Source: Fox News
Summary
Four suspected terror attacks have occurred in the US since the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was defunded in a partial government shutdown. Republican Mike Rogers says he would vote to re-open DHS, while Senate Democrats have blocked funding due to concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Two Democrats, Sens. Elissa Slotkin and Gary Peters, have opposed re-opening DHS, while three Democratic candidates for the Michigan Senate seat have expressed varying levels of support for funding DHS. Two separate attacks suspected of being related to terrorism or religious ideology occurred in the US on Thursday.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Politicians take turns expressing outrage and disgust at the lack of funding for DHS. Mike Rogers says Democrats are “playing politics with people’s safety.” Democrats say reforms are needed at ICE and CBP. The debate continues, with each side repeating familiar talking points. Meanwhile, suspected terror attacks occur in the US, and the cycle repeats.
The performance of outrage and concern is well-rehearsed, with each side playing its expected role.
Author: Evan Null
