Senators flew to Munich on your dime while DHS shut down and House trips were canceled

By The Washington Times February 20, 2026
While the Department of Homeland Security shut down Feb. 14 after Senate Democrats blocked funding, a group of senators was wheels-up to Munich, Germany, for an international security conference -- all on the taxpayer's dime.
Senators flew to Munich on your dime while DHS shut down and House trips were canceled

Senators flew to Munich on your dime while DHS shut down and House trips were canceled The Department of Homeland Security closed on February 14th after Senate Democrats blocked funding. Concurrently, a group of senators traveled to Munich, Germany, for an international security conference. This trip was financed by taxpayers.

  • The Department of Homeland Security shut down on February 14th.
  • Senate Democrats blocked funding for the department.
  • A group of senators traveled to Munich, Germany, for an international security conference.
  • The senators’ trip was funded by taxpayers.
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