worried that things might head toward the democratic direction. republicans are still very in line with the white house, everyone is still on page and the short-term spending bill is the plan going forward. that said we know they don't have the votes. obviously something needs to change in the dynamic. the real question right now on capitol hill, as senator schumer greets his top leaders behind closed doors is how does that dynamic shift? is there an ask that the democrats put on the table that the president is willing to accept and go back to republican leaders? if not we are very clearly headed for a protracted shutdown vote. that's what we're waiting to see. that's what we're waiting to hear about. i think the big question on everybody's mind right now is can president trump jar something loose that at this point on capitol hill simply doesn't exist? the answer to that question, brooke, will determine whether the government shuts down at midnight tonight or not. >> phil mattingly, thank you. you could have a long night ahead of you, as well as these members of congress. you keep us posted. meantime, republican senator from louisiana, bill cassidy, is