Senate Democrats late on 2/16/2026 sent a Counter Proposal to the White House. to Fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). as the Impasse reached Day 4th with No Deal in Sight.
A Spokesperson for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) Confirmed the Latest Horse-Trading, as Talks continue between the Two Sides.
Democrats initially sent a 10-Point Plan Featuring their Wishlist on 2/4/2026, Headlined by Calls to Tighten Warrant Requirements, Unmask Agents Engaging in Field Operations and End Roving Patrols. That was sent to Republicans in the Form of Legislative Text on 2/7/2026.
The White House Responded in kind, with a Proposal of its Own days later.
They hoped that would Convince Democrats to Support a Stopgap Measure to keep the DHS Open until a Final Deal was Struck.
That did Not happen, with Lawmakers Leaving for a Planned Recess around Presidents Day, 2/16/2026.
Schumer Panned the Previous White House Offer as “Not Serious.”
Republicans have widely Viewed the Three Key Democratic Ask,s as Red Lines in Negotiations, while the Minority Party has Insisted that All Three Items be Dealt with.
“These are commonsense proposals,” Schumer said, Referring to Unmasking Agents and having Every Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Authority wear a Body Camera.
“They’re supported by the American people. Why won’t Republicans go for them? They don’t give any good answers. It’s something that every police department does across the country. But ICE is rogue, out of control,” He said.
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