Republicans erupt at Chuck Schumer over migrant murders of New Yorkers amid DHS shutdown
By Josh Christenson
Published on March 26, 2026.
New York Republicans have criticized Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for refusing to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This comes after the murders of an 83-year-old veteran and an 18-year old college student by illegal immigrants. The meeting was supposed to discuss MTA issues.
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