The Fox News Rundown

With midterms just two weeks out, doubts are mounting over whether the Republicans' redistricting strategy will deliver the decisive gains party leaders banked on. With volatile battleground dynamics upending expectations, retiring Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA) joins The Rundown to break down the GOP's redistricting gamble and how redrawn maps in his state influenced his decision to retire. Rep. Issa also weighs in on a divisive diplomatic push to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

Later, FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar weighs in on whether Democrats could trigger a historic midterm blowout as he analyzes key vulnerabilities across the latest polls.

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Earlier this week, best-selling author and Revisionist History host Malcolm Gladwell joined host Dave Anthony on the FOX News Rundown to discuss his latest book, The American Way of Killing: The Invention of an Epidemic.

In the wide-ranging interview, Gladwell challenges conventional wisdom on both sides of the political aisle. He breaks down why the U.S. remains under-policed compared to Europe, the complicated history of the Second Amendment, the reality of assault weapon bans versus handguns, and how modern emergency medicine has fundamentally shifted how we measure violence. Plus, Gladwell reflected on a decade of podcasting and why storytelling remains his ultimate passion.

The conversation ran long, so we only ran a portion of it earlier this week on the FOX News Rundown. Today, on the FOX News Rundown: Extra, you will hear it all!

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Rising inflation, tariffs, and anti-incumbent backlash are shaking up traditional party strongholds across key Senate and House battlegrounds ahead of the midterm elections. While many believe the cycle favors Democrats this year, questions remain about whether they can deliver on bold campaign promises even if they take control of the House and the Senate. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to break down surprisingly tight contests in states like Kansas, Michigan, and South Carolina and the internal ideological rift awaiting a potential Democratic majority—detailing the clash between progressive demands for cabinet impeachments and the practical constraints faced by moderate swing-district lawmakers.
Plus, Oklahoma Senator James Lankford joins to analyze how soaring diesel costs, domestic refining limits, and conflicts in Ukraine and Iran are affecting consumer prices, while warning that a Democratic Senate win could lead to gridlock and stalled judicial nominees.

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“Houdini: Back from the Dead", now available on Fox Nation, is a first-of-its-kind, three-part documentary series that resurrects Houdini's story in the only way fitting: big, bold, impossible. On the 100th anniversary of his mysterious death – Halloween 2026 – Houdini comes back to life, revealing a side of him few know. For the first time, cutting-edge AI transforms photo archive of Houdini's most amazing stunts into video. We see him jump off bridges in chains and vanish from locked jails, safes, and underwater tanks.

FOX’s Krystin Goodwin speaks with George Hardeen, Podcast host and great-nephew of Harry Houdini, who shares intimate details of his relative the whole world admired.

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As legal battles intensify ahead of the midterms, federal efforts to challenge state voter rolls are sparking fierce debate over state sovereignty versus federal oversight. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream discusses the Democratic countersuit against the administration, why judges face urgent decisions on segregating disputed ballots, and how shifting poll numbers, along with foreign policy moves regarding Russia, are shaping the broader political landscape.

With control of the House at stake, Arizona’s 1st Congressional District is emerging as a key battleground. Former NFL kicker and Republican candidate Jay Feely joins FOX News White House correspondent Aishah Hasnie to discuss his tight race against Democrat Amish Shah, making his case to independent voters on affordability, housing costs, and data center development. Plus, Feely weighs in on the support he’s received from GOP leadership and why he believes Speaker Mike Johnson should continue leading House Republicans.

PLUS, commentary by Jason Chaffetz, FOX News contributor and the

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Celebrity chef and author Robert Irvine has a new book out 'Overcoming Impossible: Learn to Lead, Build a Team, and Catapult Your Business to Success' that shares his strategies for navigating economic hardship and supporting military families. In the book, Irvine outlines three main pillars for business success: empathetic leadership, eliminating personal ego, and trusting your team to stop micromanaging. The book combines lessons from his TV turnarounds with his own multi-company experience. He also highlights the challenges faced by active-duty military members and seniors dealing with food costs, tying back to his philanthropic work with the Robert Irvine Foundation.

FOX’s Gurnal Scott speaks with Chef Robert Irvine who says his new book can teach struggling businesses a new path while he puts food at center of effort to strengthen military families, and bring loved ones back to dinner table.

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Congressional Democrats are signaling an aggressive oversight agenda targeting the Trump administration, its allies, and incoming personnel if they regain the majority this midterm election cycle. While some Democratic lawmakers like Representative Robert Garcia and Senator Elissa Slotkin argue intense oversight is essential to check executive power, Republicans argue these warnings amount to political intimidation and "lawfare" aimed at deterring public service. FOX News congressional correspondent Bill Melugin speaks with FOX News contributor Ben Domenech to examine what a shifting balance of power on Capitol Hill would mean for day-to-day governance in Washington.

Amid shifting poll numbers and ongoing debate over Florida's rising cost of living, the battle for the governor's mansion reaches its final stretch. Republican nominee and Florida Congressman Byron Donalds joins to discuss his platform for lowering insurance rates and property taxes, addresses opponent David Jolly’s decision to decline debates, and explains why he believes his conservative vision continues to win over a diverse cross-section of Floridians.

PLUS, commentary by FOX News contributor Joe Concha.

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A Republican challenging a vulnerable Democratic incumbent in one of the nation's most competitive House races is touting a key endorsements. Mike LiPetri, a former New York state assembly member is heavily backed by President Donald Trump in his contest against Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., who won back the suburban swing seat in 2024 after Rep. George Santos was ousted in scandal. National Republicans view Suozzi as a top target and look to make gains in the district spanning parts of Long Island and Queens in November’s elections.

FOX’s Gurnal Scott speaks with Mike LiPetri, Republican Candidate for Congress in New York's 3rd District, who makes his case that he is right candidate for all New Yorkers.

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With the midterm elections less than two weeks away, President Trump is continuing his crisscross around the country to rally his base across deep red strongholds and battleground states. FOX News contributor and former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove joins White House correspondent Aishah Hasnie to examine voter sentiment in the heartland as economic pressures strain rural communities. Plus, Rove weighs in on tightening margins in Florida, and whether there is still room for an October surprise before Election Day.

Following the Supreme Court's decision not to take up the case, debate continues over the ongoing legal delays and procedural hurdles in prosecuting the 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and his co-defendants at Guantanamo Bay. FOX News contributor and George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley joins to discuss the D.C. Circuit's ruling allowing the Secretary of Defense to set aside 9/11 plea deals, explaining how past torture complicates evidence, why a 2028 trial is achievable, and why the case belonged in civilian court from the start.

PLUS, commentary by Jason Rantz, author of What’s Killing America, and the host of The Jason Rantz Show.

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What began weeks ago as student-led demonstrations over classroom conditions has escalated into widespread riots involving a range of political and ideological factions across France over the weekend. Over 2,500 people have been arrested and damages have exceeded $1B after the protests spiraled out of control. There seems to be up to 54 organizations, only 16 are student groups, and the others include communist groups, labor unions and political activists in the network promoting the riots and protests in France.

FOX’s Jonathan Savage speaks with Lance Hunter, Professor of International Relations at Augusta University and expert in political violence, who says while the protests may have started with legitimate political concerns, they open the door to criminal elements with a more malicious agenda.

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