Bill to fund US homeland security fails again as concern grows about airport lines

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 21, 2026 at 01:13 AM

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A bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security failed in the Senate due to Democratic opposition, raising concerns about growing airport security lines. Democrats are seeking changes to immigration enforcement practices following recent shooting deaths and are proposing an alternative measure to fund only the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Negotiations are ongoing between the White House and a bipartisan group of senators, with the White House reportedly increasing its offer to resolve the standoff. Republicans accuse Democrats of hindering efforts to address airport delays, while Democrats insist on separating TSA funding from broader homeland security issues. Lawmakers are holding a rare weekend session to address the funding impasse.

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Alex Pretti 40% Renee Good 40% Minneapolis 40% John Thune ×260% White House ×370% Tom Homan ×270% Susan Collins ×270% Immigration and Customs Enforcement ×275% Chuck Schumer ×380% United States Senate ×385% Department of Homeland Security ×290% Transportation Security Administration ×495%

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homeland security funding 90% airport lines 80% transportation security administration 70% tsa funding 70% immigration enforcement 60% senate 50% immigration and customs enforcement 50% bipartisan 40%