The Fox News Rundown

With hours left until the final ballots are cast, voters head to the polls to decide control of Congress and key statehouses nationwide in a high-stakes midterm election. Kyle Kondik, Managing Editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball, joins the Rundown to analyze why Republicans are under pressure for a heavy Election Day turnout surge and where unexpected battles in South Carolina and Alaska could determine the balance of power. He breaks down vulnerable House seats, competitive gubernatorial races, and why final outcomes might not be resolved on election night.On Election Day eve voters across the country are preparing to decide the balance of power in Washington. But how are the crucial races called in real time, and what early signals should viewers watch for on election night? Director of the FOX News Decision Desk Arnon Mishkin joins theRundown to break down what goes into calling a race and how the desk utilizes raw voting data and proprietary models to reach certainty.PLUS, commentary by David Marcus, columnist for FOX News Digital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the midterms in the final stretch, radio host and political analyst Hugh Hewitt joins Jessica Rosenthal on The FOX News Rundown: Extra to break down the electorate. Hewitt discusses why voters should look past volatile polling data, where campaign money and high-profile surrogates are actually moving, and how key legislative battles over the economy, Medicaid, and the "Working Families Tax Cut" are shaping the final days of the campaign. Plus, Hewitt shares his bold predictions for Congress's future, potential 2028 presidential contenders on both sides of the aisle, and the ongoing geopolitical showdown with Iran.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With forecasts pointing toward Democrats potentially flipping the House, questions remain over how wide their prospective margin might be and what that means for control of Capitol Hill. Fox News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to dissect pivotal battlegrounds from Pennsylvania to Ohio, the impact of Hispanic turnout in Texas and California, and how majority margins will test both Hakeem Jeffries’ caucus control and President Trump’s hold on the GOP.Plus, New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr. makes his reelection case, highlighting affordability, taxes, and Iran while addressing questions about missed votes, health, and stock trading.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Health expert and fitness icon Jillian Michaels joins Lisa Brady on The FOX News Rundown: Extra to unpack her timely FOX Nation special, Toxic: A Generation on the Brink. Michaels dives deep into the unprecedented pressures facing Gen Z and Gen Alpha today, from toxic social media algorithms and the "pornification" of youth to the dark realities of online drug markets and over-medication. Plus, Michaels shares actionable, common-sense steps parents can take right now to set boundaries, protect their kids' mental and physical well-being, and navigate a digital landscape driven by corporate greed.Subscribe to The FOX News Rundown for more daily, hard-hitting news analysis from Washington and across the country.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final days before midterm voting wraps up, Republicans are making the final push to maintain a slim majority - and flip any seats they can.  Republican Congressman and U.S. Senate Candidate Mike Collins joins The Rundown to discuss his bid to unseat Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff (D-GA), highlight his legislative record, and remind voters what is at stake should Democrats regain a congressional majority.Later, Montana Independent Senate candidate Seth Bodnar breaks down his three-way race, addressing his push for rural healthcare reform, the need for Congress to reassert war powers amid conflict with Iran, and why running as an independent is starting to look like a viable campaign strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices