They are trying to figure out how to use a shutdown to their biggest benefit.
Must be big and impact the most people. Something the MSM can run every 20 minutes.
Something blowing up would be perfect.
I would expect Obama to slow down airport screenings or stop issuing US passports. Or maybe just start closing bridges and tunnels because “Congress won’t pay to protect them”.
I have no doubt that the same administration that was in charge of fast and furious doesn’t have some kind of terrorist attack planned. Heck the repubs gave them an extra week to get one together just prior to the next vote.
It’s a twofer. They get DHS fully funded and can blame the repubs for any atrocities.