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Evening Edition: Senate Republicans Ready For Marathon Vote On Spending Bill

President Trump wants his 'big beautiful bill' passed by Congress before the Fourth of July holiday at the end of this week. Senators will enter a marathon 'vote-a-rama' to try get that done amid a GOP family feud. Republicans will use the time to make more changes to convince fellow Republicans on the fence about the bill, and Democrats try to outright kill the bill. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Chad Pergram, Senior Congressional Correspondent for FOX News Channel, who says historically when there is this much division over a spending bill, it doesn't pass but maybe with President Trump's influence this time, it will be different. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Business Rundown: President Trump Scores Win In U.S.-Canada Trade Talks

Days ago, President Trump said he would suspend trade talks with Canada over their Digital Services Tax on U.S. tech companies that he called "a blatant attack on our country." By Sunday night, Canada had changed their tune. Their Prime Minister agreed to axe the tax on Big Tech and trade talks have resumed. FOX Business correspondent Gerri Willis speaks with founder of the Capitalist Pig hedge fund Jonathan Hoenig about this trade victory for America and its impact on the global markets. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everything You Need To Know About The Diddy Trial

China has been imposing export controls on several minerals for the past two years--as the leading producer of critical minerals, it holds significant leverage over other countries. A substantial part of the Trump administration's discussions with China earlier this year focused on minerals, particularly after the Chinese Communist Party halted the flow of several critical minerals following President Trump's increase in tariffs. Although the U.S. is still engaged in negotiations with China, they continue to look for solutions within the United States. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt joins the Rundown to discuss his state's efforts to attract companies involved in critical mineral mining and refining to the state.  Sean 'Diddy' Combs was arrested on September 16th, 2024, and now his trial is underway as he faces several charges. These serious allegations detail what prosecutors say was a decade-long scheme to run a criminal enterprise and fuel Diddy's sexual desires. The jurors have heard graphic, explicit details about Diddy's personal life, and now they will begin deliberations this week. FOX News National Correspondent CB Cotton joins the podcast to discuss what she has observed within the courtroom and evaluates the defenses' argument.   Plus, commentary from presidential historian and author of “The Power and the Money,” Tevi Troy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Extra: "Behind The Badge" Of A Veteran LAPD Officer, Bomb Technician

Earlier this week, Fox News' retired Staff Sgt. Johnny Joey Jones had the opportunity to interview one of the first responders he featured in his book, "Behind the Badge." In the interview, Steve Hennigan recounts what first drove him to join the Marines—the tragic Beirut Bombings of 1983. From the moment of his enlistment, he launched a long career of service that would lead to diffusing bombs and protecting the streets of Los Angeles. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share that entire conversation between retired Staff Sgt. Johnny Joey Jones and retired Marine, bomb technician, and former LAPD officer Steve Hennigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Washington: Inside Operation Midnight Hammer

Over the weekend, the United States carried out targeted airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. Dubbed Operation Midnight Hammer, the attack made U.S. history as the largest B-2 operation ever conducted. Retired Army General Joseph Votel formerly served as the U.S. CENTCOM Commander. He explains the time and planning that went into the operation, and discusses why President Trump made the decision to attack now. Then, cybersecurity expert and American AI Logistics CEO John Cofrancesco explained the risks of Iranian hacker retaliation, and how the U.S. is prepared to respond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Extra: "Crackdowns, Mayhem & Unrest," A Look Inside Iranian Oppression

In the wake of the conflict in Iran, this week we spoke with Dr. Nazee Moinian, a PhD in Iranian foreign policy and an associate fellow at the Middle East Institute. In the wake of this instability in Iran, she has been in touch with Iranian citizens who gave us a glimpse into their opinions about the Israeli strikes on their country and American strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with Dr. Nazee Moinian about how Iranian citizens feel about their leadership right now and what rising up would look like in a country where its people are unarmed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Washington: The One “Big Beautiful Bill” Faces it’s Biggest Roadblock Yet

Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough has struck several provisions from the 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' ruling they violate the Byrd Rule — a strict set of criteria budget reconciliation bills must follow to avoid a filibuster. The cuts—ranging from gun suppressor deregulation to Medicaid caps—have angered House Republicans, who passed the bill by just one vote. Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explains what was removed, the implications for the bill’s survival, and what Republicans might do next. He also weighs in on the fallout from U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and the sharp partisan divide over their impact. Later, Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) shares what she learned about the challenging and often dangerous duties ICE agents possess after experiencing it first-hand, and why she remains optimistic about the potential impact the "Big Beautiful Bill" could have if it passes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evening Edition: State Senator Balances Needs Of A Rural District

It happens in Washington D.C. all the time but also in state legislatures, political decisions are often made down the party lines with members voting with the official policy or opinion of one's political party. What happens when those policies work for cities but not for the rural districts of a state? That challenge could not be showcased better than in Washington State, which ranks second in the nation for agricultural production but also has cities like Seattle and Spokane to care for. FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Washington State Senator Drew MacEwen (R) who says there is a balancing act in meeting the needs and interests of rural areas in a state and its cities, and he also shares plenty of reasons to visit his beautiful state. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Business Rundown: Investor Optimism Pushes Markets To Historic Highs

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hit new record highs on Friday, riding investor enthusiasm from a renewed calm in the Middle East, positive trade deal progress, and a potential rate cut in our future. FOX Business co-anchor of The Big Money Show Taylor Riggs is joined by President of Payne Capital Management, Ryan Payne, to break down the driving forces behind this market rally. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices