The Trump Administration, and GOP members of Congress, have a focus on on boosting coal production in the United States with another bill in stark contrast with the record of the Biden administration. Earlier this year, the Trump Administration approved a permit to increase coal mining by green-lighting Montana’s Rosebud Mine, and now a new bill has been introduced by a Montana lawmaker that further seeks to roll back Biden era coal regulations.

FOX’s Ryan Schmelz speaks with Rep. Troy Downing (R-MT), who says this country needs a large energy plan evolving many different sources but we cannot avoid the use of traditional fossil fuels, and he shares his thoughts on the government funding battle going on in Congress.

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Congress is back from recess, with only a few weeks to avert a government shutdown. Lawmakers are split over budget priorities, including Medicaid and military spending. Kansas Republican Senator Roger Marshall joins the Rundown to discuss the budget battle, the President's crime crackdown in Washington D.C., and the recent controversial changes at the CDC.

On Friday, a federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration acted unlawfully in imposing certain tariffs, finding that President Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). FOX Business correspondent Lydia Hu joins the Rundown to break down the legal questions surrounding the President's tariff policies, the potential consequences if the Supreme Court upholds the decision, including possible government refunds of collected revenue, and the broader impact on existing and pending trade agreements.

Plus, commentary from Yemisi Egbewole, former Chief of Staff and Advisor to the Biden White House Press Office, and the founder of Podium Strategies.

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The United States deploying a guided missile cruiser, amphibious ships, a submarine, and over four thousand troops near Venezuela's coast has escalated tensions with the Venezuelan government. The United States has labeled the President Maduro regime a 'Global Terrorist Organization' and the deployment will be a part of an operation to combat drug trafficking. President Maduro claims Washington is seeking regime change and has promised to declare a 'republic in arms' if the United States forces attack Venezuela in anyway.

FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Retired U-S Navy Admiral Mark Montgomery, a Former Policy Director For the Senate Armed Services Committee, and now with the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, who says he supports President Trump's move but he could have used different assets.

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Iowa Senator Joni Ernst (R) plans to announce that she will not run for reelection next year. This move would open up a potentially competitive race in the Hawkeye State. Democrats are eyeing the open Senate seat; however, the party continues to struggle in statewide elections and hasn't won a Senate race in Iowa since 2008. Colin Reed, founding partner at South and Hill Strategies, joins the Rundown to discuss what happens next in Iowa and why Democratic messaging continues to fall flat in the Hawkeye State.

Kids today are reporting higher levels of stress and anxiety than ever before, with experts saying constant screen time and social media are major drivers. Jonathan Haidt, social psychologist at New York University and author of "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness," joins the Rundown to break down how the digital age may be reshaping childhood and what steps we can take right now to address this crisis.

Plus, commentary from the host of FOX Across America and FOX News Saturday Night, Jimmy Failla.

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First term Congresswoman Sheri Biggs (R-SC-03) has introduced the 'Made-in-America Defense Act', a bill aimed at boosting American manufacturing of defense supplies for allied nations. It aims to create jobs, increase participation from American companies and increase tracking of restricted defense items.

FOX’s Ryan Schmelz speaks with Republican Congresswoman Sheri Biggs (SC-3) who says her bill will strengthen the US military while giving American manufacturers a better chance to contribute and build America's defense.

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Costs are rising rapidly for child care providers. The latest driver? Liability insurance. A recent survey from the National Association of the Education of Young Children showed 62% of educators reported difficulties finding or affording this insurance.

FOX Business' Lydia Hu speaks with Samantha Phillips, a Texas-based insurance agent who works with hundreds of childcare providers across the country. Phillips explains why this surging expense poses an existential threat to the entire child care industry.

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This Labor Day, President Trump is touting a manufacturing comeback. He's highlighting auto companies and big-name corporations investing more in U.S. production. But critics argue many of those plans were in motion before he took office, and union leaders accuse him of being the “biggest union buster.” Presidential historian and senior fellow at the Ronald Reagan Institute, Tevi Troy, joins the Rundown to break down the politics of labor and what’s next for unions in America.

For those with spinal cord injuries, it seems your entire life can change in an instant. After her freak skiing accident decades ago, Amanda Boxtel is doing better than just getting by. She’s become one of the first people to start using an exoskeleton for mobility and has founded Bridging Bionics—a nonprofit that aims to provide free or affordable mobility solutions so that those who are paralyzed may walk again. FOX’s Benjamin Hall brings the Rundown just a part of his inspiring conversation with Amanda Boxtel. To hear the full episode and more like it, check out the Searching For Heroes podcast.

Plus, commentary by Vice President of Communications for Focus on The Family, Paul Batura.

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, divorce rates have significantly decreased across the nation, dropping by 40 percent over the last forty years.

Concurrently, marriage seems to be experiencing a revival. What factors are contributing to this rise in "I do's"?

On the FOX News Rundown Extra, hear our full unedited interview with Brad Wilcox, a sociologist at the University of Virginia and fellow at the Institute for Family Studies, as joins the podcast to delve into the reasons behind the trend of couples remaining together and its implications for the future of American families.

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Congress is about to return from its August recess, and avoiding a government shutdown is at the top of its priority list. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains why keeping the federal government funded is a complicated feat for lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Later, he discusses how Congress could play a role in extending President Trump's federal takeover of the D.C. Police department.

Later, Senior Advisor at the Independent Center Adam Brandon discusses which issues are at the top of independent voters' minds and explains how candidates without a party affiliation can win key races in 2026.

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President Trump recently declared his intention to intensify efforts to curb crime in Washington, D.C. On Friday, he engaged with National Guard troops supporting law enforcement, hinting at plans to address crime in other major cities like Chicago.

Since the initiative began, D.C. has experienced a decline in crime, with 11 consecutive days without homicides since Monday.

On the FOX News Rundown Extra, listen to our full unedited conversation with former South Carolina Congressman and ex-federal prosecutor Trey Gowdy.

On this Rundown episode, hear Trey discuss the effectiveness of increased police presence in crime prevention and the drawbacks posed by cashless bail, and he shares details and the real-life inspirations for his new mystery thriller novel, "The Color of Death."

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