On Tuesday, a federal court blocked Texas from using its newly drawn congressional map in the 2026 midterms– a decision now in limbo as Republicans look to the Supreme Court for a potential reversal. Rep. Pat Fallon (R-TX) joins the Rundown to voice his disappointment with the ruling, denounce what he calls racially motivated gerrymandering allegations, and addresses the ongoing investigation into gunman Thomas Crooks, who attempted to assassinate President Trump at a rally.

The rules are about to change for the millions of users who go on the popular gaming platform Roblox. They’re introducing new age-restriction tools after lawsuits accused the platform of failing to protect children from online predators. Eliza Jacobs, Senior Director of Product Policy at Roblox, joins the Rundown to break down their new age verification system and why she believes it could become the industry standard for protecting children from online threats.

Plus, commentary by 'Ruthless' podcast co-host Michael Duncan.

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There are bipartisan efforts underway in Congress to ban members from trading stocks. The "Restore Trust in Congress Act" is gaining support and a House Administration Committee hearing discussed the proposed legislation including other various legislative options to address public scrutiny over lawmakers' stock trading activities. Meanwhile, a resolution that would force the Department of Justice to release all materials related to Jeffrey Epstein passed both chambers with unanimous support, and now heads to President Trump's desk.

FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), who says he is confident that Congress will get a vote on the "Restore Trust in Congress Act" and also shares his thoughts on the Epstein files, and the investigation into the attempted assassination of President Trump in Butler, PA.

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Both the House and the Senate have overwhelmingly passed the Epstein File Transparency Act, launching the process to release long-sealed Justice Department records on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. This is a move that could expose powerful figures and trigger major political fallouts. Republican strategist Colin Reed joins the Rundown to break down how the disclosures may reshape the political landscape ahead of the midterms and why both parties are bracing for what comes next. 

The Restore Trust in Congress Act seeks to strengthen ethical standards and safeguard public confidence by prohibiting members of Congress from leveraging non-public, insider information for personal stock trading by members of Congress.  Congressman Tim Burchett (R-TN), a leading advocate for banning stock trading in Congress, joins to examine the proposed legislation’s real potential to curb the practice, the unusual bipartisan momentum behind the effort, and his views on UFOs—including his conviction that the government has not been fully transparent about what it knows.

Plus, commentary by FOX News Contributor Joe Concha.

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A new war games study of China says Beijing doesn't need to invade Taiwan to bring it to its knees. A cyber-enabled economic siege and a blockade of shipping routes targeting Taiwan's energy imports could do it in just weeks with massive consequences for the world's economy.

FOX's John Saucier speaks with Rear Admiral (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, senior director of Foundation for the Defense of Democracies' Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation (CCTI), who breaks down the threat and suggests what the United States could do to counter such an attack.

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This weekend, border patrol agents converged on Charlotte, North Carolina, in an attempt to remove illegal immigrants from the city per President Trump's order. DHS is calling it "Operation Charlotte's Web." Local leaders have released statements opposing the Trump administration's actions in the city, and called for protests against the agents. Ron Vitiello, Senior Advisor to Customs and Border Protection, joins the Rundown to explain why this needed to happen in Charlotte to keep its citizens safe.

Homeownership feels out of reach for millions of Americans as prices soar and the median first-time buyer age hits historic highs. Howard Husock, American Enterprise Institute senior fellow, joins the Rundown to explain what’s driving the crisis, whether ideas like 50-year mortgages or city-level reforms can help, and what it will take to make owning a home attainable again. 

Plus, commentary by Guy Benson, host of The Guy Benson Show on Fox News Radio

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The United States given President Trump's 20-point security plan for Gaza to the U.N. Security Council, and now wants it formally authorized. The key point is allowing a multi-year international force to govern the Gaza Strip through at least 2027. The plan presented to the U.N. was approved and supported by more than 20 countries, including with input from Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, at a summit in Sharm el-Sheikh on Oct.13th.

FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Eylon Levy, Former Spokesman for the State of Israel, who says the key to long-lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinians is for Hamas to cease to exist.

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There is a lot of discussion about "affordability," especially regarding young Americans' ability to buy their first home.

A key step in achieving the American dream is getting a good job, but the path to that job has become harder, especially for Gen Z.

Economic growth is being driven by productivity and investment in artificial intelligence, rather than by hiring. This is creating what some call a "jobless boom" in some industries.

Translation: the job market is very competitive.

Suzy Welch, Professor of Management Practice at NYU’s Stern

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With the government shutdown now over, the next battle in Congress is healthcare. Rising premiums, questions about extending ACA subsidies, and concerns about access and affordability are all back on the table. Missouri Congressman Jason Smith, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, joins the Rundown to explain why Republicans want broader reforms beyond Obamacare exchanges, how they hope to lower costs for every American, and what policy fights may be coming as both parties head toward the 2026 midterms.

After years on the front lines of major cases, a former FBI special agent says the Bureau is no longer the agency she joined. Fox News Contributor, Nicole Parker, joins the Rundown to explain why she believes the FBI has become divided, what she witnessed inside the culture of the Bureau, and why restoring trust, focus and accountability is critical for its future.

Plus, commentary from FOX News Digital columnist David Marcus.

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One in three Americans faced a financial scam in 2024, according to a recent Bankrate survey. As technology advances, it is growing easier to fall victim to cyber scams.

And with the rise of AI technology and increasing involvement of organized crime organizations, the financial and emotional threat is only becoming more common and harmful.

However, some folks are fighting back.

‘Scambaiters’ make videos of themselves wasting scammers' time and exposing them and their methods -- sometimes, to law enforcement.

Ashton Bingham and Art Kulik have been doing it on their YouTube channel for ten years.

Ashton Bingham and Art Kulik joined FOX News Rundown host Chris Foster to discuss why they decided to target scammers and how they do it.

The hosts of FOX Nation’s Scammed: Getting Even explained how scammers operate, and why busting up their schemes can be a dangerous job.

We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview.

Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with Scammed: Getting Even hosts Ashton Bingham and Art Kulik

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The Democrats who voted to reopen the government earlier this week have stirred up turmoil within their party, with many on the left viewing it as a betrayal for failing to extend COVID era Affordable Care Act subsidies. Republicans, meanwhile, are up in arms over a last-minute inclusion to the funding package, which would allow senators who allegedly had their phones tapped to sue the federal government for hundreds of thousands of dollars. FOX News Digital Congressional Correspondent Liz Elkind joins the Rundown to unpack the drama on Capitol Hill, and what to look out for as the government gets back to business.

Later, Philip Diehl joins to discuss the future of the penny, after the mint officially ceased its production earlier this week.

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