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politics19h ago
Dem senators in the hot seat as Republicans rip their DHS vote amid terror threats: 'Under attack'
- Sen. Adam Schiff says he offered Republicans a chance to fund FEMA separately via unanimous consent but was rejected.
- Senate Democrats would keep funding parts of DHS like TSA and FEMA while negotiations continue, per Schumer.
- Republicans argue Democrats want to dismantle DHS during a time of heightened homeland security threats.
- DHS funding lapse is tied to ICE reforms and broader disagreements over immigration policies.
- FEMA’s budget for 2026 was cited as part of the funding discussions.
- Homeland security concerns include an incident in Compton involving an alleged criminal illegal alien.
- Democrats insist on provisions that would address ICE reforms while funding agencies.
- House conservatives pushed a broad immigration overhaul including ending chain migration and the diversity visa program.
- The DHS funding dispute overlaps with ongoing political tensions over Iran-related security threats.
- Sen. Maria Cantwell signaled possible changes in DHS funding strategy.
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