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As military strikes from the U.S. and Israel continue to degrade Iran’s capabilities from the air and sea, the question remains: how much longer can the regime hold on? Brent Sadler, Senior Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation and Navy veteran, joins the Rundown to break down the "all sensors" analysis used to track the destruction of Iran's missile launchers and bunkers. Plus, the reality of a potential "boots on the ground" scenario, and why the Iranian people might be the key to a post-regime future.

Voters in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District are heading to the polls today for a high-stakes special election to fill the seat vacated by former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. After she resigned in January, her departure left a crowded field of candidates vying for the deep-red seat. Editor-in-chief of Jewish Insider and FOX News Radio political analyst, Josh Kraushaar, joins the Rundown to discuss President Trump's endorsement of the front-runner candidate Clay Fuller and why his Democrat opponent Shawn Harris is likely to force a runoff despite the district's conservative lean. 

Plus, commentary by David Marcus columnist for FOX News Digital

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Iran’s Assembly of Experts has elected Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country’s new supreme leader. The younger Khamenei, aged 56, was long considered a contender for the position, even before an Israeli strike killed his father, and despite never being elected or appointed to a government position. Khamenei has not been seen publicly for days, and now stands as the head of Iran's theocracy and will have final say over all matters of state.



FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Behnam Ben Taleblu, senior director of the Foundation of the Defense of Democracies' Iran Program, who says while Mojtaba is younger, don't expect any sort of change in a hardliner rule of the country.

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For the first time since 2022, oil prices have climbed above one hundred dollars a barrel as the joint Us-Israeli operation against Iran continues, disrupting energy supplies.

President Trump and his team say the pain is temporary, but the pressure at the gas pump comes on the heels of a disappointing jobs report last week… and lingering uncertainty over tariffs.

EJ Antoni, Chief Economist at the Heritage Foundation, joins FOX Business’s Lydia Hu to discuss his outlook for energy costs and the potential long-term economic impact of high prices. Antoni also breaks down the Heritage Foundation's Index of Economic Freedom and explains how the President’s tax and deregulatory policies are supporting families and businesses.
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As the Department of Homeland Security undergoes a leadership shift with Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin tapped to take the helm from outgoing Secretary Kristi Noem, the agency remains paralyzed by a partial government shutdown. House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) joins the Rundown to discuss the "recipe for success" under Mullin, while sounding the alarm on how a DHS funding lapse could create domestic security risks amid the escalating conflict with Iran.

Tax season is underway and President Trump’s tax cuts are in full swing, with many Americans seeing the benefits. Critics, however, say the policy disproportionately favors the wealthy. IRS CEO and Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano joins the Rundown to discuss the administration’s progress and what taxpayers should watch for. 

Plus, commentary by Tomi Lahren, host of “Tomi Lahren is Fearless” on Outkick.com

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Iran has — for years — been developing drone technology to share with adversaries of the United States and Israel.

And now, Iran’s military is using them for attacks in Israel and countries hosting American troops.

The first American deaths in the U.S.-Israel military operation against Iran were in a one-way drone attack in Kuwait.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is considered to be the first real drone war, with both sides using them for attacks on a large scale.

Their use in military strikes dates back about 20 years.

FOX News Rundown host Chris Foster recently spoke with FOX News Contributor and Army Special Operations Intelligence Analyst Brett Velicovich about his experience using drones in combat and how they’re changing the battlefield.

Velicovich, who is also the founder of the drone company Powerus, talked about the use of drones in Operation Epic Fury and his concerns about terrorists using them anywhere in the world — including the U.S.

We often have to trim our interviews during the week, but we thought you’d like to hear the full conversation. Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, we share our entire interview with FOX News Contributor and drone expert Brett Velicovich.
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