Airport security issues

The Hill -  Growing security lines at airports around the country are putting pressure on both White House and Senate Democratic negotiators to reach a deal to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which saw its funding lapse nearly a month ago.

Senate sources familiar with the negotiation say there’s been some progress behind the scenes, though not as much as both sides would have hoped as lawmakers in both parties hear complaints from constituents about chaos at airports.

A person familiar with negotiations said that leaders in both parties would like to get a deal by the Easter recess, which is scheduled to begin March 28.

“There wasn’t any sign of movement a week or so ago. There are a few roots this week and I’m hopeful we can get some movement next week,” said the source, who cited long waits at airport security lines as a major concern among lawmakers.