As the 2026 midterm environment takes shape, Republicans are grappling with razor-thin margins and a series of high-profile resignations that have left the House in a state of flux. However, while Democrats may hold a historical advantage heading into this fall’s elections, mounting scandals and the 'socialist' label are threatening their momentum. FOX News Radio political analyst Josh Kraushaar joins to discuss if favorable redistricting and shifting Senate ratings are enough to hand Democrats the House, or if the party's leftward lean will stall their path to a majority. Medical tourism—particularly for cosmetic surgery—is surging as patients travel abroad in search of lower-cost procedures. However, these savings often come with significant risks. Board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Nazarian Plastic Surgery, Dr. Sheila Nazarian, joins the Rundown to lay out the dangers of traveling for surgery and the pressure of keeping up with ever-changing cosmetic trends. Plus, commentary by David Marcus, columnist for FOX News Digital. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a historic moment in Washington D.C. as Israel and Lebanon held their first face to face talks in more than 30 years. The meeting takes place as there seems to be a growing voice among Lebanon's politicians that it is finally the time to disarm the Hezbollah terror group. The fighting between Israel and Hezbollah appears to be a dealbreaker for Iran’s regime who is threatening to potentially end the ceasefire over including the dismantling of Hezbollah. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Jonathan Elkhoury, activist and Christian who had to flee Lebanon and now lives in Israel, who says these talks have a great potential to bring peace, and shares his life's story of living in both nations. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Congress returns from its Easter break, the Department of Homeland Security remains partially unfunded amidst a legislative stalemate over border security. Roger Marshall (R-KS) joins to discuss using the budget reconciliation process to fund ICE and the Border Patrol, the economic impact of the Iran conflict, and why he believes "Tax Day" will bring significant refunds for most Americans. New York City is embarking on a "grand experiment." Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently announced the historic La Marqueta in East Harlem as the first site for the city’s new municipal grocery store program. The Mayor calls it a necessary move to push back against rising food costs, while critics are sounding the alarm over the $30 million price tag and the impact on local small businesses. Investigative reporter at the Manhattan Institute Adam Lehodey joins to break down the numbers and why a city-owned store could struggle to compete with the very bodegas it aims to challenge. PLUS, commentary by Jason Rantz, author of What’s Killing America, and the host of The Jason Rantz Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz is aimed at squeezing Iran’s economy by millions in daily oil imports and exports. As the blockade continues, the State Department hosted the first round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon as senior Hezbollah officials announced they will not abide by any agreements made in the negotiations. Meanwhile, Pakistan has proposed hosting a second round of U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad this week, just ahead of the current ceasefire expiring. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Behnam Ben Taleblu, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies and Senior Director of FDD's Iran program, who says the actions taken in the Strait have been a possible bargaining tool against Tehran for a while, but only now has been a real option. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A U.S. naval blockade is now in effect in the Strait of Hormuz after Vice President JD Vance’s negotiations with Iran ended in a stalemate. While President Trump expressed confidence that Iran will eventually commit to a nuclear-free future, saying "they will agree to it," the military standoff continues. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) joins us to defend the strategic necessity of the move against mounting criticism. Plus, she provides an update on the  DHS funding fight, and discusses her new book, Poisoned Ivies, reflecting on her 2023 congressional testimony regarding anti-Semitism on campus. President Trump has told the U.S. Navy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz with orders to intercept any ships paying a toll to Iran.  Now, the high costs of oil are expected to trickle into other goods and services that are commonly used. Former Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette, now a co-chair at the Torridon Group in Washington D.C., joins the Rundown to discuss how the United States military actions abroad are impacting energy prices, and more, at home. PLUS, commentary by Ted Jenkin, President of Exit Stage Left Advisors and Host of The Red, White & Green Show. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President JD Vance said over the weekend that the high-stakes talks between the U.S. and Iran ended without a deal after Iranian officials refused to accept American terms including an end to all uranium enrichment. The Vice President did describe the 21-hours of negotiations with Iranian officials as "substantive discussions." Today, a U.S. lead naval blockade officially began in the Strait of Hormuz with orders to intercept any ships paying tolls to Iran. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Lucas Tomlinson, FOX News correspondent reporting from Islamabad, Pakistan, who says the initial failure of the talks should not be a surprise. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oil prices are surging once again following Vice President J.D. Vance’s departure from Iranian negotiations without a deal. In a swift escalation, President Trump has ordered the U.S. military to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, sending global markets into a tailspin. As a tenuous ceasefire hangs in the balance, Rosecliff Founder and CEO Mike Murphy joins FOX Business Network’s Taylor Riggs to break down the market’s reaction to these seismic geopolitical shifts. . They also speak about the integration of artificial intelligence in the workplace, and where billionaires are finding themselves amid the dynamic workforce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Negotiations to end joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran stalled after 21 hours of talks in Pakistan involving Vice President J.D. Vance. In response, President Trump is preparing a U.S.-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to strip Tehran of its leverage over global energy markets. Former Deputy National Security Advisor Victoria Coates joins the Rundown to discuss Iran’s weakening economy, the strategic advantage of record U.S. energy production ahead of the President’s summit with China’s President Xi, and how shifting Middle East alliances are helping isolate the regime. Microplastics seem to be turning up everywhere, raising new concerns about their potential impact on our health. The federal government is launching STOMP, the Systematic Targeting of Microplastics. The initiative is a joint effort between the Department of Health and Human Services and the Environmental Protection Agency to better measure, study, and potentially remove these contaminants. Alicia Jackson, Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, joins the Rundown to discuss what scientists are discovering and what it could mean for the future of public health. PLUS, commentary by FOX New contributor, Joe Concha PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s heroes are found in classrooms, molding the minds of the future.  Educators have the tough task of being courageous and intellectual to prepare young minds for complex issues.  We often cut interviews short due to time. Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, we thought you’d like to hear the full conversation with world-renowned author James Patterson. He joins us to discuss his new book, Thank You, Teachers, the "secret sauce" for getting kids to read at grade level, and why he considers educators to be our first line of hope. If you’re looking for more, join Dana Perino every Monday on Perino on Politics. Dana sits down with her most knowledgeable friends—like former Speaker Kevin McCarthy—for honest, insightful conversations that go beyond the typical news cycle. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices