Kevin Hermening was one of the Iranian regime's first victims of terror, among the Americans taken hostage in 1979. Held for more than a year, Hermening endured physical and mental torture before being freed in January 1981.Nearly 50 years later, Hermening is a Republican running for Congress, hoping to represent his home district in Wisconsin. He recently joined FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony to discuss his experience being held captive and what it was like being one of the 66 Americans

An exodus from Congress ahead of the 2026 midterms is leaving many House and Senate seats open this fall. California Congressman Kevin Kiley is fighting to keep his seat, though he will no longer be doing so as a Republican. Kiley switched his party affiliation to independent, he says, due in part to political gerrymandering in the Golden State. Representative Kevin Kiley joins the Rundown to discuss his decision to leave the GOP, his legislative focus on lowering California's high cost of living,

Emily Lampkin, founder of the Women Leaders Series, has spent her career guiding women through the challenging path toward new milestones. After years in the political arena, she has earned a reputation as an elite communicator—training thousands of women worldwide to hone their skills and maximize every opportunity. Lampkin recently joined FOX News’ Dana Perino on the FOX News Rundown to discuss her new book, "Duct Tape and White Lies: A Woman’s Practical Guide to Real-Life Success." During the

There is a lot of action on Capitol Hill as the Senate remains in a standoff over the SAVE America Act, the DHS shutdown continues, and Congress prepares to grapple with the cost of Operation Epic Fury. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins the Rundown to discuss the President’s pressure campaign on Senate Republicans to pass the SAVE America Act and the likelihood of it passing. He also explains what a potential end to the DHS funding fight may look like and previews the

As the U.S. remains locked in a direct conflict with Iran, law enforcement experts are warning of a heightened threat landscape involving both international sleeper cells and self-radicalized lone wolves. Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent and Fox News Contributor James Gagliano joins to discuss the danger of Iranian drone capabilities against the West Coast, the recent wave of domestic terror attacks, and how modern social pressures may be inadvertently discouraging the public from reporting

Israeli forces continue to push further into southern Lebanon, in what the IDF says is their goal to expand the "forward defense area" in order to decimate the terror group Hezbollah. Hezbollah, in coordinated attacks with Iran, have launched hundreds of missiles into residential areas of Israel. Meanwhile, top Iranian official Ali Larijani was killed in an Israeli strike, according to an Israeli battle damage assessment. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, the executive

While Operation Epic Fury enters its third week with the U.S. and Israel targeting Iran, President Trump announces that both Iran's Navy and Airforce have been decimated. Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District and a former Marine, Kevin Hermening, has been watching this conflict very closely and shares his support for the efforts to deny Tehran a nuclear weapon while expressing his belief that the Iranian people will ultimately overthrow the Mullahs. Captured in Tehran in

There is a new push by President Trump and GOP lawmakers to strip the citizenship of people who commit fraud, serious felonies or join or supply support to terrorist organizations. The 'Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation (SCAM) Act', introduced by Sen. Schmitt (R-MO) and Rep. Emmer (R-MN), would facilitate the denaturalization of individuals who commit serious crimes. The call for this new legislation comes after one naturalized citizen, originally from Lebanon, allegedly rammed his

The U.S. and Israel are highlighting recent military gains as the conflict with Iran continues, including reports that Iran’s newly installed supreme leader has been wounded. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO), a combat veteran and former police officer, joins the Rundown to discuss the military reality of Iranian aggression and why he believes 20% of the world’s oil supply is being held for "nuclear blackmail." Plus, the worries over a potential domestic security crisis as the 25th anniversary of 9/11

The 98th Academy Awards air this Sunday, with the Best Picture race headlined by favorites Sinners and One Battle After Another. Leading the 2026 awards season, Sinners has already made history by shattering the record for Oscar nominations. Earlier this week, Film critic Neil Rosen joined FOX News Rundown host Chris Foster to preview the Academy Awards and break down the most anticipated categories. Rosen, who has covered the film industry for decades, offers his predictions on who will win

Passing the SAVE America Act remains the President’s top legislative priority. But with Democrats largely opposed to the voter requirements bill, pressure is mounting on Senate Republicans to alter filibuster rules to secure its passage. Senate leadership, however, has warned that such a high-risk gamble may backfire on the party in the future. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins the Rundown to unpack the opposition to the SAVE Act and the debate over reforming the

Operation Epic Fury continues as the Trump administration vows to dismantle Iran’s military infrastructure and end the regime’s decades-long threat. However, critics are questioning the timing of the strikes and whether the President has a clear exit strategy. Former Vice President Mike Pence joins us to discuss why he supports the decision to strike, what the U.S. objectives should be, and how this operation aligns with the "America First" agenda.President Trump is highlighting recent economic