Virginia Democratic Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine continue to oppose funding for the Department of Homeland Security without accompanying reforms, even as recent security incidents have intensified debate over the agency's operations.

The senators' position comes following a shooting at Old Dominion University involving a suspect reportedly linked to ISIS, according to Fox News reports. The incident has added urgency to ongoing congressional discussions about DHS funding and operations.

The funding debate extends beyond Virginia, with politicians in other swing states also weighing in on the issue. In Michigan, the Senate race has highlighted divisions on DHS funding, with Republican candidate Mike Rogers supporting the reopening of the department amid what Fox News characterized as multiple suspected terror attacks during a period of reduced DHS operations.

The Virginia senators' stance reflects broader Democratic calls for reforms to accompany any funding measures for the department. Warner and Kaine have not specified what particular reforms they are seeking as conditions for their support.

The timing of these security incidents has complicated the political dynamics surrounding DHS funding, with Republicans arguing for immediate restoration of full operations while some Democrats maintain that structural changes should accompany any funding increases. The debate continues as lawmakers balance security concerns with calls for departmental accountability and reform.