Republicans Blame Democrats for Homeland Security Risks

The classic “blame the other side while ignoring your own track record” routine. Let’s be factual: the Department of Homeland Security has been funded continuously for years…shutdowns are extremely rare and short-lived. Meanwhile, President Trump’s administration has repeatedly politicized funding decisions, from border wall standoffs to last-minute veto threats, creating exactly the kind of uncertainty he’s now whining about. Claiming Democrats are “putting politics over security” while ignoring the decades of bipartisan DHS oversight, budget approvals, and crisis management is…let’s say, selective history. The real danger to NC’s coastlines, airports, and communities isn’t Democrats, it’s using scare tactics to score political points.

Shutdown hits homeland security agencies outside immigration enforcement. Roughly 120,000 Department of Homeland Security employees are working without pay as Democrats and the White House remain at odds over funding the department — and the bulk of those missing checks do not work in immigration enforcement, according to internal numbers compiled by the Trump administration and shared with Semafor

Republicans blocked funds for TSA, FEMA, and the Coast Guard—critical agencies responsible for keeping Americans safe. ICE must return to their original code of conduct. No masks, use body cams, more training, wear visible IDs., no grabbing people off the street based on color or surrounding, and have judicial warrants before breaking into homes. This is not any different for other law enforcement agencies or ICE enforcement in previous administrations. Republicans have prioritized shielding ICE and DHS from accountability, instead of funding other agencies, it's all or nothing for them. 😡

Yes, TO ONLY FULLY FUND DHS, Republicans voted AGAINST funding TSA, CISA, FEMA and US Coast Guard separately so they are holding everything else hostage to get a federal mask-wearing militarily-outfitted secret police force that has total legal immunity to violate citizens civil rights and keep secret databases of anyone deemed a dissenter including peaceful protesters and observers. And as you can see they are willing to play word games to cover up what they are actually doing so how could anyone trust them? That's what's happening.

Quite lying 🤥 in the last 24 hours Republicans have blocked five attempts from Democrats to fund TSA, FEMA, our cyber defenses and Coast Guard while talks continue to rein in ICE and Border Patrol.

Senator, respectfully, government funding impasses are rarely the fault of one party alone. Congress as a whole is responsible for passing appropriations bills. Historically, shutdowns or funding lapses happen when partisan policy demands are attached to must-pass funding bills and compromise breaks down. That has happened under administrations and congressional majorities of both parties. If DHS funding is truly the urgent national security priority you describe—especially for the Coast Guard, cybersecurity operations, and protection against foreign threats—then the solution is straightforward: pass a clean or negotiated funding bill that both parties can support. Americans deserve transparency about what specific provisions are blocking an agreement right now and what compromises are actually on the table. National security shouldn’t be reduced to partisan messaging—it should be resolved through bipartisan governance.

Over the last 24 hours, Senate Republicans have blocked five separate bills offered by Senate Democrats to fund key components of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)—including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)—while negotiations continue on measures to rein in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Democrats are still protecting illegals over the safety of the American citizen. Pathetic.

The Democrats' government shutdown included not paying the coast guard. Thank you , Coast Guard, for continuing to save people and protect our coasts, even if the Democrats could care less.

The Democrats are putting Americans in Danger, and they don’t care!

elected Democrats just keep putting the Americans at risk --like most elected Democrats they do not give a damn about the safety of the American people --but how it looks for the mid terms -- if you want a stronger freer safer and more secure America -- END THE DEMOCRAT PARTY!!! -- DO NOT FORGET THE SEDITIOUS SIX WAS ALL ABOUT UNDERMINING OUR GREAT MILITARY

Democrats have taken to the Senate floor to propose funding T.S.A. and other branches of the Department of Homeland Security separately, to clear the way for paying federal employees while lawmakers seek negotiations with the White House over limits on the immigration agents.

omg. you know this isn’t true. negotiating over a funding bill isn’t “aiding terrorists.” that’s absurd. during a shutdown, essential dhs operations keep running — tsa, border patrol, secret service — they don’t disappear. if the threat is real, pass a clean bipartisan bill. drop the scare tactics. this isn’t national security — it’s campaign drama.

Republicans want to spend your tax dollars on war and lining the pockets of billionaires.

Last night in prayer I realized the Democrats have positioned themselves in giving support to terrorist cells on our soil during war time by removing federal agencies such as TSA in airports to give Iranian terrorist cells easier access by withholding money for federal workers.

Democrats proposed funding TSA, Coast Guard, and FEMA separately while negotiating on holding ICE to the law and Constitution. GOP refused. You own this.

HOW DARE DEMOCRATS DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY OVER MASKED AGENTS KILLING AMERICANS ON THE STREETS OF AMERICA!!!

Republicans refuse to pass a clean Bill to fund TSA so our Representative is helping cause the problem.

A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here's what that means. The Department of Homeland Security has been ensnared by a partial government shutdown as Congress did not act to fund the agency by the end of Friday. But nearly all DHS workers will remain on the job — even if many won't get paid until the lapse ends — and the public probably won't notice much of a change

The democrats have a bill waiting. It funds DHS and TSA. It also leaves ICE out of the issue, so how we deal with them is not tied to DHS funding. But the Republicans won’t let it go to the floor.

Republicans refuse to hold DHS and ICE accountable for unconstitutional acts and literal crimes. Fixed it for you

Republicans use Iran strikes to pressure Dems in DHS funding fight

No end in sight for Homeland Security shutdown. The Senate is poised to vote Tuesday on taking up legislation that would end the shutdown. Democrats will likely block it, holding out for more restrictions on immigration enforcement

Democrats are the party of failure and corruption

⚖️ Democrats say these reforms protect civil liberties. Republicans say they strip powers away from border enforcement. Which side are you on?

Democrats will never vote to fund your security. They want you gone and the more pliable, less educated immigrants to take your place. This is common knowledge.

Republicans could end all this by having a vote to separate TSA from Homeland as Democrats suggested but true to form NO!

Trump's pick to lead Department of Homeland Security faces questions at Senate hearing. The Republican from Oklahoma will be questioned by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Wednesday

Actually, the Democrats are trying to stop masked immigration agents from shooting American citizens.

How about the full story. From what I've read Democrats were ok with funding TSA and USCG but not ICE. Republicans want it all and won't omit ICE from HLS funding package.

How about the full story. From what I've read Democrats were ok with funding TSA and USCG but not ICE. Republicans want it all and won't omit ICE from HLS funding package.

Republicans shouldn’t hold the country hostage just so they can terrorize immigrants, Senator

How about, who thinks Republicans should join Democrats to fund TSA, FEMA and the Coast Guard?

What each side wants in the Homeland Security shutdown standoff. Here's where things stand with the shutdown of the agency in charge of TSA, the Coast Guard, Secret Service, ICE and more

How they abusing it. It’s called negotiation. The ppl want oversight and accountability for ICE and CBP. It’s that simple. Republicans can’t govern just say that. Blue wave coming

Tell us why Democrats won’t vote for it. Something about ICE and masks and the law, I believe. Tell us about the alternate bills Republicans are blocking that would fund TSA and other government organizations like FEMA and the Coast Guard.

Tell us why Democrats won’t vote for it. Something about ICE and masks and the law, I believe. Tell us about the alternate bills Republicans are blocking that would fund TSA and other government organizations like FEMA and the Coast Guard.

Do the Democrats not understand how much we need our Coast Guard and FEMA to be funded? Seeing this shows how patriotic these men and women are. Working with very little pay.

What about the bill to fund TSA alone... Why did Republicans block that? Why have reforms such as no masks, body cams, judicial warrants not been considered?

It’s republicans who should be responsible. No other police agency in this country is allowed to attack people wearing masks without identification and without body cameras. FBI, Secrete Service, state troopers and local police don’t wear masks. When they are allowed to do what they are doing, it’s being more like the Gestapo than police. I think it is a very reasonable request by democrats!

It’s republicans who should be responsible. No other police agency in this country is allowed to attack people wearing masks without identification and without body cameras. FBI, Secrete Service, state troopers and local police don’t wear masks. When they are allowed to do what they are doing, it’s being more like the Gestapo than police. I think it is a very reasonable request by democrats!

Is this just a pep talk to yourself to pass the individual democrat bills to fund TSA, cybersecurity programs, FEMA, etc of DHS without further bloating the ICE & CBP budgets that’s already sufficiently funded through the end of 2027?

Thank the Democrats for this!

The democrats aren’t in charge are they?

The Republicans are right on this

I don’t think it was the last minute when they told you what they were going to do… perhaps come up with a bipartisan agreement and stop blaming the other side.

Democrats are the enemy of America and freedom!!

It's not just Democrats. It's the 'UniParty' against We The People. Democrats AND RINOs. Congress has become greedy, immoral, intolerable and tyrannical. Look what they did during COVID! Look how they quickly voted to hide their sexual deviance they forced the taxpayers to pay for! They support illegal alien invaders over US Citizens! They have become the enemy of freedom and peace in USA.

How much of the government do democrats control, exactly, too be the ones responsible? Pretty sure republicants control everything, why can't they get anything done?

Except the federal government HOR and Senate are both controlled by a Republican majority so....might wanna look in a different direction to blame. 🤷‍♀️