'700 Iranian Nationals Inside US': McCaul Bashes Dem Shutdown; Rakes Up Michigan Synagogue Attack

| Mar 25, 2026, 11:11:03 PM | TOI.in
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A heated political storm erupted as Michael McCaul slammed Democrats over the shutdown, warning of growing security risks inside the United States. Citing the alleged presence of “700 Iranian nationals,” McCaul questioned the administration’s preparedness and border oversight. He also invoked the Michigan synagogue attack to underscore concerns about rising threats and intelligence gaps. Democrats pushed back, accusing Republicans of fear-mongering and politicizing national security. The sharp exchange highlights deep divisions in Washington over immigration, security, and the broader fallout of the ongoing shutdown crisis.

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