Cornyn targets lawmakers’ airport fast pass as TSA lines grow during DHS shutdown

The Senate quietly passed legislation that would require lawmakers to join the general public in airport security lines, ending a long-held privilege, as the Homeland Security shutdown continues.

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, pushed the End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act, which unanimously passed the upper chamber. The bill comes the DHS shutdown snarls air travel. 

Chaotic scenes are unfolding at airports across the country, particularly in Houston, Atlanta, New Orleans and New York...