Frequent personal attacks among politicians, the tense redistricting wars, and the midterm campaigns that will follow will give many the impression of a country deeply divided. And in some ways it certainly is, with robust differences over an awful lot of policies. But in his new book, The Case For America, FOX News Chief Political Anchor and Host of Special Report Bret Baier argues that the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence serves as a reminder of how a group of people with strong political differences unified to found the nation. Bret recently spoke about that on the FOX News Rundown with host Dave Anthony this past week, explaining why he is hopeful about America’s future despite the challenging times we currently face. Baier also weighed in on the Iran conflict and how its political fallout could impact the coming midterms. We often have to 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 our entire interview with FOX News’ Bret Baier and let you hear more of his take on current politics, as well as America’s history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats saw a setback in the midterm redistricting war Friday as the Virginia State Supreme Court struck down a voter-approved map that heavily favored their party. The court’s decision comes on the heels of other redistricting battles across the country—including in states like Florida, Texas, Alabama, and New York—where both Republicans and Democrats are racing to secure more seats. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins the Rundown to discuss why the court’s decision to strike down a voter-approved referendum is being called a "seminal" moment that could define the fight for the House of Representatives.FOX News Chief Political Anchor and Host of Special Report Bret Baier joins the Rundown to discuss the political ramifications of the Iran conflict, the race against the clock for the Trump administration ahead of the midterms, and his new book, The Case for America. PHOTO CREIDT: AP PHOTO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. military conducted retaliatory strikes against Iran after U.S. Central Command said Iranian forces “launched multiple missiles, drones and small boat” attacks against U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers. This happens just a day after President Trump said Iran is most likely to accept a deal to end the conflict within a week. Officials insist the war isn’t restarting and the ceasefire remains in place, but where will negotiations lead? FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Ambassador Kurt Volker, Distinguished Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA). former Special Representative for Ukraine, who says with changing objectives and no guarantee of regime change, negotiations face many obstacles. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is set to head to Beijing where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week. Michael Pillsbury is a Senior Fellow for China Strategy at the Heritage Foundation, author of “The Hundred-Year Marathon”, former Pentagon official and a FOX News Contributor. He joins FOX Business Network’s Lydia Hu to preview what conversations may take place at the summit, and what topics may be avoided or discussed with caution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Midterm momentum is shifting. Following a high-stakes week of primary elections in Ohio, Indiana, and a pivotal special election in Michigan, the political landscape for this fall is coming into focus. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to analyze President Trump’s influence on state redistricting fights, and the significance of Democratic overperformance in swing states. Plus, a preview of the president's high-stakes trip to China. Motherhood is a tough job and with technology and social media, it’s made even more challenging. This Mother’s Day weekend, however, we get to celebrate the resilience of the women raising the next generation. Sheryl Ziegler is a licensed clinical psychologist and author of books like “Mommy Burnout” and “The Crucial Years.” She joins the Rundown to explore the rising tide of parental burnout, the factors contributing to it, and tips to handle it. PLUS, commentary by Dr. Tyler Evans, Founder/CEO of Wellness Equity Alliance. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is pushing for a peace deal, but the U.S. still has two aircraft carrier strike groups and more than two dozen warships in the region of Iran. The President said he expects Tehran may respond to the latest US proposal within a week which would then start a 30-day negotiation on the details of an agreement. The US demands are expected to include Iran renouncing nuclear weapons, the dismantlement of its three main nuclear facilities and a ban on building them underground. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with E.J. Kimball, the Director of Policy for the US-Israel Education Association, who says any deal with Iran must have a verification process that can prove they are fulfilling their agreed obligations. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Global politics will soon turn to a focus on China, where President Trump is set to travel for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Iran conflict is expected to be a key topic of discussion, among many, as the president becomes the first American leader to set foot in Beijing since his last visit in 2017. Maria Bartiromo anchors FOX Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria” and FOX’s “Sunday Morning Futures” and she joins the Rundown to preview the summit and the conversations that may take place. New York's domestic out-migration trends top one million people, as a political firestorm is brewing over how to save the state’s tax base. Governor Kathy Hochul is calling on high-net-worth individuals to return from Florida, but her opponent says her own policies are the reason they left. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman joins the Rundown to discuss his bid for the first republican Governor in the Empire State in 20 years, and what his plan would be to reverse New York's status as the most overtaxed state in the nation. PLUS, commentary by Dr. Robert Redfield, Former CDC director. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran seems to be holding despite continued attacks, and Tehran forcing ships to pay a toll to transverse the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump announced a pause in the naval escort operation, 'Project Freedom', to allow negotiations to continue, but warns that failure to reach a deal would result in a significantly escalated bombing campaign. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Lucas Tomlinson, FOX News Channel (FNC) correspondent reporting from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, who says complete control of the Strait of Hormuz is still up in the air, and later shares with us how the people of the UAE are handling random drone and missile attacks from Iran. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The average price of gasoline has soared over the last two months, but the Trump administration insists that relief is coming rapidly once hostilities with Iran conclude. FOX Business Correspondent Lauren Simonetti joins the Rundown to break down the reality of the energy market including why the U.S. is exporting record amounts of natural gas while domestic prices remain high and what it means for your wallet now that the UAE is leaving the world’s biggest oil cartel. Plus, they also discuss if the U.S. is poised to become the new global "power center" for energy. The Trump administration’s "Make America Healthy Again" initiative is targeting the high cost of healthcare through aggressive drug price negotiations and new transparency mandates. President Trump’s National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, Dr. Tom Keane, joins to discuss the implementation of a policy requiring drug companies to match the lower prices paid by other countries, the launch of the TrumpRx discount platform, and a new rule requiring doctors to show patients real-time drug costs and cheaper alternatives during appointments.  PLUS, commentary by Jason Chaffetz, FOX News contributor and the host of the Jason In The House podcast on FOX News Radio.  PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices