The Fox News Rundown

Negotiations continue to reach an agreement on enabling the export of Ukrainian grain. Russia could possibly be cooperating in a plan that could ease fears of global food shortages but can they be trusted? FOX's John Saucier speaks with Ed Lawrence, White House Correspondent for the FOX Business Network, about a possible deal to export Ukraine's grain and today's news out of the White House.

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A historic and deadly heat wave has taken its toll on Europe, and now Americans are facing record temperatures that threaten to push power grids to their limits and have sparked wildfires across 13 states. Fox News Senior Meteorologist Janice Dean joins to break down the extraordinary and dangerous heat wave people are seeing around the globe and shares important precautions you should take to stay safe. Later, Janice discusses her excitement surrounding the launch of her new podcast, ‘The Janice Dean Podcast.’

Inflation has hurt the pockets of Americans across the country. However, those with lower incomes have been hit especially hard by higher prices. Even during good times, many Americans rely on food banks, but now the current economic crisis is putting extra strain on them. Executive Director of Center for Lay Ministries Kara Brown joins the Rundown to discuss why she's experiencing record demand at her food pantry, how inflation is impacting costs, and tips for how people can donate.

Plus, commentary by host of ‘The Ben Domenech Podcast,’ Ben Domenech. 

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The First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, addressed a bipartisan group of lawmakers today. Zelenska presented Congress with pictures of civilians killed by Russian forces and told them that "Russia is destroying our people." FOX's John Saucier speaks with FOX News correspondent Gillian Turner about the speech and how the visit could help Ukraine's plight.   

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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 in 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 joins the Rundown to discuss the case against the Democratic incumbent Sen. Mark Kelly, his plan for regulating Big Tech and the importance of a GOP win in Arizona.

Democrats have concerns about the current political climate amid high inflation and the President's low approval ratings. Although it's typical for the President's party to lose seats during the midterms, Democrats are hopeful that by taking action on same-sex marriage and the Supreme Court's abortion ruling, they'll energize voters in November. FOX News Contributor and Co-host of The Five Jessica Tarlov joins the Rundown to discuss President Biden's current agenda, why she's skeptical of a red wave in the fall, and why she doesn't believe Republicans will select former President Trump as their presidential nominee in 2024.

Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Joe Concha.

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As Vladimir Putin meets with leaders of Iran and Turkey, Russia's defense minister issues a new warning that his forces will 'step up' operations across Ukraine. Meanwhile, the war grinds on in the eastern part of the country and atrocities against mankind continue to mount. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Ambassador William B. Taylor, Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine and vice president, Russia and Europe at the U.S. Institute of Peace, about Putin's trip to Tehran and how the world can hold those accountable for human rights violations committed during this conflict.   

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President Biden left Jeddah, Saudi Arabia this past weekend without any pledge from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about increasing oil production from the region, an objective that had been a major goal of the Middle East trip. One Biden administration energy adviser recently suggested gas prices are set to fall dramatically in the U.S. however the important question is, how long will it stay this way? U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana joins the podcast to explain what the Biden administration needs to change to help Americans struggling to pay energy and gas bills, why the U.S. cannot trust Iran and the necessity for a global strategy to take on foreign tyrants.

Uvalde officials have released police body cam footage from the shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas. A Texas State House investigation led by State Rep. Dustin Burrows claimed to have found "systemic failures" in the law enforcement's response to the shooting. The delay in response time has left many to wonder if lives could have been saved had police acted sooner. State Senator Roland Gutierrez represents Uvalde's district. He joins the Rundown to discuss his reaction to the report, why he believes the police failed the children, and why he's troubled the shooter was even able to obtain a gun.

Plus, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of "Fox Across America with Jimmy Failla.”

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired two senior members of his administration, including the head of his security agency, saying there was a failure to purge Russian spies from their departments. Incompetence and out and out treason are said to have been major reasons for Ukraine's forces losing control of the city of Kherson. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Dr. Rebecca Grant, President of IRIS Independent Research and FOX News Contributor, about the firings, what they mean and Kyiv's latest request to upgrade their air power capabilities.  

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As Americans continue to grapple with high gas prices, President Biden has taken his first presidential trip to the Middle East in hopes of working with Saudi Arabia to increase oil production. The President's four-day trip to Saudi Arabia and Israel was also dedicated to seeking stronger relationships in the region -- including a controversial meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Texas Republican Congressman Jodey Arrington joins the Rundown to explain why he believes the President's trip could 'project weakness on the world stage.' He also discusses hard-hitting issues affecting Americans at home, such as the crisis at the Southern border and record-breaking inflation.

The restaurant industry has not been immune to the impact of rising prices. With inflation above nine percent, the service industry has seen restaurant goers eating out less and menu prices fluctuating. Chef David Burke is a culinary expert who owns eighteen restaurants, and he joins the Rundown to explain how he has seen the behavior of diners change with inflation rising, the factors that go into restaurants deciding to charge more for their menu items and the reasoning behind his decision to expand aggressively during the pandemic.

Plus, commentary by Fox News Contributor Tomi Lahren.

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U.S. inflation hit a 40-year-high in the month of June, rising to 9.1 percent. 

On Wednesday, President Biden addressed Americans who have been grappling with high prices at the grocery store and gas pump, saying the latest "inflation reading is unacceptably high" and vowing to give the Fed "the room it needs to help it combat inflation." 

Hours after the number came out, FOX News Contributor and Wall Street Journal Senior Writer Jon Hilsenrath joined Jessica Rosenthal explains why our current inflation crisis appears to be worse than many feared and how the Fed will likely address it.

And to give perspective on today's economic woes, Hilsenrath also looked back at the massive inflation spike in the early 1980s and how that problem began and eventually ended.

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 the Wall Street Journal's Jon Hilsenrath. 

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The Congressional Committee for the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol will continue to hold hearings into next week. Following testimonies from new witnesses, the panel has been focusing on former President Donald Trump's efforts to stay in power in the final weeks of his presidency and his alleged role in bringing violent rioters to Washington, D.C. FOX News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram shares the key takeaways from the hearings thus far, what Americans can expect to learn moving forward and how the outcome of the trial could shift public opinion.

The COVID-19 pandemic changed not only everyday life for most Americans, but the geography of the country's economy as well. As states recover from the pandemic at different rates, red states are experiencing somewhat of a renaissance compared to those that are blue. Wall Street Journal Reporter Josh Mitchell explains why certain states are becoming more attractive to both families and companies alike, how expenses and pandemic-era policies are driving people to move and whether or not this will be a lasting trend.

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