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Suhas Subramanyam: “He doesn't technically have this power. You could probably…”

Featuring: Suhas Subramanyam, Democratic | U.S. House Virginia, 10th Congressional District

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VA Rep. Suhas Subramanyam weighs in on war in Iran, record-long DHS shutdown | Sunrise

Published | Video Starts at 05:58

… issues does that leave unresolved that your constituents will be feeling over the next two weeks? First of all, I'm wondering why didn't he do this six weeks ago? Second, He doesn't technically have this power. You could probably challenge that in court and win. when. But, you know, I want the TSA workers paid. So maybe willing to let that slide. But you know, most of all, a lot of people at DHS do incredibly important work and they're not getting paid regardless. (05:58–06:04)

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Asserts that the President lacks the power to order DHS to pay TSA workers and it could be challenged in court.

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