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Despite being eight months away from the presidential primaries, campaign ads started airing months ago. These various TV spots are not always funded by candidates but instead by dark money. Fox Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram explained that dark money is simply funds spent on political speech for which you don't know who the donors are. He joins the Rundown to explain the impact that dark money has in our politics as it is unregulated by the Federal Election Commission, how major past Supreme Court decisions paved the way for this kind of campaign spending to become popular in politics, and how some politicians use dark money to circumvent campaign rules while some lawmakers are working to create legislative safeguards that would curb the power of dark money. By 2030, President Joe Biden aims to make fifty percent of all new vehicle sales electric. However, many car manufacturers recently announced they are looking to remove AM radio capability from future electric models. After bipartisan backlash citing the importance of AM radio to America's emergency infrastructure, Ford and Lincoln have decided they will not move forward with this plan and will continue to preserve AM radio functionality. The higher-end car manufacturers say that this is just another update to dashboards, yet many are hesitant to phase out the technology. Publisher of TALKERS Magazine, Michael Harrison, joins the Rundown for a conversation about why the AM frequency is necessary to reach rural parts of the country, his belief that the car manufacturers did not fully think through what is lost if AM radio goes away, and why he thinks AM radio won't fade away any time soon. Plus, commentary by former Trump economic adviser and economist at the Heritage Foundation, Steve Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 'GI Go Fund' is a nonprofit organization that has been helping veterans find employment and housing for nearly two decades. The organization was founded in the memory of childhood friend who lost his life serving in Iraq and turned tragedy into a mission of hope. FOX's Jeff Monosso speaks with Jack Fanous, CEO and Founder of 'GI-GO Fund', about the work his organization does for our veterans and the importance of honoring them on Memorial Day. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who served the U.S. military and tragically sacrificed their lives on behalf of the nation's freedom. America has a long history of celebrating our fallen heroes and recounting their courageous battles. In "The Lost Victory: Tet 1968!" streaming now on FOX Nation, Pete Hegseth walks the audience through the surprise attack that laid siege against American forces in Vietnam and why it became such a momentous event during the Vietnam War. Fox & Friends Weekend co-host and Army National Guard veteran Pete Hegseth joins the podcast to explain how the Tet offensive changed Americans' perception of the Vietnam War and the unkind treatment Vietnam War veterans received when they returned to the country. He later explains the importance of remembering our history, valuing what Memorial Day parades are really for, and what inspired him to serve his country. Retired Marine Cole Lyle has experienced the nightmares, PTSD, and anxiety attacks that plague many veterans every day, leading many to take their own lives. After losing friends and battling suicidal thoughts himself, Lyle is now committed to providing veterans with the resources and support they need to recover their self-worth, serving as the President of the Working Warrior Foundation. In honor of Memorial Day, Lyle joins the Rundown to discuss different ways Americans can take meaningful action to help veterans, what steps he takes to help veterans in crisis, and the story of how his service dog Kaya inspired him to create 'Kaya's K9s,' which seeks to help veterans in need of veterinary assistance for service dogs. Plus, commentary by author of "The Long March Home," Marcus Brotherton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After months of anticipation, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis officially announced his 2024 presidential campaign from Miami, Florida this past week. The popular Republican governor is clearly the biggest threat to former President Trump, who has a big lead in the primary polls. But like in 2016, having a viable opponent could actually prove to be a benefit to Trump. Shortly after Gov. DeSantis used Twitter to jump in to the race, host Lisa Brady spoke with Daron Shaw, Co-Director of the Fox News Poll and professor at The University of Texas at Austin, about the DeSantis impact on the GOP field, his campaign strategy so far, and how he or anyone can overcome Trump's commanding lead in the polls. Shaw discussed how he expected the other Republican candidates to respond to Gov. DeSantis and his 'glitchy' entrance in to the race. He also explained why it was more likely the Gov. DeSantis, not Trump, would be the main target of the Republicans vying to be the nominee. Due to time limitations, we could not include the entire conversation in the FOX News Rundown segment that ran this week. In a FOX News Rundown Extra exclusive, you will hear our entire unedited interview with Co-Director of the Fox News poll Daron Shaw and get his complete breakdown of how the 2024 race so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Republican primary field continues to grow, as this week, both South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced their candidacies for the White House. While the candidates compete for major endorsements, Tim Scott got off to an early start, picking up the support of fellow Senator John Thune. Senator Thune (R-SD) joins to discuss why he is backing Senator Scott for president, how he shapes up compared to former President Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and the policies he believes Senator Scott can push if given the power of the Oval Office. Today marks the 34th annual National Memorial Day Concert in Washington D.C. where more than half a million people will pack the West Lawn of the Capitol Building to view documentary footage, dramatic readings, and musical performances. The show is broadcast on PBS and viewed by U.S. troops in over 175 countries and on 200 Navy Ships worldwide. Actor, Joe Mantegna joins to discuss how he got involved with hosting the concert and why it is important to use his platform as an actor to tell the story of veterans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Governor Ron DeSantis made a big splash this week when he officially jumped in to the 2024 Presidential race. However, he may not be the only Florida Republican who wants to make a bid for the White House. Miami mayor Francis Suarez joined host Dave Anthony this week to discuss why he too is considering a run for the presidency and why he thinks he'd be a better pick than anyone in the field including the popular governor of his state. In fact, the Republican even took a shot at DeSantis by criticizing his ongoing feud with Disney. Suarez also weighed in on the NAACP's recent Florida travel advisory, the ethics investigation into his work for a real estate developer, and why he thinks the Sunshine State has seen so much growth over the years. Due to time limitations, we could not include the entire conversation in the FOX News Rundown segment that ran this week. In a FOX News Rundown Extra exclusive, you will hear our entire unedited interview with Miami mayor Francis Suarez and learn more about why he feels he could be a contender if he joined the 2024 presidential contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A deal to lift the debt limit has yet to be reached as Congress continues talks with the White House. Earlier this week, Speaker McCarthy said that some progress was made amid negotiations with President Biden, who has long claimed that he would be unwilling to make concessions to lift the deal. The U.S. is now only days away from potentially defaulting on its debt, meaning the country would no longer have the cash needed in order to meet its financial obligations. FOX Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram discusses where each party stands ahead of the looming debt ceiling deadline, as well as the timeline for Congress to strike a deal. President Joe Biden stated that the United States will support an effort to train Ukrainian fighter pilots on the F-16 aircraft during the G7 meeting last week. According to DoD officials, there is no information on where the aircraft will come from or when they will be delivered. Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Michael McCaul (TX-10) explains that this process could take months, criticizing the Biden Administration for the delay in this training and stresses how crucial it could have been in the counter-offensive that Ukraine could launch as early as the end of this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The leader of Russia's mercenaries known as the 'Wagner Group', Yevgeny Prigozhin, has been seriously competing for influence as of late, even going as far as saying that Russia is at risk of losing their war on Ukraine and that failure could cause a revolution against Moscow. While he continues to say he is loyal to Putin, some say he is jockeying to be Putin's replacement. FOX's Eben Brown spoke with Rebekah Koffler, president of ‘Doctrine & Strategy Consulting’, former DIA intelligence officer, and author of ‘Putin’s Playbook: Russia’s Secret Plan to Defeat America’, who says that anything is possible after Putin but explains the Wagner boss would fit the position easy. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After months of anticipation, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis officially announced his 2024 presidential campaign from Miami, Florida on Wednesday evening. The state has become a hotbed for political controversy with the NAACP, Equality Florida, and the League of United Latin American Citizens all issuing travel advisories for the state, alleging to their members that the state's conservative policies showed the state "has become hostile" for minorities. Republican Mayor of Miami Francis Suarez believes this advisory is nothing more than a political stunt. Mayor Suarez joins the Rundown and shares his opinions on Governor DeSantis' 2024 campaign and discusses why he is still weighing whether or not he will join the GOP primary race as well. Despite two more candidates announcing their campaigns this week, former President Trump remains the front-runner Republican candidate in the polls. The Republican leadership has been focused on expanding their voter base ahead of the 2024 election in hopes that they can gain control of the House, Senate, and White House in the coming years. FOX News Sunday host Shannon Bream joins the podcast to discuss how former President Trump may navigate his GOP front-runner status as more candidates continue to join the field, what main policy issues will broaden the tent for Republican voters, and the latest on Supreme Court news and debt ceiling negotiations. Plus, commentary by Fox & Friends co-host and host of The Brian Kilmeade Show, Brian Kilmeade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a technically sloppy rollout, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis joined Senator Tim Scott as the second GOP candidate to announce their run this week. Other Republican candidates including Donald Trump and Nikki Haley blasted DeSantis for his announcement problems but who benefits from a large group of options? FOX's John Saucier speaks with Colin Reed, Republican strategist, co-founder of 'South and Hill Strategies' and former campaign manager for Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown, about the less than perfect announcement and compares the growing field of GOP candidates. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Governor Ron DeSantis launched his 2024 presidential campaign Wednesday night, but not without issue. His first announcement, hosted by Elon Musk on Twitter Spaces, was preceded by technical difficulties – prompting confusion & criticism from many before his initial kick-off. The long-anticipated campaign announcement makes the Florida governor the ninth Republican candidate in the race, making for a crowded GOP primary fight come February. The new candidate will likely impact which way voters are leaning in the polls, and here to break it all down is co-Director of the Fox News Poll and professor at the University of Texas at Austin, Daron Shaw. He explains how his rocky campaign kick-off could have a lasting impact on DeSantis’ campaign, if any, how his entry impacts other major candidates like President Biden and former President Trump, and what the current polling tells us about voters’ preferences for 2024. The National Memorial Day concert returns to Washington D.C., this weekend for its 34th year. The 90-minute program will air on PBS and feature musical guests, dramatic readings, and documentary footage honoring the men and women who sacrificed their lives for America’s freedom. The concert is viewed annually by U.S. troops in over 175 countries and 200 Navy ships around the world. This year’s co-host, actor and founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation, Gary Sinise, joins the Rundown for a conversation about how he got involved with the concert, what his foundation does to support veterans and their families, and how playing Lieutenant Dan in Forrest Gump allows soldiers to connect with him in a meaningful way. Plus, commentary by Fox Nation host Tammy Bruce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Both President Biden and Speaker McCarthy still seem very apart on agreeing to raise the debt limit but what really happens if the United States hits the debt ceiling? Some negative possibilities are: the Treasury can't pay its bills, markets could decline rapidly and retirement funds wouldn't reach millions of Americans. FOX's Eben Brown spoke with Chad Pergram, FOX News' Senior Congressional Correspondent, about where we stand and what consequences could the country face if the U.S. hits the debt ceiling. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Biden administration voiced public support for the HALT Fentanyl Act, first introduced by two GOP congressmen, which would permanently classify all fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs and would prioritize giving law enforcement the tools to slow the trafficking of this lethal substance. In 2022, America saw over 100,000 overdoses, and 75,000 of those were estimated to be due to illegal fentanyl. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) was one of the lawmakers who first sponsored this bill, and he joins the podcast to explain how his legislation will confront the rampant fentanyl production that is costing U.S. lives, why classifying fentanyl as a Schedule I drug will give the government more authority to crack down on traffickers, and the underlying issues driving this synthetic opioid crisis. May is mental health awareness month, and the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, issued a warning on Tuesday, calling social media a ‘profound risk’ to America’s youth and responsible for recent years' rising rates of depression and anxiety. Some states are taking the initiative to place guardrails, like in Arkansas, where the state government passed the Social Media Safety Act, requiring social media platforms to verify users’ age and request parental permission. The minimum age listed to access many of these websites is thirteen; however, Dr. Murthy argues that is way too young. Licensed psychotherapist and the author of the new book, "Raising Healthy Teenagers," Tom Kersting, joins the podcast to talk about why social media is contributing to the youth mental health crisis in America, how legislation would address social media’s unhealthy impact, and what parents can do to prioritize their children’s mental health. Plus, commentary by columnist David Marcus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TikTok has filed a lawsuit challenging Montana's new statewide ban of the social media site saying it violates their First Amendment rights. Montana said they acted when Congress would not and state officials say they are confident the ban will stand. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Lauren Simonetti, FOX Business Network correspondent, about the lawsuit and the chances it will overturn the ban. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2024 GOP candidate field is widening this week as Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) officially launched his presidential campaign on Monday, and reports suggest Florida Governor Ron DeSantis plans to announce his candidacy this week as well. As the list of Republican candidates grows, campaigning and fundraising will be sure to heat up soon. Filings show Senator Scott has entered the race with more funds than any of his competitors, with $22 million on hand, while the current leading candidate, former President Trump, only had $14 million in his campaign’s war chest by the end of March. Former Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush and Fox News contributor Karl Rove joins the podcast to analyze the Senator’s chances of winning the nomination and how his positive message contradicts the narrative pushed by the left. A recently unsealed court filing revealed the FBI had improperly used warrantless search powers on U.S. citizens over 278,000 times, looking into Americans involved in the Capitol riot, George Floyd protests, and more. FBI Director Wray spoke on this revelation, saying the FBI's misusing Section 702 of FISA was a mistake that drove the bureau to make stricter changes to the system. Some lawmakers are not trusting these mistakes won’t happen again, saying they want to see even tighter restrictions on the bureau’s warrantless search tool, which should only be allowed to acquire intelligence on foreign targets. Retired FBI Special Agent John Iannarelli joins the Rundown to discuss how he believes this surveillance tool came to be misused by the FBI, the threat posed by politicization within the bureau, and what the intelligence organization must do to regain the trust of the American people. Plus, commentary by the former CEO of CKE Restaurants and Hardee’s, Andy Puzder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ukrainian officials, especially President Zelenskyy, have been asking allies to provide them with F-16 fighter jets since the beginnings of the war and now it will finally happen. President Biden gave his backing to send Ukraine the planes during the G-7 Summit in Japan. FOX's Eben Brown spoke with Dr. Rebecca Grant, national security analyst and President of IRIS Research Group, who says this is great news with Western nations having a surplus of the highly versatile F-16 planes. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the federal government's June 1st debt ceiling deadline fast approaching, President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy will meet later today to continue negotiations on a deal to raise the debt ceiling. Over the weekend, talks stalled as Republican negotiators turned down a White House offer to limit spending on both defense and domestically. Republicans looked for more defense spending with greater domestic concessions. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) joins Mike Emanuel on the FOX News Rundown to discuss the latest in the negotiations. Plus, he addresses the findings of the Durham report as well as his take on the 2024 Republican Presidential primary. A drug intended to treat type 2 diabetes has become popular amongst those trying to lose weight. Ozempic is a weekly injection that has been proven to reduce a person's body mass index below the clinical threshold for obesity. Now, teens are turning to drug and bariatric surgery as more adolescents in the United States become overweight. FOX News Medical Contributor, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat joins the Rundown to discuss the risk factors associated with the drug, why it needs to be paired with diet and exercise to be effective, and the reasons she believes the pandemic contributed to the rise in obesity in America. Plus, commentary from former House Oversight Chair and Host of The Jason In The House Podcast, Jason Chaffetz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final Durham report was released this past week. Special Counsel John Durham concluded there was no justification for the FBI to even launch an investigation into whether former President Trump colluded with Russia during the 2016 campaign. Conservatives maintain the report proved bias and corruption at the agency. The mainstream media and Democrats dismissed the findings and said the years-long Durham probe was a waste of time. After the reporter was released, Howie Kurtz, the host of "MediaBuzz," joined FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony to not just discuss the Durham Report's findings but how the media responded. Kurtz was not surprised that many in the 'mainstream press' called it a 'dud' as many of them were obsessed with the Russian collusion story at the time and wouldn't want to acknowledge they were wrong. The host of the 'Media BUZZmeter' podcast also discussed how the media's credibility has never recovered from their coverage of the Trump-Russia investigation and why he thinks it would take a major bombshell for them to give the Hunter Biden scandal comparable coverage. Due to time limitations, we could not include the entire conversation in the FOX News Rundown segment that ran this week. In a FOX News Rundown Extra exclusive, you will hear our entire unedited interview with FOX News' Howie Kurtz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After four years of investigating, the final 306-page Durham report was released on Monday. It stated that the FBI rushed its investigation into the claims that former President Donald Trump conspired with Russia and that the bureau acted under false pretenses by not verifying their information. Fox News Contributor and former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Andrew McCarthy discusses the politicization of the FBI, why law enforcement needs to be held accountable, and how the lack of evidence hurt the investigation. Kentucky gubernatorial candidate Daniel Cameron won the nomination for Governor in the Republican primary this week, defeating his opponents by wide margins. Cameron will face off in November against Kentucky’s incumbent Democratic Governor, Andy Beshear, who holds one of the highest approval ratings of any governor. FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar shares how former President Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis factored into the race, what the general election could look like, and touches upon mayoral races in Jacksonville and Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary made a name for himself cutting deals and making businesses wildly successful. But what would "Mr. Wonderful" do to save a company that appears to be stuck in a weeks-long tailspin? Bud Light is still paying the price over its partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. While intended to promote the beer's brand on social media, the branding move outraged conservatives and resulted in a nationwide boycott that continues to hurt the beer companies' sales. O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary recently joined host Dave Anthony on The FOX News Rundown to discuss the crisis Bud Light created for itself and what Anheuser-Busch executives must do now to address the ongoing backlash. O'Leary explained why he felt so many Americans were put off by Bud Light's Mulvaney deal and what key things they overlooked when they decided to pay the trans TikTok star to endorse their beer. The Shark Tank investor also offered some advice to Bud Light on how they can stop losses and perhaps get some of their customers back. Due to time limitations, we could not include the entire conversation in the FOX News Rundown segment that ran this week. In a FOX News Rundown Extra exclusive, you will hear our entire unedited interview with entrepreneur and Shark Tank investor Kevin O'Leary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices