Negotiations to end joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran stalled after 21 hours of talks in Pakistan involving Vice President J.D. Vance. In response, President Trump is preparing a U.S.-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to strip Tehran of its leverage over global energy markets. Former Deputy National Security Advisor Victoria Coates joins the Rundown to discuss Iran’s weakening economy, the strategic advantage of record U.S. energy production ahead of the President’s summit with China’s President Xi, and how shifting Middle East alliances are helping isolate the regime. Microplastics seem to be turning up everywhere, raising new concerns about their potential impact on our health. The federal government is launching STOMP, the Systematic Targeting of Microplastics. The initiative is a joint effort between the Department of Health and Human Services and the Environmental Protection Agency to better measure, study, and potentially remove these contaminants. Alicia Jackson, Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, joins the Rundown to discuss what scientists are discovering and what it could mean for the future of public health. PLUS, commentary by FOX New contributor, Joe Concha PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s heroes are found in classrooms, molding the minds of the future.  Educators have the tough task of being courageous and intellectual to prepare young minds for complex issues.  We often cut interviews short due to time. Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, we thought you’d like to hear the full conversation with world-renowned author James Patterson. He joins us to discuss his new book, Thank You, Teachers, the "secret sauce" for getting kids to read at grade level, and why he considers educators to be our first line of hope. If you’re looking for more, join Dana Perino every Monday on Perino on Politics. Dana sits down with her most knowledgeable friends—like former Speaker Kevin McCarthy—for honest, insightful conversations that go beyond the typical news cycle. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the Trump administration emphasizes a swift four-to-six-week operation to end the conflict with Iran, questions remain regarding how a president elected on a "no new wars" platform reconciles campaign promises with the realities of international conflicts. The White House remains committed to its bold messaging strategy to bring adversaries to the table, aiming to wrap up the mission in just over a month to avoid the pitfalls of past long-term conflicts. Tevi Troy, a presidential historian and Senior Fellow at the Ronald Reagan Institute, joins the Rundown to discuss the evolution of the wartime commander-in-chief, the strategic use of non-diplomatic language, and how President Trump’s negotiating style compares to his predecessors.CEO of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Haywood Talcove, joins to explain the reports of waste and abuse that he says are costing taxpayers an eye-opening amount every year—driven largely by foreign criminal networks. PHOTO CREIDT: AP PHOTO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration has set out on some ambitious endeavors. Among them is the dismantling of the Department of Education. Beyond structural shifts, they are also looking to reignite interest in civics and government on the ground in all 50 states. During the week, we often cut interviews short. We thought you’d like to hear the entire interview. Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, we share the full interview with Education Secretary Linda McMahon, who spoke about her “History Rocks!” tour, the White House’s plans to reverse falling grades and whether her role will have a successor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just days after President Trump threatened that “a whole civilization would die” if demands to reopen the Strait of Hormuz were not met, Vice President J.D. Vance is taking to Pakistan to resume peace talks with Iranian officials, as a tenuous ceasefire is tested by unclear promises and continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon. FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich joins the Rundown to preview the road ahead for peace talks, before giving her analysis of First Lady Melania Trump’s surprise address. Later, Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant and former pararescueman Steve Nesbit joins to explain what goes into the herculean task of rescuing an airman stranded in enemy territory, after two successful missions took place in Iran.  PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While most of the attention on the war against Iran is now focused on upcoming in Islamabad, Israel and Hezbollah continue to exchange fire, despite Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's announcement of planned talks with Lebanon that will take place in Washington D.C. next week. The talks will center on Hezbollah and cementing a lasting peace between the two nations. Overnight, millions of Israelis sought shelter after Hezbollah launched a missile toward Ashdod and Tel Aviv, and also fired multiple rockets toward civilian communities along Israel's northern border. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Eylon Levy, Former Spokesman for the State of Israel, who says while talks with Iran are going on, Tehran must be aware that a military option to destroy the regime is still on the table. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many school districts have integrated technology as part of curriculum overtime, but a growing number of parents are raising concerns that it’s gone too far. Emily Cherkin is a former middle school teacher and now, she is known as “The Screen Time Consultant.” She joins FOX Business Network’s Lydia Hu to discuss why she refused a school laptop for her daughter and how her “Unplug EdTech Toolkit” is helping families across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Artemis II crew prepares for their high-stakes return to Earth, the focus shifts to the complex engineering and strategic phases required to safely bring astronauts home from deep space. NASA astronaut and Navy Commander Matthew Dominick joins to explain the physics of the "skip entry" maneuver used to shed extreme heat and the transition from a spacecraft to an aircraft and, finally, into a boat upon splashdown. Matthew shares his perspective on how these current milestones act as vital building blocks for Artemis III and the long-term vision of establishing a permanent base on the lunar surface. Author James Patterson has been known for his storytelling, but his latest mission is personal. As the son of a teacher, he joins guest host Dana Perino to discuss his new book, Thank You, Teachers, and why he calls educators America’s "last line of defense." They dive into the alarming literacy statistics facing U.S. students, the "secret sauce" for getting kids to read at grade level, plus, why he believes we must treat our educators with the same respect as military heroes. PLUS, commentary by Jason Rantz , Seattle Red radio talk host PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the second day of the two-week ceasefire, no U.S. forces are being sent home with 50-thousand U.S. service members, the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, 16 warships and more than a dozen air squadrons remaining in place. President Trump warned that U.S. forces would hit Iran even harder than before if it did not fulfill the agreement but what that agreement is, remains in dispute. Much attention remains on the Strait of Hormuz with reports that Iranian forces have put more mines in the waterway. FOX’s John Saucier speaks with Ret. U.S. Army Colonel Ray Gerber who says if U.S. troops get involved, this would be a long lasting conflict. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices