Watch live: White House holds press briefing amid DHS funding turmoil
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by The Hill StaffFebruary 18, 2026
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will speak with reporters Wednesday afternoon as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown persists. The funding fight comes as Democrats push for reforms in how the DHS implements President Trump’s deportation agenda, from agents wearing masks to the use of force. While the department oversees several immigration enforcement…
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/18/2026