With less than six months until the 2026 midterm elections, the battle for congressional majorities continues to intensify. Following a pivotal Supreme Court decision on Louisiana’s redistricting maps, the door has swung open for a new phase of "mid-decade redistricting" that could reshape the House. Bruce Mehlman, founder of Mehlman Consulting, joins the Rundown to talk about the factors that will determine the next congressional majority. Using phones in classrooms has become a heated issue over the years, but is there a root cause that points to a deeper societal problem? Certified Family Therapist and Founder of “The Listening Path,” Christine Miles, joins the Rundown to discuss why inept listening skills are crippling about ability to connect. That is a core tenet in her book titled, What Is It Costing You Not to Listen?: The Power of Understanding to Connect, Influence, Solve & Sell. PLUS, commentary by Jason Rantz, the author of What’s Killing America, and the host of The Jason Rantz Show.  PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The California primary is less than a month away. The top two candidates, regardless of party, move on to the general election in November. Right now, the race is still wide open, but republican Steve Hilton has been consistently at or near the top of the polls … in what is a crowded field of mostly democrats Hilton, who was a senior advisor to UK Prime Minister David Cameron and a former FOX News host and Contributor, spoke with us on the FOX News Rundown about his campaign and his chances of becoming the first Republican governor of California since Arnold Schwarzenegger won a special election in 2003. He also talks about the issues he’s focused on, including the recovery effort following last year’s fires in Southern California. We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you’d like to hear the entire interview. Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, we share our full interview with Steve Hilton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The rapid surge in energy demand from AI data centers and advanced manufacturing is pushing the American power grid to its limit, sparking a high-stakes race to secure the nation’s electrical future. This pressure on the grid is also impacting Americans, who have seen their energy bills increase significantly. Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, joins to discuss the necessity of an “all-of-the-above” energy strategy to maintain dispatchable power, how to keep energy bills down, and what must be done to ensure the United States outpaces China in the global competition for AI dominance. Plus, CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz joins to discuss his mission to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse related to Medicaid. PHOTO CREIDT: AP PHOTO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One week ago, the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, D.C., was cut short by a harrowing assassination attempt. President Trump, attending the annual event for the first time in his presidency, was rushed to safety by the Secret Service alongside members of his Cabinet and various lawmakers. The suspect, 31-year-old California teacher and engineer Cole Allen, faces charges of attempted assassination after allegedly rushing past a magnetometer and opening fire outside the Washington Hilton ballroom. While one Secret Service agent was struck, he was fortunately saved by his bulletproof vest and is currently recovering. In the wake of this security breach, major questions are being asked: How did this happen, and how can we protect the President at future high-profile events? Earlier this week, Charles Marino—a former Secret Service Supervisory Special Agent and DHS Advisor—joined host Dave Anthony to break down the tactical failures of that evening and the urgent changes needed to Secret Service protocols. Marino explained the challenges of keeping a President safe and what needs to be done at future, large events. 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 Charles Marino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a 76-day long shutdown, the Department of Homeland Security has reopened, bringing the longest funding lapse in U.S. history to an end. FOX New Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to explain what it took to finally reopen DHS, before going over the FISA debate and how this past week’s Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act could impact the ongoing redistricting fight ahead of midterms. Later, FOX News Audio White House Correspondent Jared Halpern shares his firsthand account of the third attempted assassination attempt on President Trump at last week’s White House Correspondent’s Dinner.   PHOTO CREDIT: ADOBE STOCK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It has been 15-years since the night al-Qaeda mastermind and chief, Osama bin Laden, was killed in a daring SEAL Team 6 raid in Abbottabad, Pakistan. While it was a great victory against terrorism and Islamic radicalism, the threat of terrorism remains high after years of porous borders and the development of new weaponry. And now, with a direct military conflict with Iran, one of the world's largest sponsors of terror groups, how vulnerable is the United States to a terror attack? FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Dr. James Robbins, Dean of the Institute of World Politics, who says Tehran would love to take revenge on the United States in some form of terror attack, and he also recounts the search for Osama bin Laden. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The stage is set for the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The energy will be high once the gates fly open, but before that comes the monumental pomp and circumstance. Former ESPN reporter Jeannine Edwards had a career with racehorses as an exercise rider, apprentice jockey, and trainer. She joins FOX Business Network’s Lydia Hu to break down why the "Run for the Roses" has such a rich history and so many traditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congressional maps being redrawn across the country, sparking new legal battles ahead of the 2026 midterms. Following a major Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act, states like Florida and Virginia are facing challenges over how their districts are shaped and which party they favor. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to break down these redistricting battles and whether they will actually shift the balance of power in Washington. Plus, a look at the security questions surrounding the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting and a preview of Shannon’s upcoming sit-down with Justice Neil Gorsuch. Following an endorsement from President Trump, a significant public conversation has emerged surrounding the California gubernatorial race, Republican consolidation, and the broader implications for the state’s economic future. Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton joins to discuss his experience as a top contender in the polls, the challenges of navigating California’s primary system, and his proposed plan to reduce the state's bureaucratic government and high cost of living.  PLUS, commentary by David Marcus, columnist for FOX News Digital.  PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It has been over two weeks since the U.S. Navy began a blockade of Iranian ports, and now millions in Iran have been pushed into poverty as the country’s economy crumbles. It also appears the blockade is causing collateral damage back home with oil prices surging to their highest levels in the past four years. over concern of renewed U.S. military strikes and an extension of the blockade. Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates is leaving OPEC, marking a major shift in global energy politics. FOX’s Jonathan Savage speaks with Max Meizlish, research fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, and previously worked at the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), who says the blockade is working, severely impacting Iran's economy, but even more can be done to freeze their oil revenue. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices