Former Vice President Mike Pence recently joined The FOX News Rundown to discuss the ongoing conflict in Iran, as well as the recent release of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s COVID-era diary. Pence was candid about his skepticism regarding the Trump administration’s ability to secure a lasting peace deal with Iran, arguing that Tehran does not feel like it is losing—and that only the U.S. military can end these decades-long tensions. The former Vice President, who also headed the Coronavirus Task Force in 2020, weighed in on Dr. Fauci’s recent Senate testimony, where Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights over 100 times. Pence discusses the glaring inconsistencies between his private conversations with Fauci over the years and what these newly released diaries reveal. Their conversation was too long for our regular midweek podcast, so on today’s FOX News Rundown Extra, we are releasing the full, extended interview with Vice President Pence. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The intense political fight following the nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General revealed critical insights into the current state of the Republican Party and Donald Trump’s influence over it. While Blanche’s path to becoming AG was bumpy, Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy—who has publicly clashed with the Trump administration in the past—ultimately decided to support Blanche despite lingering reservations. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins The FOX News Rundown: From Washington to break down Senator Cassidy’s deciding vote to confirm Blanche and the issues that made Blanche a controversial pick. Plus, Chad offers an insider look at the likelihood of a government shutdown this fall and explains why signature legislative efforts like the SAVE America Act remain stalled in Congress. Plus, former DNC Deputy Press Secretary Jose Aristimuño joins to discuss progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan’s U.S. Senate primary, whether his platform puts Democrats at risk in the midterms, and how economic pressures will shape the high-stakes battle for Senate control. PHOTO CREIDT: AP PHOTO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Making the choice to have a child is an important one, deciding what state to have it in could be even more important. Affordability is a key concern when welcoming a baby with childbirth being one of the biggest upfront expenses, and other questions about things like access to health care and child care also taken in. A new survey from 'WalletHub' breaks down which states, and regions of the country, are your best choices to have a baby in. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Chip Lupo, writer and financial analyst for WalletHub, who shares with us what the survey discovered. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest jobs report delivered an unexpected shock to the labor market as the economy shed thousands of jobs in June—paired with significant downward revisions to previous months. Yet, despite cooling data and growing headlines, a major disconnect remains: are economic conditions actually as dire as public polling suggests, or are core fundamentals holding steady?Executive Vice President at Prairie Operating Company and FOX Business Contributor Lou Basenese joins FBN’s Gerri Willis on The FOX Business Rundown to break down what these labor shifts mean for investors and wage growth, while exploring why voter perception often diverges from official data. Plus, a look at shifting workplace norms: how should you dress around the office today? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is pushing a message of economic strength ahead of the midterms, but Republicans are facing growing voter dissatisfaction over elevated gas prices and ongoing conflict with Iran. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to discuss how far-left candidates are riding economic populism to primary wins. Plus, we look into the legal fallout following a Senate panel vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham is facing intense scrutiny after speaking out against transgender athletes participating in women's sports, igniting debate among fans, coaches, and players. Host of Outkick’s Don’t @ Me Dan Dakich joins FOX News White House Correspondent Peter Doocy on the Rundown to discuss what’s driving the backlash, how other female athletes are navigating the controversy, and what this all means for the future of the WNBA. PLUS, commentary by The Federalist elections correspondent Brianna Lyman. PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On August 6, 2011, the U.S. military suffered its deadliest single-day loss in the Afghanistan war when Extortion 17 was shot down, taking the lives of 30 American service members. Marking the 15th anniversary of the tragedy, retired Navy SEAL and former Recon Marine Mike Sarraille joins the FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition to reflect on the brothers-in-arms he served alongside and explain why he has made it his life’s mission to tell their stories. He discusses his new FOX Nation documentary, Final Flight: The Men of Extortion 17, which highlights how these heroes lived rather than just how they died. Sarraille also examines the vital lessons military leadership must keep in mind to protect future generations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America notched another primary victory as Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated Congresswoman Haley Stevens in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary. The DSA’s growing popularity is also materializing in New York City, where Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that the first city-run grocery store will open next year. Stew Leonard Jr., President and CEO of Stew Leonard’s, joins FOX’s Peter Doocy to discuss the economic realities of running a grocery store, whether a government-run operation can succeed, and how independent grocers might be impacted. He also explains how the Cyclospora parasite outbreak is impacting his business. Following the narrow primary victory of progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Senate race, Democrats face growing debates over party unity, ideological labels, and electability in key swing states. Former DNC Deputy Press Secretary Jose Aristimuño joins the show to discuss the challenges El-Sayed’s victory creates for Democrats and the ongoing discussion over party identity. He breaks down how voters are weighing economic frustration and foreign policy under the current administration, and how the conflict over Israel has divided some within the party. PLUS, commentary by FOX News contributor Joe Concha. PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tennessee voters will be deciding this week who will be the party nominees for the next governor of the state. On the Republican side the choice will be likely be between a sitting U.S. Senator and a current U.S. Congressman who has been narrowing the gap. Meanwhile, Congress continues to struggle with the 'Save America Act' and puts a focus on protecting children from online threats. FOX’s Gurnal Scott speaks with Rep. John Rose, serving in Tennessee's 6th congressional district and currently a candidate for the Republican nomination for Governor of Tennessee in the 2026 gubernatorial election, who says he has the true executive experience to run the state. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As President Trump continues to make his crackdown on fraud a priority for his administration, leading Republican voices are following suit. A group of GOP senators have introduced a bill that would make committing fraud a deportable offense. Tennessee Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn joins the Rundown to discuss the importance of identifying and rooting out these crimes, as well as her bid to be the Volunteer State's next governor. Foreign adversaries are escalating cyberattacks against American critical infrastructure, with recent Iranian-backed attempts targeting municipal water treatment facilities across multiple states. Cybersecurity expert and CEO and Founder of the National Center for Open and Unsolved Cases Morgan Wright joins to discuss the mechanics of these intrusions, the psychological strategy behind targeting power and water systems, and how Russian intelligence operations are exploiting hotel Wi-Fi networks and consumer smart devices. PLUS, commentary by Kristen Waggoner is CEO, president, and general counsel of Alliance Defending Freedom. PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices