pay for it, we're not going to be able to get that money to the state. >> that was treasury secretary mnuchin over the weekend. the trump administration now saying it wants federal spending on relief for hurricane harvey to be tied to raising the debt limit. the move setting up a potentially fierce political battle. the ultra conservative wing of the gop doesn't want to raise the debt ceiling without spending cuts which means they would have to vote against aid for texas if the debt ceiling and harvey aid are tied together. >> the white house has already asked congress to approve a $7.8 billion package as part of an initial request for funds. a request for more cash is expected later this month. the death toll for hurricane harvey now stands at 53. thousands of people are still unable to return home, and tens of thousands more are still living in shelters and relying on aid. in the last few hours, officials have lifted the evacuation zone around the arkema chemical plant near