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Rep. Burchett Slams Senate Leaders Over DHS Funding Crisis

3/30/2026

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Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) criticized Senate leadership for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding during shutdown, condemning Senate Majority Leader John Thune's proposal.
He noted that 83% of the public supports U.S. President Donald J. Trump's SAVE America Act.
Burchett accused Senate leaders of lacking transparency and called for new leadership amid rising costs.
Trump announced plans to sign an executive order to pay TSA workers affected by the shutdown.

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Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) criticized Senate leadership for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding during shutdown, condemning Senate Majority Leader John Thune's proposal.
He noted that 83% of the public supports U.S. President Donald J. Trump's SAVE America Act.
Burchett accused Senate leaders of lacking transparency and called for new leadership amid rising costs.
Trump announced plans to sign an executive order to pay TSA workers affected by the shutdown.