Democrats reject White House counterproposal to keep DHS operating
The Hill
by Alexander BoltonFebruary 12, 2026
Senate Democrats on Thursday rejected the counterproposal the White House submitted to keep the Department of Homeland Security funded beyond Friday and avoid a partial government shutdown. White House negotiators submitted their latest offer Wednesday night in the form of legislative text, after Democrats panned an earlier proposal from the administration that was drafted in…
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/12/2026