The Fox News Rundown

Following a botched execution attempt in Tennessee, the debate over whether states should reconsider lethal injection altogether or return to alternative methods like the firing squad is raised again. FOX News contributor, former prosecutor, and criminal defense attorney Josh Ritter joins to discuss the legal and procedural fallout surrounding inmate Christa Pike, who was convicted of the brutal 1990s torture and murder of a classmate. He explains why difficulty finding suitable veins remains a systemic issue for aging death row inmates, why a second execution attempt does not constitute double jeopardy, and whether political pressure will ultimately lead to clemency.

In a pivotal 2026 midterm race, Minnesota's open U.S. Senate seat could prove decisive for control of Capitol Hill. Former NFL Sideline Reporter turned Minnesota Republican Senate Nominee Michele Tafoya joins Alex Hogan to discuss her campaign to flip the seat vacated by retiring Democratic Senator Tina Smith. Tafoya lays out her sharp contrast with her Democratic opponent Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan.

PLUS, commentary by Guy Benson, FOX News political analyst and host of FOX News Radio's The Guy Benson Show.

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Its been three years since thousands Hamas terrorists attacked Israel and slaughtered more than 1,200 men, women and children, and took more that 240 innocent people hostage. One of those innocent lives taken hostage and put in the dark tunnels underneath Gaza was a 3-year-old girl who was forced to watch her father be murdered.

FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Liz Hirsch Naftali, author of the book 'Saving Abigail: The True Story of the Abduction and Rescue of a Three Hostage', who shares the horrific stories that her own family, and many other Israelis, have gone through since the terror attacks.

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As key midterm election races tighten in battleground states like Michigan, Kansas, and Iowa, debate continues over candidate platform shifts, Democratic and Republican voter turnout, and the sway of independent voters. Host of The Untold Story podcast and anchor of The Story on FOX News, Martha MacCallum, joins to discuss the political landscape—including Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s progressive economic platform, President Trump’s nationwide stumping strategy, and the shifting dynamics in non-traditional swing states. She explains why analyzing candidate moderation and voter intensity is essential to understanding who will ultimately control Congress while reflecting on the evolution of FOX News over her 22-year tenure.

On the third anniversary of the October 7th attacks in Israel, the U.S. military finds itself stretched across multiple global flashpoints. From shifting alliances and troop withdrawals in Iraq to Navy personnel stretched thin, are American forces prepared to deter adversaries and handle prolonged conflicts? Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute Mackenzie Eaglen joins Lucas Tomlinson to breakdown the future of the United States military and the lessons learned since the terror attack on Israel.

PLUS, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of FOX News Saturday Night and FOX News Radio’s FOX Across America.

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The unexplained death of a researcher at a Russian anti-plague institute has some concerned if it could be worse than the bacteria that caused the Black Death. Russia is downplaying her death saying that testing found no microorganisms in her body linked to her work, and does not use the word 'plague'. Meanwhile here in the United States, the number of measles cases is rising sparking New York State Governor Kathy Hochul to declare a state disaster emergency.



FOX’s Gurnal Scott speaks with Dr. Tyler Evans, infectious diseases physician and author of 'Pandemics, Poverty, and Politics: Decoding the Social and Political Drivers of Pandemics from Plague to COVID-19', who says the uptick in measles cases will worsen during the colder months, and shares what he knows about this respiratory disease in Russia.

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As a new Supreme Court term gets underway, major legal battles over climate policy, religious liberty, gun rights, and election integrity are heading before the justices. Judicial Crisis Network President Carrie Severino breaks down high-stakes cases challenging state-level regulations and local restrictions. From state bans on AR-15s to Arizona's proof-of-citizenship voting laws, she examines how originalist precedent could shape the country's legal landscape.

With college tuition costs skyrocketing and the rise of Artificial Intelligence threatening traditional white-collar careers, Americans' confidence in higher education is plunging. Many concerns, including campus indoctrination, rising prices, and safety concerns, are leading some to look for alternate opportunities, prompting nationwide debates over the return on investment for traditional four-year degrees. Former Indiana Governor and Purdue University Interim President Mitch Daniels joins the Rundown to discuss why higher education institutions are driving this decline in trust and how universities can reform.

PLUS, commentary by Ted Jenkin, President of Exit Stage Left Advisors and Host of The Red, White & Green Show.

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