The Fox News Rundown From Washington: The Clash Over The SAVE Act & 'Killing' The Filibuster
Mar 14, 2026
Mike Pence, former vice president and founder of Advancing American Freedom, speaks on Operation Epic Fury and U.S. policy toward Iran. Chad Pergram, Fox News chief congressional correspondent, details Senate maneuvers around the SAVE Act, the filibuster fight, DHS funding stalemate, and developments in the Epstein files. Short, fast-paced political breakdowns and strategy talk.
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Why Passing SAVE Likely Means Fighting The Filibuster
- Passing the SAVE America Act would likely require changing the Senate filibuster or forcing Democrats into a months-long talking filibuster.
- Chad Pergram explains both options are politically risky and operationally impractical, with lengthy floor time and uncertain GOP unity.
Talking Filibuster Would Paralyze Senate Business
- The talking filibuster forces opponents to hold the floor by speaking for extended periods, potentially delaying other Senate business for months.
- Pergram warns it would block confirmations and DHS funding while creating open amendment risks for Republicans.
Polling Supports Voter ID But Senators Still Oppose SAVE
- Public polling shows broad support for voter ID but Senate Democrats oppose the SAVE Act because they see it as disenfranchising and unnecessary.
- Pergram notes documented voter fraud is infinitesimal and Democrats argue implementation before November is nearly impossible across 50 states.