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

Missouri will decide whether to eventually do away with that state’s individual income tax in an effort to better compete in the heartland. The ballot measure, titled Amendment 5, would enable lawmakers to increase and expand Missouri’s sales tax with the goal of eventually replacing personal income tax. The amendment doesn’t specify which goods or services would face new taxes, though Governor Mike Kehoe is against increasing levies on healthcare, real estate, or agriculture. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Madison Alworth, FOX Business Network correspondent reporting from Kansas City, MO, who explains the pros and cons of this decision, and what Amendment 5 looks to accomplish. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With August underway, voters are roughly three months from Election Day as primary voters set the stage for crucial midterm matchups. From presidential endorsements and the influence of the Democratic Socialists of America to economic concerns at home and the war in Iran, key primary battles—such as Michigan's high-stakes Democratic Senate race between Congresswoman Haley Stevens and DSA-backed candidate Abdul El-Sayed—are coming into focus. Former Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush and FOX News contributor Karl Rove joins the Rundown to discuss the high-stakes midterm primary landscape, key congressional battles in swing states, and the major national issues shaping the fight for control of Congress. Five months after the launch of Operation Epic Fury against Iran, key questions remain regarding military strategy and the impact of the conflict on upcoming elections. Meanwhile, Capitol Hill is facing renewed debates over the response to the COVID-19 pandemic following Dr. Anthony Fauci’s recent Senate testimony. Founder of Advancing American Freedom and former Vice President Mike Pence joins to discuss the ongoing military campaign in Iran, Dr. Fauci's invoke of Fifth Amendment rights, and the future direction of the conservative movement heading into the midterms. PLUS, commentary by Jason Chaffetz, FOX News contributor and the host of the Jason In The House podcast on FOX News Radio.  PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump confirmed that talks with Iran are in fact taking place despite different messaging coming from Iran's foreign ministry. The President said he is giving them 'every last chance before decapitation', as War Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the U.S. was poised to carry out massive attacks against Tehran. Iranian officials have denied participating in direct talks with the U.S., saying they are negotiating with mediators in Oman. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Victoria Coates, PhD, former deputy national security advisor to President Donald Trump, and Vice President, Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at the Heritage Foundation, who says President Trump is staying the course with a multi-prong approach of military strikes and economic warfare to push Iran into making a deal. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices