Senate Democrats Accused of Fear Over ICE as DHS Shutdown Enters 36th Day

Sen. James Lankford accused Senate Democrats of prioritizing fear of ICE over the threat from Iran as the DHS shutdown hit its 36th day, with Republicans offering compromise deals to reopen the agency. This political standoff highlights the internal divisions within the GOP and the administration's struggle to maintain domestic security functions while managing foreign policy crises. The situation underscores the urgency of resolving the funding impasse to prevent further erosion of border security.