GOP Senator Warns of March 3 'Hit the Fan' Moment Over Government Funding

Government Funding and Potential Shutdown

• ⚠️ Senator Roger Marshall warns to keep an eye on March 3rd, as TSA workers are expected to miss their first paycheck, potentially leading to a "hit the fan" moment.
• 💡 He suggests this date could coincide with a "Chuck Schumer virus" causing TSA workers to stay put, prompting Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to return to the bargaining table with President Trump.
• 🎯 The senator criticizes the idea that Republicans control the Senate, emphasizing that 60 votes are needed for legislation to move forward, regardless of party control.

Voter ID Laws and Election Integrity

• 🗳️ Marshall expresses bafflement over Democrats opposing voter ID laws, noting that even 70% of Democrats believe IDs should be required to vote.
• ⚖️ He questions why Democrats won't support the SAVE Act, which would require people to show IDs when voting, and argues this should not require a filibuster debate.
• 🔑 The senator contrasts New York City Mayor Eric Adams' demand for five forms of ID to shovel snow with his opposition to voter ID requirements.

New York City Budget and Housing Policy

• 💰 Marshall criticizes New York City's budget, which he states is larger than that of 47 states, including Florida, despite Florida having three times more people.
• 🏘️ He disagrees with raising property taxes, as proposed by Mayor Adams, arguing it would harm minority communities and small businesses.
• 📈 Instead, he advocates for rolling back regulations and letting markets drive housing construction, noting that rent has decreased nationally.
• ✈️ The senator also points to the departure of 2 million people from the country since President Trump's inauguration as a factor opening up housing availability.