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From Washington: A Federal Push for Foster Care Reform, The "Home for Every Child" Initiative

Extra: Medical Tourism And Why Americans Are Seeking Risky Surgery Abroad

Is the "Medical Tourism" bargain worth the risk? Millions of Americans travel abroad every year for everything from cosmetic surgery and dental work to cancer treatments and organ transplants. While the primary draw is often the significantly lower price tag, the hidden costs can be deadly. From unapproved medical products to the harrowing "horror stories" of procedures gone wrong in destinations like Turkey and Mexico, the dangers of seeking care outside U.S. regulations are rising. FOX News Rundown host Lisa Brady sits down with Dr. Sheila Nazarian, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and professor at USC, to pull back the curtain on this growing trend. They discuss why patients are fleeing the U.S. healthcare system, the life-threatening risks of "discount" surgery, and the essential safety questions every patient must ask before booking a flight for a procedure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Washington: The Fight Over Your Privacy, Warrantless Surveillance

It’s been a busy week on Capitol Hill as Congress returns from a lengthy recess. Amid a record-long DHS shutdown and debate over an extension of the Foreign Intelligence and Surveillance Act, they must also contend with two scandal-ridden resignations, with another two potentially not far off. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins the Rundown to assess what Congress has been up to in their first week back on the job, the resignations of Eric Stalwell and Tony Gonzales and whether DHS stands to reopen anytime soon. Later, Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health Alicia Jackson to explain the current scientific consensus on microplastics and their effects on human health. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Is 'Completely Open'

President Trump says that the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open and ready for business and full passage." Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi also commented saying the waterway is open through a "coordinated route." President Trump also added, in a phone interview, that Iran has "agreed to everything" including working with the U.S. to remove enriched uranium from Iran. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Christine Balling, former U.S. Defense Advisor and the Senior Vice President at the Institute of World Politics, who says President Trump must have a certain level of confidence to say the Strait of Hormuz is open, but adds the United States military will continue to apply pressure to make sure it remains open. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Business Rundown: Rolls-Royce CEO Navigating Tariffs & Global Uncertainty

While international markets have shifted drastically over the last century, Rolls-Royce has remained a symbol of stability and prestige. But as tariff uncertainty continues and tensions in the Middle East threaten the worldwide economy, how does a heritage brand stay ahead? Chris Brownridge, CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars joins FOX Business Network’s Taylor Riggs to discuss the automobile maker’s strategy today as tariffs and tension in the Middle East shake up the worldwide market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The President's Economic Full-Court Press

Economic anxieties over rising costs of gas and groceries are complicating the GOP’s midterm messaging, even as the administration promotes higher tax refunds, attributed to the Big Beautiful Bill, and a "maximum pressure" campaign being successfully waged against Iran. Fox News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins to discuss "Operation Economic Fury," the diplomatic balancing act with China over the Strait of Hormuz, and recent ethics scandals shaking up Capitol Hill.A Manhattan federal grand jury has ruled against Live Nation, the world’s largest live entertainment company. The ruling decides that the entertainment giant is an “illegal monopoly.” John Herman, attorney, chairman and founding partner of Herman Jones LLP joins to discuss the jury’s ruling and how this could impact concertgoers in the future.Plus, commentary by Brianna Lyman, Elections Correspondent for The Federalist.  PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blockade of Iran Continues As Israel And Lebanon Agree To Ceasefire

The U.S. military is said to be in full control of the Strait of Hormuz as they are enforcing a very successful blockade on Iranian ports as peace talks between Washington and Tehran are expected to begin. The current ceasefire expires between the US and Iran on April 21st, and the new round of talks are expected to center on Iran's nuclear program. Meanwhile, Israel and Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire, and now have to agree on how to disarm the Hezbollah terror group. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Dr. Rebecca Grant, national security expert and military analyst and Vice President of the Lexington Institute, who says Iran thought the Strait of Hormuz was their biggest bargaining chip but the United States Navy is the one in full control of it. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Scandal and ‘Socialism’ Are Threatening Democrats’ 2026 Hopes

As the 2026 midterm environment takes shape, Republicans are grappling with razor-thin margins and a series of high-profile resignations that have left the House in a state of flux. However, while Democrats may hold a historical advantage heading into this fall’s elections, mounting scandals and the 'socialist' label are threatening their momentum. FOX News Radio political analyst Josh Kraushaar joins to discuss if favorable redistricting and shifting Senate ratings are enough to hand Democrats the House, or if the party's leftward lean will stall their path to a majority. Medical tourism—particularly for cosmetic surgery—is surging as patients travel abroad in search of lower-cost procedures. However, these savings often come with significant risks. Board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Nazarian Plastic Surgery, Dr. Sheila Nazarian, joins the Rundown to lay out the dangers of traveling for surgery and the pressure of keeping up with ever-changing cosmetic trends. Plus, commentary by David Marcus, columnist for FOX News Digital. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran Threatens To End Ceasefire Over Hezbollah Inclusion

It was a historic moment in Washington D.C. as Israel and Lebanon held their first face to face talks in more than 30 years. The meeting takes place as there seems to be a growing voice among Lebanon's politicians that it is finally the time to disarm the Hezbollah terror group. The fighting between Israel and Hezbollah appears to be a dealbreaker for Iran’s regime who is threatening to potentially end the ceasefire over including the dismantling of Hezbollah. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Jonathan Elkhoury, activist and Christian who had to flee Lebanon and now lives in Israel, who says these talks have a great potential to bring peace, and shares his life's story of living in both nations. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congress Is Back. So Is The Stalemate.

As Congress returns from its Easter break, the Department of Homeland Security remains partially unfunded amidst a legislative stalemate over border security. Roger Marshall (R-KS) joins to discuss using the budget reconciliation process to fund ICE and the Border Patrol, the economic impact of the Iran conflict, and why he believes "Tax Day" will bring significant refunds for most Americans. New York City is embarking on a "grand experiment." Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently announced the historic La Marqueta in East Harlem as the first site for the city’s new municipal grocery store program. The Mayor calls it a necessary move to push back against rising food costs, while critics are sounding the alarm over the $30 million price tag and the impact on local small businesses. Investigative reporter at the Manhattan Institute Adam Lehodey joins to break down the numbers and why a city-owned store could struggle to compete with the very bodegas it aims to challenge. PLUS, commentary by Jason Rantz, author of What’s Killing America, and the host of The Jason Rantz Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices