Sen. Shelley Moore Capito on the Iran war, fate of DHS funding and SAVE Act

Summary

• Senator Capito believes U.S.-Iran negotiations are in earnest and progressing, aimed at de-escalating and defanging Iran's military capabilities.
• Key objective is reopening the Strait of Hormuz to restore global oil commerce and ensure safety, as it economically impacts many nations.
• Iran's missile arsenal is more extensive than previously known, highlighted by a recent 2500-mile range missile launch.
• On DHS funding, a deal is nearing that would fund all departments except certain ICE functions, which are already forward-funded for three years.
• The ongoing shutdown has endangered homeland security, cyber security, Coast Guard operations, and disrupted fentanyl and child trafficking investigations.
• Voter ID has broad public support (80% in a poll), and Senator Capito supports it, opposing the removal of the filibuster for this issue.
• Uncertainty remains regarding Iran's sincerity in negotiations and the final terms, including nuclear fuel and potential regime change.
• Democrats' demands on DHS funding are fluid, with changing conditions, but a resolution is critical to end the 39-day shutdown.