The Anger Trailing Congress Around the Country
The US Congress has failed to fund the Department of Homeland Security, leaving thousands of employees without pay. The move has sparked public anger and could impact the upcoming midterm elections, with Republicans facing a potential electoral wipeout.
The US Senate unanimously approved legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security, but the House Republicans refused to consider the bill. The move has left thousands of federal employees, including Coast Guard and FEMA staff, without pay for over a month. The government's third-largest department remains unfunded, and public anger is rising. The president's approval ratings have sunk to new lows, and Republicans are facing a precarious hold on the House majority. Many lawmakers are avoiding town halls and public events, fearing backlash from frustrated voters. The president has taken unilateral action to pay TSA agents, but the crisis continues for other DHS employees.
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