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President Trump says the U.S. is negotiating with Iran while claiming the United States is “way ahead of schedule” with military operations against the regime. However, questions are mounting in Washington over whether the military has the funding and weaponry needed to successfully end the conflict while maintaining readiness for other potential global threats. Texas GOP Congressman and retired U.S. Air Force Reserve Colonel August Pfluger joins the Rundown to discuss the president’s handling of the operation and the Air Force’s pivotal role. He also explains what must be done to ensure the U.S. military has the munitions and personnel necessary to fight this conflict—and future wars.

Award-winning actor Gary Sinise, famously known for his role as Lieutenant Dan in Forrest Gump, has devoted decades of his life to helping veterans, first responders, and their families. But his passion for honoring those who served our country—especially the young Americans who went to Vietnam—began long before he portrayed that iconic character. Sinise joins FOX News Senior Correspondent Benjamin Hall to discuss a lifetime of advocacy for the nation’s defenders, from his early support for Vietnam veterans in the 1980s to the upcoming 15th anniversary of the Gary Sinise Foundation. Sinise reflects on the "turning point" of 9/11 that accelerated his mission and shares the impact of building over 100 specially adapted, mortgage-free smart homes for severely wounded service members. Plus, they look ahead to a major "Welcome Home" celebration in D.C. for National Vietnam War Veterans Day, as Sinise explains why it is never too late to say "thank you" to those who never received a proper welcome home.

Plus, commentary by Gregg Jarrett, FOX News legal analyst and commentator

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Amidst the ongoing conflict with Iran entering its fourth week, the Sheba Medical Center, the largest hospital in Israel and the Middle East, is using an underground facility to ensure continuity of care, despite the threat of missile attacks. At the beginning of the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, the hospital relocated more than a thousand patients underground in less than 48 hours. The medical center continues to operate almost completely out of their underground facility as the threat of missile attacks continues.

FOX’s Jonathan Savage speaks with Dr. Jordanna Koppel, a senior pediatrician at the Sheba Medical Center, who shares what emergency medical care looks like on the front lines of this conflict, and how it feels to be administering care even as bombs continue to drop.

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For the first time, a jury has looked past Section 230 protections to hold Meta and Google liable for the "addictive" design of their platforms. Following a bellwether trial in Los Angeles, a 20-year-old woman was awarded millions in damages after jurors found the tech giants acted with "malice, oppression, or fraud." Former prosecutor and FOX News contributor Josh Ritter joins the Rundown to break down the internal "smoking gun" documents—where employees compared social media to drug pushing—and discusses what this means for the thousands of similar cases waiting in the wings.

The U.S. justice system is bracing for an unprecedented legal battle as Nicolás Maduro faces federal charges in New York for allegedly leading a sprawling narcoterrorism conspiracy. Former state and federal prosecutor Jim Trusty joins to discuss the unique challenges of this international case, including the struggle to fund a private defense under federal sanctions, the legal hurdles of using classified evidence, and why the military-backed "Cartel of the Suns" makes a traditional trial or plea deal highly complex.

Plus, commentary by David Marcus, columnist for FOX News Digital.

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President Trump says, 'It won't be long', before commercial traffic flows again through the Strait of Hormuz. Control of the Strait of Hormuz is a top geopolitical prize, and one of the core objectives of Operation Epic Fury. Also a key mission in this conflict, is to destroy Iran's missile and drone capabilities which will not only be considered a great success for the region, but also for Europe.

FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Dr. Rebecca Grant, Vice President of the Lexington Institute, who explains how the U.S. could secure the key waterway, and details how much we have degraded the Iranian Military.

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Unrest remains in Cuba, as fuel shortages and power blackouts make everyday life there unpredictable. Meanwhile, President Trump is turning his attention to the island nation, claiming he will have “the honor of taking Cuba.” FOX Noticias Anchor Andrea Linares joins the Rundown to discuss what’s next for Cuba, just months after a U.S. military operation in Venezuela ousted leader Nicolas Maduro.

While recent CDC data shows a significant decline in drug overdose deaths, the battle against fentanyl is far from over. A new push is underway to crack down on how Mexican cartels and Chinese networks use mobile apps to launder hundreds of millions of dollars in drug trafficking funds. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joins the Rundown to discuss his efforts to combat the fentanyl epidemic, how Chinese-owned platforms have become a primary tool for the drug trade, and why obtaining any medication outside of a licensed pharmacy remains a deadly gamble for Americans.

Plus, commentary by Joe Abraham, father of Katie Abraham, who was killed in a drunken-driving accident by an illegal alien.

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