The Fox News Rundown

Whether it is Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East, or China’s frequent menacing of Taiwan, 2024 has been a year filled with heightened tensions on the world stage. Former U.S. National Security Advisor under President Trump, H.R. McMaster, joined the Rundown this week to give some analysis on what he believes the U.S. should be doing to confront these foreign policy issues. Hear our full, unedited conversation with retired Lt. General McMaster, who gave his insight on major international crises and shared some lessons from his book “At War With Ourselves” on the Fox News Rundown Extra. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In presidential politics, only one number matters. 270 votes are needed in order for a candidate to become president, and although 200 million Americans will vote in the 2024 Presidential Election, the campaigns are focusing on winning over voters in a select number of battleground states. FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar examines the 2024 electoral map and discusses the pathways for former President Trump and Vice President Harris to win the presidency.   For decades, Democrats could rely on “Blue Wall” states in the upper Midwest to swing their way in presidential elections. However, all that changed in 2016 when Donald Trump won Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, shaping his path to victory in the presidential election. As former President Trump and Vice President Harris compete for the White House, many are watching the region to see whether the wall will hold for Democrats once again. Managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics Kyle Kondik explains what each candidate must do to win over voters in these states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following the brutal Hamas 'October 7th' attack that killed more than twelve hundred Israelis, Israel has vowed to rid Gaza of the terrorist group's control. But to ensure another 'October 7th' event won't happen again, a post-war plan for Gaza needs to be put in place for both reconstruction and new governance. What could that that plan look like? Meanwhile, in a daring rescue mission, Israeli commandos rescued a 52-year-old Bedouin man from Hamas captivity. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with John Spencer, the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at West Point, who says the key to the future of Gaza is making sure Hamas has no control over the Palestinian people. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As kids head back to school in the fall, education is top of mind for parents and guardians who are forced to navigate the challenges and costs facing America’s education system. On Fox Business Network at 8 PM Eastern, Lydia Hu anchors special coverage for parents to get the full playbook on how to handle these issues. Parents’ rights have become a big 2024 topic, and along with it, the ability to choose the schooling best for your child. One school choice advocate says while the debate has been politicized, the opportunity can be life-changing. Fox Business’ Lydia Hu spoke with senior fellow at the American Federation for Children, Denisha Allen, about how school choice in Florida set her on a better path. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump are polling within the margin of error in the crucial Sun Belt states like Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and North Carolina. Both candidates continue to focus much of their campaigning in the battleground states, with VP Harris wrapping up a bus tour in Georgia and former President Trump visiting swing districts in Michigan yesterday. Director of the FOX News Decision Desk Arnon Mishkin and FOX Decision Desk member Daron Shaw discuss why the bump in support for the Harris campaign may not constitute a “surge” like the media is saying and why the polling data forecasts that Sunbelt states like Arizona, how the gender gap issue will impact voters in 2024, and Nevada will likely be decided by a point or two in November. Congress has been on a quest for answers in recent years on a subject matter that is out of this world. Last July, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability held a hearing investigating unidentified anomalous phenomenon, or UAPs. At the hearing were members of the military who shared eyewitness accounts of their experiences with unexplained phenomena. Former Director of the Pentagon Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program Luis Elizondo joins the Rundown to discuss one of the most famous encounters with a UAP, why the government may not be forthcoming with intelligence, and information from his book 'Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs.' Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers. Plus, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of “Fox Across America with Jimmy Failla.” Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a rare set of meetings this week, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan was in Beijing to speak with the Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top officials to discuss the flow of illicit synthetic drugs, A-I safety and direct military communication. The three days of meetings come as tensions with China have spiked concerning the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea. There was also talk of a possible face to face between President Biden and President Xi with just five months left in office for the current administration. FOX’s Gurnal Scott speaks with Gordon G. Chang, China expert and author of the book 'Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America' which is out October 1, 2024, who shares his thoughts on the meetings, what could have been accomplished and how China could be interfering in our upcoming election. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vice President Harris is set for her first interview as the Democratic nominee, a joint interview on CNN that will air Thursday night and will also feature her running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Many critics of the Vice President are hoping that she will be pressed on her economic agenda after calling for greater regulation on ‘price gouging’ and increased taxes on the wealthy. FOX Business White House Correspondent Edward Lawrence joins the Rundown to discuss the Harris campaign’s walking back of her ‘price gouging’ statements, how the candidates’ economic agenda is being received by Americans, and what to expect from her joint interview. Over a year and a half ago, FOX News correspondent Benjamin Hall was injured covering the war in Ukraine. Following his recovery, Benjamin has returned to storytelling and is back on the air in much safer environments. He joins the Rundown to discuss his new FOX Nation special, "American Exceptionalism," where he unveils the stories of unsung heroes nationwide. Plus, commentary from host of "The Will Cain Show", Will Cain. (Image Via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 11th has become a day of unity and solemn remembrance of a horrific day in American history. '9-11 Day' was started shortly after the attacks in 2001 by cofounders who wanted something good to come out of so much loss of life. The '9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance' helps pay tribute to everyone touched by the events of that day and is also a large organizer of hunger relief projects in cities around the world. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with David Paine, co-founder of '9/11 Day', the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance, who offers ideas on how to participate in remembering September 11th and honoring the heroes of that day. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since she began running for President instead of Vice President, VP Kamala Harris' campaign says they have raised over a half-billion dollars. Between Labor Day and Election Day, the Harris campaign plans to spend $370 million on political ads. On the Republican side, former President Donald Trump and his team raised about $134 million in July with over $300 million in cash on hand. As both parties prepare for a spending spree, just how effective are campaign ads? Nestpoint Associates co-founder and political strategist John Thomas joins the Rundown to explain why campaign ads are worth the costs in the 2024 campaign. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg made a statement this week, denouncing the Biden administration for what he said was pressure to censor COVID-19 misinformation on his platforms during the pandemic. Zuckerberg also expressed regret for agreeing to censor accounts that posted what the site labeled disinformation. The comments from Zuckerberg have sparked a new conversation on how the government should interact with social media companies and what kind of speech should be regulated. Director of the Tech Policy Center at The Heritage Foundation Kara Frederick joins the Rundown to discuss why she believes the Meta CEO decided to rebuke the Biden administration and what consequences could face those that pressured social media companies during the pandemic. Plus, commentary from the host of “Tomi Lahren is Fearless on Outkick,” Tomi Lahren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As colleges and universities across the country welcome back students to campus they are also seeing a return of anti-Israel protests. Cornell University students in New York were met with pro-Palestinian vandalism on the first day of classes. Spray painted in red on the main administrative building of the the school were the words “Israel bombs, Cornell pays” and “Blood is on your hands.” The activists behind the vandalism told the school paper that they are targeting school property because that is the only thing the school cares about. FOX’s Gurnal Scott speaks with William A. Jacobson, Cornell University Law Professor and Founder of EqualProtect.org, who says he is not surprised the protests have returned on day one but says there is plenty of things the school can do to respect the protestors while making the campus safe for all students. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vice President Harris and former President Trump have attacked each other's foreign policy plans for the next administration. The former President has pointed out Vice President Harris' stances on Israel and what he sees as the current leadership's insufficient efforts to deter Iran from aggression in the Middle East. The VP has made remarks that former President Trump is “friendly with dictators” and would not protect allies across the globe. Former U.S. National Security Advisor under President Trump, H.R. McMaster, joins the Rundown to discuss the gap between the candidates on foreign policy, how he views the conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, and his new book, “At War With Ourselves.” The Democratic National Convention concluded last week, with Vice President Kamala Harris accepting the party's nomination. Many pundits believe this convention has given the Democrats a momentum reset after President Biden announced he would not seek another term. Another surprise in the 2024 race came last week when Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his campaign and endorsed former President Trump. John Roberts, co-anchor of America Reports, joins to discuss the new twists in the 2024 race, as well as his FOX Nation Special, "The Godfather of Fentanyl." Plus, commentary by FOX News Decision Desk Director Arnon Mishkin. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Israel Defense Force over the weekend detected Hezbollah was preparing to launch another barrage of rockets at them from Lebanon so they preemptively fired on those launch positions. Israel says about one hundred war planes targeted thousands of launch sites with 90-percent of the launch sites in civilian areas. Hezbollah did trade fire but both sides did stop assaults as fears rose again of a broader war. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Trey Yingst, FOX's Foreign correspondent in Tel Aviv, Israel, about the back and forth strikes and the current state of negotiations. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Markets opened higher this morning after Friday’s announcement from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Now, traders and investors are making money moves with the expectation of one to three rate cuts in the next few months.  Meanwhile, an air of caution on aggressive trading as conflict in the Middle East threatens to jeopardize key supply lines and steady access to crude oil. And in the 2024 presidential race—the Harris campaign has endorsed a tax plan that would include a new tax on unrealized gains.  Fox Business’ Kelly O’Grady spoke with CEO of Mahoney Asset Management, Ken Mahoney, to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democrats had their moment last week as they held the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Vice President Harris took the stage on the final night to lay out her vision for America, and to attack former President Trump on foreign policy, abortion, and the border crisis. As American voters assess the political landscape with 10 weeks to go until the election, the Middle East is seeing more violence with Israel launching pre-emptive attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Mike Turner (R-OH-10) joins the Rundown to discuss the third anniversary of the United States' withdrawal from Afghanistan, how that decision destabilized the region, and he shares his reaction to the DNC and the election moving forward. It's that time of year. College students are heading back to campus. However, for a lot of those seeking higher education, they may not end up where they originally planned. In 2024, nearly two dozen colleges closed in the United States, leaving students high and dry with nowhere to go. Due to lower enrollment, many colleges nationwide are struggling to pay their bills and keep their doors open. Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, Beth Akers, joins to discuss why closures are becoming more prevalent, the student loan crisis, and the growing popularity of trade schools.   Plus, commentary from Ramsey Solutions financial expert, and host of "The Rachel Cruze Show", Rachel Cruze. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan is a battleground state in this year's presidential election. It's also where Republicans, in their quest to regain Senate control, hope to turn a blue seat red. Former congressman Mike Rogers is running against Democratic Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin to replace retiring Democratic senator Debbie Stabenow. Earlier this week, Fox News Rundown host Dave Anthony spoke to Rogers about his race and the pressure he’s feeling to win and help his party take back power in the Senate. Rogers discussed what issues Michigan voters care about the most and how he feels a Republican-led Senate can better address the economy and crime. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. This week on the Fox News rundown, we will share our entire interview with republican senate candidate Mike Rogers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History was made at this week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago. During the week's final two nights, we saw Minnesota Governor Tim Walz introduce himself to Americans, and Vice President Kamala Harris become the first woman of color to lead a major political party in the country. We look back at the biggest moments from Wednesday and Thursday night, including notable appearances from former President Bill Clinton, vice presidential candidate Gov. Walz, and presidential candidate Harris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hear all about battleground states in the presidential election. There are also battleground districts across the country that are key to which party controls the House in the next Congress. One of them is New York's District 17. Republican Congressman Mike Lawler represents it.    In a big upset, Lawler defeated Sean Patrick Maloney, an incumbent and the chair of the Democratic congressional campaign committee, in 2022. Earlier this week, FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony spoke to Rep. Lawler about his campaign and the pressure of competing in a race that may decide who holds the House majority. Lawler also discussed how he and other Republicans are being targeted over the issue of abortion and complained that his opponent, Mondaire Jones, is misrepresenting his stance on the controversial issue. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview.   This week on the FOX News Rundown, we will share the entire interview with Republican congressman Mike Lawler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After much anticipation from Wall Street of a September rate cut, on Friday at their annual economic summit, Fed Chair Jerome Powell announced “the time has come for policy to adjust.” While Powell said he’s confident inflation is under control, many Americans are still concerned about its impact on their finances. At the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Harris called out her campaign’s policy plans to address issues like inflation and high grocery store prices. The Big Money Show co-anchor Brian Brenberg spoke with former CKE Restaurants CEO and senior fellow at the America First Policy Institute, Andy Puzder, about why incremental rate cuts won’t deliver quick relief to the US economy and why he believes the Harris campaign’s economic plans could be disastrous. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a historic week for the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago. We look back at the first two nights' most memorable moments, including President Joe Biden passing the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris and speeches from the party’s past stars, including United States Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, former First Lady Michelle Obama, and former President Barack Obama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RFK Jr., in a press briefing, has announced he is suspending his presidential campaign and will be endorsing President Donald Trump. Now the question is: how will the Independents’ supporters be of influence in determining who the next president will be? RFK did say he will be taking himself off battleground state ballots in an effort to 'not' play 'spoiler.' FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Dr. Daron Shaw, professor in the Government Department at the of the University of Texas at Austin and member of the Fox News Decision Team, who says RFK supporters may not all be racing to vote in this election and what staying away from battleground states could mean. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices