Event Brief
DHS Shutdown Enters Day 3 Amid Political Stalemate
Filed: Feb 16, 2026 at 5:09 PM ET
Summary: The DHS shutdown continues with over 260,000 employees affected as Congress remains on recess.
WHO: DHS, Congress, White House, Democrats
WHAT: DHS shutdown
WHEN: Feb 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Washington, D.C.
WHY: Political disagreements over ICE reform demands
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