Homeland Security funding bill falters again in Senate as Republicans warn of Iran risk

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date March 5, 2026, 4:01 p.m.
Last Updated March 5, 2026, 4:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/05/homeland-security-funding-bill-iran-risk/

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WASHINGTON — Republicans invoked the [ war in Iran ][1] and the prospect of retaliatory terrorist attacks as they made another unsuccessful effort Thursday to pass a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security. Democrats are insisting on changes to immigration enforcement operations as part of...