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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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Feb 16, 2026 • 33min
Immigration Battle Triggers Another Shutdown, Shakes Up Midterms
Michael Whatley, former RNC chair and Republican Senate candidate from North Carolina focused on immigration and border security. He discusses the DHS funding lapse and its effects on TSA, FEMA, and the Coast Guard. He also outlines economic priorities like tax and trade policies and talks campaign strategy and the impact of national endorsements.
Feb 15, 2026 • 23min
Extra: Addictive by Design? When Social Media Devastates A Family
Maureen Molak, advocate and co-founder of Parents SOS and David's Legacy Foundation whose son died after intense cyberbullying, shares a family's loss and push for change. She describes signs of addiction, how injury and isolation fueled compulsive online use, and the tech design features and failed parental guardrails that contributed. She calls for policy solutions to better protect kids online.
Feb 15, 2026 • 31min
From Washington: New Hope for Homebuyers? Congress Reaches Deal to Fix Housing Crisis
Marlin Stutzman, Indiana congressman focused on cutting red tape in housing, and James Lankford, Oklahoma senator tracking federal waste, join to debate fixes for affordability and accountability. They talk about streamlining HUD and USDA rules, boosting housing supply, permitting and manufactured housing reforms. They also cover tracking improper payments, AI tools to stop fraud, and tighter oversight of federal programs.
Feb 14, 2026 • 21min
Extra: Why More Doctors Are Speaking Out Against Gender Surgeries for Minors
Dr. Sheila Nazarian, plastic surgeon and Netflix’s Skin Decision alum, discusses updated surgical guidance for minors. She focuses on lack of long-term data, irreversible harms, and professional risks of speaking out. Short sentences highlight concerns about hormones, informed consent, and the need for rigorous evidence. The conversation centers on when and how surgery should be studied before being offered to young people.
Feb 14, 2026 • 31min
From Washington: Attorney General Pam Bondi Butts Heads with Congress as DHS Shuts Down
Chad Pergram, Fox News Chief Congressional Correspondent who reports on Capitol Hill, explains the partial DHS shutdown and who it hits. He breaks down why talks collapsed over ICE reforms and timing pressures. He also recaps the heated Judiciary Committee clashes over Pam Bondi and ongoing scrutiny of the Epstein files.
Feb 14, 2026 • 19min
Evening Edition: Love After Death And Other Difficult Conversations
Lori Friedman, love and legacy architect and insurance veteran who created The Love Policy, helps people start hard conversations about end-of-life planning. She discusses why talking about wishes protects families. She describes tools like the Love Policy Box, workbooks, wills and documenting digital assets. Practical prompts and timing for beginning these talks are explored.
Feb 13, 2026 • 12min
Business Rundown: Inflation Cools as "Big Beautiful Bill" Benefits Roll Out
Lou Basenese, Executive VP of Market Strategy at Prairie Operating Company and market analyst, breaks down recent CPI cooling and energy price drops. He discusses sticky shelter and healthcare inflation. He weighs housing affordability, potential nationwide price pullbacks, and how policy changes and Fed moves could shape jobs and growth.
Feb 13, 2026 • 35min
Crime Is Plummeting In Many Major Cities. Why?
Dr. Ben Carson, retired neurosurgeon and former HUD Secretary, offers a commentary on professional ethics in healthcare. Dr. Marc Siegel, physician and medical analyst, discusses a study linking ADHD meds to sleep-like effects. Shannon Bream, Fox anchor and podcaster, tackles falling crime rates, immigration enforcement, political fallout, and the Epstein files. Multiple concise conversations cover crime trends, policy, and medical research.
Feb 12, 2026 • 18min
Evening Edition: Why Operation Metro Surge is Ending
Jonathan Fahey, former acting ICE director and federal prosecutor, explains why Operation Metro Surge wrapped up. He discusses how local jail cooperation changed enforcement and how arrests targeted criminal records. He addresses protests, officer safety measures like masking, and why proposed DHS reforms may slow deportations.
Feb 12, 2026 • 32min
A Mother’s Warning as Tech Giants Face Addiction Lawsuit
Maurine (Maureen) Molak, co-founder of Parents SOS and David's Legacy Foundation who fights for child online safety after losing her son to cyberbullying, tells a personal and urgent story. She discusses landmark trials alleging platforms enable child exploitation and design for addictive use. She explains why parental controls often fail and calls for stronger accountability and policy action.
