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

The Fox News Rundown

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3.4 • 1.7K Ratings

🗓️ 16 April 2026

⏱️ 30 minutes

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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

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0:00.0	I'm Brett Baer.
0:00.7	I'm Maria Bartramo.
0:01.9	I'm Brian Kilmead, and this is the Fox News Rundown.
0:09.0	Thursday, April 16th, 2026.
0:12.0	I'm Jessica Rosenthal.
0:13.2	The results of a special election today in New Jersey could shift the narrow balance of power
0:18.7	in the House even more as both sides deal with congressional
0:21.9	resignations ahead of midterms. The Democratic Party is busy just cavorting to the far left in a
0:27.6	whole lot of these primaries, a whole lot of these intra-party fights, which I don't think is a good omen
0:32.6	for their long-term or medium-term health. I'm Lisa Brady. Medical tourism is a booming business,
0:40.0	but it can also be risky to travel for health care.
0:42.9	If you're going to go someplace, make sure it's a reputable place.
0:46.8	Make sure the doctors have proper training and adequate training.
0:50.5	Don't just do it because it's cheap.
0:53.0	And I'm David Marcus.
0:54.5	I've got the final word on the Fox News rundown.
1:01.5	This week, two members of Congress resigned, both over sexual misconduct allegations for California
1:07.5	Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell.
1:09.1	The resignation came hours ahead of an accuser speaking publicly, accusing Swalwell of rape, though five women have come forward with accusations against him.
1:18.2	House Speaker Mike Johnson was asked about the members Wednesday outside the Capitol.
1:21.9	Some of the allegations that have been made, and apparently some of the facts that are coming out to verify those allegations are shocking to us, as they are to all of you, and they must be addressed.
1:31.6	You know, we've tightened up ethics rules and the laws that apply here and will continue to be as aggressive as possible to make sure this doesn't happen.
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