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The FOX News Rundown is the place to find in-depth reporting on the news that impacts you. Each morning, Mike Emanuel, Dave Anthony, Lisa Brady, Jessica Rosenthal, and Chris Foster take a deep dive into the major and controversial stories of the day, tapping into the massive reporting resources of FOX News to provide a full picture of the news. Plus, every night, The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition brings you even more coverage of the day's biggest stories and on the weekend, you’ll hear everything that’s going on in the beltway with The FOX News Rundown: From Washington and special uncut, unedited interviews with The FOX News Rundown: Extra. Each day The FOX News Rundown features insight from top newsmakers, along with FOX News reporters and contributors, plus a daily commentary on a significant issue of the day. Check us out twice a day, every day.
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Apr 8, 2026 • 33min
History in Orbit: The Record-Breaking Artemis II Mission
Jonathan Serrie, Fox News senior correspondent at Johnson Space Center, gives on-site updates about Artemis II’s record-breaking lunar flyby. Haywood Talcove, CEO of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, explains large-scale fraud, shell companies, and identity verification fixes. Brilyn Hollyhand, young political commentator and author, closes with a brisk call for stronger campus free expression.
Apr 7, 2026 • 17min
Deadline For Iran To Open Strait Of Hormuz Ticks Down
Jay Collins, retired U.S. Army Green Beret and Florida lieutenant governor, offers frontline military perspective. He discusses the strategic stakes of the Strait of Hormuz. He weighs political pressure, legal concerns about targeting infrastructure, and bold rescue operations. He also reflects on morale-boosting missions like Artemis II.
Apr 7, 2026 • 35min
Inside The Daring Rescue Of US Airmen in Iran
John Sweet, retired U.S. Army colonel and defense commentator, breaks down NATO readiness and Iran’s long game. Steve Nisbet, retired Air Force pararescueman and founder of Shields and Stripes, recounts two daring in‑country rescues and survival tactics. They focus on alliance strain, Gulf security roles, the scale and danger of combat search‑and‑rescue, and veteran care programs.
Apr 6, 2026 • 27min
Missing U.S. Airman Rescued In Iran
E.J. Kimball, national security strategist and former Capitol Hill adviser now leading EJK Strategies. He walks through a daring cross-border rescue, the military training and tech that made it possible, and how the mission signals U.S. resolve. He also discusses Iran’s conduct, negotiation tactics from Washington, and shifting regional alliances.
Apr 6, 2026 • 12min
Business Rundown: Markets Brace For An End Or An Escalation In Iran
Lou Basenese, Executive VP for market strategy at Prairie Operating Company and Fox News contributor, offers market analysis on oil, inflation, and investment moves. He discusses why markets seem to expect a quick end to the Iran conflict. He weighs the risks to the Strait of Hormuz and outlines short-term oil and inflation outlooks.
Apr 6, 2026 • 32min
The End of the Department of Education? Linda McMahon on The President's Historic Plan
Reince Priebus, former RNC chair and White House chief of staff, breaks down GOP fundraising, redistricting and midterm targeting. Linda McMahon, former business executive and U.S. education secretary, discusses plans to close the Department of Education, shifting programs to other agencies, and her History Rocks! civics tour. Short, punchy conversations on strategy and school policy.
Apr 5, 2026 • 18min
Extra: A Mets Legend on How Baseball Helped America Heal After 9/11
John Franco, longtime Mets closer and community advocate, recalls returning to a city in mourning after 9/11. He describes team relief efforts at the stadium, the tense first game back and Mike Piazza’s moment that united fans. Franco also talks about honoring first responders and shares his views on recent baseball rule changes.
Apr 5, 2026 • 31min
From Washington: Is Busting the Filibuster the Only Way Forward for the SAVE Act?
Jared Isaacman, NASA administrator and former private astronaut, talks Artemis II, SLS rocket work, lunar south pole plans, and nuclear propulsion ambitions. Chad Pergram, Capitol Hill correspondent, breaks down Senate strategy, the debate over changing filibuster rules, and the political math shaping the SAVE Act. Multiple short, punchy discussions on policy and space exploration.
Apr 4, 2026 • 22min
Extra: Mike Rowe on AI & The Future Of Work
Mike Rowe, founder of mikeroweWORKS and former Dirty Jobs host, is a longtime advocate for skilled trades. He talks about the rising respect for plumbers, welders, and technicians. He explores vocational education, new corporate training pipelines, and the Jumpstart Savings Act. He also shares concerns and observations about AI and what it might mean for the future workforce.
Apr 4, 2026 • 31min
From Washington: Hormuz Havoc Hits the Heartland
Shannon Bream, court reporter and anchor, explains the fallout from Pam Bondi’s firing and describes President Trump’s rare Supreme Court appearance. Dr. Faith Parham, economist at the American Farm Bureau, breaks down how Strait of Hormuz disruptions spike nitrogen fertilizer prices and threaten planting season supply. They discuss policy options and risks facing small family farms.
