Source: Fox News
Summary
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) got into a heated exchange over Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding. Cornyn criticized Casar for not supporting a full-year DHS funding bill, while Casar argued that the bill should not include funding for immigration enforcement. The exchange occurred as the DHS shutdown entered its fifth week, with TSA employees missing their first full paychecks.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Sen. Cornyn brought lunch to TSA employees who are reporting to work without pay, which Rep. Casar criticized. Cornyn responded by telling Casar to bring the employees their paychecks instead. The two lawmakers have different views on how to fund DHS, with Cornyn supporting a full-year funding bill and Casar pushing for a standalone measure to fund TSA. The exchange highlights the ongoing stalemate in negotiations to end the shutdown.
The ritual of lawmakers bringing food to affected employees has become a familiar scene in the shutdown drama.
Author: Evan Null
