As President Trump heads to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, the stakes for global stability are high. With the conflict in Iran reaching a critical "fork in the road," Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA), member of the Foreign Relations Committee, joins the Rundown to discuss how the U.S. can leverage its energy dominance to secure a win for the American people. Plus, he breaks down the three potential talking points of the summit: the economic strangulation of Iran, the existential race for AI leadership, and the future of global trade.  According to government data, domestic terrorism investigations have surged 350% in the last decade. As high-profile tragedies spark disturbing praise in online echo chambers, the definition of radicalization is shifting. Kevin Branzetti joins the Rundown, he's the CEO of the National Child Protection Task Force and featured expert in the FOX Nation documentary, Radicalized with Sean Hannity. Branzetti explains why young men are uniquely vulnerable to digital "hooks" of belonging and how isolation fuels extremist recruitment. He also offers a roadmap for parents, emphasizing that active engagement and shared time are more powerful than digital surveillance in preventing tragedy. PLUS, commentary by Mary Katharine Ham, FOX News contributor and an OutKick columnist. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America and China are in fierce competition to be global leaders in military might, economic power, geopolitical influence, and, most recently, artificial intelligence. A new FOX Nation special, The Enemy’s Arsenal, hosted by FOX Business’ Maria Bartiromo, looks at America’s relationship—or rivalry—with China, and how President Xi Jinping has been trying to expand his nation’s reach as he attempts to undermine America’s economy and standing in the world. Maria discussed China’s relationship with Iran and how the conflict in the Middle East is impacting them. She also discusses the tensions over Taiwan, our AI race with China, and what's at stake when the President meets with President Xi Jinping later this week. We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, we share our entire interview with Maria Bartiromo and let you hear more of her take on America’s complex relationship with China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over the past two years, studies have found concerning levels of PFAS, arsenic and other contaminants in a majority of baby formula brands sold in the U.S. It hasn’t gone unnoticed by one of our nation’s highest regulatory bodies. FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food, Kyle Diamantis joins The Rundown to discuss his administration’s efforts to crack down on contaminants in baby formula, explain their testing processes and answer the question haunting mothers across the country: “Is this safe to feed my baby?” Later, ‘Mornings with Maria’ Host Maria Bartiromo joins to analyze how the Iran conflict has impacted China, and how it could play into President Trump’s summit with Xi Jinping later this month. PHOTO CREIDT: ADOBE STOCK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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