WASHINGTON — Democrats on Monday sent a counterproposal to the White House and Republicans on a sweeping overhaul of immigration enforcement, the latest development in talks over how to fund the Department of Homeland Security.

Funding for DHS expired on SaturdayImmigration and Customs Enforcement, oversees Customs and Border Protection. Democrats have vowed to oppose funding for ICE and CBP without reforms after two shootings by federal agents during last month’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.

A short-term funding extension meant to give negotiators time to reach an agreement ended last weekend without a solutionbut Democrats and the White House traded proposals and bills. A spokesperson for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer confirmed that Democrats introduced the latest proposal late Monday, but details were not immediately available.

Lawmakers are leaving Washington for a recess this week as negotiations continue. Congressional leaders have said lawmakers would be recalled if a deal is reached. But comments from both sides in recent days suggest a deal is not imminent.

schumer repeated the Democrat demanded in an interview with CNN on Sunday. He said Democrats have “three fundamental goals to rein in ICE and end violence.” Use of force provisions for immigration officers. And employees will be required to wear masks and body cameras.

“These are common sense proposals that are supported by the American people,” Schumer said. “Why aren’t Republicans going after them? They don’t give any good answers. This is what every police department in the country does, but ICE is corrupt and out of control.”

Democratic Party first Outlined a long list of demands Late last month. While they appear to have common ground with Republicans on some proposals, such as the use of body cameras, they are divided on other issues.

President Trump told reporters on Air Force One Monday that he plans to talk with Democrats this week about DHS funding. But he said, “I don’t like some of the things they’re asking.”

“We’re going to protect law enforcement,” Trump said. “We will protect ICE.”

Democratic demands to eliminate mask-wearing for federal immigration officials are facing strong opposition from Republicans who say it’s a safety issue. white house border emperor Tom Homan talks about ‘Face the Nation’ He said Sunday that he doesn’t like his staff to wear masks, but believes they need to do so to protect themselves, citing an increase in assaults and threats.

Meanwhile, funding for DHS remains up in the air. ICE and CBP will continue to operate with an influx of funding from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed last year. But the department also includes the Transportation Security Administration, the Coast Guard, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, all of which are part of the National Security Agency. Affected by shutdown. Most employees at these agencies are continuing to work during the closure, but will not be paid until the closure is over.

It remains to be seen how long the department’s closure will last. Unless a deal is reached, lawmakers aren’t scheduled to return to Washington until February 23, the day before Trump is scheduled to deliver the State of the Union address.

Asked Monday if he intended to file a State of the Union letter even if the funding lapses were not resolved, Trump said, “I think we will.”

“It won’t matter,” the president added.