Top appropriators in Congress are pointing the finger at the opposing party for the lack of a government funding deal with the deadline over a week away, with Republicans blaming Democrats for holding onto “red lines” and Democrats claiming Republicans have walked away from negotiations.

Government funding expires on March 14, and members of the “four corners” — House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) and ranking member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Susan Collins (R-ME) and ranking member Patty Murray (D-MA) — are split over which party is to blame for the lack of a deal as lawmakers eye a continuing resolution to bring fiscal 2025 to a close.