The Fox News Rundown

New York City Mayoral race leader Zohran Mamdani headlined a campaign rally last night alongside a defiant Letitia James where they both targeted President Trump and billionaires living in the city. It was her first public appearance since she was indicted on federal charges of bank fraud and making a false statement. Meanwhile, polling shows Mamdani has a double digit lead over the other two candidates Mario Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa with just three weeks from the election. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Terry Schilling, political analyst and President of the American Principles Project, who says Mamdani's socialist policies experiment will fail in the end. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Families are rejoicing across Israel as the remaining living hostages have returned home after two years of Hamas captivity. Former Israeli ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren joins the Rundown to discuss the emotional reunions, how the Trump administration's personal relationships in the region contributed to the current developments, and whether or not he thinks this is a temporary peace, or the beginning of a new era in the Middle East. A little over two years after the October 7th attack on Israel by Hamas, the war that followed it has been ended. President Trump was in Israel meeting with hostage families and spoke before the Knesset before he travelled to Egypt for a peace summit. New York Republican Representative Mike Lawler joins the Rundown to discuss his reaction to the announcement and events unfolding in the Middle East. Plus, commentary by Fox News Legal Analyst & commentator Gregg Jarrett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Families and friends of hostages broke out into wild cheers as Hamas released the last 20 living hostages held in Gaza. President Trump met with hostage families and then addressed the Knesset as he continues to celebrate the historic Israel–Hamas peace deal that ended two years of war. Now the question is: will peace prevail in the region? FOX’s Ryan Schmelz speaks with William Jacobson, Cornell Law Professor and founder of the 'Equal Protection Project', who says it is a very good first step on a long road to keeping the peace. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

China is threatening to retaliate if President Trump follows through on his promise and imposes a steep tariff increase on all Chinese goods starting on November 1st. On Friday, the president said he would put a “massive increase” of tariffs on China after they announced export restrictions on key items, including rare-earth minerals The apparent escalation in the trade war between the two nations sparked a sell-off However, investors’ nerves calmed a bit on Sunday when the president attempted to bring down the temperature with China and assured Americans on a Truth Social post that things would be 'fine'. Lou Basenese, the Executive Vice President of Market Strategy at Prairie Operating Co., joins FOX Business' Lydia Hu to discuss trade tensions, gold, government shutdown worries, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new pilot program in Arkansas seeks to break the cycle of poverty by shifting focus from government assistance to collaboration with non-profit, faith-based, and business partners to tackle welfare challenges. Arkansas Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joins the Rundown to discuss the initiative's goal of connecting those in need with diverse services and support, such as job training, housing, and healthcare. She explains how this approach could prevent individuals from becoming permanently reliant on government aid and potentially serve as a model for other states. The White House is striving to establish global dominance in the critical minerals sector, which is essential for powering our phones and producing our medicines. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum joins the Rundown to discuss the significance of these minerals for national security, the economy, and technological advancement. He explores how shifting U.S. investments could lessen dependence on China for critical mineral supplies and addresses the environmental concerns involved in the Trump administration's push for increased domestic mineral production. Plus, commentary by a former investment banker and author of 'You Will Own Nothing,' Carol Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

According to a report out last week, Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into the January 6th Capitol riot allegedly included tracking the cell phone communications of eight Republican senators. One of those Senators was Tennessee’s Bill Hagerty. Hagerty spoke with FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony after the news broke and explained how he found the FBI had accessed his private phone activities. The Senator discussed how he hoped to get answers on how this happened and why he thinks actions like this have led to many Americans losing faith in America’s justice system and federal agencies. We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with a very unhappy Sen. Bill Haggerty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tensions and tempers continue to rise on Capitol Hill as the government shutdown drags on, with no sign of reopening anytime soon. FOX Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to discuss the shutdown, the spats in the halls of Congress its sparking, and how after 15 years, the Affordable Care Act, or ‘Obamacare’, continues to be at the center of most political battles in Washington.   Later, Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) joins to discuss the Israel-Hamas peace agreement, the ongoing government shutdown, and the indictment of New York Attorney General Letisha James. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Louisiana Republican Senator John Kennedy, known for his deadpan one-liners and turn of phrase witticism, recently joined host Dave Anthony on the FOX News Rundown to discuss the government shutdown, the political divide in Washington, and his new book, "How to Test Negative for Stupid." As you can imagine, Sen Kennedy had a lot to say about all the subjects and more. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire, unedited interview with Louisiana Republican Senator John Kennedy, so you can hear all his thoughts about Washington, America, and what he finds ‘stupid’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hostages held in Hamas captivity in Gaza for more than two years are expected to be released soon as a peace agreement takes hold. President Trump announced a historic deal ending the war in Gaza was reached by Hamas and Israel. But the road to peace was not always straight and questions remain if it can last. Fox News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich  discusses the months that went into this deal and what the future of the region may look.   Later, FOX News Chief Foreign Correspondent Trey Yingst looks back at his coverage of the October 7th, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and the war that followed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel and Hamas have agreed to phase one of a peace agreement that will lead to the release of hostages and a ceasefire. It comes just days after the anniversary of the October 7th terror attacks carried out by Hamas in Israel. So, what does the agreement mean for the future of the region and the surge of antisemitism the world has seen since the war in Gaza began just over two years ago? Republican Tennessee Congressman David Kustoff weighs in on President Trump's efforts to bring peace to the Middle East and how he thinks the world will react if it’s successful. Plus, Rep. Kustoff weighs in on the indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James and the President's crime crackdown in the city of Memphis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a bad time to buy a house. That’s what nearly 75% of consumers are saying, according to Fannie Mae’s home purchase sentiment index released earlier this week. And that news comes in despite a recent drop in mortgage rates. In hopes of getting homebuilders building again, President Trump has floated the possibility of once again privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and offering an IPO, which could be one of the largest stock offerings in history. Douglas Holtz-Eakin, economist and the former director of the Congressional Budget Office, joins FOX Business’ Gerri Willis to discuss whether it’s time for an overhaul of Fannie and Freddie, how complicated it can be, and what else can help the struggling housing market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration's effort to create lasting peace in the Middle East with a historic peace plan to end the catastrophic war between Israel and Hamas could forever change the region. Fox News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to discuss what the future of Gaza may look like. She then weighs in on the potential legal and political implications of the president invoking the Insurrection Act to deploy the military into U.S. cities, and how the government shutdown could start to affect military families and air travel. North Carolina is shaping up to be one of the most fiercely contested battlegrounds in 2026, as former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper and former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley prepare to face off in what could become the most expensive Senate race in U.S. history. North Carolina Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley joins the Rundown to discuss the issues he believes will drive voter turnout, the competitive dynamics of the race, and his close relationship with former President Trump, who encouraged him to enter the race.' Plus, commentary from podcast host of The Karol Markowicz Show and New York Post and Fox News columnist Karol Markowicz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There has been a great deal of celebration in the Middle East. The two-year-long war between Israel and Hamas appears to be over. And more importantly, the remaining hostages, living and dead, are to come home. It's the result of an agreement forged by American diplomats, President Trump, and Gaza’s own Arab and Muslim neighbors. After feeling pressure from countries like Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar and the Trump administration, the Hamas terror group, which ruled Gaza and attacked Israel on October 7th, 2025, has agreed to the deal. Yuval David, actor and Jewish activist, joins the Fox News Rundown: Evening Edition to discuss the deal, the future of the Middle East, and the surge of antisemitism that he’s witnessed since the war between Israel and Hamas began over two years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Wednesday, former FBI Director James Comey was arraigned in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, on charges of lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding stemming from his 2020 testimony. Former federal prosecutor Jim Trusty joins the Rundown to discuss the legal and political dimensions of the case, including the history between Comey and former President Trump, and broader concerns over the alleged politicization of the Justice Department. A text scandal shaking up Virginia politics has added new tension to the governor’s race, as current Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears and former Democratic Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger prepare to face off in their highly anticipated first debate. Lt. Gov. Earle-Sears joins the Rundown to discuss her campaign strategy, key issues for Virginia voters, and how she plans to make her case in the final stretch before Election Day. Plus, commentary from Co-host of The Ruthless Podcast, Josh Holmes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The negotiations on President Trump’s Gaza peace plan continue in Egypt with mounting optimism the war could be ended. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are currently in Egypt hashing out the details that involve prisoner exchanges, Israeli troop withdrawal and the framework of international oversight of post-war Gaza. President Trump has also announced he could possibly be making a trip to the Middle East in the coming days. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Harley Lippman, foreign policy expert and founder of 'Genesis10', who says the Trump Administration's focus and persistence on reaching a peace deal is why we are so close to ending the war, and shares his thoughts on the New York City Mayoral race. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices