Texas lawmakers spar over DHS funding as long lines loom at US airports

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 75% complete by Chris SteinMarch 16, 2026 at 10:57 PM

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Texas Senator John Cornyn and Congressman Greg Casar engaged in a public dispute over Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding at Austin's airport on Monday. The disagreement occurred as DHS faces a shutdown entering its second month due to a partisan impasse over immigration enforcement restrictions. Cornyn urged Democrats to vote for DHS funding, citing the importance of TSA employees' work. Casar countered that Democrats proposed funding TSA separately while addressing broader immigration issues. The shutdown has left TSA employees without pay, causing long airport security lines. Casar accused Cornyn of prioritizing Trump's endorsement over compromise on immigration reform.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Washington DC 40% Donald Trump 40% Austin-Bergstrom International Airport 50% Ken Paxton ×250% Austin ×360% Transportation Security Administration (TSA) ×370% Texas ×470% Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ×380% John Cornyn ×790% Greg Casar ×790%

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Negative

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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90%

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