Jeffries rejects Republican bid to fund DHS amid Iran conflict

As fighting intensifies overseas, Republicans push harder to get DHS funded

(The Center Square) – As fighting continues overseas, Republicans have ramped up calls to Democrats to pass funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which not only regulates immigration but contributes to national and international security efforts.

Swalwell pressed on Democrats' resistance to fully funding DHS amid Iran threat

Rep. Eric Swalwell said Democrats will support DHS funding if Republicans agree to immigration reforms, citing Minnesota shooting deaths during an interview with CNN on Tuesday.

Jeffries rejects Republican bid to fund DHS amid Iran conflict

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries dismissed a GOP effort to fund the Homeland Security Department (DHS) this week, saying President Trump’s decision to attack Iran has no bearing on Democrats' immigration enforcement demands.

Democrats say they won't relent on DHS funding demands because of Iran war

Republicans tried to use the Trump administration’s attack on Iran to pressure Democrats to relent on funding for the shutdown Department of Homeland Security.

Democrats Accused of 'Abetting Terrorists' by GOP as DHS Shutdown Continues

Republicans have called on their Democratic colleagues to fund DHS Security after a shooting in Austin, Texas claimed multiple lives.

Democrats Won’t Budge on Homeland Security Funding

“Republicans have sought to use the Trump administration’s attack on Iran to pressure Democrats to relent on their demands for funding the Department of Homeland Security,” NBC News reports. “But Democrats are quickly rejecting that push, making clear they will continue to insist on changes to rein in Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as well as Customs and Border Protection, after federal agents killed two Americans in Minneapolis.”