The Fox News Rundown

An exodus from Congress ahead of the 2026 midterms is leaving many House and Senate seats open this fall. California Congressman Kevin Kiley is fighting to keep his seat, though he will no longer be doing so as a Republican. Kiley switched his party affiliation to independent, he says, due in part to political gerrymandering in the Golden State. Representative Kevin Kiley joins the Rundown to discuss his decision to leave the GOP, his legislative focus on lowering California's high cost of living, and his proposal for a nationwide independent redistricting commission paired with voter ID laws.
Plus, FOX Business Network anchor Gerri Willis joins to discuss what a Senate bill to limit institutional home buying could mean for the market, current housing trends, and how rising energy costs are impacting the industry.

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Emily Lampkin, founder of the Women Leaders Series, has spent her career guiding women through the challenging path toward new milestones. After years in the political arena, she has earned a reputation as an elite communicator—training thousands of women worldwide to hone their skills and maximize every opportunity.
 
Lampkin recently joined FOX News’ Dana Perino on the FOX News Rundown to discuss her new book, "Duct Tape and White Lies: A Woman’s Practical Guide to Real-Life Success."
 
During the conversation, Lampkin offered tips on how women can reach greater leadership roles and find balance in their lives. Both Dana and Emily shared personal anecdotes about their careers and how they handle adversity.
 
We often must trim our interviews during the week, but we thought you’d like to hear the full conversation. Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, we share special guest host Dana Perino’s entire interview with Emily Lampkin.
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There is a lot of action on Capitol Hill as the Senate remains in a standoff over the SAVE America Act, the DHS shutdown continues, and Congress prepares to grapple with the cost of Operation Epic Fury. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins the Rundown to discuss the President’s pressure campaign on Senate Republicans to pass the SAVE America Act and the likelihood of it passing. He also explains what a potential end to the DHS funding fight may look like and previews the political battle over the cost of the Iran conflict.
Then, Dr. Majid Sadeghpour, Political Director of the Organization for Iranian-American Communities, joins to discuss the possibility of a public uprising in Iran overthrowing the regime.

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Weeks after its launch, Operation Epic Fury continues to have broad support among Republicans in Congress. However, the Pentagon’s funding request—which some reports suggest could reach $200 billion—has sparked a wave of questions on Capitol Hill from both sides of the aisle.

Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) joins the Rundown to discuss his support for the strikes against Iran, what he wants to know before he votes to approve the funding, and what his constituents at home are saying about the conflict and its impact on gas prices.
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The focus remains on the Strait of Hormuz and the volume of oil flowing through it, as the conflict with Iran continues to drive market volatility. Higher energy prices are fanning inflation fears among investors, and have many of them now guessing when the Fed may cut rates next.

However, the Trump administration is working to ease concerns, drawing on its toolbox of tactics to ensure gas prices don't climb too high.

This week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says they are considering “un-sanctioning” Iranian oil, which could help relieve supply worries

Meanwhile, President Trump continues to pressure allies to help secure the Strait and help stabilize global markets

Phil Flynn, a Senior Market Analyst and FOX Business Contributor, joins FOX Business Network's Gerri Willis to share his outlook for oil prices in the coming weeks and how much of an impact he thinks the white house's efforts will have on pump prices and Americans' wallets.
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