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Schiff and Booker Defend Democrats on DHS Funding Crisis

3/16/2026

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Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) defended their stance on the DHS funding impasse during Meet the Press.
Schiff said Democrats repeatedly proposed funding measures for key security agencies, rejected by Republicans.
He argued the GOP controls both chambers and cannot blame Democrats for the shutdown.
Booker and Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Democrats will fund TSA but oppose ICE funding due to its actions.

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Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) defended their stance on the DHS funding impasse during Meet the Press.
Schiff said Democrats repeatedly proposed funding measures for key security agencies, rejected by Republicans.
He argued the GOP controls both chambers and cannot blame Democrats for the shutdown.
Booker and Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Democrats will fund TSA but oppose ICE funding due to its actions.