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Going far beyond the basic headlines, The FOX News Rundown features insights from top newsmakers, FOX News reporters and contributors, plus commentary on the significant issues of the day. Check us out each morning.


Extra: The Global Networks Stealing Billions in U.S. Unemployment Fraud

From Washington: The White House's Crackdown on Fraud

The Department of Justice is rapidly escalating its crackdown on government fraud, revealing massive, sophisticated schemes designed to siphon off hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars. Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonnell joins to discuss a recent $1 billion healthcare fraud conviction in Florida, the inner workings of international scam centers, and how the newly established White House Anti-Fraud Task Force is partnering with average citizens and deploying more federal prosecutors to root out the exploitation of Medicaid and other public programs.Plus, acclaimed actor, philanthropist, and founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation, previews the annual “National Memorial Day Concert and discusses the profound importance of honoring generations of veterans as the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday. PHOTO CREIDT: AP PHOTO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Extra: Why Gen Z is Booing AI at Graduation

Viral videos of college graduates booing commencement speakers over AI have sparked a national conversation. Is Gen Z right to worry about how artificial intelligence will reshape their careers? To answer that, Representative Jay Obernolte—who chaired the Bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence—joined FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony. He breaks down the public anxiety around AI, how it could actually create jobs, and the legislative guardrails needed to protect the workforce and children. We often cut our weekday interviews short, but today on the Fox News Rundown Extra, you'll hear our full conversation with Rep. Jay Obernolte on the growing resistance to AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Washington: Inside the Battle Over the President's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'

Ever since Donald Trump jumped into the 2016 presidential race, his grip on the GOP has been unshakeable. But with mounting pressure over rising costs and renewed foreign conflicts, that grip may finally be loosening, and a new $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund could be the final straw for some Republicans. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins The Rundown to explain what the fund entails, and why it’s triggering such fierce intra-party backlash. Later, Republican Strategist Doug Heye joins FOX News’ Aishah Hasnie to analyze the latest FOX News polling as the primaries heat up, and discuss what's on the mind of voters this Memorial Day Weekend. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evening Edition: Disconnecting From Tech, How To Do Less And Feel Better

May is 'Mental Health Awareness Month', and with so much of our moods hinging on our screen addictions many people are choosing a 'downgrade' culture - being tech-free and cultivating simple routines. While changing hard core habits always seems to be a daunting task, there are practical, realistic ways to reclaim your attention which can provide serious mental health benefits. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Dr. Sophie Lazarus, psychologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, who says there many simple ways to help your self disconnect without going 'cold turkey'. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Business Rundown: "Unmuzzled" ... The Man the SEC Silenced Finally Speaks Out

What some see as a victory for "free speech," the Securities and Exchange Commission has dropped a controversial “gag rule” that barred defendants who settled SEC cases from publicly defending themselves. Thomas Powell, senior strategist at the Founders Office, has been one of the rules' most vocal critics—even while legally restricted from challenging the allegations against him.Finally able to speak out, Powell and his attorney, Peggy Little of the New Civil Liberties Alliance, join FOX Business Network’s Lydia Hu. They break down how Powell was "muzzled" by the SEC, the damage it did to his life, and what this massive rule change means for American businesses moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Problems Facing Both Parties This Summer

Memorial Day weekend is here, but as Americans hit the road, the "unofficial start of summer" is being overshadowed by high prices amid the ongoing conflict in Iran. GOP Strategist and former RNC Communications Director Doug Heye joins the Rundown to discuss why Republicans are feeling the pressure as new polling shows 58% of voters view the cost of living as their top concern. The Democratic Party has released its extensive 2024 election autopsy report, sparking internal debate over messaging failures and the key demographic shifts that influenced the outcome. "Fox News Sunday" Anchor and Host of the Living the Bream podcast Shannon Bream joins to discuss the report's critique of the party's decision-making during the last presidential election, the U.S. indicting former Cuba President Raúl Castro, and how a highly controversial $1.8 billion "weaponization fund" is dividing Republicans in the Senate. PLUS, commentary by David Marcus, columnist for FOX News Digital.  PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evening Edition: Could Ebola Spread To The United States?

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa as an international public health emergency sparking concerns the deadly virus could spread beyond the region, including into the United States. The outbreak has been linked to dozens of suspected deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighboring Uganda. Ebola is a zoonotic, viral disease that is rare but life-threatening, starting in species like antelope, fruit bats and nonhuman primates. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Dr. Tyler Evans, an infectious disease physician, CEO of the 'Wellness Equity Alliance', and author of "Pandemics, Poverty, and Politics: Decoding the Social and Political Drivers of Pandemics from Plague to COVID-19", who says the death rate of this strain could become very high, and we always learn a lot from every outbreak. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The President's Political Machine

Following primary losses for high-profile incumbents Thomas Massie and Bill Cassidy, does President Trump’s endorsement remain the GOP's most powerful currency? Former NRSC senior advisor Matt Whitlock joins the Rundown to discuss how this "political machine" could be clearing the field of GOP opposition as we look ahead to the high-stakes Texas Senate runoff between Senator John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. Plus, the question remains: can this primary momentum defeat Democrats in November? As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, the upcoming National Memorial Day Concert steps into the spotlight to honor the heavy sacrifices made by servicemembers. Gary Sinise, acclaimed actor, philanthropist, and founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation, joins us to discuss the profound importance of honoring generations of veterans. Sinise shares a personal tribute to his late son, a talented composer whose music will once again soar at the concert, and underscores why we must aggressively preserve firsthand history to ensure future generations never forget the true cost of freedom. PLUS, commentary by Jason Rantz, author of What’s Killing America, and the host of The Jason Rantz Show. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evening Edition: Cuban Ex-President Raul Castro Indicted On Murder Charges

Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been indicted in connection to his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two planes operated by the Miami-based exile group 'Brothers to the Rescue'. Four Americans were killed while flying in civilian aircrafts when a Cuban military aircraft shot their planes down in international waters. It’s the latest flashpoint in the U.S.-Cuba relationship after CIA Director Ratcliffe traveled to the island warning Havana to reform. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Christine Balling, former U.S. Defense Advisor and the Senior Vice President at the Institute of World Politics, who says it is a move that could inspire the Cuban people to take back their country from the decades long dictatorship. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices