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The President Goes Primetime, Talks Election Security

Evening Edition: Supreme Court Justices Ask for More Security Because Of Rising Threats

In a rare appearance before Congress earlier this week, Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before both the House Appropriations Committee and the Senate, asking for an additional $14.6 million, as part of its $228 million budget request, for enhanced security. The justices gave testimony on various threats, they and their families have faced just because of decisions made by the highest court in the land. So, why have these threats risen so sharply, and what can be done to offer more protection for highest court? FOX’s Chris Foster speaks with Shannon Bream, FOX News Channel Supreme Court correspondent and host of the 'Living the Bream' podcast, who says this concerning trend needs to be addressed. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is AI Already Making Our Kids Less Intelligent?

New York is making national headlines after becoming the first state to impose a one-year moratorium on new large-scale AI data centers. As artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly common part of daily life, what does this growing reliance mean for children's development? Futurist and strategic foresight advisor Sinead Bovell joins the Rundown to discuss the growing role of AI in young people's lives, and how it may impact their cognitive development and long-term memory. Plus, Bovell explains how the U.S. can balance innovation, safety, and competitiveness in the global AI race. Federal healthcare leaders are launching a major push to protect public programs, taking on soaring prescription costs while exposing sophisticated scams designed to siphon off billions in Medicare funding. CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz joins to discuss the sudden, life-threatening heart emergency that took the life of Senator Graham, the rollout of a new $50-a-month "Bridge" program to make GLP-1 weight-loss drugs affordable for seniors, and his recent investigation into a $2.1 billion adult daycare fraud scheme targeting Medicare in New York. PLUS, commentary by The Federalist elections correspondent Brianna Lyman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evening Edition: What Was Accomplished At The Latest NATO Summit?

Last week's NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey was the latest testing ground for whether or not America's allies are making meaningful investments in their own defense so the alliance is prepared to meet evolving security challenges. President Trump came in hot at the summit claiming that NATO allies failed two key tests as he derided the lack of international cooperation on the conflict with Iran, and his aspirations for the U.S. to purchase Greenland. But in the end, President Trump said many different discussions he had with world leaders were positive, and he assured them the United States would remain in the alliance if they begin paying a new 5% of GDP for defense spending by 2035. FOX’s Jonathan Savage speaks with Matthew Whitaker, U.S. Ambassador to NATO, who shares the positive takeaways from the summit and how he feels European Allies are finally stepping up on their own defense. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Much Will Foreign Matters Matter This Midterm Cycle?

The economy has long defined how Americans vote, but could foreign policy carry more weight in this year’s midterms? As the conflict with Iran escalates and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz impact the global oil supply, President Trump’s foreign policy is facing a major political test. Republican strategist and South and Hill Strategies co-founder Colin Reed joins FOX's Alex Hogan to discuss what the latest polling on U.S. military strikes in Iran could mean at the ballot box, and how the GOP is balancing "America First" isolationism with global leadership. Public health officials are facing a growing surge of foodborne illness cases across multiple states, raising concerns about the difficulty of tracking down hardy, environmental pathogens. Former CDC Director & Senior Fellow for Biosecurity and Public Health Policy at the Heritage Foundation, Dr. Robert Redfield joins to discuss a widespread Cyclospora outbreak hitting Michigan and Ohio, the inner workings of this unique parasite that the inner workings of a unique parasite that cannot be passed human-to-human or easily washed away, and how a decline in public health surveillance funding hinders the government’s ability to pinpoint exact contamination sources to protect consumers. PLUS, commentary by Jason Chaffetz, FOX News contributor and the host of the Jason In The House podcast on FOX News Radio.  PHOTO CREDIT: CENTCOM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evening Edition: China Is Ripping Off U.S. AI Companies And It's A National Security Threat

Companies like 'Anthropic' and 'OpenAI' are warning Congress that China is stealing their cutting-edge AI to produce cheaper, open-source chatbots. The U.S. firm alleges 'DeepSeek', 'Moonshot AI' and 'MiniMax' are using 'distillation' attacks to generate more than 16 million exchanges with 'Anthropic's Claude' chatbot in a coordinated campaign designed to extract high-value model outputs which is cutting into the U.S.'s thin lead in AI development. Meanwhile, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has put a one year moratorium on building 'hyperscale' data centers in her state. FOX’s Gurnal Scott speaks with Kyler Schmitz, Vice President of 'Patmos Hosting', an AI infrastructure company, who says coordination from both the private sector and the Federal Government is needed to secure AI innovations , as does the building and powering of data centers. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Shocking Void: How Lindsey Graham’s Sudden Passing Upends Washington

Following the passing of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, many are reflecting on his influential role in shaping American foreign policy and his decades-long presence on Capitol Hill. Ben Domenech, host of The Big Ben Show podcast and a FOX News contributor, joins the Rundown to discuss what Graham's loss could mean for policy at home and abroad. Domenech also shares personal reflections on the senator's life and legacy, including his unique ability to work across the aisle while advancing conservative priorities. Is Cuba next? While the U.S. remains in conflict with Iran, another potential crisis looms much closer to home. Cuba, which is already facing massive fuel shortages since President Trump cut off oil shipments and imposed additional sanctions on the island nation, is now being called a national security threat by the administration. The President has threatened to take even further action, creating speculation he could strike Cuba similarly to the operation against Venezuela earlier this year. Former Miami Mayor and FOX News contributor Francis Suarez joins the Rundown to discuss the situation on the ground and his new FOX Nation special, "Cuba: A New Dawn," which analyzes how President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are applying maximum economic pressure on the regime. He also explains the dangerous influence of adversarial nations like China, Russia, and Iran operating in the region. PLUS, commentary by Brilyn Hollyhand, 19-year-old political commentator, bestselling author of "One Generation Away: Why Now is the Time to Restore American Freedom," and host of "The Brilyn Hollyhand Show." PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evening Edition: The Life And Legacy Of Lindsey Graham

Senator Lindsey Graham died unexpectedly over the weekend at the age of 71. The medical examiner is awaiting additional test results before determining the official cause of death but “the preliminary examination findings were - "Aortic Dissection due to Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease.” He served in the United States Air Force as a military lawyer, was elected to the House in 1994, and then elected to the Senate in 2002. It was announced that his sister, Darline Graham-Nordone, will hold his seat until an August election. FOX’s Gurnal Scott speaks Matt Whitlock, former senior advisor to the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), who shares his favorite moments of the Senator's life, and his thoughts on his sister stepping in as interim. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Business Rundown: Why Markets Are Unfazed By Strait of Hormuz Flare-Ups ... For Now

Attention is back on the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of fresh attacks cast doubt on the chances of a diplomatic end to the conflict. Oil prices are reacting to the strikes and President Trump’s announcement that the blockade has been reinstated. The Bahnsen Group's Founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Investment Officer, David Bahnsen, joins FBN’s Taylor Riggs to break down why the markets are ignoring the geopolitical flare-ups. Plus, San Francisco’s AI boom is creating a new housing dynamic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lindsey Graham’s Decades Of Influence On American Foreign Policy

Washington is mourning the sudden passing of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, a longtime lawmaker and leading voice on national security. President Trump and lawmakers across Capitol Hill are remembering Graham's decades of public service and his influence on U.S. foreign policy. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford (R-AR) joins the Rundown to reflect on Graham's legacy and the void his death leaves in Congress. Plus, Chairman Crawford weighs in on global security threats and the push to restore a critical intelligence tool. Is America's lack of civics knowledge speeding up our political divide? A recent Cato Institute survey reveals a startling reality: many Americans struggle to answer basic questions about the nation’s history and foundational government systems. FOX News Decision Desk member and University of Texas at Austin politics professor Daron Shaw, joins the Rundown to analyze the steady decline of comprehensive civics education over the last several decades. He breaks down how this baseline knowledge gap can leave voters vulnerable to political manipulation and extreme ideas. PLUS, commentary by Tevi Troy, senior fellow at the Ronald Reagan Institute and a former senior White House aide. PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices