Senate Democrats send counteroffer to White House amid DHS shutdown
The Hill
by Al WeaverFebruary 17, 2026
Senate Democrats late on Monday night sent a counterproposal to the White House to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as the impasse reached Day 4 with no deal in sight. A spokesperson for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) confirmed the latest horse-trading as talks continue between the two sides. Democrats initially sent…
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/17/2026