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Congress Moves Ahead With President Trump's Agenda

2025/3/17
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The Trump administration is pushing its agenda in Congress amidst some Democratic opposition. Nebraska Republican Senator Deb Fischer discusses the importance of passing President Trump's agenda and the political dynamics involved.
  • Senate Republicans received reluctant support from Democrats to pass a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown.
  • Senate Appropriations Committee passed 11 of 12 spending bills, but they were not brought to a vote by Chuck Schumer.
  • Senator Deb Fischer emphasizes the need for bipartisan cooperation to achieve regular order in passing appropriations bills.
  • The Democrats face internal divisions with progressive members opposing some leadership decisions.
  • The Trump administration focuses on strong defense, energy independence, and tax reforms as key agenda items.

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Congress avoided a partial government shutdown last week with Senate Republicans getting help from Democrats to pass the President Trump backed continuing resolution. The support from Senate Democrats has led to a rift between party leadership and some more progressive members of the caucus. Overseas, the President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to talk peace in the region, with a phone call expected between President Trump and Putin this week. Nebraska Republican Senator Deb Fischer joins the Rundown to discuss the importance of passing President Trump's agenda, the peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, and to give her reaction to the strikes in Yemen over the weekend. 

The divorce rate among Navy SEALs and wounded warriors is far higher than the national average. Retired Navy SEAL and best-selling author Jason Redman suffered severe injuries in 2007 when a machine gunners' nest ambushed his patrol in Iraq. He endured thirty-seven surgeries, 1,200 stitches, and a grueling years-long rehab. Miraculously, both he and his marriage survived. Jason Redman and his wife, Erica, join the Rundown to discuss their new book, Mission: Invincible Marriage, and how they overcame the challenges his military career and injuries brought to their marriage-- and how they are trying to help all couples overcome hardships.

Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Tom Shillue.

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