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Both Ukraine and Russia are running intelligence operations in order to extract the maximum amount of information from each other. One such operation reportedly involved the recruitment of Russian pilots and a fake girlfriend that exposed the plan. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Rebekah Koffler, the president of 'Doctrine & Strategy Consulting', a former DIA intelligence officer, and author of 'Putin's Playbook: Russia's Secret Plan to Defeat America', about the espionage taking place on both sides.  

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With just a week until the Arizona primary election, candidates are increasing their campaign efforts to earn the support of voters who remain undecided in the Grand Canyon State. Both former President Trump and former Vice President Pence traveled to Arizona over the weekend to stump for their preferred Republican candidates ahead of what is expected to be an important battle for governor and Senate in the state. Businessman and veteran Jim Lamon is a Republican running for U.S. Senate in Arizona, and he joins the Rundown to explain how he plans to take on opponents in the final days leading up to the August 2nd vote and his policy priorities of energy independence and border security if elected to the Senate.

Monkeypox has now been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization. While the outbreak has mostly been among gay and bisexual men, there are concerns that a lack of proper testing and treatments could lead to an increased spread of the virus. As health officials work to address the virus, Covid continues to infect people across the country through the new Omicron subvariant. Johns Hopkins University Professor and FOX News Medical Contributor Dr. Marty Makary joins the Rundown to discuss the nature of the monkeypox virus, who should be concerned, and how the latest Covid variant is affecting patients.

Plus, commentary by retired NYPD inspector Paul Mauro.

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Just a day after signing a deal that would allow millions of tons of grain to leave Ukraine and advert a global food crisis, Russia launches a missile strike on the port city of Odesa. Still, a U.N. spokesperson said the first ships to export Ukraine grain may begin moving out ports within a few days. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Dr. Matthew Schmidt, Russia expert and Associate Professor at the University of New Haven, about the grain deal and whether or not the world can trust it.

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A FOX News poll shows that 75 percent of Americans have faced financial hardship due to inflation in the last six months. As inflation reached another record high of 9.1% in the month of June, a majority of Americans say that gas prices and inflation are the most important issues to them when going to the polls this November. Democrats are hoping that the Dobbs v. Jackson decision repealing abortion rights will help their base turn out in November. Plus, Democratic members of Congress have presented legislation on social issues such as codifying same-sex marriage and legalizing marijuana at the federal level in hopes of changing the national conversation headed into the fall. Senate Majority Whip John Thune (R-SD) joins Mike Emanuel on the FOX New Rundown today to cover all of these issues, as well why the Senator believes the Senate's semiconductor legislation doesn't go far enough to compete with China technologically.

The prices of both homes and mortgages have increased, leading sales within the housing market to go down for five straight months. These factors, coupled with multiple offers and a housing shortage, has led to an incredibly tight market for buyers. Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors Lawrence Yun joins the Rundown to discuss the current state of the housing market, the lack of supply of homes within the country, and advice for people looking to buy homes.

Plus, commentary by New York Post columnist Karol Markowicz.

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This week, podcaster, comedian and author Adam Carolla joined host Jessica Rosenthal on the FOX News Rundown to discuss his new book, "Everything Reminds Me Of Something."

The advice-style book is meant to make people laugh, but also delves into politics and other controversial cultural issues. 

In the interview, Carolla discussed the growing division of Americans, why it's problematic, and whether he thinks the trend will ever reverse itself. 

The comedian also weighed in on cancel culture and why he doesn't think standups should be 'held accountable' for telling a joke.

Due to time limitations, we could not include all of the conversation in our original segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire interview with , podcaster, comedian and author Adam Carolla.

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The January 6th Committee held its eighth hearing on the Capitol attack, focusing on former President Donald Trump's refusal to call off the Capitol rioters after many members of his own administration told him to do so. FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram reveals the key takeaways from the new witnesses, what Americans can expect until the Committee's next anticipated hearing in September, and how the hearings could impact midterm elections in November.

Many states across America have several key primary races lined up for August that will likely provide insight into November's Midterm Elections. While there is drama on both sides of the political aisle surrounding the U.S. Senate race in Missouri, Republicans are concerned that a lack of quality candidates in Arizona could cost them an otherwise winnable race. Senior Political Correspondent at Axios Josh Kraushaar discusses what recent polling reveals about mid-summer political sentiments ahead of midterms, the importance of voter engagement, and fundraising in primary races.

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Most pollsters and political analysts are predicting Republicans are set to retake the majority in the House of Representatives come November. The U.S. Senate is a different story and is expected to be a much more competitive fight between the parties. Countless states are labeled toss-ups; however many believe the GOP has pickup opportunities in Georgia, New Hampshire, and Arizona, where a closely contested primary will take place on August 2nd.

Venture capitalist and Trump-endorsed U.S. Senate candidate in Arizona, Blake Masters, has surged recently in the polls, and he joined host Jessica Rosenthal earlier this week on the Rundown.

Masters discussed the case against the Democratic incumbent Sen. Mark Kelly, how he plans to win over moderates, and his plan for regulating Big Tech.

The current frontrunner was also asked about some of his past comments and his ties to billionaire Peter Thiel.

Due to time limitations, we could not include all of the conversation in our original segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire interview with Senate candidate Blake Masters.

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Gas prices continue to fall as the summer rolls on, but the discount at the pump may not be enough for Americans. Although White House Economic Advisor Jared Bernstein attributed the declining prices to President Biden's ease of ethanol blend regulations and release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the risk of another price spike is high. Head Of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy Patrick De Haan discusses the impact that gas prices will have, how hurricane season could skyrocket prices once again, and how the war on Ukraine has affected diesel prices in Europe heading into the winter.

When a Chinese company purchased land to open a corn mill in Grand Forks, North Dakota last year, the community initially celebrated the addition of a local agriculture business that would create new job opportunities. However, local residents quickly began to express concerns about the mill’s proximity to the Grand Forks Air Force Base, a major U.S. military communications hub located just miles away. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) weighs in on the level of the national security threat posed by the Chinese land deal, how the Grand Forks community effectively sounded the alarm with lawmakers in the nation's Capitol, and why federal officials need to view Chinese intelligence concerns with a better lens.

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The United Nations and Turkey helped broker a deal to enable Ukraine to export twenty two million tons of grain and other products that have been stuck in Black Sea ports since Russia's invasion. Meanwhile, both sides are suffering mounting casualties fighting in the Donbas region. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with FOX News Correspondent Lucas Tomlinson, in Kyiv, Ukraine, about the grain deal and the latest assessments on the war. 

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This week comedian Dave Chappelle found a Minnesota concert venue had canceled his Wednesday performance after pressure from social media users taking issue with his scheduled appearance. Comics have been facing increased backlash to their jokes and generating a great deal of controversy, but comedian and podcaster Adam Carolla argues people should simply let the performers do their jobs and tell jokes. Adam joins the Rundown to discuss his latest book, “Everything Reminds Me Of Something,” why he thinks America can’t solve problems anymore and how comedy can rise above cancel culture.

There's a growing concern regarding shark attacks as more and more people head to the beach this summer. With beach closures and several reported shark attacks in the United States so far this year, many wonder if it's still safe to enjoy the water. Shark researcher at Arizona State University Dr. James Sulikowski joins the Rundown to explain why we're experiencing so many shark encounters, how big of a threat they are to humans, and what people can do to stay safe in the water.

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Plus, commentary by Former Acting DHS Secretary and President of Wolf Global Advisors, Chad Wolf.

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