The Fox News Rundown DC Dysfunction Tests Travelers’ And Voters’ Patience
Mar 30, 2026
John Franco, former Mets relief pitcher who helped New York heal after 9/11, shares memories from that tense return to baseball. He recalls the solemn bus ride home, Shea Stadium’s charged atmosphere, Mike Piazza’s iconic homer, and ongoing visits to firehouses. The conversation also highlights a new Fox Nation documentary about baseball’s role in recovery.
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Withhold Pay To Pressure Funding Stalemates
- Do withhold elected officials' pay to pressure a funding stalemate to resolve quickly.
- Congressman Mike Haridopolos voluntarily asked to forgo his pay until DHS funding is fixed to 'walk in TSA agents' shoes' after 40+ days without pay.
All DHS Components Need Unified Funding
- Fund the entire Department of Homeland Security rather than pick agencies to avoid creating weak security gaps.
- Haridopolos argues partial 'a la carte' funding (e.g., excluding ICE) risks missing enforcement actions and creates operational vulnerabilities.
Frequent Flight Tests Restore Mission Readiness
- Increasing launch cadence rebuilds 'muscle memory' essential for safe, reliable spaceflight.
- Haridopolos credits Jared Isaacman's leadership and faster Artemis test flights as the route to a 2028 lunar landing.