Homeland Security Shutdown Threatens National Security and Public Safety

As Washington approaches yet another self-imposed crisis, the prospect of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding lapse reveals how political posturing puts American lives and safety at risk. Despite most federal agencies securing full-year funding, DHS is only covered through Friday by a short-term patch tied up in contentious immigration enforcement debates. The result? Potential disruptions that would hit hard at the heart of national security. Why Are We Gambling with Homeland Security—Again? It’s no secret that border security remains a hot-button issue, but should it come at the cost of critical services protecting all Americans? Hardworking TSA agents,...