The Political Game of Chicken Over Immigration Funding, Plus the Fight Over Voter ID and Citizenship

In this episode, guest host Ben Whedon sits down with Hans von Spakovsky, a senior legal fellow at Advancing American Freedom, to discuss the upcoming vote on the SAFE Act and its implications for election integrity. We explore the challenges Senate Majority Leader John Thune faces in bringing the bill to the floor, the political dynamics surrounding the legislation, and how this all ties into the upcoming midterm elections.

Additionally, Ben Laura Ries, the director of the Heritage Foundation's Border Security Center, discusses the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. We delve into the implications of this shutdown on national security, including the staffing of TSA and the potential rise in security threats. Ries shares insights on the impact of immigration policies and the political maneuvering surrounding ICE and CBP funding.