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Luigi Mangione’s unexpected guilty plea in federal court has thrown his upcoming New York state murder trial into limbo. After pleading guilty to federal stalking charges for the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Mangione’s admission leaves state prosecutors facing a steep battle over double jeopardy laws to keep their case alive. FOX News contributor and criminal defense attorney Donna Rotunno joins to discuss the legal strategy behind Mangione’s move, what it means for his federal sentencing, and the broader societal shift surrounding public support for high-profile violent acts.Immigration enforcement remains a key concern for voters in Minnesota after ICE operations there saw two fatal shootings involving federal officers. That topic, along with fraud and affordability, is shaping the midterm races in the North Star State. Minnesota Republican Senate candidate Michele Tafoya joins FOX News' Bill Melugin to discuss her platform and path to the Senate as she aims to be the first Republican elected in a statewide election there since 2006.

PLUS, commentary by Ted Jenkin, President of Exit Stage Left Advisors and Host of The Red, White & Green Show.

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The chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions is investigating reports that a union representing roughly 600,000 workers is pushing to advance the interests of the Cuban regime. The committee is demanding information from the International Association of Machinists (IAM) about its possible links to the Cuban government. A report claims that IAM has traveled to Cuba, taken policy positions aligned with the regime, and union members have been addressed by a Cuban diplomat at a local union hall.

FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Christine Balling, Senior Vice President & Adjunct Professor at The Institute of World Politics, who says its an influence campaign to sway American voters to support the foreign policy goals of a country hostile to the U.S.

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Meta is on trial as many states accuse the tech giant of designing addictive features that harm children and young adults' mental health. Potentially seeking over a trillion dollars in damages, state attorneys general are taking on Meta's algorithms and Section 230 immunity in a high-stakes legal battle that could reshape the social media landscape. Former federal prosecutor Jim Trusty joins the Rundown to discuss the legal strategies behind the trial, how whistleblower testimony could impact Meta's defense, and whether "regulation by litigation" could force major changes to the platform.

As beef prices climb, some of the nation’s largest meatpackers are scaling back operations amid a historic shortage of cattle. Tyson Foods is closing facilities in Illinois and Utah, pointing to a U.S. cattle herd that has fallen to its lowest level in more than 70 years. Omaha Steaks President and CEO Nate Rempe joins the Rundown to discuss why shrinking processing capacity is unlikely to bring consumers relief at the grocery store and why it's going to take some time to rebuild the nation’s herd.

PLUS, commentary by FOX News analyst Kat Timpf.

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The Trump administration has opened a federal civil rights investigation into Florida State University (FSU) over 32 scholarships accused of discriminating against students based on race or sex, according to a Department of Education (DOE). The investigation stems from a July 2025 complaint filed by the Equal Protection Project (EPP) that targeted 32 FSU scholarships. The DOE's lists all 32 programs and confirms FSU is a recipient of federal financial assistance and therefore must comply with Title VI and Title IX.

FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Professor William Jacobson, founder and president of the Equal Protection Project (EPP) and Cornell Law professor, who says that FSU stood out even among the hundreds of colleges and universities his organization has challenged.

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As students head back to the classroom and families wrap up back-to-school shopping, major retailers are preparing to report their seasonal numbers. Capitalist Pig Hedge Fund founding member and FOX Business contributor Jonathan Hoenig joins FBN’s Jackie DeAngelis to discuss how consumers are faring and whether they can power through the current economic climate.
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