"The threats of terrorism are higher right now and our forces are on alert because we are actively taking out the Iranian leadership and the Ayatollah. It is shocking that the Democrats continue to defund the Department of Homeland Security. We need a fully funded Department of Homeland Security at a time when terrorism threats are higher."
"Coast Guard service members, some of which played a role in the Iran strikes, according to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, missed a paycheck Friday, and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents only received a partial paycheck that week. The State Department has also introduced new challenges for TSA agents to balance as heightened security measures bring forth airspace closures and delays."
Congressional Republicans are pressing for full Department of Homeland Security funding, citing elevated terrorism threats following Saturday's Iran strikes and a deadly mass shooting in Austin, Texas. GOP lawmakers including Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Andrew Garbarino argue that DHS funding is critical to address potential retaliatory terror attacks and sleeper cell concerns. The funding deadlock has already impacted federal personnel, with Coast Guard members missing paychecks and TSA agents receiving partial compensation. Additional strain comes from heightened security measures affecting airports and the nation's capital, while FEMA and the Secret Service manage limited resources amid winter weather preparations and increased Capitol security.
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