Shutdown Looms As Republicans Reveal Funding Bill

There is a big week ahead on Capitol Hill as lawmakers look to avoid a partial government shutdown with a deadline of Friday night. Republicans revealed their legislation proposal to avoid the shutdown, with the text calling for spending cuts across the board with the exception of the defense budget. Meanwhile, President Trump is preparing a delegation to travel to Saudi Arabia, where they will meet Ukrainian representatives to begin the outlines of a peace agreement with Russia. Democrats continue to seek clear messaging as it seems the party is split on how to move forward after its 2024 electoral loss. Republican Strategist, and Co-Founder of South & Hill Strategies Colin Reed joins the Rundown to discuss why Republicans must prioritize avoiding a shutdown, President Trump’s strategy in negotiating peace in Ukraine and Israel, and his assessment of Democrats in the first months of the second Trump presidency. 

Earth is safe, for now, as multiple asteroids in the past few months have come closer than ever to colliding with our planet. Astronomers are now looking ahead to 2032, as they keep an eye on an asteroid that they estimate to have a three percent chance of colliding with Earth. With the extraterrestrial threats in the distance, NASA is solving a problem closer to home this week, returning the two stranded astronauts from the International Space Station. Former NASA Administrator, Oklahoma Congressman and Navy Pilot Jim Bridenstine joins the Rundown to discuss asteroid threats, and NASA’s mission to return the astronauts that have been stranded on the ISS for nine months. 

Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Joe Concha. 

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