The Fox News Rundown

Kevin Hermening was one of the Iranian regime's first victims of terror, among the Americans taken hostage in 1979. Held for more than a year, Hermening endured physical and mental torture before being freed in January 1981.

Nearly 50 years later, Hermening is a Republican running for Congress, hoping to represent his home district in Wisconsin.

He recently joined FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony to discuss his experience being held captive and what it was like being one of the 66 Americans kidnapped by Iran. He described the brutality he witnessed, what gave him hope, and what it was like returning home.

He also weighed in on Operation Epic Fury and who should decide Iran’s political future if the current regime collapses.

We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full conversation.

Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, we share our entire interview with former Iranian hostage Kevin Hermening, allowing you to hear even more about his harrowing experience and his perspective on America’s military actions against Iran.
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An exodus from Congress ahead of the 2026 midterms is leaving many House and Senate seats open this fall. California Congressman Kevin Kiley is fighting to keep his seat, though he will no longer be doing so as a Republican. Kiley switched his party affiliation to independent, he says, due in part to political gerrymandering in the Golden State. Representative Kevin Kiley joins the Rundown to discuss his decision to leave the GOP, his legislative focus on lowering California's high cost of living, and his proposal for a nationwide independent redistricting commission paired with voter ID laws.
Plus, FOX Business Network anchor Gerri Willis joins to discuss what a Senate bill to limit institutional home buying could mean for the market, current housing trends, and how rising energy costs are impacting the industry.

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Emily Lampkin, founder of the Women Leaders Series, has spent her career guiding women through the challenging path toward new milestones. After years in the political arena, she has earned a reputation as an elite communicator—training thousands of women worldwide to hone their skills and maximize every opportunity.
 
Lampkin recently joined FOX News’ Dana Perino on the FOX News Rundown to discuss her new book, "Duct Tape and White Lies: A Woman’s Practical Guide to Real-Life Success."
 
During the conversation, Lampkin offered tips on how women can reach greater leadership roles and find balance in their lives. Both Dana and Emily shared personal anecdotes about their careers and how they handle adversity.
 
We often must trim our interviews during the week, but we thought you’d like to hear the full conversation. Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, we share special guest host Dana Perino’s entire interview with Emily Lampkin.
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There is a lot of action on Capitol Hill as the Senate remains in a standoff over the SAVE America Act, the DHS shutdown continues, and Congress prepares to grapple with the cost of Operation Epic Fury. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins the Rundown to discuss the President’s pressure campaign on Senate Republicans to pass the SAVE America Act and the likelihood of it passing. He also explains what a potential end to the DHS funding fight may look like and previews the political battle over the cost of the Iran conflict.
Then, Dr. Majid Sadeghpour, Political Director of the Organization for Iranian-American Communities, joins to discuss the possibility of a public uprising in Iran overthrowing the regime.

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Weeks after its launch, Operation Epic Fury continues to have broad support among Republicans in Congress. However, the Pentagon’s funding request—which some reports suggest could reach $200 billion—has sparked a wave of questions on Capitol Hill from both sides of the aisle.

Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) joins the Rundown to discuss his support for the strikes against Iran, what he wants to know before he votes to approve the funding, and what his constituents at home are saying about the conflict and its impact on gas prices.
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