The Fox News Rundown

Congress has passed President Donald Trump’s "big, beautiful bill" after back-to-back late nights for both the House and Senate. The massive spending bill now goes to President Trump's desk to be signed into law just on time for the Fourth of July deadline that was set. The passing of the bill is victory for Speaker Mike Johnson and for the president himself. Fox's John Saucier speaks to Jared Halpern, Fox News Radio White House Correspondent and podcast anchor, who says its another victory for President Trump and the Republicans, and shares with us the atmosphere in the capital during Independence Day. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The University of Pennsylvania has been at the heart of the debate over transgender athletes since awarding accolades to controversial competitor Lia Thomas. After an investigation from President Trump's Department of Education, UPenn has now agreed to keep transgender athletes out of women's sports and restore titles to the women who came in second behind biological males. Former member of the UPenn swim team Paula Scanlan joins the Rundown to explain why her alma mater's updated decision is a win for female athletes and the Trump administration. Border patrol agents have a massive responsibility to both protect and secure America's borders. Despite risking their lives trying to catch criminals like drug smugglers and human traffickers, much of a border patrol agent's job involves saving lives too. Army veteran and former border patrol agent Vincent Vargas joins retired Staff Sergeant Joey Jones to highlight the complexity of the job and what led him down this career path. Plus commentary from the managing partner of The Bahnsen Group, David Bahnsen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hispanic voters helped to send President Donald Trump back to the White House, including flipping multiple districts in Texas that previously voted for President Biden. The Hispanic voters in South Texas have especially strong feelings on immigration and the border, many have growing support for stricter enforcement at the border. Also, many have had the unfortunate experience of dealing with cartels perpetrating violence against their friends and family. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with former Texas Congresswoman Mayra Flores, who is running again in the 28th District of Texas, who says there are real concerns amongst Texans that violent cartels could get a large foothold in the United States and commit the same unspeakable crimes they commit in Mexico. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A recent FOX News poll reveals that 58% of Americans take pride in their country, representing an increase of nearly 13 points compared to the same time last year. This figure is also the highest level of national pride recorded since 2011. Most Republicans say they are proud to be an American, while 36% of Democrats would say the same. Executive editor and anchor of The Story With Martha MacCallum, Martha MacCallum joins the Rundown to break down the data, why Americans have less pride in their nation than generations ago, and share her favorite things about Independence Day. Bryan Kohberger has accepted a plea deal in the case of the four murdered college students in Idaho. It's been more than two and a half years since University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, and Madison Mogen were murdered while sleeping in an off-campus apartment. The investigation led to Bryan Kohberger, who, with his plea deal, has escaped the death penalty yet stands to spend life in prison. Former prosecutor and current criminal defense attorney Mark Eiglarsh joins the podcast to analyze the plea deal and the evidence against Kohberger. Plus, commentary from the host of “Tomi Lahren is Fearless on Outkick,” Tomi Lahren. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senate Republicans circled the wagons and passed President Donald Trump’s $3.3 trillion "big, beautiful bill" sending it back to the House. President Trump's request to get this passed before July 4th seems to be on track, and now Democrats are threatening to use the 'nuclear option'. Fox's John Saucier speaks to Jared Halpern, Fox News Radio White House Correspondent and podcast anchor, who explains how the final sticking points were overcome and why the name of the spending bill was changed. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How are the nation’s most elite universities navigating the Trump administration? Harvard was recently been informed by the Trump administration that the school has violated federal civil rights law over how it treats Jewish and Israeli students. Allegations of civil rights violations are just the latest troubles for the Ivy Leagues, as Columbia University received a formal warning for their conduct back in May. President Emeritus of Purdue University and former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels joins to explain navigating Trump administration criticism, legal action, and frozen federal grants. The Supreme Court has finished its term, and the final rulings were all wins for the Trump administration on a variety of issues, such as abortion funding, parental rights in schools, and limiting the power of federal judges. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticized these outcomes, arguing that the 6-3 conservative majority holds too much power. Former federal prosecutor Jim Trusty joins to discuss the latest Supreme Court decisions. Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor and host of The Jason In The House podcast, Jason Chaffetz. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump wants his 'big beautiful bill' passed by Congress before the Fourth of July holiday at the end of this week. Senators will enter a marathon 'vote-a-rama' to try get that done amid a GOP family feud. Republicans will use the time to make more changes to convince fellow Republicans on the fence about the bill, and Democrats try to outright kill the bill. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Chad Pergram, Senior Congressional Correspondent for FOX News Channel, who says historically when there is this much division over a spending bill, it doesn't pass but maybe with President Trump's influence this time, it will be different. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Days ago, President Trump said he would suspend trade talks with Canada over their Digital Services Tax on U.S. tech companies that he called "a blatant attack on our country." By Sunday night, Canada had changed their tune. Their Prime Minister agreed to axe the tax on Big Tech and trade talks have resumed. FOX Business correspondent Gerri Willis speaks with founder of the Capitalist Pig hedge fund Jonathan Hoenig about this trade victory for America and its impact on the global markets. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

China has been imposing export controls on several minerals for the past two years--as the leading producer of critical minerals, it holds significant leverage over other countries. A substantial part of the Trump administration's discussions with China earlier this year focused on minerals, particularly after the Chinese Communist Party halted the flow of several critical minerals following President Trump's increase in tariffs. Although the U.S. is still engaged in negotiations with China, they continue to look for solutions within the United States. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt joins the Rundown to discuss his state's efforts to attract companies involved in critical mineral mining and refining to the state. Sean 'Diddy' Combs was arrested on September 16th, 2024, and now his trial is underway as he faces several charges. These serious allegations detail what prosecutors say was a decade-long scheme to run a criminal enterprise and fuel Diddy's sexual desires. The jurors have heard graphic, explicit details about Diddy's personal life, and now they will begin deliberations this week. FOX News National Correspondent CB Cotton joins the podcast to discuss what she has observed within the courtroom and evaluates the defenses' argument. Plus, commentary from presidential historian and author of “The Power and the Money,” Tevi Troy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Earlier this week, Fox News' retired Staff Sgt. Johnny Joey Jones had the opportunity to interview one of the first responders he featured in his book, "Behind the Badge." In the interview, Steve Hennigan recounts what first drove him to join the Marines—the tragic Beirut Bombings of 1983. From the moment of his enlistment, he launched a long career of service that would lead to diffusing bombs and protecting the streets of Los Angeles. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share that entire conversation between retired Staff Sgt. Johnny Joey Jones and retired Marine, bomb technician, and former LAPD officer Steve Hennigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over the weekend, the United States carried out targeted airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. Dubbed Operation Midnight Hammer, the attack made U.S. history as the largest B-2 operation ever conducted. Retired Army General Joseph Votel formerly served as the U.S. CENTCOM Commander. He explains the time and planning that went into the operation, and discusses why President Trump made the decision to attack now. Then, cybersecurity expert and American AI Logistics CEO John Cofrancesco explained the risks of Iranian hacker retaliation, and how the U.S. is prepared to respond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the wake of the conflict in Iran, this week we spoke with Dr. Nazee Moinian, a PhD in Iranian foreign policy and an associate fellow at the Middle East Institute. In the wake of this instability in Iran, she has been in touch with Iranian citizens who gave us a glimpse into their opinions about the Israeli strikes on their country and American strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with Dr. Nazee Moinian about how Iranian citizens feel about their leadership right now and what rising up would look like in a country where its people are unarmed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough has struck several provisions from the 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' ruling they violate the Byrd Rule — a strict set of criteria budget reconciliation bills must follow to avoid a filibuster. The cuts—ranging from gun suppressor deregulation to Medicaid caps—have angered House Republicans, who passed the bill by just one vote. Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains what was removed, the implications for the bill’s survival, and what Republicans might do next. He also weighs in on the fallout from U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and the sharp partisan divide over their impact. Later, Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) shares what she learned about the challenging and often dangerous duties ICE agents possess after experiencing it first-hand, and why she remains optimistic about the potential impact the "Big Beautiful Bill" could have if it passes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It happens in Washington D.C. all the time but also in state legislatures, political decisions are often made down the party lines with members voting with the official policy or opinion of one's political party. What happens when those policies work for cities but not for the rural districts of a state? That challenge could not be showcased better than in Washington State, which ranks second in the nation for agricultural production but also has cities like Seattle and Spokane to care for. FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Washington State Senator Drew MacEwen (R) who says there is a balancing act in meeting the needs and interests of rural areas in a state and its cities, and he also shares plenty of reasons to visit his beautiful state. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hit new record highs on Friday, riding investor enthusiasm from a renewed calm in the Middle East, positive trade deal progress, and a potential rate cut in our future. FOX Business co-anchor of The Big Money Show Taylor Riggs is joined by President of Payne Capital Management, Ryan Payne, to break down the driving forces behind this market rally. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Top officials gave updated damage assessments on the Trump administration's historic bunker bust of Iran's nuclear program. On Thursday, both the President and U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth pushed back on media reports downplaying the efficacy of the strikes, emphasizing this was a "highly successful mission." FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins to discuss the latest updates on Iran's nuclear capabilities, New York's Mayoral Democratic primary, and a Supreme Court ruling on funding to Planned Parenthood. Malaria kills around 600,000 people each year according to the World Health Organization, with mosquitoes largely responsible for spreading this deadly disease. Futurist Jamie Meltz, author of “Superconvergence: How the Genetics, Biotech, and AI Revolutions Will Transform our Lives,” joins the podcast to explore the scientific possibility of editing mosquitoes' DNA in order to eliminate or genetically modify the entire species, while warning of the ethical and ecological risks when altering complex natural systems. Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers. Plus, commentary by Brian Kilmeade, Host of One Nation with Brian Kilmeade and The Brian Kilmeade Show. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The total damage to three Iranian nuclear sites after U.S. bombing strikes continues to be assessed, the Pentagon says the mission was a complete success stopping Iran's ability to develop a nuclear weapon. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held a press briefing using various descriptions as - destroying, obliterating, decimating - the Iranian potential to enrich weapons grade uranium. There have been media reports and other military experts that question the claims the sites were destroyed or just set back by months or years. Fox's John Saucier speaks to Jennifer Griffin, Chief National Security Correspondent for FOX News Channel, who says no one denies the success of the mission but the overall assessment of the damage is still being made. Click Here⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani has declared victory in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary, beating out moderate candidate and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The primary results sent waves through the Democratic Party, as voters seemed energized by this candidate's radical agenda that includes free public transit fares, free childcare, and promises to oppose ICE operations in the city. Democratic consultant and former advisor to President Clinton, Doug Shoen, joins the Rundown to discuss whether Blue State voters are jumping even further left. The call to enlist may look different to each American. Retired Staff Sgt. Johnny Joey Jones remembers he and many from his generation enlisted right after the September 11th terror attacks. In Jones’ new book, “Behind the Badge,” he spoke to retired Marine, bomb tech, and former LAPD officer Steve Hennigan about the catalyst for his becoming a Marine: the 1983 Beirut Bombings. Later, Hennigan tells Jones about his relentless pursuit to protect and serve with the Los Angeles Police Department. Plus, commentary from New York Post columnist and co-author of "Stolen Youth," Karol Markowicz. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tennessee Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn rode along with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last week as she promoted her proposed new legislation that would penalize those who dox federal law enforcement. The Senator got a first-hand look at the obstacles law enforcement have in apprehending criminal illegal aliens. Also, she says she feels confident President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' will bring much needed tax relief to Americans. FOX’s Ryan Schmelz speaks with Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), who shares what she learned about the difficult and dangerous job ICE has to find illegals with criminal records, and her optimism of the benefits of the 'Big Beautiful Bill' still being worked through Congress. Click Here⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following the U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend, there has been increased concern about potential terrorism in America. Border pundits have forecast that the surge in illegal immigration under the Biden administration could have granted members of Iranian terror cells access to the country. FOX News national correspondent Bill Melugin joins the Rundown to discuss the current management of the southern border and the latest Supreme Court decision regarding 3rd-country removals. Before leaving for the Netherlands for a NATO summit, the President expressed optimism that Iran's nuclear program has been completely demolished. While the President has said the U.S. is not pushing for regime change, sources close to Iranian people have mentioned that protests are occurring. Fellow at the Middle East Institute, Dr. Nazee Moinian joins the podcast to explain how the Iranian regime reached this point and what its citizens may choose for their future. Plus, commentary from host of OutKick's "Gaines for Girls", Riley Gaines. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices