The Epic Fury Funding Fight

As Operation Epic Fury enters its third week, the Pentagon is preparing to request supplemental funding from Congress–with some reports suggesting the ask will exceed $200 billion. While Speaker Mike Johnson argues that the Department of War must be adequately funded, he is facing pushback from both sides of the aisle. Shannon Bream, anchor of FOX News Sunday, joins The Rundown to discuss why the Trump administration views this funding as a strategic necessity–not only for the mission in Iran but to address munitions concerns. Plus, Shannon weighs in on the political clashes over fluctuating oil prices, Senator Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to be the next Homeland Security Secretary, and the impact of the ongoing partial government shutdown.
March Madness is a busy time for sports fans–and sports gamblers. That may explain why March is also Problem Gambling Awareness Month. As legal sports betting continues to spread to more states and grow in popularity, a new bipartisan bill in the House aims to fund gambling addiction treatment. Indiana Republican Congresswoman Erin Houchin is leading that effort with the introduction of the POINTS Act. She joins The Rundown to discuss her personal connection to the issue and what lawmakers are calling for to support those struggling with addiction.

Plus, commentary by Jason Rantz, Host of the Jason Rantz Show and author of “What’s Killing America.”

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