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As ICE Debate Heats Up, Angel Families Demand Their Voice Be Heard Too
Families of 9/11 Victims Gain Momentum for Lawsuit Against Saudi Arabia
Last week, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York City heard oral arguments in a civil lawsuit brought by families and survivors of September 11th terrorist attacks. The families allege Saudi government officials provided assistance to the 9/11 hijackers. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia denies any involvement. Last year a lower court rejected Saudi Arabia’s efforts to have the case dismissed.
FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Brett Eagleson, president of '9/11 Justice', who says he is confident that the three judge panel will decide to allow the lawsuit to proceed.
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"What Kind of Country Are We?" | Brian Kilmeade on the 2026 Midterms and "Uniting the States"
With just three weeks until the 2026 midterms, both parties are making their final pushes. President Trump continues his cross-country campaign blitz in key battleground states, while House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries frames the upcoming vote as a pivotal "Judgment Day" for the nation. Co-host of FOX & Friends and host of The Brian Kilmeade Show on FOX News Radio Brian Kilmeade, joins the Rundown to analyze the tightening Senate races and how energy policies are shaping voter choices. He also discusses his new book, Uniting the States: Six Crucial Moments That Forged the American Miracle.
Can America actually afford Medicare for all, or is universal healthcare an impossible economic pipe dream? FOX Business contributor Lou Basenese joins the Rundown to unpack the massive price tag behind universal healthcare proposals, and to explain why confiscating billionaire wealth and corporate profits still won't cover the bill.
PLUS, commentary by Ted Jenkin, President of Exit Stage Left Advisors and Host of The Red, White & Green Show.
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Targeting the Kingdom: How El Chapo Was Caught & the Fight Against Fentanyl
Fentanyl overdose deaths are seeing a significant drop, but is the battle against cartels really turning the tide? A former federal special agent joins the Rundown to explain why targeting leadership alone acts like "whack-a-mole" unless financial communication networks are completely dismantled.FOX's Jessica Rosenthal speaks with Retired Special Agent with Homeland Security Investigations Eric Balliet to analyze the latest overdose statistics, effectiveness of border strategies and what it takes to disrupt transnational criminal networks.
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Flipping NY Red? Bruce Blakeman on ICE, Sanctuary Cities, and Data Centers
Could New York have a Republican governor for the first time in nearly 20 years? Nassau County Executive and New York Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman breaks down his campaign strategy to flip the Empire State. Blakeman sharply criticizes Governor Kathy Hochul's policies in ICE cooperation, sanctuary status, and economic growth, arguing current leadership endangers public safety and drives away jobs. He outlines his day-one priorities if elected, including signing an executive order to end New York's sanctuary state status, lowering utility bills, and cutting taxes.
Is AI an existential threat or the engine of America’s next economic boom?With the national debate reaching a fever pitch ahead of the midterms, Washington and Silicon Valley are locked in a high-stakes battle over regulation versus innovation. FOX Business host Taylor Riggs joins the Rundown to preview her upcoming special, "FOX Business In Depth: AI Arms Race." She breaks down the line between real public safety risks and massive economic potential—and exposes why Big Tech's doomsday "scare tactics" might come with ulterior motives.
PLUS, commentary by Dr. Marc Siegel, Senior Medical Analyst for FOX News.
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Voice Clones & Crime Compounds: The Shocking Scale (and Cost) of AI Cybercrime
Cybercrime is reaching record proportions, with older Americans losing tens of billions of dollars to sophisticated online schemes. But this isn’t just about hackers stealing passwords—bad actors are using artificial intelligence to clone voices, replicate family photos, and manipulate victims into willingly handing over their savings.
Heritage Foundation Chief Economist E.J. Antoni joined Lisa Brady on the FOX News Rundown earlier this week to explain how massive overseas crime compounds in Southeast Asia—often operated using trafficked forced labor—are running these scams like full-scale businesses. Antoni outlined why targeting bank transactions happens too late, why tech companies must partner with government agencies to stop fraud at the source, and the steps families can take to protect themselves online.
We couldn't air the entire conversation earlier this week due to time constraints, but you can hear it in full on today's FOX News Rundown: Extra.
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Capitol Shakeup: How The Midterms Could Upend Congressional Leadership
With the midterm elections growing closer, the future of Congressional leadership is top of mind as Democrats eye potential control of the House and Senate this November. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins the Rundown to discuss potential outcomes following Election Day if Republicans lose one or both of their razor-thin majorities.
Plus, anchor of Fox's The Story and host of The Untold Story podcast Martha MacCallum breaks down what the latest Fox News Power Rankings mean for the midterms and reflects on Fox News' industry impact as the network celebrates its 30th anniversary.
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Is College Still Worth It? Purdue’s Mitch Daniels on Rising Tuitions, AI & Declining Trust
Today, on the FOX News Rundown: Extra podcast, we ask: As Americans lose confidence in higher education, is the traditional four-year college degree losing its value? Earlier this week, former Indiana Governor and Purdue University Interim President Mitch Daniels joined the FOX News Rundown to break down why tuition costs, political indoctrination, and the rise of AI are driving a historic decline in trust.
Daniels also explained to host Lisa Brady how Purdue has frozen tuition since 2012, why trade schools are gaining ground, and what universities must do to survive. In addition, he weighed in on school safety and accountability concerns in light of the shocking assault allegations at Cornell University.
We couldn't air the entire conversation earlier this week due to time constraints, but you can hear it in full on today's FOX News Rundown: Extra.
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Data Centers, Tariffs, and Affordability: The Issues Driving Races in Ohio and Maine
As rising data center energy demands drive up utility costs nationwide, energy affordability has emerged as a key midterm issue—especially in Ohio. Republican-led legislation intended to prevent Big Tech companies from shifting infrastructure costs to consumers was blocked by Senate Democrats, who argued the bill was ineffective. Ohio Republican Senator Jon Husted joins the Rundown to discuss his Ratepayer Protection Act, the political battle over data centers, and how affordability concerns are influencing voters ahead of Election Day—especially in his own tight election race.
Plus, Colby College political science professors Nick Jacobs and Daniel Shea break down the fiercely contested Maine Senate race between Republican Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson. Fresh off the candidates' recent debates, they analyze how rising heating oil prices, tariffs, and wider cost-of-living struggles are weighing on voters.
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The Wright Brothers & How American Innovation Changed the World
This year, Americans have been taking a look back at the 250 years since our country was founded, and the milestones and people that have changed our lives. Our guest has written more than a few books about figures that loom large in that story. His latest book, 'We Are the Wright Brothers', talks about how the siblings launched the age of modern aviation by achieving the first controlled, sustained, powered heavier-than-air human flight on December 17, 1903, in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Brad Meltzer, author of the series 'Ordinary People Change the World' with the latest being 'We Are the Wright Brothers', who the stories are examples of what he likes to put out into the world - empathy, kindness, and courage.
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