From Washington: A Presidential Ultimatum Puts Pressure on Senate Republicans

From Washington: A Presidential Ultimatum Puts Pressure on Senate Republicans

Author: FOX News Radio March 21, 2026 Duration: 31:25
There is a lot of action on Capitol Hill as the Senate remains in a standoff over the SAVE America Act, the DHS shutdown continues, and Congress prepares to grapple with the cost of Operation Epic Fury. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins the Rundown to discuss the President’s pressure campaign on Senate Republicans to pass the SAVE America Act and the likelihood of it passing. He also explains what a potential end to the DHS funding fight may look like and previews the political battle over the cost of the Iran conflict. Then, Dr. Majid Sadeghpour, Political Director of the Organization for Iranian-American Communities, joins to discuss the possibility of a public uprising in Iran overthrowing the regime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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