It has been two years since thousands of Hamas terrorists attacked Israel and slaughtered more than 1,200 men, women, and children, and took more than 240 innocent people hostage. One of those innocent lives taken hostage and put in the dark tunnels underneath Gaza was a 3-year-old girl who watched her father be murdered. Forty-eight hostages remain in Gaza, with around twenty of them still believed to be alive. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Liz Hirsh Naftali, hostage release advocate and author of 'Saving Abigail: The True Story of the Abduction and Rescue of a Three-Year-Old Hostage', who shares the horrific stories that her own family, and many other Israelis, have gone through since the terror attacks. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been two years since since the October 7th Hamas terrorist attacks where more than two hundred and fifty Israelis were taken hostage and nearly twelve hundred were killed, triggering a horrific war between Israel and Hamas. Ilay David joins the rundown, whose brother is still being held by Hamas after being abducted at the Nova Music Festival on October 7th. The federal government shutdown continues. Both Democrats and Republicans in Congress are blaming each other as negotiations remain at a standstill.  Louisiana Republican Senator John Kennedy joins the Rundown to discuss the federal shutdown, America's growing political divide, and his new book, How to Test Negative for Stupid. Plus, commentary from FOX News Digital columnist David Marcus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republicans hoped a week from D.C. could changed the minds of a few Democrats to a yes vote on a clean bill to fund the government. Both sides are dug in with Democrats wanting an extension of the Obamacare subsidies, while Republicans say they won’t discuss that until the government opens. FOX’s Ryan Schmelz speaks with Jared Halpern, FOX News Radio D.C. correspondent and co-host of the 'From Washington' podcast, who breaks down the sticking points in this funding battle. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Wall Street seems to be thriving, Washington, D.C., is at a standstill as the government shutdown enters its second week. Although traders have largely dismissed the stalemate and concerns about the shutdown's potential impact on the economy, how long can they maintain this stance if the situation persists for weeks? Ryan Payne, President of Payne Capital Management, joins FOX Business's Gerri Willis to discuss the shutdown, the Federal Reserve, and how long the AI boom can go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the government shutdown continues, Congress remains at a standstill on whether it can reopen the government anytime soon. Meanwhile, both Democrats and Republicans are fighting over who is to blame for the shutdown. Last week, New York City Mayor Eric Adams dropped out of the mayoral race. With just weeks to go until Election Day, three candidates remain. New York Republican Representative Nicole Malliotakis joins the Rundown to discuss whether Congress can reopen the government soon. She also provides insight into the current state of the New York City mayoral race.   American farmers say they’re feeling the pain of President Trump’s trade policies. Soybean crops are among those in storage, as Chinese importers, the top buyers of US-grown soybeans, are now looking elsewhere while America and China work on a trade deal. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins joins the Rundown to discuss the concerns of American farmers and what the Trump administration is doing to bring them relief.   Plus, commentary from CJ Pearson, conservative activist and host of the Family Matters Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump sent the National Guard to Portland, Oregon, this week as part of his effort to crack down on crime in some of America’s major cities. In a truth post, he blamed part of Portland’s problems on “ANTIFA and the Radical Left Anarchists,” who he says have been “viciously attacking our Federal Law Enforcement Officers.” Earlier this week, FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony spoke to Gabriel Nadales, a former Antifa activist. Nadales explained how Antifa is organized and how they try to intimidate those they disagree with, He also explained why he left the movement and why he believes they should be designated as a terrorist organization. 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 former Antifa activist Gabriel Nadales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Several high-profile cases are on the docket as the supreme court returns from summer recess, many of which will provide a definitive ruling on whether President Trump overstepped the boundaries of his executive powers by ordering wide-ranging tariffs. FOX News Senior National Correspondent Rich Edson joins the Rundown to break down what those cases are, from the legality of President Trump’s tariff policies to birthright citizenship being called into question for the first time in over a century. Later, Medicare director at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Chris Klomp breaks down President Trump's deal with Pfizer, and what it means for patients across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This past week, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth addressed top U.S. commanders at the Marine Base in Quantico, Virginia, calling for a renewed focus on discipline and elevated standards in basic training. He complained that the military has spent the past few years putting too much focus on being “politically correct” or “woke”. He announced that the mindset was coming to an end. Earlier this week, Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Bob Maginnis joined FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony to share his take on the speech and weigh in on Sec. Hegseth’s plan to restore higher military standards. Maginnis agreed with the need to focus less on ‘political correctness’ and put more emphasis on readiness. The military analyst also discusses the multiple global threats our military is facing and how our country must adapt to the coming national security threats that artificial intelligence advancements will bring. 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 Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Bob Maginnis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Late Friday afternoon, Senate Democrats blocked the GOP's attempt to reopen the government, guaranteeing the shutdown continues through the weekend. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) plans to bring the same House-passed bill to the floor again to chip away at the Democrats' unified front. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to discuss what happens next.    Earlier this week, Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) joined the Rundown to break down the need for Congress to create stricter policies to keep dangerous criminals off the streets of major U.S. cities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices