Live updates: DHS fight drags on as Democrats make new offer; Tricia McLaughlin to step down
The Hill
February 17, 2026
Democrats have made a new offer to the White House in negotiations to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, which shut down on Saturday over a fight centered on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Democrats initially sent a 10-point plan featuring their wish list on Feb. 4, headlined by calls to tighten warrant requirements, unmask…
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/17/2026