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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.


Why Independent Voters Could Upend the 2026 Midterms

Extra: Trace Gallagher on Midterm Showdowns, Democratic Divides, and A Life In News

In this special extended bonus interview, FOX News @ Night anchor and Chief Breaking News Correspondent Trace Gallagher joins the FOX News Rundown for a wide-ranging, candid conversation. With seven weeks to go before the midterm elections, Trace breaks down the shifting political map, key Senate battlegrounds in Texas and Alaska, and the widening ideological divide within the Democratic Party. Plus, Trace reflects on his long career at FOX News, including his memorable first interview with Roger Ailes, lessons learned on the road, and what inspired his latest book, Turns Out They Were Right All Along. Trace spoke to Dave Anthony earlier this week on the FOX News Rundown, but the conversation went on too long, and we had to make edits for time. On the FOX News Rundown: Extra you'll hear everything! Subscribe to The FOX News Rundown on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Washington: Taiwan, Critical Minerals, and the State of US-China Tensions

President Trump is set to host Chinese President Xi Jinping for a high stakes state visit in Washington, opening a crucial window of diplomacy between the world's two largest economies. The meeting comes at a time when tech leaders are raising alarms over rapid artificial intelligence development, and lawmakers are debating how to manage catastrophic risks without falling behind geopolitical rivals like China. Michael Allen, Managing Director at Beacon Global Strategies, joins the Rundown to discuss what to expect from the Trump-Xi summit, the AI debate, critical minerals, and how military intelligence sharing factors into the relationship. Later, Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA), Chair of the bipartisan House Task Force on AI, joins to unpack whether Congress can realistically regulate artificial intelligence and why he remains an "AI optimist." PHOTO CREIDT: AP PHOTO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Extra: A Race To Recklessness? Tristan Harris Breaks Down AI’s Threat To Humanity

Warnings about AI's potential risks have escalated rapidly after Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon, a former OpenAI employee, resigned and accused AI companies of knowingly gambling with human lives. Coxon warned that unchecked, self-improving artificial intelligence could pose a catastrophic threat to humanity within a decade if development does not slow down. The fallout from his departure has reignited a debate over AI regulation in Congress, where legislative discussions were recently overshadowed by controversy over AI data centers. Meanwhile, members of the Trump administration, including the President, have questioned the timing of the warnings, which came less than two months before the midterm elections. Tristan Harris, co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology and a featured voice in the Netflix documentary The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist, discussed escalating risks, recent AI safety tests that went rogue, and growing calls for industry restraint. The interview took place after Coxon's departure, but before Anthropic's CEO publicly responded by calling for a collective effort to slow the pace of development. 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 Tristan Harris on the risks of AI and what he says we must do now to protect humans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Washington: Congress Breaks for Midterms Leaving Major Issues Unanswered

As Congress enters an early recess ahead of the midterm elections, artificial intelligence safety dominated the conversation on Capitol Hill following dire warnings from industry experts. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram breaks down the heated debate over AI regulation, including Louisiana Senator John Kennedy’s blocked "kill switch" legislation, alongside stalled crypto reform, new sanctions on Russia and Iran, and the legal chaos surrounding redrawn district maps. Later, University of Arkansas head basketball coach John Calipari discusses the Protect College Sports Act, sharing why federal guardrails are urgently needed to reform NIL rules, manage transfer portal turmoil, and safeguard scholarship opportunities for young high school athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evening Edition: A Measles Outbreak Worsens, What Do We Know?

Pennsylvania has confirmed 4 measles-related deaths, over 750 cases in 38 counties, according to the state’s department of health. Measles is a highly contagious virus that can be fatal in one to three patients per 1,000 cases, data shows. And its not just Pennsylvania, all but 5 states have reported confirmed cases of the measles. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Dr. Stephanie Widmer, triple board-certified in Emergency Medicine, Medical Toxicology, and Addiction Medicine, who breaks down the dangers of the measles, the importance of vaccines and she shares her thoughts on the coming flu-season. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Business Rundown: What To Expect When Xi Meets President Trump

A high-stakes summit is set to take place in Washington, D.C., between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. What should we expect? Heritage Foundation Policy Analyst Andrew Harding joins FBN's Lydia Hu to discuss what could come from the Chinese president's visit, analyze key friction points between the two nations, and explain how each leader looks to maintain stability in their relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can the President’s Pitch Save a Squeezed GOP?

A new FOX News poll reveals deep voter dissatisfaction with the economy, surging energy costs, and the ongoing political fallout from the war in Iran. FOX News contributor & Chief Political Correspondent for the Washington Examiner Byron York discusses what the poll numbers mean for the GOP, examines shifting public perceptions of capitalism, the high-stakes Senate battle in Michigan, and how growing anxieties over AI regulation are reshaping the campaign trail. More than half of a century after returning home from the Vietnam War, a group of American heroes went back to confront their past. Upon their return decades ago, many U.S. service members came home to a nation divided over the war they fought, and did not receive any honor, gratitude or closure. Actor and Veteran Advocate Gary Sinise joins FOX's Peter Doocy to discuss a new powerful documentary, Where We Once Stood, which he is the executive producer and narrator for. The documentary follows the group as they retrace their steps on foreign soil for the first time. 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

Evening Edition: The Pentagon Reveals it has Weapons in Space

Earlier this week, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink acknowledged for the first time that the Space Force has deployed weapons in orbit. There was no disclosure of what the systems are, how many exist, where they are located, or when they were deployed. The announcement comes as Sec. Meink outlined a broader effort to reshape how the Air Force and Space Force fight in an era of AI-enabled warfare. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Dr. Rebecca Grant, national security analyst and Vice President of the Lexington Institute, who explains what sort of weapons they could be and advantages of having them. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Era of Political Violence: Lessons from the Charlie Kirk and Butler Shootings

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University has sparked a major wrongful death claim targeting severe event security failures. Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent and FOX News contributor James Gagliano details the egregious lapses that allowed alleged gunman, Tyler Robinson, to carry out the attack, how campus officials left rooftops unmonitored for a 3,000-person crowd, and ignored clear warnings—drawing direct, chilling parallels to the security breakdowns in Butler, Pennsylvania. Fears about AI capabilities are developing as quickly as the technology itself. Leaders in the industry along with lawmakers are issuing warnings about the potential risks AI poses. Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA) was the chairman of the bipartisan House Task Force on AI, which concluded in late 2024. He joins FOX's Aishah Hasnie to discuss the apprehensive sentiment surrounding the conversation about artificial intelligence and whether Congress can realistically pass meaningful regulation. PLUS, commentary by FOX News contributor Joe Concha. PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices