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From Washington: Kamikaze Drones, AI, and the Future of Combat

Extra: Oscar Predictions, the Streaming Shift, and Why 2026 Was a "Bad Year" for Movies

The 98th Academy Awards air this Sunday, with the Best Picture race headlined by favorites Sinners and One Battle After Another. Leading the 2026 awards season, Sinners has already made history by shattering the record for Oscar nominations. Earlier this week, Film critic Neil Rosen joined FOX News Rundown host Chris Foster to preview the Academy Awards and break down the most anticipated categories. Rosen, who has covered the film industry for decades, offers his predictions on who will win and gives his opinion on who should win. He also discusses the state of the business, how streaming continues to reshape the industry, and why he’s pessimistic about the future of theaters. We often must 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 film critic Neil Rosen and let you hear even more about his take on this year's Oscar nominees and why he says it was a ‘bad year’ for the film industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Washington: The Clash Over The SAVE Act & 'Killing' The Filibuster

Passing the SAVE America Act remains the President’s top legislative priority. But with Democrats largely opposed to the voter requirements bill, pressure is mounting on Senate Republicans to alter filibuster rules to secure its passage. Senate leadership, however, has warned that such a high-risk gamble may backfire on the party in the future. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins the Rundown to unpack the opposition to the SAVE Act and the debate over reforming the filibuster. He also breaks down the recent developments in the Epstein investigation and the ongoing partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. Later, former Vice President and founder of Advancing American Freedom, Mike Pence, joins to discuss his support for Operation Epic Fury and to address concerns raised by both Democrats and some members of the MAGA movement regarding the conflict. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran-Linked Hackers Target U.S. Companies

This week, pro-Iranian hackers claimed responsibility for a devastating cyberattack against U.S. medical device company Stryker. They have also targeted data centers and industrial facilities in both the United States and Israel. As the war with Iran continues, experts are expecting an increase in such cyber-attacks in an effort to degrade the war effort, strain cyber security efforts and cause as much damage to American companies, and the economy as possible. FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Michael Crean, Senior Vice President of Managed Services at SonicWall, a comprehensive, AI-driven cybersecurity solutions company that specializes in next-generation firewalls and cloud security, who says the goal is to wear down the war effort and hit Americans at home. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Business Rundown: Could $2 Gas Return Sooner Than You Think?

Oil prices are surging as the conflict in Iran intensifies. To ease the pain at the pump, President Trump is tapping into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Former Senior Economic Adviser Steve Moore joins The FOX Business Network's Gerri Willis to break down the administration’s energy strategy and why he thinks we can see $2 gas in near future. Plus, the new GDP data showing a cooling U.S. economy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The President’s Plan To Slash Pump Prices

As military operations against Iran continue, and oil prices driven higher because of Tehran sabotaging commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the Trump administration is tapping U.S. strategic reserves as part of a coordinated global release of hundreds of millions of barrels of oil to stabilize energy markets. At the same time, officials are warning of heightened security concerns at home, as lawmakers point to recent terrorism motivated attacks, and the possibility of alleged Iranian sleeper cells who have entered the country because past weak border policies. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to discuss the national security threats, and the energy strategy to ease rising gas prices.The 98th Academy Awards air this Sunday, with the Best Picture race headlined by favorites Sinners and One Battle After Another. Leading the 2026 awards season, Sinners has already made history by shattering the all-time record for Oscar nominations. Film critic Neil Rosen joins us to break down the key categories, offer his predictions, and explain how streaming continues to reshape the industry. Plus, commentary by FOX News contributor Joe Concha PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran's Asymmetrical Warfare Campaign Against The U.S And Israel

As U.S. and Israeli forces continue to dimmish Iran's military capabilities, Tehran is moving towards more asymmetrical warfare with cyberattacks and the cutting off of the important trade route of the Straight of Hormuz. Iran’s proxy groups using low end drones and speedboats to attack on U.S. and other Mideast nation's owned oil and energy infrastructures aim to damage the worked economy. Meanwhile, a U.S. medical device company, Stryker, confirmed they experienced a cyberattack focused on their Microsoft platform that shares patient information and real time data. More cyberattacks, like the one on Stryker, are feared to be coming as politically motivated hackers act like digital sleeper cells. FOX’s Jonathan Savage speaks with Bill Udell, former CIA Operations Officer and Analyst, and the Chief Executive Officer, The Americas at Control Risks, bringing expertise in risk management and international operations, who says Iran's low sophisticated weaponry and attack capabilities could still cause major problems. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Pence On Iran Strikes & The ‘America First’ Agenda

Operation Epic Fury continues as the Trump administration vows to dismantle Iran’s military infrastructure and end the regime’s decades-long threat. However, critics are questioning the timing of the strikes and whether the President has a clear exit strategy. Former Vice President Mike Pence joins us to discuss why he supports the decision to strike, what the U.S. objectives should be, and how this operation aligns with the "America First" agenda. President Trump is highlighting recent economic gains to ease concerns about the complicated picture emerging for U.S. workers and global markets. Anthony Chan, Global Chief Economist for Chan Economics, joins the Rundown to explain why he remains optimistic despite a sluggish jobs report, rising geopolitical tensions, and the rapid shift toward artificial intelligence. He also weighs in on the economic fallout of the conflict with Iran—and why the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global trade artery, could be the single greatest threat to gas prices. Plus, commentary by 'Ruthless' co-host, John Ashbrook  PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iranian Anti-U.S.-Israel Propaganda Flooding Social Media

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has set up a network of fake social media accounts that have been posting pro-Tehran propaganda across X, Instagram and other social media sites. Just days, if not the initial hours, into the conflict with Iran both Israel and the United States have been targeted by these Iranian internet trolls with videos and images of fake explosions, fake troops and whole lot of use of AI. What could be more damagingly misleading is fabricating stories of who is truly responsible for the death of innocent civilians. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Natasha Hausdorff, British international law specialist, and pro bono legal director of the advocacy group, UK Lawyers for Israel, who says spreading false narratives and flat out lies against Israel and the West is a key strategy by Iran. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions & Growing ‘Desperation’

As the U.S. and Israel continue their military operations against Iran, officials say the speed of the campaign is significantly degrading the regime’s military capabilities. While Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argues Iran’s missile program is being dismantled with “brutal efficiency,” some lawmakers warn the conflict could escalate following a classified briefing on possible ground deployments. Israel’s Ambassador to the U.N., Danny Danon, joins the Rundown to break down why the timing of the operation was "crucial" to prevent Iran from tipping ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads, and addresses reports of Iranian mines being laid in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial trade pathway.  As the funding stalemate for the Department of Homeland Security enters its fourth week, the effects are hitting the front lines of American travel. With TSA workers missing paychecks just as Spring Break begins, wait times in major hubs like Atlanta and Houston are skyrocketing—sometimes reaching four hours. Former TSA Director of Security Operations Keith Jeffries joins the Rundown to discuss the risks created by massive airport crowds, delays and the impossible choices facing federal workers who can no longer afford childcare or gas to get to work. Plus, commentary by K.T. McFarland, served as President Trump's Deputy National Security Advisor  PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices