POLITICS_ Senate’s Munich trip during DHS shutdown puts spotlight on Congress’ travel double standard

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Senate’s Munich trip during DHS shutdown puts spotlight on Congress’ travel double standard

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By Lindsey McPherson - The Washington Times - Friday, February 20, 2026


When the Department of Homeland Security shut down on Feb. 14 because Senate Democrats blocked funding, some lawmakers were overseas attending an international security conference in Munich.

A group of senators went to the Munich Security Conference on an official congressional delegation trip, or CODEL.

House members had a CODEL planned as well, but it and other overseas trips were canceled due to the DHS shutdown. Some lawmakers opted to go to Munich anyway, but had to pay their own way.

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READ MORE: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/feb/20/lawmakers-trip-munich-dhs-shutdown-puts-spotlight-congress-pricey/

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