Thune criticizes Democrats for prioritizing politics over DHS funding, affecting employee pay and agency operations.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Thune critiques Democrats on DHS shutdown: In remarks on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune criticized Democrats for a government shutdown impacting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), leading to partial paychecks for employees. He stated, "Like Democrats' first shutdown... this shutdown is causing financial stress for hardworking Americans."
Concerns raised about essential services: Thune highlighted that key services, including those related to cybersecurity and disaster recovery, are compromised. He pressed Democrats to support a funding measure for DHS, suggesting they prioritize politics over public safety, exclaiming, “It’s looking a lot like Democrats just want to keep this alive as a political issue.”
Call for bipartisan cooperation: Thune urged for a bipartisan approach to resolve the funding impasse, mentioning prior agreements regarding DHS funding. He remarked that the ongoing negotiations should not harm federal employees, stating, “If public safety ends up suffering... apparently that’s just fine with Senate Democrats.”
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- S.3543: Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2025
- S.2608: CRP Improvement and Flexibility Act of 2025
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