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Former CDC Director On Hantavirus, Cruise Ship Risks May 12, 2026

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As eighteen Americans are evacuated from a hantavirus-affected cruise ship and placed under observation at specialized facilities in the U.S., experts are evaluating the transmission risks associated with this specific outbreak. Three passengers have died following the outbreak, which originated on the MV Hondius after it departed Argentina. Former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield joins the Rundown to explain the science behind the Andes variant, a specific strain known for rare human-to-human transmission, and the history of the virus.

As Democrats ramp up their push to redraw congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms, a pair of major court rulings are reshaping the fight over redistricting and political power. Virginia Democrats are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to step in after the state’s highest court struck down a new congressional map, while another Supreme Court decision out of Louisiana is fueling a broader debate over race, representation, and voting rights. FOX News Contributor and former Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush, Karl Rove joins the Rundown to discuss why both parties see these legal battles as critical to the road to the 2026 elections and what Democrats’ next moves could look like.

PLUS, commentary by FOX News contributor Joe Concha.

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Latest Iran Proposal Reneges On Giving Up Enriched Material May 11, 2026

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President Trump Trump has rejected the latest proposal by Iran saying officials in Tehran had previously agreed to allow the removal of enriched nuclear material from a site he described as "obliterated" by U.S. strikes, but then left it out of a written commitment sent to Washington. The President called it 'totally unacceptable' on social media. Meanwhile, new reports are emerging that China is supplying Iran with weaponry as President Trump is meeting with President Xi as the administration seeks to rebalance ties with Beijing.

FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Dr. James Robbins, Dean of the Institute of World Politics, who says the Iranian regime is just absolutely desperate to stay in power.

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Business Rundown: Marcus Lemonis On The Market Ignoring Geopolitical Risk (For Now) May 11, 2026

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President Trump rejecting the Iranian proposal to end the conflict there, ahead of his high stakes trip to Beijing where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Entrepreneur, Host of “The Fixer” and FOX News Contributor Marcus Lemonis joins FOX Business Network’s Taylor Riggs to discuss how the market is bracing for an anticipated conclusion to military operations in the Middle East, and the meeting with Chinese leadership after the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq saw record highs last week.

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Why the Superpower Race Is Now An Energy Race May 11, 2026

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As President Trump heads to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, the stakes for global stability are high. With the conflict in Iran reaching a critical "fork in the road," Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA), member of the Foreign Relations Committee, joins the Rundown to discuss how the U.S. can leverage its energy dominance to secure a win for the American people. Plus, he breaks down the three potential talking points of the summit: the economic strangulation of Iran, the existential race for AI leadership, and the future of global trade.

According to government data, domestic terrorism investigations have surged 350% in the last decade. As high-profile tragedies spark disturbing praise in online echo chambers, the definition of radicalization is shifting. Kevin Branzetti joins the Rundown, he's the CEO of the National Child Protection Task Force and featured expert in the FOX Nation documentary, Radicalized with Sean Hannity. Branzetti explains why young men are uniquely vulnerable to digital "hooks" of belonging and how isolation fuels extremist recruitment. He also offers a roadmap for parents, emphasizing that active engagement and shared time are more powerful than digital surveillance in preventing tragedy.

PLUS, commentary by Mary Katharine Ham, FOX News contributor and an OutKick columnist.

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Extra: Maria Bartiromo on the AI Race and China’s Global Ambitions May 10, 2026

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America and China are in fierce competition to be global leaders in military might, economic power, geopolitical influence, and, most recently, artificial intelligence.

A new FOX Nation special, The Enemy’s Arsenal, hosted by FOX Business’ Maria Bartiromo, looks at America’s relationship—or rivalry—with China, and how President Xi Jinping has been trying to expand his nation’s reach as he attempts to undermine America’s economy and standing in the world.

Maria discussed China’s relationship with Iran and how the conflict in the Middle East is impacting them.

She also discusses the tensions over Taiwan, our AI race with China, and what's at stake when the President meets with President Xi Jinping later this week.

We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview.

Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, we share our entire interview with Maria Bartiromo and let you hear more of her take on America’s complex relationship with China.

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From Washington: 'FDA Easing Concerns Over Baby Formula' May 10, 2026

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Over the past two years, studies have found concerning levels of PFAS, arsenic and other contaminants in a majority of baby formula brands sold in the U.S. It hasn’t gone unnoticed by one of our nation’s highest regulatory bodies. FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food, Kyle Diamantis joins The Rundown to discuss his administration’s efforts to crack down on contaminants in baby formula, explain their testing processes and answer the question haunting mothers across the country: “Is this safe to feed my baby?”

Later, ‘Mornings with Maria’ Host Maria Bartiromo joins to analyze how the Iran conflict has impacted China, and how it could play into President Trump’s summit with Xi Jinping later this month.

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Extra: Bret Baier on Finding Unity in a Divided America May 09, 2026

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Frequent personal attacks among politicians, the tense redistricting wars, and the midterm campaigns that will follow will give many the impression of a country deeply divided.

And in some ways it certainly is, with robust differences over an awful lot of policies.

But in his new book, The Case For America, FOX News Chief Political Anchor and Host of Special Report Bret Baier argues that the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence serves as a reminder of how a group of people with strong political differences unified to found the nation.

Bret recently spoke about that on the FOX News Rundown with host Dave Anthony this past week, explaining why he is hopeful about America’s future despite the challenging times we currently face.

Baier also weighed in on the Iran conflict and how its political fallout could impact the coming midterms.

We often have to trim our interviews during the week, but we thought you’d like to hear the full conversation. Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, we share our entire interview with FOX News’ Bret Baier and let you hear more of his take on current politics, as well as America’s history.

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From Washington: A Setback For Democrats In The Midterm Redistricting Free-For-All May 09, 2026

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Democrats saw a setback in the midterm redistricting war Friday as the Virginia State Supreme Court struck down a voter-approved map that heavily favored their party. The court’s decision comes on the heels of other redistricting battles across the country—including in states like Florida, Texas, Alabama, and New York—where both Republicans and Democrats are racing to secure more seats. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins the Rundown to discuss why the court’s decision to strike down a voter-approved referendum is being called a "seminal" moment that could define the fight for the House of Representatives.
FOX News Chief Political Anchor and Host of Special Report Bret Baier joins the Rundown to discuss the political ramifications of the Iran conflict, the race against the clock for the Trump administration ahead of the midterms, and his new book, The Case for America.

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What Is True Victory In The Iran Conflict? May 09, 2026

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The U.S. military conducted retaliatory strikes against Iran after U.S. Central Command said Iranian forces “launched multiple missiles, drones and small boat” attacks against U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers. This happens just a day after President Trump said Iran is most likely to accept a deal to end the conflict within a week. Officials insist the war isn’t restarting and the ceasefire remains in place, but where will negotiations lead?

FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Ambassador Kurt Volker, Distinguished Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA). former Special Representative for Ukraine, who says with changing objectives and no guarantee of regime change, negotiations face many obstacles.

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Business Rundown: President Trump’s High-Stakes Trip To China May 08, 2026

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President Trump is set to head to Beijing where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week. Michael Pillsbury is a Senior Fellow for China Strategy at the Heritage Foundation, author of “The Hundred-Year Marathon”, former Pentagon official and a FOX News Contributor. He joins FOX Business Network’s Lydia Hu to preview what conversations may take place at the summit, and what topics may be avoided or discussed with caution.

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