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Going far beyond the basic headlines, The FOX News Rundown features insights from top newsmakers, FOX News reporters and contributors, plus commentary on the significant issues of the day. Check us out each morning.


Power Struggle: Why Data Centers Are Becoming The Next Political Flashpoint

Evening Edition: Benefits Of Nuclear Power During Extreme Weather Events

The summer heat is here and so is a heavier load on our country's electrical grid. The U.S. Northeast, Northwest, and areas of Texas and California face an elevated risk of blackouts from extreme weather and overextended power grids. Combine the normal load increase with a sharp rise in expansion of AI data centers, digital infrastructure, and industrial electrification. Proponents of nuclear power say it supplies cleaner and more reliable energy than other sources, especially during extreme weather events. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with John Kotek, Senior Vice President, Policy and Public Affairs, from the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), who says during extreme weather events nuclear can provide clean, reliable power, and explains how 'microreactors' are an important element of a nuclear future. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Some Democrats Are Nervous About The Party's Future

As New York voters head to the polls, a closely watched fight is underway over the future direction of the Democratic Party. Several Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates are competing in key congressional primaries, with support from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and hopes of expanding the movement's influence beyond local politics. Democratic strategist Yemisi Egbewele joins the Rundown to discuss the DSA's push to elect a new wave of progressive candidates and what their success—or failure—could mean for the party heading into the midterms. At the G7 Summit, President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and spoke by phone with Russian Leader Vladimir Putin in hopes of brokering peace. One of the strategies he suggested was for the U.S. to increase sanctions on Russian oil as Ukraine continues its counterattacks. Dan Bilak, a volunteer soldier with Ukraine’s territorial defense forces and the managing partner for the Ukraine office of the Kinstellar law firm, joins to discuss Ukraine's strategy to end the conflict and where they stand today. PLUS, commentary by David Marcus, columnist for FOX News Digital.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evening Edition: What Led To Britain's Keir Starmer's Resignation?

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will resign following a full on revolt inside his own Labour Party after devastating local election losses to Nigel Farage's 'Reform Party'. Starmer stepping down happens after the resignation of other government ministers and growing pressure from senior members of his own cabinet. Starmer said he would step down as prime minister and Labour leader, but is expected to remain in office until a successor is chosen. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Shannon Felton-Spence, the Director of Global Communications and Strategy at the Harvard Belfer Center, who was recently in London, says the political pressure on Starmer had been building to the point this resignation is not a surprise. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Business Rundown: Did Alan Greenspan Warn Us About Today's AI Boom?

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has passed away at the age of 100, leaving behind a massive, complex economic legacy. Does his most famous warning about the economy perfectly describe the market we are living in right now? Chief Market Strategist for ProCap Financial Phil Rosen joins Lou Basenese to discuss Greenspan’s nearly 19-year tenure steering the economy and whether his iconic “irrational exuberance” warning is fitting for today’s volatile markets and the AI boom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats Have a New Star. Republicans Think That's a Gift.

The battle for control of the House continues to heat up with several primaries underway, including in New York state. Representative Mike Lawler (R-NY) joins the Rundown to break down his own reelection bid, voter turnout, and why he believes a far-left progressive shift will ultimately alienate suburban voters. Plus, Rep. Lawler outlines some of the strict nuclear terms facing Iran, and the military realities on the table if diplomacy fails. Communities around the country are rallying against the construction of AI data centers. States are weighing moratoriums against these projects as supporters say they’re critical for national security and the AI arms race. Strategic Organizing Projects Director for Food & Water Watch Thomas Meyer and Founder of American AI Logistics John Cofrancesco join Jessica Rosenthal to discuss their thoughts on data centers being built and whether they are helping or hurting the country. PLUS, commentary by Ted Jenkin, President of Exit Stage Left Advisors and Host of The Red, White & Green Show. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Extra: "Just Show the Alien" ... Neil deGrasse Tyson on Pentagon UFO Files & AI

Are we truly alone in the universe, and if we aren’t, could humanity actually handle the truth? As public curiosity about extraterrestrial life continues to grow, every unexplained sighting fuels intense speculation about what the government might be hiding. Following President Trump's pledge for greater transparency, the Pentagon is gradually unsealing and releasing classified files on what are now officially called UAPs—Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena. Recently on the FOX News Rundown, host Lisa Brady caught up with world-renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to discuss the interest in UFOs and his new book, Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter. The Director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York City breaks down the reality behind the Pentagon's newly released UAP data, evaluates who—or what—might be out there, and examines whether human civilization is intellectually and emotionally prepared for a real alien encounter. Tyson says Earthlings are ready for a "real-life" Disclosure Day and that the government should "just show the alien" if it has one. We often have to cut interviews short during the week due to time constraints, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on The FOX News Rundown Extra, we share our entire interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson to let you hear even more of his thoughts on aliens, artificial intelligence, and space travel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Washington: Rep. Ryan Zinke And His Life Of Service

Holding a seat in the House of Representatives is no easy task, so what is it that drives someone to run for office four times? With the end of his fourth and final term drawing near, Congressman Ryan Zinke (R-MT) joins The Rundown to answer that very question. Rep. Zinke weighs in on the main challenges of the job, the gradual ceding of authority to the executive branch, as well as the ongoing redistricting battle and its impact on our future democracy. He also shares the aspects of the job he’ll miss most, and least, once he steps down.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Extra: Mike Pence on the Soul of the GOP & a 2028 Run

This week, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the US and Iran was signed by President Donald Trump after the G7 wrapped up at the Palace of Versailles. The agreement implements a 60-day ceasefire and creates a framework for further negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions and other outstanding issues. As more details emerged about the plan during the week, critics on both sides of the aisle accused the Trump administration of "appeasement" and giving Iran too much. One of those critics was a key member of the first Trump administration: former Vice President Mike Pence. The former Vice President joined the FOX News Rundown’s host Dave Anthony just hours before the President put his signature on the MOU to discuss his concerns about it. While he praised the President’s efforts to weaken the regime, he is worried that this deal gives Tehran the feeling that they were not defeated. Pence, who also wrote the new book, What Conservatives Believe: Rediscovering the Conservative Conscience, voiced his concerns about some in the Republican party who are straying away from the party’s core values. Finally, Pence discussed the possibility of running for President in 2028. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview today on The Fox News Rundown: Extra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Washington: D.C. Divided Over New Iran Deal

A controversial memorandum of understanding with Iran and a sudden executive freeze on a top national security nominee have intensified debate over the direction of American foreign policy and governance. Fox News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to discuss the growing Republican backlash against the administration's Middle East strategy, the internal mathematical reality facing the "Save America Act" in the Senate, and how Capitol Hill is grappling with the future deployment of artificial intelligence in American classrooms. Plus, former Vice President Mike Pence joins to discuss his new book, What Conservatives Believe: Rediscovering the Conservative Conscience, detailing his concerns over modern appeasement, why he believes the Republican Party must reject the "siren song" of populism, and how the conservative movement can reclaim its core principles heading into the 2026 elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices