The Fox News Rundown

Money, Enthusiasm, Itineraries, and the Midterm Tea Leaves

The Fox News Rundown

Show Notes

With the midterm elections just a week away, both parties are making a final push to turn out voters. FOX News Audio Political Analyst Lee Carter joins the Rundown to break down voter enthusiasm, examine whether current polls tell the whole story, and analyze how dissatisfaction with both parties could reshape key races. Plus, Carter weighs in on the rising Democratic stars who could shape the party’s future—including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez—and what the midterm results could signal for 2028.

Polls indicate Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces serious vulnerability as his Likud party challenges former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party in a tightly contested election. FOX News Chief Foreign Correspondent Trey Yingst joins the Rundown to explain what it takes to form a governing majority in Israel's parliament, address regional security threats from Iran and its proxies, weigh potential post-U.S. midterm military operations, and examine what the outcome means for President Trump's Gaza peace initiatives.

PLUS, commentary by Riley Gaines, NCAA All-American and host of "The Riley Gaines Show" podcast.

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