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Going far beyond the basic headlines, The FOX News Rundown features insights from top newsmakers, FOX News reporters and contributors, plus commentary on the significant issues of the day. Check us out each morning.


Iowans Are ‘Frustrated’. Can Ashley Hinson Keep It Red?

Key Race That Could Help The GOP Keep Control of the Senate

The battle for Texas is reaching a boiling point as early voting begins, with a record 19 million-plus Texans registered to vote. Democrat James Talarico is courting independents and moderate Republicans, while Republican Ken Paxton and national GOP leaders are painting him as a far-left Democrat out of step with Texas voters. With just about two weeks until Election Day, candidates are making their final pushes and bringing out party heavyweights to turn out voters. FOX’s Jessica Rosenthal speaks with Senator James Lankford (R-OK) who is urging Republican voters to get to the polls and shares his thoughts on some key races like the fierce Senate race in Texas. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Control Of Congress Comes Down To Candidate Quality

With Election Day approaching, FOX News Radio political analyst Josh Kraushaar joins the Rundown to break down the Senate and House races to watch, the latest fundraising numbers, and how candidate quality could influence the results. While Democrats appear to have the advantage, Kraushaar explains why the size of their potential gains remains uncertain and how voter turnout could determine whether Republicans face a difficult night or a historic Democratic wave. Plus, what could the midterm results signal about the future direction of the Democratic Party heading into 2028? Breast cancer death rates in the United States have dropped significantly over the past four decades, driven primarily by advancements in early screenings and personalized risk detection. FOX News Contributor and triple board certified physician in emergency medicine, medical toxicology and addiction medicine Dr. Stephanie Widmer joins the Rundown to break down updated mammogram screening guidelines, and how AI is assisting radiology and emerging treatments. PLUS, commentary by Guy Benson, FOX News political analyst and host of FOX News Radio's The Guy Benson Show.  PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buy, Sell, or Wait? Making Sense of High Mortgage Rates and Low Inventory

As mortgage rates hover near multi-decade highs, the American housing market finds itself at a major crossroads. In this episode of The FOX News Rundown; Extra, Wall Street Journal housing reporter Nicholas Miller joins host Dave Anthony to break down the latest economic numbers, what soaring rates mean for your monthly mortgage payment, and why both buyers and sellers are currently stuck in a stalemate. Plus, we examine how inventory shortages, building costs, and inflation are shaping the market moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sanctuary Cities vs. Federal Law: The National ICE Showdown and Midterm Politics

DHS statistics reveal New York has ignored over 16,000 ICE detainer requests regarding more than 50,000 crimes under Governor Hochul’s administration. Former Senior DHS Advisor and Sentinel CEO Charles Marino breaks down the conflict between local sanctuary policies and federal immigration enforcement, addressing officer-involved shooting incidents, public pushback, and the political implications for ICE funding and oversight if Democrats regain control of Congress in the midterms.Plus, FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to analyze how redistricting gains in Texas, Florida, and California, voter reaction to gas prices and the war in Iran, and Senate matchups in states like Iowa, Texas, and Michigan are shaping the fight for control of Congress. PHOTO CREDIT: AP PHOTO  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Kilmeade on America and the Crucial Moments That Made It

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, control of Congress hangs in the balance. In this episode of The FOX News Rundown: Extra , Fox & Friends co-host and radio host Brian Kilmeade joins host Dave Anthony to discuss President Trump's aggressive campaign trail, the key Senate races to watch, and how voters are weighing affordability and economic headwinds. Plus, Kilmeade dives into his new book, Uniting the States: Six Crucial Moments That Forged the American Miracle, exploring the fragile history of our democracy from the Boston Massacre to the War of 1812. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pressure Cooker: How the 2026 Midterms Are Shaping Trump’s Strategy from Michigan to the Persian Gulf

With the midterm elections just weeks away, new FOX News polls and Power Rankings show tightening battleground races, shifting voter enthusiasm, and record fundraising totals as both parties pour millions into get-out-the-vote efforts. FOX News Sunday anchor and host of the ‘Livin' the Bream’ podcast Shannon Bream joins The Rundown to break down key contests like the high-stakes Michigan Senate race, how party leaders are navigating voter dissatisfaction on the campaign trail, and the legal and political fallout surrounding the federal search of Representative Ilhan Omar’s home. Later, FOX News Chief National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin takes a look at how the Trump administration is weighing military options against Iran following tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, the looming fight for defense funding on Capitol Hill, and the controversy surrounding U.S. intelligence sharing and Starshield satellite access in Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hero Parent Stops Oregon School Shooter

A sixteen-year-old with a shotgun stormed a Bend, Oregon elementary school Thursday afternoon and killed three children aged five, eight and eleven and a teacher before he was himself killed by an armed bystander who happened to be a parent with two children at the school. Police were called to Silver Rail Elementary School around one o’clock yesterday over a shooting in the school parking lot, but when they arrived about two minutes later the incident was already over. Law enforcement said the parent who killed the teen boy "definitely prevented more deaths." FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Bill Daly, Former FBI Investigator and Counterintelligence Operator, who shares what we know about this latest school shooting and discusses some of the newest strategies in school security that are being implemented. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Key Showdowns & October Surprises: Sens. Tim Scott & Roger Marshall on 2026 Midterms

Republicans are in jeopardy of losing their slim majority in the Senate, so how do they plan to keep it? With election day just weeks away, National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) speaks with Fox's Peter Doocy about the intensifying fight for control of the upper chamber of Congress and the GOP's strategy in critical battleground states including Iowa, Maine, Alaska, Ohio and others. They break down voter concerns and President Trump rallying the Republican base. With Republicans facing closer-than-expected races all around the nation, one of those battles takes place in Kansas as candidates there continue their blitz to gather as much support as possible before November 3rd. Kansas Republican Senator Roger Marshall joins the Rundown to explore the issues shaping his race to keep his seat in the Senate and address criticisms regarding his past medical practice collections. PLUS, commentary by Jason Rantz, author of What’s Killing America, and the host of The Jason Rantz Show. PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Signs of Younger Men Returning to Church

At a time when America is seeing declining church attendance, a surprising reversal has pastors and researchers talking about the possibility of a new revival, among Gen Z. Gen Z has been known as the "least religious generation," but new numbers show young men are bucking the trend. It comes at a time of the quick rise of AI and how it could intersect with religious faith. FOX’s Jessica Rosenthal speaks with Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell, preacher and founder of the '2819 Church' in Atlanta, who says we are at a pivotal time in how we approach religion. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices