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Extra: Linda McMahon on Civics, Scores and Shuttering Agencies Apr 11, 2026

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The Trump administration has set out on some ambitious endeavors.

Among them is the dismantling of the Department of Education.

Beyond structural shifts, they are also looking to reignite interest in civics and government on the ground in all 50 states.

During the week, we often cut interviews short. We thought you’d like to hear the entire interview.

Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, we share the full interview with Education Secretary Linda McMahon, who spoke about her “History Rocks!” tour, the White House’s plans to reverse falling grades and whether her role will have a successor.

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From Washington: Inside the Peace Talks to End Operation Epic Fury Apr 11, 2026

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Just days after President Trump threatened that “a whole civilization would die” if demands to reopen the Strait of Hormuz were not met, Vice President J.D. Vance is taking to Pakistan to resume peace talks with Iranian officials, as a tenuous ceasefire is tested by unclear promises and continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon. FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich joins the Rundown to preview the road ahead for peace talks, before giving her analysis of First Lady Melania Trump’s surprise address.

Later, Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant and former pararescueman Steve Nesbit joins to explain what goes into the herculean task of rescuing an airman stranded in enemy territory, after two successful missions took place in Iran.

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Israel To Have Direct Talks With Lebanon In Washington D.C. Apr 11, 2026

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While most of the attention on the war against Iran is now focused on upcoming in Islamabad, Israel and Hezbollah continue to exchange fire, despite Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's announcement of planned talks with Lebanon that will take place in Washington D.C. next week. The talks will center on Hezbollah and cementing a lasting peace between the two nations. Overnight, millions of Israelis sought shelter after Hezbollah launched a missile toward Ashdod and Tel Aviv, and also fired multiple rockets toward civilian communities along Israel's northern border.

FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Eylon Levy, Former Spokesman for the State of Israel, who says while talks with Iran are going on, Tehran must be aware that a military option to destroy the regime is still on the table.

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Business Rundown: The Push to Pull Tech Out of Classrooms Apr 10, 2026

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Many school districts have integrated technology as part of curriculum overtime, but a growing number of parents are raising concerns that it’s gone too far. Emily Cherkin is a former middle school teacher and now, she is known as “The Screen Time Consultant.” She joins FOX Business Network’s Lydia Hu to discuss why she refused a school laptop for her daughter and how her “Unplug EdTech Toolkit” is helping families across the country.

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No Place Like Home: Artemis II Crew En Route Back to Earth Apr 10, 2026

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As the Artemis II crew prepares for their high-stakes return to Earth, the focus shifts to the complex engineering and strategic phases required to safely bring astronauts home from deep space. NASA astronaut and Navy Commander Matthew Dominick joins to explain the physics of the "skip entry" maneuver used to shed extreme heat and the transition from a spacecraft to an aircraft and, finally, into a boat upon splashdown. Matthew shares his perspective on how these current milestones act as vital building blocks for Artemis III and the long-term vision of establishing a permanent base on the lunar surface.

Author James Patterson has been known for his storytelling, but his latest mission is personal. As the son of a teacher, he joins guest host Dana Perino to discuss his new book, Thank You, Teachers, and why he calls educators America’s "last line of defense." They dive into the alarming literacy statistics facing U.S. students, the "secret sauce" for getting kids to read at grade level, plus, why he believes we must treat our educators with the same respect as military heroes.

PLUS, commentary by Jason Rantz , Seattle Red radio talk host

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U.S. Forces Staying In The Mideast Despite Ceasefire Apr 09, 2026

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On the second day of the two-week ceasefire, no U.S. forces are being sent home with 50-thousand U.S. service members, the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, 16 warships and more than a dozen air squadrons remaining in place. President Trump warned that U.S. forces would hit Iran even harder than before if it did not fulfill the agreement but what that agreement is, remains in dispute. Much attention remains on the Strait of Hormuz with reports that Iranian forces have put more mines in the waterway.

FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Ret. U.S. Army Colonel Ray Gerber who says if U.S. troops get involved, this would be a long lasting conflict.

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Why a Two-Week Ceasefire Might Not Stop the Conflict In Iran Apr 09, 2026

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President Trump has announced a two-week ceasefire in Operation Epic Fury, halting U.S. strikes on Iran to pursue a diplomatic resolution. But with the Strait of Hormuz still in flux and Iran pushing a controversial 10-point plan, is "mowing the grass" enough to secure long-term peace? Former CIA Chief of Station and FOX News Contributor Dan Hoffman joins the Rundown to break down why he's pessimistic about the grueling negotiations ahead.

The market remains uncertain as investors look toward an eight-week deadline to secure a multi-country deal to stabilize the Strait of Hormuz. But has this conflict finally revealed where the real value lies for investors in the age of artificial intelligence? Shark Tank investor & O’Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O’Leary joins to discuss his pivot toward the physical infrastructure of the AI boom and why he believes the current global landscape has changed the rules for every business and investor.

Plus, commentary by "Ruthless"co-host John Ashbrook.

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The United States And Iran Agree To Two Week Ceasefire, Will It stand? Apr 08, 2026

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The U.S. and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire as both sides engage in more talks to secure a wider peace agreement. The move came after talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who urged President Trump to delay further U.S. military escalation while each side continues to negotiate. Iran has proposed a 10-point plan and shared it with President Trump, who said it represents a "workable basis on which to negotiate."

FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Ahmad Sharawi, a senior research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, focusing on Middle East affairs, specifically the Levant, Iraq, and Iranian intervention in Arab affairs, who says finding common ground with Iran will be very difficult to achieve.

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History in Orbit: The Record-Breaking Artemis II Mission Apr 08, 2026

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The Artemis II mission is nearing its conclusion as the crew coasts back to Earth following a historic lunar flyby that broke distance records previously held by Apollo 13. FOX News senior correspondent Jonathan Serrie joins from the Johnson Space Center to discuss how the crew leveraged the moon's gravity for a high-speed return journey aiming for a Friday splashdown off the coast of San Diego. The mission serves as a critical stepping stone for a permanent human presence on the lunar south pole, with plans to test new landers before an attempted moon landing and eventual human travel to Mars.

The Department of Justice has launched a new National Fraud Enforcement Division, escalating the Trump administration’s crackdown on fraud. The move follows Vice President J.D. Vance’s anti-fraud task force and efforts by CMS to halt suspicious Medicaid payments. Haywood Talcove, CEO of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, joins us to break down the reports of waste and abuse that he says are costing taxpayers an estimated $1 trillion a year—driven largely by foreign criminal networks. Plus, how data analytics can help to expose shell companies and why experts say the current “pay and chase” system must shift to front-end identity verification to end fraudulent behavior.

Plus, commentary by Brilyn Hollyhand, 19-year-old political commentator, bestselling author of "One Generation Away: Why Now is the Time to Restore American Freedom," and host of "The Brilyn Hollyhand Show."

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Deadline For Iran To Open Strait Of Hormuz Ticks Down Apr 07, 2026

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President Trump has set an 8 p.m. ET deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or else the U.S. will begin targeting the nation's power plants and bridges. It would be a major escalation with critics saying targeting those sites amounts to 'war crimes.' President Trump wrote on Truth Social, warning, “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will.”

FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins, retired U.S. Army Green Beret, who says whatever happens when the deadline expires, he is confident our military will not be committing crimes against humanity.

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