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Targeting the Kingdom: How El Chapo Was Caught & the Fight Against Fentanyl Oct 12, 2026

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Fentanyl overdose deaths are seeing a significant drop, but is the battle against cartels really turning the tide? A former federal special agent joins the Rundown to explain why targeting leadership alone acts like "whack-a-mole" unless financial communication networks are completely dismantled.
FOX's Jessica Rosenthal speaks with Retired Special Agent with Homeland Security Investigations Eric Balliet to analyze the latest overdose statistics, effectiveness of border strategies and what it takes to disrupt transnational criminal networks.

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Flipping NY Red? Bruce Blakeman on ICE, Sanctuary Cities, and Data Centers Oct 12, 2026

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Could New York have a Republican governor for the first time in nearly 20 years? Nassau County Executive and New York Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman breaks down his campaign strategy to flip the Empire State. Blakeman sharply criticizes Governor Kathy Hochul's policies in ICE cooperation, sanctuary status, and economic growth, arguing current leadership endangers public safety and drives away jobs. He outlines his day-one priorities if elected, including signing an executive order to end New York's sanctuary state status, lowering utility bills, and cutting taxes.

Is AI an existential threat or the engine of America’s next economic boom?With the national debate reaching a fever pitch ahead of the midterms, Washington and Silicon Valley are locked in a high-stakes battle over regulation versus innovation. FOX Business host Taylor Riggs joins the Rundown to preview her upcoming special, "FOX Business In Depth: AI Arms Race." She breaks down the line between real public safety risks and massive economic potential—and exposes why Big Tech's doomsday "scare tactics" might come with ulterior motives.

PLUS, commentary by Dr. Marc Siegel, Senior Medical Analyst for FOX News.

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Voice Clones & Crime Compounds: The Shocking Scale (and Cost) of AI Cybercrime Oct 11, 2026

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Cybercrime is reaching record proportions, with older Americans losing tens of billions of dollars to sophisticated online schemes. But this isn’t just about hackers stealing passwords—bad actors are using artificial intelligence to clone voices, replicate family photos, and manipulate victims into willingly handing over their savings.

Heritage Foundation Chief Economist E.J. Antoni joined Lisa Brady on the FOX News Rundown earlier this week to explain how massive overseas crime compounds in Southeast Asia—often operated using trafficked forced labor—are running these scams like full-scale businesses. Antoni outlined why targeting bank transactions happens too late, why tech companies must partner with government agencies to stop fraud at the source, and the steps families can take to protect themselves online.

We couldn't air the entire conversation earlier this week due to time constraints, but you can hear it in full on today's FOX News Rundown: Extra.

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Capitol Shakeup: How The Midterms Could Upend Congressional Leadership Oct 11, 2026

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With the midterm elections growing closer, the future of Congressional leadership is top of mind as Democrats eye potential control of the House and Senate this November. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins the Rundown to discuss potential outcomes following Election Day if Republicans lose one or both of their razor-thin majorities.

Plus, anchor of Fox's The Story and host of The Untold Story podcast Martha MacCallum breaks down what the latest Fox News Power Rankings mean for the midterms and reflects on Fox News' industry impact as the network celebrates its 30th anniversary.

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Is College Still Worth It? Purdue’s Mitch Daniels on Rising Tuitions, AI & Declining Trust Oct 10, 2026

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Today, on the FOX News Rundown: Extrapodcast, we ask: As Americans lose confidence in higher education, is the traditional four-year college degree losing its value? Earlier this week, former Indiana Governor and Purdue University Interim President Mitch Daniels joined the FOX News Rundown to break down why tuition costs, political indoctrination, and the rise of AI are driving a historic decline in trust.

Daniels also explained to host Lisa Brady how Purdue has frozen tuition since 2012, why trade schools are gaining ground, and what universities must do to survive. In addition, he weighed in on school safety and accountability concerns in light of the shocking assault allegations at Cornell University.

We couldn't air the entire conversation earlier this week due to time constraints, but you can hear it in full on today's FOX News Rundown: Extra.

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Data Centers, Tariffs, and Affordability: The Issues Driving Races in Ohio and Maine Oct 10, 2026

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As rising data center energy demands drive up utility costs nationwide, energy affordability has emerged as a key midterm issue—especially in Ohio. Republican-led legislation intended to prevent Big Tech companies from shifting infrastructure costs to consumers was blocked by Senate Democrats, who argued the bill was ineffective. Ohio Republican Senator Jon Husted joins the Rundown to discuss his Ratepayer Protection Act, the political battle over data centers, and how affordability concerns are influencing voters ahead of Election Day—especially in his own tight election race.

Plus, Colby College political science professors Nick Jacobs and Daniel Shea break down the fiercely contested Maine Senate race between Republican Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson. Fresh off the candidates' recent debates, they analyze how rising heating oil prices, tariffs, and wider cost-of-living struggles are weighing on voters.

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The Wright Brothers & How American Innovation Changed the World Oct 09, 2026

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This year, Americans have been taking a look back at the 250 years since our country was founded, and the milestones and people that have changed our lives. Our guest has written more than a few books about figures that loom large in that story. His latest book, 'We Are the Wright Brothers', talks about how the siblings launched the age of modern aviation by achieving the first controlled, sustained, powered heavier-than-air human flight on December 17, 1903, in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Brad Meltzer, author of the series 'Ordinary People Change the World' with the latest being 'We Are the Wright Brothers', who the stories are examples of what he likes to put out into the world - empathy, kindness, and courage.

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Inside President Trump's Red-State Campaign Strategy Oct 09, 2026

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With the midterms just weeks away, FOX News White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich and Outkick Columnist Mary Katharine Ham break down the crucial final stretch. From the strategy behind the President’s red-state blitz to key base turnout, they examine what Republicans need to focus on to preserve their majorities in Congress.

As shifting midterm polling transforms once-reliable Republican strongholds into competitive toss-ups, debate grows over the economic and foreign policy frustrations driving voters nationwide. FOX News Sunday Anchor and Host of the Livin' the Bream Podcast Shannon Bream joins to analyze these political trends, a high-profile civil lawsuit against Cornell University over its handling of an alleged campus sexual assault report, and major cases on the Supreme Court's upcoming docket.

PLUS, commentary by FOX News contributor Joe Concha.

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Evening Edition: How Anti-Zionism Is Shaping Israel’s Upcoming Election Oct 08, 2026

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Israel's image in the world, is said to be turning negative with words like 'Zionism' and 'Zionist' becoming overtly and negatively charged. In the middle are American Jews who continue to be the most targeted in all hate crimes in the U-S, like the foiled plot by an American-born Somali who wanted to cause a mass casualty event at a Minnesota mall because 'Jews own it'. And its not just in the U-S, the same dynamic infests Canada, Australia, the U-K and Europe.

FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Dr. Einat Wilf, Israeli public diplomat and politician who served as a member of the Knesset for the Labor Party, who explains how intense rhetoric targeting "Zionists" crosses into antisemitism, and shares her thoughts on the upcoming Israeli elections.

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Christa Pike And The Death Penalty Debate Oct 08, 2026

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Following a botched execution attempt in Tennessee, the debate over whether states should reconsider lethal injection altogether or return to alternative methods like the firing squad is raised again. FOX News contributor, former prosecutor, and criminal defense attorney Josh Ritter joins to discuss the legal and procedural fallout surrounding inmate Christa Pike, who was convicted of the brutal 1990s torture and murder of a classmate. He explains why difficulty finding suitable veins remains a systemic issue for aging death row inmates, why a second execution attempt does not constitute double jeopardy, and whether political pressure will ultimately lead to clemency.

In a pivotal 2026 midterm race, Minnesota's open U.S. Senate seat could prove decisive for control of Capitol Hill. Former NFL Sideline Reporter turned Minnesota Republican Senate Nominee Michele Tafoya joins Alex Hogan to discuss her campaign to flip the seat vacated by retiring Democratic Senator Tina Smith. Tafoya lays out her sharp contrast with her Democratic opponent Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan.

PLUS, commentary by Guy Benson, FOX News political analyst and host of FOX News Radio's The Guy Benson Show.

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