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Stephen A. Smith Slams Parties Over DHS Shutdown Chaos

3/19/2026

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Stephen A. Smith of ESPN criticized both political parties for the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, which has resulted in significant airport delays and staffing shortages.
Nearly 50,000 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers have gone unpaid, causing increased resignations and longer security lines.
Democrats, including Rep. Jason Crow, blame Republicans for the deadlock, while the White House has proposed concessions, such as body camera use for immigration agents.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries plans to introduce a discharge petition to fund specific DHS agencies.

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Stephen A. Smith of ESPN criticized both political parties for the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, which has resulted in significant airport delays and staffing shortages.
Nearly 50,000 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers have gone unpaid, causing increased resignations and longer security lines.
Democrats, including Rep. Jason Crow, blame Republicans for the deadlock, while the White House has proposed concessions, such as body camera use for immigration agents.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries plans to introduce a discharge petition to fund specific DHS agencies.