From Washington: DHS Shutdown Persists as Domestic Threats Rise

The Fox News Rundown

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Politics, Daily News, News

3.4 • 1.7K Ratings

🗓️ 7 March 2026

⏱️ 29 minutes

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As the Department of Homeland Security nears week three of a partial shutdown, caused by a funding lapse over Democrat-led demands for ICE reform, the United States has begun widespread military operations in Iran - raising renewed concerns about potential threats on U.S. soil. Former Senior Advisor at the Department of Homeland Security Charles Marino joins the Rundown to address those concerns, also weighing in on the firing of now-former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and her replacement, Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK). Later, Former Chief of Staff to the National Security Council Alex Gray joins to unpack the broader geopolitical impact of Operation ‘Epic Fury.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:33.1	Saturday, March 7th, 2026. I'm Jessica Rosenthal. President Trump fired his Homeland Security Secretary this week as funding for that agency remains on hold over Democrats' demands for immigration reforms. Republicans say war with Iran means resources need to be in place.
0:49.5	I think the department needs to be fully funded immediately, especially now with the movement
0:57.7	by the president with Secretary Nome.
1:02.4	And downstream geopolitical impacts of U.S. strikes on Iran, how might hostilities impact
1:07.9	other global hotspots?
1:09.8	I think that ultimately what the president's doing here, which is based on Iran as a threat
1:14.9	in its own right, is going to allow us to divert our attention to the paramount threat of China
1:21.5	in the long run run.
1:22.5	This is the Fox News rundown from Washington.
1:34.3	Thank you. This is the Fox News Rundown from Washington. This week, President Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Christy Noem after she testified at two congressional hearings.
1:40.3	Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer said, good riddance, but he wouldn't commit to the president's
1:44.3	next pick to run DHS, Oklahoma Senator Mark Wayne Mullen, or moved to fund the Department of Homeland
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