USA & Canada Intelligence Brief for Monday, February 16, 2026

2026-02-16 - 20:45

Monday, February 16, 2026 What matters today 1 DHS shutdown enters Day 3 with no deal in sight — Congress on recess until Feb 23; 260,000+ DHS employees affected; TSA, FEMA, Coast Guard working without pay; White House and Democrats dug into positions on ICE reform demands; third shutdown in four months 2 Rubio endorses