Republicans on Capitol Hill are calling out Democrats as the shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security stretches into its 26th day. Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Democrats have “hit a new low,” accusing them of stonewalling negotiations and putting U.S. national security at risk. Lawmakers argue that thousands of federal employees are missing paychecks while critical homeland security operations remain unfunded. Senators, including John Hoeven and Katie Britt, are urging Democrats to return to the negotiating table and pass legislation to restore funding. Republicans say the situation is especially dangerous amid ongoing military tensions abroad, warning that agencies responsible for protecting the American homeland cannot operate without funding. Stay up to date with the latest political news and analysis from One America News Network. Join this channel to get access to OAN Live & perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNbIDJNNgaRrXOD7VllIMRQ/join Visit us On OAN Live : https://live.oann.com/home.ktv Website: https://www.oann.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneAmericaNewsNetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/OANN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_america_news_ KlowdTV: Watch OAN Live on KlowdTV subscription prices start at $2.99 /mo https://klowdtv.com