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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.


Democrats’ Divide Deepens As Progressives Grow Restless

Evening Edition: A Look At The U.S. Economy Following The Shutdown

President Trump signed the bill to reopen the government this week, once again supplying food stamp benefits for millions and paychecks to federal workers. Now, the Trump Administration is weighing a number of strategies to try and improve the economy. Inflation looks to a have gone down but the jobs market is developing into a hard place to navigate. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Gary Kaltbaum, President Of Kaltbaum Capital Management and FOX Business Network Contributor, who says he has some concerns about the job market but is always confident in American economic resilience. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Gen Z Loves President Trump ... And Zohran Mamdani

Gen Z is entering adulthood in one of the toughest economies in decades, facing record debt, soaring housing costs, and limited job prospects. Their financial struggles may be starting to shape how they vote and who they trust to fix the economy. FOX News contributor and Gen Z’er Kaylee McGee White joins the Rundown to discuss how financial pressures are influencing the next generation’s politics, leading some of them to support anti-establishment candidates like Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump. On Monday, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa became the first Syrian leader to visit the White House. Al-Sharaa, who assumed leadership of Syria after leading a rebel group that overthrew the Assad regime, was previously a militant in an al-Qaeda-linked group and was captured by American forces while fighting against the U.S. in Iraq in 2006. FOX News senior correspondent Benjamin Hall joins the Rundown to discuss Monday’s extraordinary White House meeting, whether America should trust al-Sharaa given his 'rough past,' and what a friendly relationship between Syria and the U.S. could mean for the region. Plus, commentary from Brian Kilmeade, co-host of FOX News' FOX & Friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evening Edition: Largest U.S. Warship Arrives In The Caribbean

The USS Gerald R. Ford, considered the world’s largest warship, is now in Latin American waters near Venezuela joining other ships to conduct counter-narcotics missions. Venezuela, in response, has deployed military units and began amassing weapons including missile launchers. The Trump administration does not recognize Nicolas Maduro as a legitimate head of state, rather describing him as a leader of a terrorist drug cartel. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Jennifer Griffin, Chief National Security Correspondent for the Fox News Channel (FNC), who says this is very large increase in United States firepower in the region. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Travel Troubles Will Continue Even After The Shutdown Ends

Congress is 43 days into the government shutdown, severely disrupting air traffic control, but hope rises as eight Senate Democrats vote to advance an end to the standoff. Mike McCormick, former Vice President of the FAA's Air Traffic Organization, discusses how the shutdown has led to many issues that are exacerbating an already understaffed system, then he shares his insights on how to rebuild the controller pipeline, and the challenges of restoring normal operations before the holiday travel season. The FDA is removing its long-standing boxed warning from hormone-based menopause drugs, a change that could reshape treatment for millions of women. For years, warnings about heart attack, stroke, and dementia discouraged many from using the therapy despite its benefits for hot flashes and other symptoms. Dr. Dorothy Fink, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health & Women's Health at the Department of Health and Human Services, joins the Rundown to explain what led to the FDA’s decision, the science behind Hormone Replacement Therapy, and why women’s health issues associated with menopause deserve more attention. Plus, commentary from Ruthless Podcast co-host John Ashbrook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evening Edition: Veterans Helping Veterans Live Full Lives

Today is Veteran's Day, the day when we honor the most patriotic among us for their service and sacrifice. The military teaches our soldiers to prepare for uncertainty, but that should not extend into their private life after returning home. A veteran owned private business is helping American service members get access to life saving resources for both on and off the battlefield. FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Chris Lovell, USMC Major (ret.) and CEO of 'Lovell Government Services', who shares with us why he served and how his company helps employ other veterans. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Military Families Are Being Impacted By The Shutdown This Veterans Day

On this Veterans Day, not only are events across the country being disrupted by the government shutdown, but so are the lives of military families. Whether it's delayed paychecks or uncertainty about food assistance. U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins joins special guest host FOX Business Correspondent Lydia Hu to discuss how the shutdown has slowed some veteran benefits and made other services unavailable. Plus, Sec. Collins explains how the Trump administration is pushing to expand housing for homeless veterans and improve mental health outreach and suicide prevention across the veteran community. President Trump wants to make buying a home more affordable again. Part of his plan includes pushing a 50-year mortgage that would lower monthly payments for Americans. Senior Economist at Realtor.com, Joel Berner, joins the Rundown to discuss the President's latest idea, why the housing market is "soft", and what Americans can do to better afford a home. Plus, commentary from Scott Mann, former Green Beret, New York Times best-selling author, and founder of Task Force Pineapple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evening Edition: President Trump Welcomes Syrian Leader, Looks To Improve Relations

President Donald Trump welcomed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to the White House Monday, the first Syrian President to visit in decades, in what officials describe as a historic step in U.S.-Syria relations. The visit focused on counterterrorism cooperation, economic development and advancing regional peace and security. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump said Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords, with more nations expected to follow in normalizing relations with Israel. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Dr. Qanta Ahmed, journalist, expert on Muslim radicalism and a NYU Langone sleep disorder specialist, who was just in the Iraqi Kurdistan region meeting with leaders who may have an important role in U.S.-Syria relations. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Business Rundown: What The Ongoing Airport Travel Woes Mean For The Holidays and Economy

The government shutdown continues, as does the misery for U.S. travelers. At least another 1,600 flights are canceled today, with 2,300 more delays, that’s according to Flightaware.com. While some of these issues are weather-related, passengers across the country continue to be inconvenienced as the government shutdown persists. Although some Senate Democrats crossed the aisle late last night to support a tentative plan to fund the government, it remains unclear when TSA agents and air traffic controllers will be paid and when travel will return to normal. The timing couldn't be more critical, as we are almost two weeks away from Thanksgiving and the holiday travel season. Mike Body, Boyd Group International President and Aviation Expert, joins FOX Business’ Lydia Hu to discuss the impact the shutdown has already had and the ripple effect travel uncertainty has on the broader economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republicans Deny Democrats Have Momentum, Look To 2026 Midterms

After Democrats scored big wins in key 2025 elections, Republicans are assessing what went wrong and what it means for the 2026 midterms. Mike Rogers, former U.S. congressman from Michigan and now the Michigan GOP Senate candidate, joins the Rundown to discuss what the results reveal about voter sentiment, how the GOP plans to refocus, and why he believes Democrats’ growing progressive wing could reshape the political landscape. Tomorrow is Veterans Day, a time to honor those who have served in the U.S. military. Unfortunately, more than 30,000 veterans are living on the streets in the country they sacrificed so much to protect. Darryl J. Vincent, President and Chief Executive Officer at U.S.VETS, joins the Rundown to discuss the "Make Camo Your Cause" campaign, U.S.VETS' mission to prevent and end veteran homelessness, and what must be done to help service members transition to civilian life. Plus, commentary from Jason Chaffetz, FOX News contributor and the host of the Jason In The House podcast on FOX News Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices