Last week's NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey was the latest testing ground for whether or not America's allies are making meaningful investments in their own defense so the alliance is prepared to meet evolving security challenges. President Trump came in hot at the summit claiming that NATO allies failed two key tests as he derided the lack of international cooperation on the conflict with Iran, and his aspirations for the U.S. to purchase Greenland. But in the end, President Trump said many different discussions he had with world leaders were positive, and he assured them the United States would remain in the alliance if they begin paying a new 5% of GDP for defense spending by 2035. FOX’s Jonathan Savage speaks with Matthew Whitaker, U.S. Ambassador to NATO, who shares the positive takeaways from the summit and how he feels European Allies are finally stepping up on their own defense. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The economy has long defined how Americans vote, but could foreign policy carry more weight in this year’s midterms? As the conflict with Iran escalates and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz impact the global oil supply, President Trump’s foreign policy is facing a major political test. Republican strategist and South and Hill Strategies co-founder Colin Reed joins FOX's Alex Hogan to discuss what the latest polling on U.S. military strikes in Iran could mean at the ballot box, and how the GOP is balancing "America First" isolationism with global leadership. Public health officials are facing a growing surge of foodborne illness cases across multiple states, raising concerns about the difficulty of tracking down hardy, environmental pathogens. Former CDC Director & Senior Fellow for Biosecurity and Public Health Policy at the Heritage Foundation, Dr. Robert Redfield joins to discuss a widespread Cyclospora outbreak hitting Michigan and Ohio, the inner workings of this unique parasite that the inner workings of a unique parasite that cannot be passed human-to-human or easily washed away, and how a decline in public health surveillance funding hinders the government’s ability to pinpoint exact contamination sources to protect consumers. PLUS, commentary by Jason Chaffetz, FOX News contributor and the host of the Jason In The House podcast on FOX News Radio.  PHOTO CREDIT: CENTCOM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Companies like 'Anthropic' and 'OpenAI' are warning Congress that China is stealing their cutting-edge AI to produce cheaper, open-source chatbots. The U.S. firm alleges 'DeepSeek', 'Moonshot AI' and 'MiniMax' are using 'distillation' attacks to generate more than 16 million exchanges with 'Anthropic's Claude' chatbot in a coordinated campaign designed to extract high-value model outputs which is cutting into the U.S.'s thin lead in AI development. Meanwhile, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has put a one year moratorium on building 'hyperscale' data centers in her state. FOX’s Gurnal Scott speaks with Kyler Schmitz, Vice President of 'Patmos Hosting', an AI infrastructure company, who says coordination from both the private sector and the Federal Government is needed to secure AI innovations , as does the building and powering of data centers. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following the passing of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, many are reflecting on his influential role in shaping American foreign policy and his decades-long presence on Capitol Hill. Ben Domenech, host of The Big Ben Show podcast and a FOX News contributor, joins the Rundown to discuss what Graham's loss could mean for policy at home and abroad. Domenech also shares personal reflections on the senator's life and legacy, including his unique ability to work across the aisle while advancing conservative priorities. Is Cuba next? While the U.S. remains in conflict with Iran, another potential crisis looms much closer to home. Cuba, which is already facing massive fuel shortages since President Trump cut off oil shipments and imposed additional sanctions on the island nation, is now being called a national security threat by the administration. The President has threatened to take even further action, creating speculation he could strike Cuba similarly to the operation against Venezuela earlier this year. Former Miami Mayor and FOX News contributor Francis Suarez joins the Rundown to discuss the situation on the ground and his new FOX Nation special, "Cuba: A New Dawn," which analyzes how President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are applying maximum economic pressure on the regime. He also explains the dangerous influence of adversarial nations like China, Russia, and Iran operating in the region. PLUS, commentary by Brilyn Hollyhand, 19-year-old political commentator, bestselling author of "One Generation Away: Why Now is the Time to Restore American Freedom," and host of "The Brilyn Hollyhand Show." PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Lindsey Graham died unexpectedly over the weekend at the age of 71. The medical examiner is awaiting additional test results before determining the official cause of death but “the preliminary examination findings were - "Aortic Dissection due to Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease.” He served in the United States Air Force as a military lawyer, was elected to the House in 1994, and then elected to the Senate in 2002. It was announced that his sister, Darline Graham-Nordone, will hold his seat until an August election. FOX’s Gurnal Scott speaks Matt Whitlock, former senior advisor to the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), who shares his favorite moments of the Senator's life, and his thoughts on his sister stepping in as interim. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attention is back on the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of fresh attacks cast doubt on the chances of a diplomatic end to the conflict. Oil prices are reacting to the strikes and President Trump’s announcement that the blockade has been reinstated. The Bahnsen Group's Founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Investment Officer, David Bahnsen, joins FBN’s Taylor Riggs to break down why the markets are ignoring the geopolitical flare-ups. Plus, San Francisco’s AI boom is creating a new housing dynamic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Washington is mourning the sudden passing of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, a longtime lawmaker and leading voice on national security. President Trump and lawmakers across Capitol Hill are remembering Graham's decades of public service and his influence on U.S. foreign policy. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford (R-AR) joins the Rundown to reflect on Graham's legacy and the void his death leaves in Congress. Plus, Chairman Crawford weighs in on global security threats and the push to restore a critical intelligence tool. Is America's lack of civics knowledge speeding up our political divide? A recent Cato Institute survey reveals a startling reality: many Americans struggle to answer basic questions about the nation’s history and foundational government systems. FOX News Decision Desk member and University of Texas at Austin politics professor Daron Shaw, joins the Rundown to analyze the steady decline of comprehensive civics education over the last several decades. He breaks down how this baseline knowledge gap can leave voters vulnerable to political manipulation and extreme ideas. PLUS, commentary by Tevi Troy, senior fellow at the Ronald Reagan Institute and a former senior White House aide. PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With federal lawmakers deadlocked over how to protect children online, states are aggressively taking matters into their own hands. In a major development, the Supreme Court is allowing a sweeping new Texas law—which requires strict age verification and parental controls on app stores—to go into effect while ongoing legal challenges play out. The App Store Accountability Act had previously been blocked by a lower-court judge who sided with tech giants, arguing that the state rules violated the First Amendment. States like Utah and Alabama also have similar app store regulations, as digital safety advocates maintain that these laws are critical to shield kids from online harms. However, other experts warn of serious trade-offs. Earlier this week on the FOX News Rundown, host Jessica Rosenthal spoke with Family Online Safety Institute Policy Director Andrew Zack to unpack the fierce debate surrounding state-level tech regulations. He explained the real-world mechanics of age verification, why these current systems remain flawed, and what the tech industry must do to effectively protect younger users. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with Family Online Safety Institute Policy Director Andrew Zack. And ... Don't forget to subscribe to the weekday Fox News Rundown podcast and leave a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Serving eleven terms in the House of Representatives is an exceptional milestone, so what makes a veteran lawmaker decide it's finally time to step aside? With his final term drawing to a close, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) joins The Rundown for an exclusive exit interview. Rep. McCaul reflects on his 22-year tenure, the critical importance of building bipartisan relationships, and how social media and "internecine warfare" have fueled modern political dysfunction. He also reviews his proudest legacy achievements—spanning foreign aid, national security, and childhood cancer advocacy—and shares his candid advice for the next generation of American leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices