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Cape Canaveral, in Florida, is the country's busiest space port sending off spacecrafts from NASA, Space-X and others and if you ever wondered who gives the ok for the launch, they may not be who you expected. It is a group of meteorologists from 'Space Force's 45th Weather Squadron' and before a launch is a go, they give the yes or no. FOX's Alex Hogan speaks with Brian Cizek, Launch Weather Officer with Space Force's 45th Weather Squadron, who says you can blame his team for canceling that rocket launch you looked forward to watching. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cape Canaveral, in Florida, is the country's busiest space port sending off spacecrafts from NASA, Space-X and others and if you ever wondered who gives the ok for the launch, they may not be who you expected. It is a group of meteorologists from 'Space Force's 45th Weather Squadron' and before a launch is a go, they give the yes or no. FOX's Alex Hogan speaks with Brian Cizek, Launch Weather Officer with Space Force's 45th Weather Squadron, who says you can blame his team for canceling that rocket launch you looked forward to watching. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After several automakers announced plans to remove AM radios from electric cars moving forward, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) sprung into action to introduce legislation to save consumers' ability to tune into AM stations. Working alongside Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), Senator Cruz created the "AM for Every Vehicle Act," which has gained popular bipartisan support in Congress. Senator Cruz joins the podcast to share how AM radio remains an important tool for communicating during emergencies and his suspicion that the push to end AM radio was targeting conservative voices. Later, he explains how Democrats' excessive spending led to the national debt growing out of control and gives his thoughts on the 2024 election thus far. Amid a week of debt ceiling debate in Washington, more Republican candidates like former Vice President Pence, former Governor Chris Christie, and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum have teased they will soon be entering the GOP primary race. FOX News Sunday host Shannon Bream joins the podcast to discuss why so many GOP candidates are entering the primary race, why the positivity on the campaign trail will inevitably end with the gloves coming off, and how important Iowa will be for crowning the leading candidates. Later, she weighs in on the surprising momentum behind President Biden's primary challengers, how House Speaker McCarthy navigated the debt ceiling negotiations, and what the latest Supreme Court ruling means for unions. Plus, commentary by Fox News Medical Contributor and author of "Panic Attack," Dr. Nicole Saphier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After several automakers announced plans to remove AM radios from electric cars moving forward, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) sprung into action to introduce legislation to save consumers' ability to tune into AM stations. Working alongside Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), Senator Cruz created the "AM for Every Vehicle Act," which has gained popular bipartisan support in Congress. Senator Cruz joins the podcast to share how AM radio remains an important tool for communicating during emergencies and his suspicion that the push to end AM radio was targeting conservative voices. Later, he explains how Democrats' excessive spending led to the national debt growing out of control and gives his thoughts on the 2024 election thus far. Amid a week of debt ceiling debate in Washington, more Republican candidates like former Vice President Pence, former Governor Chris Christie, and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum have teased they will soon be entering the GOP primary race. FOX News Sunday host Shannon Bream joins the podcast to discuss why so many GOP candidates are entering the primary race, why the positivity on the campaign trail will inevitably end with the gloves coming off, and how important Iowa will be for crowning the leading candidates. Later, she weighs in on the surprising momentum behind President Biden's primary challengers, how House Speaker McCarthy navigated the debt ceiling negotiations, and what the latest Supreme Court ruling means for unions. Plus, commentary by Fox News Medical Contributor and author of "Panic Attack," Dr. Nicole Saphier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The nuclear watchdog group, the IAEA, released a report today that has resolved a pair of disputes with Iran's nuclear program but not everyone believes the answers given by Tehran. Also, new satellite images show Iran looks to be building a new underground nuclear facility and Israel again reiterates their intentions of never letting their biggest enemy develop a bomb. FOX's Eben Brown spoke with Trey Yingst, FOX News Mideast Correspondent in Jerusalem, about the report and Israeli reaction to it. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The nuclear watchdog group, the IAEA, released a report today that has resolved a pair of disputes with Iran's nuclear program but not everyone believes the answers given by Tehran. Also, new satellite images show Iran looks to be building a new underground nuclear facility and Israel again reiterates their intentions of never letting their biggest enemy develop a bomb. FOX's Eben Brown spoke with Trey Yingst, FOX News Mideast Correspondent in Jerusalem, about the report and Israeli reaction to it. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis kicked off his 2024 presidential campaign on Tuesday with his first public appearance in Iowa, hoping to persuade Republicans to favor him over former President Trump. The field is expected to grow bigger, as reports suggest both former Vice President Pence and former Governor Chris Christie will enter the primary race as early as next week. On the Democratic side, a recent poll found President Biden’s support lacking, with his primary challengers, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Marianne Williamson, polling at 16 percent and 8 percent, respectively. National Political Correspondent for POLITICO, Meridith McGraw, joins the Rundown to talk about why the Republican party has shifted away from its initial support for DeSantis and what the Democratic challengers poll numbers tell us about President Biden's weaknesses heading into 2024. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the world is currently experiencing its worst outbreak of H5N1, commonly known as bird flu, resulting in the deaths of an estimated 58 million birds. After going through the COVID-19 pandemic, health officials have expressed confidence that the country could manage this virus if it began to spread from person to person. However, some scientists believe this avian influenza has the potential to become the world’s most deadly pandemic. Former CDC Director, Dr. Robert Redfield, joins the Rundown to discuss why the deadly potential of the bird flu further emphasizes the dangers posed by gain-of-function research and what the United States must be doing now to prepare for the world’s next pandemic. Later, public health expert and Professor at Johns Hopkins University Dr. Marty Makary explains how COVID-19 impacted Americans’ faith in health officials. Plus, commentary by FOX News Legal Analyst Gregg Jarrett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis kicked off his 2024 presidential campaign on Tuesday with his first public appearance in Iowa, hoping to persuade Republicans to favor him over former President Trump. The field is expected to grow bigger, as reports suggest both former Vice President Pence and former Governor Chris Christie will enter the primary race as early as next week. On the Democratic side, a recent poll found President Biden’s support lacking, with his primary challengers, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Marianne Williamson, polling at 16 percent and 8 percent, respectively. National Political Correspondent for POLITICO, Meridith McGraw, joins the Rundown to talk about why the Republican party has shifted away from its initial support for DeSantis and what the Democratic challengers poll numbers tell us about President Biden's weaknesses heading into 2024. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the world is currently experiencing its worst outbreak of H5N1, commonly known as bird flu, resulting in the deaths of an estimated 58 million birds. After going through the COVID-19 pandemic, health officials have expressed confidence that the country could manage this virus if it began to spread from person to person. However, some scientists believe this avian influenza has the potential to become the world’s most deadly pandemic. Former CDC Director, Dr. Robert Redfield, joins the Rundown to discuss why the deadly potential of the bird flu further emphasizes the dangers posed by gain-of-function research and what the United States must be doing now to prepare for the world’s next pandemic. Later, public health expert and Professor at Johns Hopkins University Dr. Marty Makary explains how COVID-19 impacted Americans’ faith in health officials. Plus, commentary by FOX News Legal Analyst Gregg Jarrett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

North Korea's first attempt to put a spy satellite into orbit failed Wednesday and set off air raid sirens in neighboring Seoul, South Korea causing panic through the city. The launch was quickly condemned by the United States and Japan but North Korea says they plan on attempting another launch very soon. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Bruce Klingner, Senior Research Fellow for Northeast Asia at The Heritage Foundation's Asian Studies Center, about the failed launch and what is Pyongyang after with their own spy satellite. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Affirmative action at universities and colleges across the country could be coming to an end in June if the imminent Supreme Court decision is ruled in favor of the Students for Fair Admissions group. Oral arguments were heard in October for these cases, taken up against both Harvard and the University of North Carolina, arguing that affirmative action’s race-based admissions process discriminates against Asian Americans and white applicants. Meanwhile, many recent polls show the majority of Americans think admissions should not consider race when accepting applicants to their schools. Fox News Contributor and Law Professor at George Washington University Jonathan Turley joins the Rundown to discuss the arguments in the case, the constitutionality of affirmative action, and the impact it could have on the future of race-based admissions in America. New home sales rose for the second straight month in April, marking the most robust sales pace since March 2022, hinting that the housing market is beginning to stabilize. The U.S. median home price fell to $420,800, marking the most significant decline in the last three years. Although more people are purchasing new homes and prices are starting to fall, the housing market is still grappling with one major issue: a lack of inventory. FOX Business’ Gerri Willis joins the podcast to break down what contributed to the increase in new home sales, how sellers should go about taking advantage of the current market, and what new regions of the country buyers are being drawn to. Plus, commentary by Founder of Pacific Hospitality Group, Tim Busch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Moscow was hit by at least eight drones, and as many as twenty five, launched by Ukraine after a barrage of Russian drones attacked Kyiv Sunday. Ukraine was coy with their response, not taking responsibility but predicting more such events in the future. FOX's Eben Brown spoke with Dr. Matthew Schmidt, University of New Haven Associate Professor of 'National Security and Political Science' and former professor of the 'Army’s Command and General Staff College', about what a strike on Moscow means to Ukrainians and where the war could be heading now. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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