House Republicans urge an end to the DHS shutdown, emphasizing national security and honoring military sacrifices.
Quiver AI Summary
House Republican leaders express concerns over national security: House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, along with other Republican leaders, held a press conference addressing the need for strong leadership in preventing a nuclear Iran. They emphasized honoring fallen service members and criticized Democrats for shutting down the Department of Homeland Security, claiming it weakens national security.
Statements on recent threats: Scalise remarked on increased threats from Iran, emphasizing that the country has a history of declaring war against the U.S. and highlighted the need for a fully functioning Department of Homeland Security to address potential dangers, including individuals on terrorist watch lists entering the country.
Call to action for reopening DHS: Scalise urged Democrats to collaborate in reopening the Department of Homeland Security, arguing that their previous decision to shut it down was reckless, especially amid rising security concerns. He stated that keeping Americans safe is a fundamental duty of Congress.
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Steve Scalise Fundraising
Steve Scalise recently disclosed $378.8K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 241st most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 96.3% came from individual donors.
Scalise disclosed $1.3M of spending. This was the 37th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Scalise disclosed $5.5M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 49th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
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Steve Scalise Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Steve Scalise is worth $8.0K, as of March 4th, 2026. This is the 484th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
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