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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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Mar 11, 2026 • 32min
Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions & Growing ‘Desperation’
K.T. McFarland, former Deputy National Security Advisor offering hard-hitting commentary. Keith Jeffries, former TSA director explaining staffing, pay and airport screening strains. Danny Danon, Israel’s U.N. ambassador discussing timing of strikes, Iran’s missile and nuclear risks, mined waterways and regional fallout. Fast-paced conversation on military operations, escalation concerns and travel-security impacts.
Mar 10, 2026 • 23min
President Trump Says The Speed Of Success In Iran Could End The War 'Very Soon'
John Spencer, retired Army colonel and urban warfare scholar, weighs in on the swift strikes reshaping the Iran conflict. He discusses leadership decapitation, the collapse of key military capabilities, and whether the campaign could shift to urban fighting. He also highlights lessons about drones, AI, and modern tactics.
Mar 10, 2026 • 32min
The “Stranglehold” On Tehran: How Long Will the Iran Conflict Last?
Brent Sadler, retired Navy officer and Heritage Foundation researcher, breaks down how strikes and sensors track Iran’s missile and bunker damage. Josh Kraushaar, Jewish Insider editor and political analyst, explains Trump’s endorsement effects and why a Democrat could force a runoff in Georgia’s crowded race. They discuss limited strike options, regional allies, carrier roles, and political stakes in Washington.
Mar 9, 2026 • 22min
Iran Names A New Supreme Leader, Who Is He?
Behnam Ben Taleblu, senior director specializing in Iran policy and strategy, breaks down Mojtaba Khamenei’s rise. He outlines Mojtaba’s background and clerical standing. He discusses Iran’s power dynamics between clerics and the IRGC. He explores regional ripples, U.S. and Israeli options, and why Tehran internationalizes conflict.
Mar 9, 2026 • 23min
Business Rundown: Growing Pressure At The Pump, But Is Relief On The Way?
E.J. Antoni, Chief Economist at the Heritage Foundation, offers concise economic perspective. He discusses oil topping $100 amid Middle East conflict and how damaged infrastructure can prolong supply pain. He explores SPR use, insurance limits, and the knock-on effects of energy costs on jobs, tariffs, and inflation. He also outlines the Heritage Index and policy levers like tax cuts and deregulation.
Mar 9, 2026 • 32min
Iran Conflict, DHS Shutdown Raises Fears Of Threats Inside The US
Frank Bisignano, CEO of the IRS and Social Security chief, discusses tax season, agency modernization, and fraud prevention. Andrew Garbarino, U.S. Representative and Homeland Security chair, warns about DHS funding lapses, national security risks, and the Iran conflict. Short takes cover counter-drone readiness, morale at TSA and CISA, and how politics affects preparedness.
Mar 8, 2026 • 29min
Extra: The Evolution of Drone Warfare
Brett Velicovich, former U.S. Army Special Operations intelligence analyst and founder of drone company Power.us. He recounts how cheaper commercial tech transformed drone warfare. He explains Iran’s low-cost Shahed threat, reverse engineering captured drones, and the need for cheaper interceptors and electronic warfare. He warns about terrorist proliferation and gaps in domestic airspace defenses.
Mar 8, 2026 • 31min
From Washington: The Debate Over Militarizing Artificial Intelligence and the Future of War
Tevi Troy, presidential historian and senior fellow at the Ronald Reagan Institute, gives a concise historical take on U.S.-Iran ties since World War II. The conversation covers the Pentagon’s break with Anthropic over AI safety, debates about keeping humans in the kill chain, accelerating battlefield AI and risks of autonomous drones, and how Cold War-era choices shaped today’s Iran policy.
Mar 7, 2026 • 36min
Extra: Iranian Americans on Fleeing Tyranny and Iran’s Future
Tabby Refael, Los Angeles journalist and Iranian-American activist who fled as a child, shares personal memories of life under the theocracy. Dr. Houman Hemmati, board-certified physician who escaped after the 1979 revolution, recounts his family’s flight and community resilience. They discuss reactions to recent regime changes, mixed emotions of joy and caution, cultural preservation abroad, and hopes for Iran’s future.
Mar 7, 2026 • 31min
From Washington: DHS Shutdown Persists as Domestic Threats Rise
Alex Gray, former National Security Council chief of staff, offers geopolitical analysis of U.S. operations in Iran. Charles Marino, former DHS senior advisor, outlines DHS funding strains and homeland security risks. They discuss military strikes on Iran, DHS shutdown impacts on operations and cyber defense, border and domestic threat concerns, and international strategic ripple effects.
