The Fox News Rundown

Following primary losses for high-profile incumbents Thomas Massie and Bill Cassidy, does President Trump’s endorsement remain the GOP's most powerful currency? Former NRSC senior advisor Matt Whitlock joins the Rundown to discuss how this "political machine" could be clearing the field of GOP opposition as we look ahead to the high-stakes Texas Senate runoff between Senator John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. Plus, the question remains: can this primary momentum defeat Democrats in November?

As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, the upcoming National Memorial Day Concert steps into the spotlight to honor the heavy sacrifices made by servicemembers. Gary Sinise, acclaimed actor, philanthropist, and founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation, joins us to discuss the profound importance of honoring generations of veterans. Sinise shares a personal tribute to his late son, a talented composer whose music will once again soar at the concert, and underscores why we must aggressively preserve firsthand history to ensure future generations never forget the true cost of freedom.

PLUS, commentary by Jason Rantz, author of What’s Killing America, and the host of The Jason Rantz Show.

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Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been indicted in connection to his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two planes operated by the Miami-based exile group 'Brothers to the Rescue'. Four Americans were killed while flying in civilian aircrafts when a Cuban military aircraft shot their planes down in international waters. It’s the latest flashpoint in the U.S.-Cuba relationship after CIA Director Ratcliffe traveled to the island warning Havana to reform.

FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Christine Balling, former U.S. Defense Advisor and the Senior Vice President at the Institute of World Politics, who says it is a move that could inspire the Cuban people to take back their country from the decades long dictatorship.

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As negotiations with Iran continue under the threat of military action, is a diplomatic breakthrough is actually within reach? Former NSC Senior Director Michael Allen joins us to break down the reality of Iran’s nuclear progress at "Pickaxe Mountain" and the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz. With gas prices rising and the U.S. maintaining a blockade, who has the advantage of time: a democracy facing elections or an authoritarian regime?

Viral videos of college graduates booing corporate commencement speakers have sparked a national conversation about why Gen Z is so outspoken against the rapid rise of AI. In 2024, Representative Jay Obernolte (R-CA) chaired the Bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence to explore how Congress can secure American innovation while balancing national security. He joins to discuss the growing public anxiety surrounding AI and how Washington plans to protect the next generation of the workforce.

PLUS, commentary by Jonathan Alpert, psychotherapist in New York City and Washington, D.C.

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The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service has made a military assessment of Russia, and they say Moscow has no intention of militarily attacking Estonia or any other NATO member states in the coming year. They expect a similar assessment next year because Estonia and their NATO partners have taken certain steps that compel the Kremlin to look honestly and ask it could actually can be a terrible risk attempting. Meanwhile, Estonia remains a dedicated ally to Ukraine having given them over a billion euros in military equipment, humanitarian and refugee aid.

FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Estonian Ambassador Kristjan Prikk who says NATO and the United States need to return to better standing in order to ensure Russia does not invade anymore of their neighbors.

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President Trump meets with his national security team today after warning Iran that the 'clock is ticking' to make a deal which ensures Tehran will never obtain a nuclear weapon. Former CIA Chief of Station and FOX News Contributor Dan Hoffman joins the Rundown to discuss the likelihood of renewed military strikes and the potential for "decapitation" strikes against Iranian leadership. Plus, Hoffman warns of a massive Chinese espionage threat and why he says the U.S. must harden private sector defenses against relentless intellectual property theft.

Following the sudden overturn of Alex Murdaugh’s murder conviction, South Carolina prosecutors are weighing a high-stakes move to pursue the death penalty in a retrial. Meanwhile, Murdaugh's defense team is filing a civil lawsuit against former court clerk Becky Hill over allegations of rampant jury tampering. Criminal defense attorney and host of the Crime and Justice podcast, Donna Rotunno, joins the Rundown to unpack the strategic calculations happening behind the scenes. She also discusses the latest developments in the case against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

PLUS, commentary by FOX News contributor Joe Concha. 

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