The Fox News Rundown

The next presidential election seems far away, but potential candidates may already be posing themselves to be the next Commander in Chief. Speculation is swirling over who will throw their name in ring. Karl Rove, FOX News Contributor and former deputy chief of staff to President George W. Bush, joins the Rundown to unpack whose names are being mentioned and which party has the edge. As recent college graduate unemployment grows and AI begins to automate traditional white-collar roles, a quiet revolution is happening in the American workforce. Enrollment in vocational schools is up as young workers trade lecture halls for job sites. Mike Rowe, CEO of the mikeroweWorks Foundation, joins the Rundown to discuss why enrollment in vocational schools is surging right now and if AI will eventually catch up to the blue-collar sector too. Plus, commentary by Karol Markowicz, columnist at the New York Post and FOX News. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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