The Fox News Rundown

Is economic pressure enough to break Iran's nuclear ambitions—or can the regime simply wait out the U.S.?

As U.S. strikes against Iranian targets continue and tensions escalate across critical global shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb, the conflict entered a pivotal phase this past week.

Recently on the FOX News Rundown, host Dave Anthony sat down with Brian Hook, former U.S. Special Representative for Iran and Senior Policy Advisor during the first Trump administration, to break down the complex geopolitical conflict.

They examine the economic bottleneck of the crisis and explain why Iran is leveraging asymmetric terrorism to target energy facilities and drive up global oil and gas prices.

Hook provided inside context on "Pickaxe Mountain"—detailing what lies more than 350 feet beneath the ground at Iran's heavily fortified underground nuclear facility and whether U.S. bunker-busters can neutralize it.

He also shared what he says is the truth behind Iran’s negotiating tactics, their history of violating MOUs, and why Tehran believes its non-democratic regime can outlast American presidential election cycles.

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 former U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook.

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As lawmakers rush off Capitol Hill for an early August recess, growing tensions persist between President Trump and Senate leadership over passing the SAVE America Act amid concerns surrounding escalating military action in Iran. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins The Rundown to explain the House's flurry of end-of-session votes, why the SAVE America Act is a hard sell for Senate Republicans, and how foreign policy challenges are impacting both parties heading into the midterm elections.

Later, Democratic pollster and strategist Doug Schoen addresses the widening intra-party rifts among Democrats over U.S. relations with Israel as a growing roster of progressive candidates makes opposition to the Jewish state a centerpiece of their campaigns.

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The American Red Cross is warning of a national blood emergency after the nation's blood supply dropped nearly 25%, raising concerns that lifesaving blood may not be available when patients need it most. This as hospitals brace for the busiest weeks of summer trauma season, the stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day when emergency room volume normally spikes by 15% to 27%. All blood types are urgently needed, with immediate demand highest for Type O, B negative, and AB plasma.

FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Dr. Courtney Lawrence, Red Cross Division Chief Medical Officer, who explains why donations are urgently needed now, who is at greatest risk, and what people can do today to help prevent a worsening blood shortage.

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The president is unveiling new tariffs on global imports, escalating trade tensions around the world—including with our neighbors to the north. The escalating feud between Canada and the U.S. comes just as the Gordie Howe International Bridge prepares to open to traffic on Monday, connecting Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario in a landmark crossing. FOX Business Correspondent Lydia Hu joins FBN’s Gerri Willis from Windsor to discuss the canceled joint opening celebrations following President Trump’s announcement of 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods.
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The White House is pushing to pass the SAVE America Act before August, but Senate Majority Leader Thune lacks the votes due to contentious new amendments on mail-in voting and transgender healthcare. FOX News Sunday Anchor & Host of the Livin' the Bream Podcast Shannon Bream, will discuss the voter ID standoff, database security concerns following New Jersey voter roll errors, political risks from escalating Iran conflict, and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's comments on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

There is a growing sentiment against marriage among young women amid the widening ideological divide within Gen Z. FOX News Contributor and IW Features Editor-in-Chief Kaylee McGhee White joins FOX News White House Correspondent Peter Doocy to examine how dating app algorithms, political messaging, and social media influencing contribute to declining relationship and marriage rates, and how this impacts the nation's falling birth rate.

PLUS, commentary by FOX News contributor Joe Concha.

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