There is bipartisan concern over the threat of terrorism in the United States following the start of Operation Epic Fury in Iran.
Senator Ted Cruz of Texas tells NewsNation there is a heightened danger of terrorism in the United States.
"The risk of terrorism right now is quite high," Cruz told NewsNation. "We tragically saw in Austin, Texas, just last weekend, we saw a terrorist attack. We also saw a terrorist attack in New York City."
Cruz adds the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security during this enhanced risk is particularly indefensible.
"There is a heightened danger of terrorism right now," Cruz said.
Meanwhile, democrats say that blocking information to local authorities is a threat to the national security.
"There is no question we need to be more vigilant," Senator Richard Blumenthal told NewsNation. "Politicizing our intelligence transmission puts us at greater risk."