politics
March 21, 2026
Bill to fund US homeland security fails again as concern grows about airport lines
Proposal fails to advance in Senate amid growing concerns about long lines to get through screening at some airports
TL;DR
- A bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security failed to advance in the Senate.
- Democrats are demanding changes to immigration enforcement practices before supporting the bill.
- Longer lines at airport security checkpoints are a growing concern due to TSA staffing issues.
- Democrats propose funding only the TSA, while Republicans want to fund the entire department.
- Bipartisan negotiations are ongoing, with the White House offering concessions.
- TSA employees are working without pay, leading to increased call-out rates and longer wait times.
- Democrats seek policy changes including requiring warrants for home entries and visible identification for ICE agents.
- The Trump administration claims to have agreed to some changes, such as expanded use of body cameras.
- Lawmakers are facing an upcoming Easter recess, with threats to extend the session if the impasse is not resolved.
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