The Fox News Rundown

Following her self-imposed two-term limit, Iowa Republican Senator Joni Ernst is officially bringing her time in the upper chamber to a close. She joins The FOX News Rundown for a candid exit interview to reflect on her nearly 12 years in the U.S. Senate and offer her perspective on the future of Capitol Hill.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Senator Ernst defends the Senate’s slow, deliberative design and the critical role of the filibuster, issues a strong warning against deepening political polarization, and highlights the unique bipartisan unity among female lawmakers. Plus, she opens up about how social media has fundamentally reshaped how elected officials operate in Washington, D.C.

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Former Vice President Mike Pence recently joined The FOX News Rundown to discuss the ongoing conflict in Iran, as well as the recent release of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s COVID-era diary.

Pence was candid about his skepticism regarding the Trump administration’s ability to secure a lasting peace deal with Iran, arguing that Tehran does not feel like it is losing—and that only the U.S. military can end these decades-long tensions.

The former Vice President, who also headed the Coronavirus Task Force in 2020, weighed in on Dr. Fauci’s recent Senate testimony, where Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights over 100 times. Pence discusses the glaring inconsistencies between his private conversations with Fauci over the years and what these newly released diaries reveal.

Their conversation was too long for our regular midweek podcast, so on today’s FOX News Rundown Extra, we are releasing the full, extended interview with Vice President Pence.

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The intense political fight following the nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General revealed critical insights into the current state of the Republican Party and Donald Trump’s influence over it. While Blanche’s path to becoming AG was bumpy, Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy—who has publicly clashed with the Trump administration in the past—ultimately decided to support Blanche despite lingering reservations. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins The FOX News Rundown: From Washington to break down Senator Cassidy’s deciding vote to confirm Blanche and the issues that made Blanche a controversial pick. Plus, Chad offers an insider look at the likelihood of a government shutdown this fall and explains why signature legislative efforts like the SAVE America Act remain stalled in Congress.

Plus, former DNC Deputy Press Secretary Jose Aristimuño joins to discuss progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan’s U.S. Senate primary, whether his platform puts Democrats at risk in the midterms, and how economic pressures will shape the high-stakes battle for Senate control.

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Making the choice to have a child is an important one, deciding what state to have it in could be even more important. Affordability is a key concern when welcoming a baby with childbirth being one of the biggest upfront expenses, and other questions about things like access to health care and child care also taken in. A new survey from 'WalletHub' breaks down which states, and regions of the country, are your best choices to have a baby in.



FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Chip Lupo, writer and financial analyst for WalletHub, who shares with us what the survey discovered.

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The latest jobs report delivered an unexpected shock to the labor market as the economy shed thousands of jobs in June—paired with significant downward revisions to previous months. Yet, despite cooling data and growing headlines, a major disconnect remains: are economic conditions actually as dire as public polling suggests, or are core fundamentals holding steady?Executive Vice President at Prairie Operating Company and FOX Business Contributor Lou Basenese joins FBN’s Gerri Willis on The FOX Business Rundown to break down what these labor shifts mean for investors and wage growth, while exploring why voter perception often diverges from official data. Plus, a look at shifting workplace norms: how should you dress around the office today?
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