The Fox News Rundown

The battle for control of the House continues to heat up with several primaries underway, including in New York state. Representative Mike Lawler (R-NY) joins the Rundown to break down his own reelection bid, voter turnout, and why he believes a far-left progressive shift will ultimately alienate suburban voters. Plus, Rep. Lawler outlines some of the strict nuclear terms facing Iran, and the military realities on the table if diplomacy fails.

Communities around the country are rallying against the construction of AI data centers. States are weighing moratoriums against these projects as supporters say they’re critical for national security and the AI arms race. Strategic Organizing Projects Director for Food & Water Watch Thomas Meyer and Founder of American AI Logistics John Cofrancesco join Jessica Rosenthal to discuss their thoughts on data centers being built and whether they are helping or hurting the country.

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

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Are we truly alone in the universe, and if we aren’t, could humanity actually handle the truth?

As public curiosity about extraterrestrial life continues to grow, every unexplained sighting fuels intense speculation about what the government might be hiding. Following President Trump's pledge for greater transparency, the Pentagon is gradually unsealing and releasing classified files on what are now officially called UAPs—Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena.

Recently on the FOX News Rundown, host Lisa Brady caught up with world-renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to discuss the interest in UFOs and his new book, Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter.

The Director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York City breaks down the reality behind the Pentagon's newly released UAP data, evaluates who—or what—might be out there, and examines whether human civilization is intellectually and emotionally prepared for a real alien encounter.

Tyson says Earthlings are ready for a "real-life" Disclosure Day and that the government should "just show the alien" if it has one.

We often have to cut interviews short during the week due to time constraints, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on The FOX News Rundown Extra, we share our entire interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson to let you hear even more of his thoughts on aliens, artificial intelligence, and space travel.
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Holding a seat in the House of Representatives is no easy task, so what is it that drives someone to run for office four times? With the end of his fourth and final term drawing near, Congressman Ryan Zinke (R-MT) joins The Rundown to answer that very question. Rep. Zinke weighs in on the main challenges of the job, the gradual ceding of authority to the executive branch, as well as the ongoing redistricting battle and its impact on our future democracy. He also shares the aspects of the job he’ll miss most, and least, once he steps down. 
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This week, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the US and Iran was signed by President Donald Trump after the G7 wrapped up at the Palace of Versailles.

The agreement implements a 60-day ceasefire and creates a framework for further negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions and other outstanding issues.

As more details emerged about the plan during the week, critics on both sides of the aisle accused the Trump administration of "appeasement" and giving Iran too much.

One of those critics was a key member of the first Trump administration: former Vice President Mike Pence.

The former Vice President joined the FOX News Rundown’s host Dave Anthony just hours before the President put his signature on the MOU to discuss his concerns about it.

While he praised the President’s efforts to weaken the regime, he is worried that this deal gives Tehran the feeling that they were not defeated.

Pence, who also wrote the new book, What Conservatives Believe: Rediscovering the Conservative Conscience, voiced his concerns about some in the Republican party who are straying away from the party’s core values.

Finally, Pence discussed the possibility of running for President in 2028.

We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview today on The Fox News Rundown: Extra.



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A controversial memorandum of understanding with Iran and a sudden executive freeze on a top national security nominee have intensified debate over the direction of American foreign policy and governance. Fox News Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to discuss the growing Republican backlash against the administration's Middle East strategy, the internal mathematical reality facing the "Save America Act" in the Senate, and how Capitol Hill is grappling with the future deployment of artificial intelligence in American classrooms.

Plus, former Vice President Mike Pence joins to discuss his new book, What Conservatives Believe: Rediscovering the Conservative Conscience, detailing his concerns over modern appeasement, why he believes the Republican Party must reject the "siren song" of populism, and how the conservative movement can reclaim its core principles heading into the 2026 elections.
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