The Fox News Rundown From Washington: DHS Shutdown Persists as Domestic Threats Rise
Mar 7, 2026
Alex Gray, former National Security Council chief of staff, offers geopolitical analysis of U.S. operations in Iran. Charles Marino, former DHS senior advisor, outlines DHS funding strains and homeland security risks. They discuss military strikes on Iran, DHS shutdown impacts on operations and cyber defense, border and domestic threat concerns, and international strategic ripple effects.
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DHS Funding Gap Hampers Homeland Security
- Funding lapses at DHS during an elevated Iran threat degrade operations across TSA, Border Patrol, Coast Guard, and CISA.
- Charles Marino warns operational personnel are working without pay and CISA staffing fell below half, harming cyber defense and morale.
Operational Missteps Drove Noem's Ouster
- Management choices at DHS, like slowing FEMA disaster relief and high-profile PR spending, eroded Republican support for Kristi Noem.
- Marino cites delayed aid to Asheville and a $220 million PR contract as tipping points.
Restore DHS Leadership Focus Immediately
- Do prioritize refocusing DHS leadership to restore operational effectiveness and morale.
- Charles Marino says Senator Markwayne Mullin could bring lower visibility and refocus after Kristi Noem's controversial management decisions.
