Lawmakers are increasingly pessimistic about reaching a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security before the Feb. 13 deadline, raising the risk of a shutdown.

Democrats are demanding immigration policy changes tied to ICE and CBP operations, while Republicans refuse to consider most of those proposals and say talks have barely begun.

Both sides accuse the other of negotiating through the media instead of engaging directly, and no formal talks were underway as of the weekend.

With a Senate recess looming, leaders are considering canceling travel or passing a short-term funding extension, though Democrats oppose another stopgap, The Hill has reported.

The standoff has become one of the most complicated funding fights in recent years, with little sign of a breakthrough.