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Ukraine's defense minister, Oleksii Reznikov, says his country is putting together a 'million strong' force to retake port cities in the south and the eastern Donbas region. The minister is also calling on Western countries to provide Ukraine with those weapons and military equipment at a much faster pace. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Dan Hoffman, Former CIA Chief of Station and Fox News Contributor, about the possibility of such a large force.   

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With a current 50-50 split in the United States Senate, the pressure will be on at this year’s Midterms — where a single race could determine which party takes charge off the Senate majority. One potentially game-changing race is going down in Vermont, where Congressman Peter Welch and Former U.S. attorney Christina Nolan are vying for Democratic Senator Patrick Leahy’s seat following his retirement. Today, Republican Senate candidate Christina Nolan joins the Rundown to discuss how she will bring a “fresh perspective” to the Senate that many voters crave, why she has so much respect for the Republican party, and her plans to reach across the aisle and “work for the people” if sent to Washington. 

The Friday jobs report revealed the U.S. added 372,000 jobs in the month of June, exceeding expectations after a disappointing April and May. Despite this positive step in the labor market, the Fed still is focused on cooling down the economy after a major interest rate hike last month. John Bussey, Associate Editor at the Wall Street Journal and FOX News Contributor joins the podcast to explain why the June jobs report was a good step for the U.S. economy, the Fed’s next steps and what economists are saying about the U.S. trajectory towards a recession.

Plus, commentary by Democratic strategist and FOX News contributor Leslie Marshall.

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The unknown health effects of e-cigarettes and vaping products have long been discussed but recently the Food and Drug Administration has announced plans to remove all products from the popular e-cigarette company Juul from shelves due to insufficient public health data. This past week, the FDA dropped their suspension of Juul and the Juul company agreed to suspend their court case while the government reopens its investigation into the company's products.

Earlier this week, former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb joined the podcast to break down the thought process behind the FDA's initial decision, the effect this could have on smokers attempting to quit, and how this could deter youth from vaping.

Due to time limitations, we could not include all of the interview in our original segment. Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire interview with Dr. Gottlieb about this decision and how it could impact the vaping and tobacco industry.

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With Brittney Griner’s recent guilty plea to drug charges in Russia, talks of a prisoner swap have been ramping up. Many are wondering if the United States government is willing to do a prisoner exchange for the WNBA All-Star. All of this happening on the cusp of Sweden and Finland joining NATO. Fox News Correspondent Lucas Tomlinson breaks it all down. 

Midterm elections are just months away, and Democrats and Republicans are battling it out to win over undecided suburban voters. As Americans become more energized by issues such as inflation and abortion rights, suburban swing voters are shaping up to be the deciding factor in shaping the political landscape. Director of the FOX News Decision Desk Arnon Mishkin explains how suburbs have become the battleground of America, and what political candidates can do to attract support from Independents this November.

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In Colorado's hotly contested Senate primary, Joe O'Dea came out victorious. O'Dea beat opponent Rep. Ron Hanks, who despite being 'far-right,' was the Democrats' preferred candidate to face Senator Michael Bennett in the fall.

Joe O'Dea is making his political debut with his Senate campaign. O'Dea is a businessman and CEO who believes his background in the construction industry gives him an edge with blue-collar voters. He discusses how his business has been impacted by inflation and rising gas prices, and how that helps him relate to Coloradans facing these issues every day.

Due to time limitations, we could not include all of the interview in our original segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire interview with Joe O'Dea about the state of his campaign and how he hopes to help Republicans claim the Senate this fall.

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Following many political scandals and resignations of senior members of his own administration, Boris Johnson is stepping down as Conservative UK Prime Minister. As Americans grapple with domestic issues such as high gas prices and rising inflation, many wonder what impact Johnson’s resignation could have on the U.K.’s relationship with the U.S. FOX News Senior Foreign Affairs Correspondent Greg Palkot joins to discuss the strategy behind a strong relationship, how the Prime Minister’s resignation affects the Western alliance backing Ukraine, and the political landscape as the U.K. searches for a new leader. 

As China becomes a more prominent presence in the cyber world, the United States must remain on the cutting edge of what happens in space from both a defensive and research perspective. The Chinese have ramped up their space technologies and innovations over recent years, and the speed at which the country is developing space capabilities has the Pentagon and other U.S. officials monitoring closely. FOX News National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin breaks down the militarization of space as well as concerns over whether China could dominate control of the Moon.

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The 'Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine' began training Ukrainian soldiers in the Spring of 2015 following the Russian annexation of Crimea. The training continues in England and Germany on key weapons systems that the United States is providing and military leaders say it is paying off. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Ret. Major General Paul Eaton, former Chief of Infantry for the Army and commander of the Army’s Infantry Center, about the impact of the United States' training of Ukrainian soldiers and what he sees as the possible outcomes of the conflict.

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FBI Director Christopher Wray and MI5 Director General Ken McCallum spoke together in London in an unprecedented joint news conference to issue a warning against the threat of Chinese espionage and cyberattacks calling it “the most game-changing challenge” as they “covertly apply pressure across the globe.” This speech was the first time the FBI and MI5 leaders had shared a public platform, where both intelligence heads stressed how the Chinese government’s actions were threatening the national security and economic prosperity of other nations. Congressman Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) on the House Intelligence Committee joins to break down this intelligence warning and explain the threat the Chinese government poses.

After many political scandals and resignations of ministers in his government, Boris Johnson succumbed to growing pressure from lawmakers and stepped down from his role as UK Prime Minister. As Britain searches for Johnson's replacement, many wonder what the leadership change means for international relations. Ted R. Bromund, Senior Research Fellow in Anglo-American Relations at the Margaret Thatcher Center For Freedom with the Heritage Foundation, joins the Rundown to discuss what scandals led to the Prime Minister's resignation, how the UK will go about finding his replacement, and the possibility of the UK to re-enter the EU following Brexit.

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Plus, commentary by FOX News Contributor Deroy Murdock.

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When Russia began their invasion of Ukraine their leader, Vladimir Putin, put his country's nuclear forces on 'high alert' escalating concerns he has plans to use a nuclear weapon. Those concerns remain as Russia faces fierce resistance to their plans on controlling Ukraine. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Ret. Air Force Maj. Gen. Howard "Dallas" Thompson, former chief of staff for NORAD-U.S. Northern Command, former Air Force fighter pilot and co-author of the 'Real Clear Defense' piece "U.S. Must Counter Collective Nuclear Blackmail", about the risk of nuclear weapons being used by Russia on Ukraine and what could we do if that happens.

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It's been over four months since WNBA player Brittney Griner was detained at a Moscow airport, accused of carrying vape cartridges with cannabis oil. Now, the basketball star resumes her trial in Russia facing drug charges that could land her 10 years in prison. After receiving a hand-written letter from Griner, the White House assured her family that the administration is working hard to bring her and other wrongfully detained Americans home. Retired CIA Clandestine Services Officer and FOX News Contributor Daniel Hoffman joins the Rundown to discuss what Griner’s experience in a Russian court will entail, a possible prisoner swap with a Russian arms dealer, and how the issue is sparking international tensions amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

A recent Harvard CAPS–Harris poll found that seven in 10 Americans do not want to see President Biden run for reelection in 2024, with only 30 percent of Democrats in the survey saying they would vote for him in a Democratic presidential primary. As his support waivers, the President has emphasized his intentions to run for reelection and former President Trump has teased another presidential run as well. Founder and CEO of Stagwell Inc. and former Clinton advisor Mark Penn joins to discuss the factors causing faltering Democratic support for Biden, the benefit of contested primaries and which other presidential candidates may be waiting in the wings.

Plus, commentary by former Defense Intelligence Agency Officer, Rebekah Koffler.

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