<p>House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) held a news conference on February 18, 2026, five days into a funding lapse for the Department of Homeland Security.</p>
<p>Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.</p>

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) held a news conference on February 18, 2026, five days into a funding lapse for the Department of Homeland Security. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.

Leader Jeffries Briefs Reporters: 2.18.26

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Leader Jeffries Briefs Reporters: 2.18.26