March 14, 2026

Virginia Democrats Dig In on DHS Funding Line Despite ISIS-Linked Shooting at ODU, Illegal Immigrant Murder

Virginia Democratic Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine oppose DHS funding without reforms, despite a deadly shooting at Old Dominion University involving suspect with ISIS links.

Virginia Democrats Dig In on DHS Funding Line Despite ISIS-Linked Shooting at ODU, Illegal Immigrant Murder

TL;DR

  • Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are refusing to fund DHS without reforms to ICE and CBP.
  • This position is maintained despite a fatal shooting at Old Dominion University linked to an ISIS supporter.
  • Republicans warn of increased terrorist activity, citing concerns following an operation in Iran.
  • The senators claim Democrats have attempted to fund parts of DHS, but Republicans have blocked these efforts.
  • Warner criticized the FBI's tracking of the Old Dominion University shooter.
  • Both senators raised concerns about ICE's release of an illegal immigrant with 30 prior arrests who was charged with murder.

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