The Fox News Rundown

Israel and Lebanon are holding a second round of rare talks in Washington, D.C., to discuss potentially extending the 10-day ceasefire with Iran-backed Hezbollah. The U.S. blockade continues in the Strait of Hormuz with CENTCOM saying it has directed 31 vessels to turn around or return to port. And a viral image has ignited controversy after it appears to show an Israel Defense Forces soldier in southern Lebanon vandalizing a statue of Jesus.FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with E.J. Kimball, the Director of Policy for the US-Israel Education Association, who says only Israel has the power to remove Hezbollah, and get his thoughts on the condemnation of the IDF soldier's photo.Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition'Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court is grappling with an erosion of its institutional culture caused by unprecedented internal leaks and public comments from justices that target their own colleagues. FOX News contributor and law professor Jonathan Turley joins to discuss Chief Justice Roberts’ struggle to maintain civility, the constitutional debate surrounding birthright citizenship, and how the Trump-appointed justices are prioritizing legal principle over political pressure.As hundreds of thousands of fans descend on Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft, the spotlight shines brightest on Fernando Mendoza, the consensus top pick from Indiana following his historic, Heisman-winning season. Dan Dakich, host of Don’t @ Me on OutKick and an Indiana legend himself, joins us to discuss the stunning transformation of IU football, why drafting a franchise quarterback requires a "killer" instinct, and whether paying college football players will impact the sport.PLUS, commentary by Nikki Beaver, national political and communications director at the National Federation of Republican Women. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESSLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran, but only for three to five days according to the White House. President Trump announced the extension as the original ceasefire was set to expire Tuesday night. He said the U.S. would give Tehran more time to present a "unified proposal" under which peace talks could resume in Pakistan. If the ceasefire ends without a deal, the President has promised to destroy Iran's energy and transportation infrastructure. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Matt Finn, FOX News Correspondent reporting from Islamabad, Pakistan, who says discussions have been difficult because Iran's government is so 'fractured.' Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition'Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As questions mount over the mysterious disappearances and deaths among high-level researchers, national security concerns have been sparked, and the focus now shifts to whether or not these cases are directly linked to United States classified aerospace and weapons programs. Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison joins to discuss why the suspicious suicide of a former intelligence officer and the unexplained vanishing of researchers from NASA and the Los Alamos National Laboratory have prompted a formal request for an FBI investigation into the occurrences.As AI-driven layoffs hit major firms from Amazon to Meta, a growing sense of anxiety is taking hold of the American workforce. Recent headlines have even turned violent, with attacks targeting tech leaders and local officials, allegedly over job automation and data center fears. Futurist and author Jamie Metzl joins us to explain why he dismisses the idea of machines fully replacing people, advocating for a collaborative "human-plus-AI" model and a global moral framework to ensure this rapid transition remains a creative force rather than a destructive one.PLUS, commentary by Gregg Jarrett, FOX News legal analyst and commentator. PHOTO CREDIT: FOX NEWSLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Expectations are building over the prospect of a second round of U.S.-Iran talks that could take place in Islamabad in the coming days as President Trump says he is "highly unlikely" to extend the two-week ceasefire. Now, Iran threatens to use 'new cards' on the battlefield as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues to be successful. As the ceasefire deadline approaches, the question still remains, who in Iran holds the power to actually make a deal?FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Greg Palkot, senior foreign affairs correspondent for FOX News Channel reporting from Tel Aviv, Israel, who says while the ceasefire deadline is ticking down, talks seem to be stalled. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition'Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices