A recent Monmouth University poll indicates that many Americans think President Joe Biden is too old to be re-elected. The now-80-year-old has been subject to scrutiny throughout his term for frequent gaffes and concerns about his cognitive ability. Pollster and president of Maslansky+Partners, Lee Carter, joins the Rundown to talk about what the polls are telling us about the state of voter confidence and the possibility of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. running as an independent candidate.   Homeownership has become unaffordable in 99 percent of the country, according to new real estate data. The average American income earner takes home approximately $71,000 a year, while the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is $1,702. That’s about $20,000 a year, meaning the poverty guideline for one person doesn’t even cover rent. Experts like Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman told FOX Business that the market may be at “rock bottom,” but he anticipates it could get worse. Is the American dream of owning a home no longer within reach? FOX Business’ Gerri Willis joins the podcast to explain how homeownership became unattainable and what future buyers must do to keep the dream within reach.   Plus, commentary by a former investment banker and author of 'You Will Own Nothing,' Carol Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin McCarthy has become the first Speaker of the House ever to be ousted from the position. A group of GOP hard-liners led by Rep. Matt Gaetz orchestrated the historic vote of 216-210 that pushed McCarthy out. Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C) was named speaker 'pro tempore' to serve until a new speaker is chosen. McCarthy has already said he doesn't plan on running for the position again.    FOX's Gurnal Scott speaks with Jared Halpern, FOX News Radio Correspondent, about how this came to this and who could the next speaker could be.   Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown this past week, working late into Saturday to pass a short-term spending bill that funds the government until November 17th. While some Republican lawmakers, like Florida Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL), are looking to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, other GOP members are expressing satisfaction that they were able to strike a deal for the American people. Senator James Lankford (R-OK) joins the Rundown to discuss this weekend's deal and touches on why the U.S. doesn't have to sacrifice Ukraine's aid funding to help fund resources at the southern border. The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried begins today. The 31-year-old once ran a crypto-empire worth billions, but after the collapse of his company, FTX, customers of the cryptocurrency exchange found that nearly $8 billion was missing. In court, prosecutors will lay out the case against SBF in what experts are calling one of the biggest financial fraud cases in U.S. history. FOX Business correspondent Kelly O'Grady is the host of the new podcast, "The Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried," where she will cover the twists and turns of the trial that threatens to put the FTX founder behind bars for life. She explains the financial fraud that SBF stands accused of and the shockwaves of panic this is causing within the crypto industry. Plus, commentary from Pastor Robert Jeffress of the Dallas First Baptist Church. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California Governor Gavin Newsom has selected Democratic strategist and former adviser to Kamala Harris' 2020 presidential campaign, Laphonza Butler, to replace the late Senator Dianne Feinstein. Butler will become the first Black lesbian to openly serve in the Senate. Butler has been heading up 'Emily's List', an organization that works to elect Democrat women who support abortion rights.     FOX's John Saucier speaks with William LaJeunesse, FOX News Senior National Correspondent, on who is Laphonza Butler, where she fits in California and national politics.     Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After weeks of anticipating a government shutdown, the House and Senate were able to avert it — passing a last-minute spending bill that funds the government until November 17th. However, questions remain about whether lawmakers can reach a consensus on next year’s spending by this deadline, especially as several hardliners in Washington strongly disagree on Ukraine funding. With the shutdown out of the way for now, House Republicans are focusing on their impeachment inquiry into President Biden. A hearing was held last Thursday…with Republicans saying they have evidence to back an impeachment. Democrats said no, they don’t. On the Rundown, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) discusses how House Republicans plan to act wisely so a government shutdown is not a threat come November 17th. He also explains why there is talk of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s leadership role being in jeopardy despite his success in avoiding a shutdown and how House Republicans are “following the facts” as they investigate the President. Federal student loan repayments resume this month for millions of Americans after being paused during the COVID-19 pandemic. After the three-year-long pause, many borrowers fear that they won’t be able to make their monthly payments due to high inflation and an elevated cost of living. Earlier this year, President Joe Biden announced a year-long grace period waving the penalties for missed payments as a way to ease the burden. Senior Editor for CNET Money, Nick Wolny, joins the Rundown to break down the benefits of the Biden administration’s SAVE Plan, how people are relying too much on their credit cards, and what you can do to avoid common student loan-related scams. Plus, commentary by David Marcus, author of “Charade: The Covid Lies That Crushed A Nation.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The COVID-19 pandemic shined a spotlight on remote education. For many, families and teachers found it challenge and blame that period of the recent decline of test scores. But now that children have mostly returned to the classroom, schools are finding it increasingly difficult to staff teachers.  The problem is so bad in some cases, districts across the country are resorting back to remote learning and reaching out to third-party companies to employ instructors to educate students from miles away via an online connection.  Earlier this month, host the FOX News Rundown's Lisa Brady spoke with Susan Moore Johnson, research professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and Evan Erdberg, founder and former president of Proximity Learning Inc. about remote learning and whether it could help with the ongoing challenges the education system is facing.  The guests provided the pros and cons of the issue and discussed how best to address learning loss and our country's teacher shortage We made edits for time and thought you might like to hear our entire conversations with both education experts Susan Moore Johnson and Evan Erdberg. On today's FOX News Rundown Extra, you'll learn even more about the debate over remote learning and the issues facing our school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The surge at the southern border continues to get worse, as border sources tell FOX News they surpassed the number of migrant encounters from last year with nearly 2.4 million people. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisles are pointing blame and telling each other to act. Former Senior Law Enforcement Advisor to DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano, Charles Marino joins to discuss what's fueling the crisis, why he believes the cartels have never been more powerful than ever under the Biden administration, and shares why the country needs to gain operational control of the southern border before prioritizing immigration reform. Senate Democrats are overwhelmingly calling for the resignation of New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez following his latest indictment alleging he took bribes from the Egyptian government. FOX News Contributor and Attorney Sol Wisenberg joins to discuss the legal implications of the charges against Senator Menendez, and how strong of a case the government has. Plus, Sol Wisenberg, who was deputy independent counsel in the investigation that led to the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton in 1999, weighs in on the impeachment inquiry of President Biden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retailers call it shrink. The rest of us call it theft.  An increase in shoplifting and looting has some big retail chains closing stores in big cities.  Earlier this week, the FOX News Rundown's Dave Anthony spoke with Former Target Vice Chairman Gerald Storch about how crime is forcing companies to rethink how and where they operate. While theft has always been a concern for businesses, Storch explained how the current surge compares to the past and why he thinks it will get worse before it gets better. He also explained criminals know how take advantage of our justice system and use stolen merchandise to make major profits with little risk. We made edits for time and thought you might like to hear our entire conversations with retail expert Gerald Storch. On today's FOX News Rundown Extra, you'll learn even more about why shoplifting is on the rise and how it's become big business for the bad guys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens. . . and doesn’t happen during a government shutdown? And what are the economic and political costs of one? FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram looks back at previous shutdowns and the spending fights that caused them. Later, he looks back at the career and legacy of the late Senator Dianne Feinstein. Seven of the Republican candidates took the GOP debate stage at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California on Wednesday, attempting to stand out and hopefully give their campaigns a boost. However, it's still a question as to whether they were able to land a significant punch on former President Donald Trump, who was absent for the event and continues to be the overwhelming frontrunner in the Republican 2024 nomination race. Anchor of The Story on the FOX News Channel and Co-Moderator of the first 2023 GOP Debate Martha MacCallum gives her take on the evening, who she thinks could see a bounce in the polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices