO of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation and the former star of “Dirty Jobs”—has been pushing people to get into the trades for decades. Rowe recently joined the FOX News Rundown and told Jessica Rosenthal about the growing popularity of vocationally focused education and how the value of knowing a trade seems to be growing exponentially. He also discussed his concerns about AI, the uncertainty it holds for the future, and how he’s happy to see America’s attitude toward plumbers, welders, and other trade careers drastically changing. We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with Mike Rowe and let you hear more of his thoughts on what the future workforce may look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Geopolitical instability in the Middle East has significantly disrupted transit through the Strait of Hormuz, causing a massive ripple effect across global energy and agricultural markets. Dr. Faith Parham joins to discuss how these supply chain bottlenecks are driving up the cost of nitrogen-based fertilizers during the spring planting season, the long-term economic pressure facing small family farms after years of financial losses, and what the administration can do to bolster domestic production and protect the stability of the American food supply.A major Cabinet shakeup is underway following the news that Attorney General Pam Bondi has been fired. Shannon Bream, FOX News Sunday anchor & host of the Livin’ the Bream podcast, joins to discuss the factors behind Bondi’s sudden dismissal. Plus, Shannon describes witnessing President Trump’s historic appearance at the Supreme Court for oral arguments regarding his executive order on birthright citizenship. PHOTO CREIDT: AP PHOTO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Since being named Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei has not made one public appearance. There have only been messages, purportedly by him, that have been read on Iranian state TV, consisting of wide-ranging threats against the United States, Israel, and other Mideast neighbors. Other reports claimed Mojtaba was in critical condition or even in a coma, though Iranian officials have insisted that the new supreme leader is in good health. It all begs the question - who is currently in charge of Iran? FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Christine Balling, former U.S. Defense Advisor and the Senior Vice President at the Institute of World Politics, who says the simple fact we don't see Iran's new Ayatollah in any capacity shows how successful this military operation has gone. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Supreme Court weighs arguments regarding President Trump’s executive order challenging birthright citizenship, the landmark case has put the spotlight on so-called “birth tourism”—the practice of traveling to the United States to give birth so a child gains American citizenship. In his new book, The Invisible Coup: How American Elites and Foreign Power Use Immigration as a Weapon, Peter Schweizer takes a deep dive into the business of birth tourism and how the industry poses a potential threat to America. Peter Schweizer joins FOX Business Network’s Lydia Hu to discuss the Supreme Court case and why he says countries—including our foes—are taking advantage of birthright citizenship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s been another shakeup in the president's Cabinet. On Thursday, Trump announced that Pam Bondi is out as attorney general, describing her in a Truth Social post as “a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend.” Shannon Bream—FOX News Sunday anchor and host of the Livin’ the Bream podcast—joins the Rundown to discuss what may have led to Bondi’s dismissal. Additionally, Shannon describes witnessing President Trump's historic appearance at the Supreme Court as the justices heard oral arguments on his executive order regarding birthright citizenship. Christians around the world are observing Good Friday, which commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, days ahead of Easter Sunday. Many services often include centuries-old traditions, and this year may see more attendees. FOX News Contributor and theologian Jonathan Morris joins the Rundown to discuss a surprising religious "resurgence" that is happening among Gen Z, even as reports show overall church attendance in the U.S. has hit historic lows. Plus, commentary by Vice President of Communications for Focus on The Family, Paul Batura. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump addressed Americans in a primetime speech saying that Iran is no longer “the bully of the Middle East.” The President outlined the next phase of the war, saying U.S. forces will strike Iran “very hard” over the next two to three weeks, sending the country “back to the Stone Ages.” He again declared victory while scolding European allies for lack of support. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Justin Fulcher, former adviser to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who says President Trump used his speech to push Tehran to continue to negotiate and end to the war. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump delivered a prime-time address to the nation, giving an update on the military conflict in Iran one month since Operation Epic Fury began. FOX News Audio Correspondents Jared Halpern and Jonathan Savage join Gurnal Scott to analyze the administration's 15-point peace plan to end the conflict, the true state of the Iranian regime after recent strikes on leadership, and why the Strait of Hormuz remains the ultimate wild card for the global economy. Plus, why European leaders are breathing a sigh of relief—for now. Perfecting proper etiquette is difficult, but help is on the way. Guest host Dana Perino speaks with Alison Cheperdak, founder of Elevate Etiquette and author of the new book, 'Was It Something I Said? Everyday Etiquette to Avoid Awkward Moments in Relationships, Work, and Life,' about navigating social missteps with grace and—most importantly—how to stop annoying the people around you. Plus, commentary by Riley Gaines, 12-time NCAA All-American and host of "The Riley Gaines Show" podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump said he is weighing a potential US withdrawal from NATO, citing frustration with allies over their response to the Iran conflict. Spain’s defense minister called the war in Iran illegal and unjust. Italy has blocked landing rights to U.S. warplanes at a key airbase in Sicily, and Poland says they have no plans to send Patriot air defense systems to the Mideast. Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed that sentiment on the FOX News Channel this week saying if the U.S. cannot use NATO bases, then NATO is a 'one-way street.' FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Ivo Daalder, Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO and Senior Fellow at Harvard's Belfer Center, who says the tensions among NATO nations has never been worse. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices