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Sen. John Cornyn, Rep. Greg Casar argue at Austin airport over DHS funding impasse

Cornyn argued with Casar over whether TSA funding should be separated from changes to immigration enforcement.

Sen. John Cornyn, Rep. Greg Casar argue at Austin airport over DHS funding impasse
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At an Austin airport, Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Greg Casar clashed over the DHS funding impasse and whether TSA should be funded separately from changes to immigration enforcement. Each accused the other party of holding up pay for TSA agents.

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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Senator opposing a TSA-only funding proposal in the airport dispute

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Greg Casar
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Representative pressing Cornyn to support separate TSA funding

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Ken Paxton
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Texas political figure invoked in Casar's criticism of Cornyn

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John Cornyn and Greg Casar Argue Over DHS Funding at Austin Airport

Outlets report that Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Greg Casar argued at an Austin airport over TSA and Department of Homeland Security funding during a partial shutdown. Left-leaning outlets connect the combative dispute to shutdown responsibility, missed TSA paychecks and airport waits. Center outlets mostly present both lawmakers’ competing arguments over separate TSA funding or full DHS funding, though one headline foregrounds Casar confronting Cornyn. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Cornyn’s case for full DHS funding and portray Casar’s approach as an ambush or shouting match.

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