Congressional Democrats and the White House remain deadlocked in negotiations to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, which shuttered over the weekend.

Congress is on recess until Feb. 23, and both Democrats and Republicans appear dug into their positions.

Democrats have called for a ban on immigration agents wearing masks and are pushing for more oversight of operations.

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security has run out amid a political impasse over immigration enforcement. Now, Congress is out of town.

Congressional Democrats and the White House remain deadlocked in negotiations to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, which shuttered over the weekend.