The Fox News Rundown

Washington is mourning the sudden passing of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, a longtime lawmaker and leading voice on national security. President Trump and lawmakers across Capitol Hill are remembering Graham's decades of public service and his influence on U.S. foreign policy. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford (R-AR) joins the Rundown to reflect on Graham's legacy and the void his death leaves in Congress. Plus, Chairman Crawford weighs in on global security threats and the push to restore a critical intelligence tool.

Is America's lack of civics knowledge speeding up our political divide? A recent Cato Institute survey reveals a startling reality: many Americans struggle to answer basic questions about the nation’s history and foundational government systems. FOX News Decision Desk member and University of Texas at Austin politics professor Daron Shaw, joins the Rundown to analyze the steady decline of comprehensive civics education over the last several decades. He breaks down how this baseline knowledge gap can leave voters vulnerable to political manipulation and extreme ideas.

PLUS, commentary by Tevi Troy, senior fellow at the Ronald Reagan Institute and a former senior White House aide.

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With federal lawmakers deadlocked over how to protect children online, states are aggressively taking matters into their own hands.

In a major development, the Supreme Court is allowing a sweeping new Texas law—which requires strict age verification and parental controls on app stores—to go into effect while ongoing legal challenges play out.

The App Store Accountability Act had previously been blocked by a lower-court judge who sided with tech giants, arguing that the state rules violated the First Amendment.

States like Utah and Alabama also have similar app store regulations, as digital safety advocates maintain that these laws are critical to shield kids from online harms. However, other experts warn of serious trade-offs.

Earlier this week on the FOX News Rundown, host Jessica Rosenthal spoke with Family Online Safety Institute Policy Director Andrew Zack to unpack the fierce debate surrounding state-level tech regulations.

He explained the real-world mechanics of age verification, why these current systems remain flawed, and what the tech industry must do to effectively protect younger users.

We often must 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 Family Online Safety Institute Policy Director Andrew Zack.

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Serving eleven terms in the House of Representatives is an exceptional milestone, so what makes a veteran lawmaker decide it's finally time to step aside? With his final term drawing to a close, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) joins The Rundown for an exclusive exit interview. Rep. McCaul reflects on his 22-year tenure, the critical importance of building bipartisan relationships, and how social media and "internecine warfare" have fueled modern political dysfunction. He also reviews his proudest legacy achievements—spanning foreign aid, national security, and childhood cancer advocacy—and shares his candid advice for the next generation of American leaders.
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The race to succeed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is heating up ahead of the mid-August primary, and the political math is shifting. While registered Republicans outnumber Democrats by 1.5 million in the state, both parties are fighting to win over a massive bloc of independent voters.

Earlier this week, host Jessica Rosenthal spoke with GOP frontrunner Congressman Byron Donalds. He breaks down why he is confident he will secure the nomination this summer and win the governor's mansion this fall. Donalds also addresses the biggest issues facing Florida voters today, including affordability, taxes, and the expansion of data centers.

He also explains why he compares Jolly's campaign and the Democrats' 2026 messaging to a "Trojan Horse."

Hear the full, unedited interview on today's edition of the Fox News Rundown Extra. Don't forget to subscribe to the weekday podcast so you never miss an episode!
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With Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner ending his campaign amid numerous sexual assault allegations, Democrats are in a high-stakes scramble to find a replacement capable of unseating longtime incumbent Republican Susan Collins. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins the Rundown to break down the battle for this critical seat and the intensifying legislative gridlock fueled by President Trump’s insistence on the SAVE Act.

Later, FOX Business White House Correspondent Edward Lawrence examines the state of the economy as volatile gas prices shift and retail giants Walmart and Sam’s Club introduce sweeping summer price cuts.

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