On Wednesday, former FBI Director James Comey was arraigned in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, on charges of lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding stemming from his 2020 testimony. Former federal prosecutor Jim Trusty joins the Rundown to discuss the legal and political dimensions of the case, including the history between Comey and former President Trump, and broader concerns over the alleged politicization of the Justice Department. A text scandal shaking up Virginia politics has added new tension to the governor’s race, as current Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears and former Democratic Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger prepare to face off in their highly anticipated first debate. Lt. Gov. Earle-Sears joins the Rundown to discuss her campaign strategy, key issues for Virginia voters, and how she plans to make her case in the final stretch before Election Day. Plus, commentary from Co-host of The Ruthless Podcast, Josh Holmes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The negotiations on President Trump’s Gaza peace plan continue in Egypt with mounting optimism the war could be ended. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are currently in Egypt hashing out the details that involve prisoner exchanges, Israeli troop withdrawal and the framework of international oversight of post-war Gaza. President Trump has also announced he could possibly be making a trip to the Middle East in the coming days. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Harley Lippman, foreign policy expert and founder of 'Genesis10', who says the Trump Administration's focus and persistence on reaching a peace deal is why we are so close to ending the war, and shares his thoughts on the New York City Mayoral race. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into the January 6th Capitol riot allegedly had a focus on the communications of eight Republican senators, including Senator Bill Hagerty, who has revealed how the FBI accessed their private messages. United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) joins the Rundown to discuss the implications of this surveillance and his collaboration with local and federal officials following the National Guard deployment in Memphis, Tennessee. As the world reflects on the two year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, the subsequent war that was triggered in Gaza has dominated the political conversation all over the globe. National Review Institute fellow & author of the book On Democracies and Death Cults: Israel and the Future of Civilization, Douglas Murray joins the Rundown to discuss the shift in public opinion on Israel since the start of the war, and the challenges around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Plus, commentary from the president of Exit Stage Left Advisors, Ted Jenkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It has been two years since thousands of Hamas terrorists attacked Israel and slaughtered more than 1,200 men, women, and children, and took more than 240 innocent people hostage. One of those innocent lives taken hostage and put in the dark tunnels underneath Gaza was a 3-year-old girl who watched her father be murdered. Forty-eight hostages remain in Gaza, with around twenty of them still believed to be alive. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Liz Hirsh Naftali, hostage release advocate and author of 'Saving Abigail: The True Story of the Abduction and Rescue of a Three-Year-Old Hostage', who shares the horrific stories that her own family, and many other Israelis, have gone through since the terror attacks. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been two years since since the October 7th Hamas terrorist attacks where more than two hundred and fifty Israelis were taken hostage and nearly twelve hundred were killed, triggering a horrific war between Israel and Hamas. Ilay David joins the rundown, whose brother is still being held by Hamas after being abducted at the Nova Music Festival on October 7th. The federal government shutdown continues. Both Democrats and Republicans in Congress are blaming each other as negotiations remain at a standstill.  Louisiana Republican Senator John Kennedy joins the Rundown to discuss the federal shutdown, America's growing political divide, and his new book, How to Test Negative for Stupid. Plus, commentary from FOX News Digital columnist David Marcus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republicans hoped a week from D.C. could changed the minds of a few Democrats to a yes vote on a clean bill to fund the government. Both sides are dug in with Democrats wanting an extension of the Obamacare subsidies, while Republicans say they won’t discuss that until the government opens. FOX’s Ryan Schmelz speaks with Jared Halpern, FOX News Radio D.C. correspondent and co-host of the 'From Washington' podcast, who breaks down the sticking points in this funding battle. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Wall Street seems to be thriving, Washington, D.C., is at a standstill as the government shutdown enters its second week. Although traders have largely dismissed the stalemate and concerns about the shutdown's potential impact on the economy, how long can they maintain this stance if the situation persists for weeks? Ryan Payne, President of Payne Capital Management, joins FOX Business's Gerri Willis to discuss the shutdown, the Federal Reserve, and how long the AI boom can go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the government shutdown continues, Congress remains at a standstill on whether it can reopen the government anytime soon. Meanwhile, both Democrats and Republicans are fighting over who is to blame for the shutdown. Last week, New York City Mayor Eric Adams dropped out of the mayoral race. With just weeks to go until Election Day, three candidates remain. New York Republican Representative Nicole Malliotakis joins the Rundown to discuss whether Congress can reopen the government soon. She also provides insight into the current state of the New York City mayoral race.   American farmers say they’re feeling the pain of President Trump’s trade policies. Soybean crops are among those in storage, as Chinese importers, the top buyers of US-grown soybeans, are now looking elsewhere while America and China work on a trade deal. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins joins the Rundown to discuss the concerns of American farmers and what the Trump administration is doing to bring them relief.   Plus, commentary from CJ Pearson, conservative activist and host of the Family Matters Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump sent the National Guard to Portland, Oregon, this week as part of his effort to crack down on crime in some of America’s major cities. In a truth post, he blamed part of Portland’s problems on “ANTIFA and the Radical Left Anarchists,” who he says have been “viciously attacking our Federal Law Enforcement Officers.” Earlier this week, FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony spoke to Gabriel Nadales, a former Antifa activist. Nadales explained how Antifa is organized and how they try to intimidate those they disagree with, He also explained why he left the movement and why he believes they should be designated as a terrorist organization. We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with former Antifa activist Gabriel Nadales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices