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From Washington: Debate Over The Budget Bill Gets SALT-y Jun 22, 2025

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As the Senate prepares to vote on the revised version of President Trump’s "Big Beautiful Bill," tension has once again risen over its contents, particularly over language pertaining to the SALT deduction cap. While the House bill raised the cap to $40,000, the Senate’s version lowers it back to $10,000. With the issue of SALT being a sticking point for key blue-state Republicans, the Senate’s tweak may put the bill’s final passage in jeopardy. Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to discuss the debate over SALT, as well as how members of Congress are reacting to last weekend’s assassination of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman. Then, Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) explains why raising the SALT cap is so vital to his constituency. Plus, he weighs in on the Israel-Iran conflict and Tuesday's New York City mayoral primary.

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Extra: A Former Hamas Hostage Returns Home. His Father Tells His Story. Jun 21, 2025

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Edan Alexander, an American taken hostage during the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, returned to the United States this week and was given a big welcome by his hometown of Tenafly, New Jersey, on Thursday afternoon.

Edan was serving in the Israeli Defense Forces when Hamas terrorists ambushed and captured him. For 584 days, Edan was a hostage in the Gaza tunnels until he was freed on May 12th of this year.

Just days before his return to the U.S., his father, Adi Alexander, joined FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony to describe what Edan endured while he was being held captive and how difficult it was for him and his family knowing their child was in so much danger.

Adi also weighed in on the multiple wars Israel is engaged in and his hopes that the remaining hostages being held by Hamas will be released.

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 Adi Alexander, allowing you to hear about Edan's harrowing story of survival and how his family never lost hope during the treacherous ordeal.

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From Washington: Iran And The Risks Of A Broader War Jun 21, 2025

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President Trump is weighing his options on how best to eliminate Iran’s nuclear capabilities. The U.S. assessment is that Iran could have several nukes ready to go in a matter of weeks. Should the president order an attack, the belief is it would include unique U.S. capabilities that Israel does not have, including massive bunker buster bombs flown by B-2 bombers. General Jack Keane, a retired four-star general, the Chairman of the Institute for the Study of War, and FOX News Senior Strategic Analyst, discusses what the U.S. and Israel can do to destroy Iran’s program and the risks of a broader war.

Plus, Florida Republican Senator Ashley Moody weighs in on President Trump’s immigration enforcement policies and the legal fight over his deployment of the National Guard to quell violent anti-ICE protests.

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Evening Edition: MAGA and the Debate Over US Intervention with Iran Jun 21, 2025

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Ever since Israel launched "Operation Rising Lion" targeting Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, there has been debate inside and outside the White House about how much involvement America should have in the conflict. But the split over intervention isn’t just among Republicans and Democrats; it is also among President Trump’s base. Social media and traditional news outlets have given this divide a lot of attention, but is the so-called unrest among MAGA overblown? Journalist and Free Press columnist Batya Ungar-Sargon joins the FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition to discuss the debate over U.S. intervention among Trump supporters and the "mainstream media’s" coverage of it.

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Business Rundown: Apple Facing "Stringent Regulations" Abroad Jun 20, 2025

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iPhone maker Apple found itself in the crosshairs of the EU’s antitrust regulators this week. Now the company faces an ultimatum: comply with their rules for Big Tech or face serious fines.

FOX Business co-anchor of The Big Money Show Taylor Riggs speaks with Senior Tech Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis, Enrique, about the business conditions for big American tech companies in Europe, Apple’s choices moving forward, and how the EU’s stringent regulations have stifled innovation.

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The Politics Surrounding U.S. Involvement In Iran Jun 20, 2025

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The latest FOX News poll results show 79% of Americans do believe Iran poses a serious threat, with 78% saying they are “extremely worried about Iran acquiring a nuclear bomb.” President Trump has stressed that while he is not angling for U.S. involvement and he would have preferred they just signed a fair nuclear deal, he firmly believes we cannot allow Tehran to have a nuclear weapon. In two weeks' time, his administration will make a decision on U.S. involvement. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins to discuss the political repercussions of the President’s decision in the Middle East.

The stock market has recovered from April’s big tariff-related plunge, but now there is new uncertainty for Wall Street to focus on when it comes to the Iran-Israel conflict in the Middle East. President of Kaltbaum Capital Management and FOX Business contributor Gary Kaltbaum joins to break down the miraculous recovery made by American businesses in the wake of “Liberation Day” tariffs and the market’s resiliency so far in the face of escalations in the Middle East.

Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers.

Plus, commentary from the host of “Tomi Lahren is Fearless on Outkick,” Tomi Lahren.

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Evening Edition: The Probe Into President Biden's Autopen Use Jun 19, 2025

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Republicans have launched an investigation into former President Biden’s use of the autopen and whether his signature on certain White House documents, including pardons, is valid. California Republican Congressman Darrell Issa joins the FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition to discuss why he believes it's possible that the former President did not authorize some autopen signatures and that there was an effort by the White House to cover up Biden’s ‘diminished capacity.’ Rep. Issa also weighs in on concerns about the Senate’s version of the 'Big Beautiful Bill' and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.

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The 'Big, Beautiful Bill' May Be Hitting A Snag Jun 19, 2025

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On Monday, the Senate Finance Committee released their revisions to the "Big Beautiful Bill," pushing for deeper tax cuts and lowering the State and Local Tax (SALT) cap back to $10,000. These changes have sparked some friction between Senate and House Republicans, as President Trump warned that failure to pass his bill could lead to "the highest tax increase in history instead of the greatest tax cut in history." Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) joins the Rundown to defend raising the SALT cap to $40,000, and he explains the stakes for the U.S. in the Israel-Iran conflict.

Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team members come from diverse backgrounds. Some start their careers in the military, while others are civilians who often find themselves in high-stakes situations. Tommy Wehrle, a SWAT officer, sniper, and former Baltimore County police officer, joins the Rundown to discuss his career and how he joined the SWAT ranks as an elite sniper.

Plus, commentary by neurosurgeon and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Ben Carson.

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Evening Edition: What U.S. Intervention In Iran May Look Like Jun 18, 2025

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Now in its sixth day, Israel’s Operation Rising Lion continues to target Iran’s nuclear sites, military leaders, and missile launchers. Calls for the U.S. to join the airstrikes against Iran are increasing, as are calls against such a move. Meanwhile, President Trump has not confirmed whether he will strike Iran directly, but he hinted on Wednesday that a decision may be forthcoming. K.T. McFarland, who served as Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump during his first administration, joins the FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition to discuss the likelihood of U.S. involvement, potential actions, and where she believes President Trump would draw the line regarding U.S. intervention.

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Hostage Families Remain Hopeful As Israel Fights Multiple Wars Jun 18, 2025

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On October 7th, 2023, Edan Alexander became one of the many Israelis kidnapped by the terror organization Hamas. Originally born in New Jersey, Edan was serving in the Israeli Defense Force when Hamas terrorists ambushed and captured him. For 584 days, Edan was a hostage in the Gaza tunnels until May 12th, 2025. Edan was freed, and his family says their "nightmare came to an end." Edan's father, Adi Alexander, joins the Rundown to describe the terror he and his family experienced while expressing the importance of hope in Israel.

Despite the efforts of DOGE and President Trump, America’s debt has continued to grow, and with it, the anxiety over paying it off. The President’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” while praised by his supporters, has some within the GOP worried it could strain the debt ceiling even further. Former Director of the Congressional Budget Office and President of the American Action Forum Doug Holtz-Eakin joins to explain how everyday Americans are impacted when our government takes out loans in the trillions and what realistic options are on the table if we want to lower the deficit.

Plus, commentary from FOX News Digital columnist David Marcus.

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