political bath. >> when you tell me you're too busy to be at the table all day long to get a deal done, you tell that to our parents and those kids who are suffering and depend upon us, depend upon us to do the right thing. >> todd: as you can imagine, we are also hearing from plenty of parents who are missing work or other duties because they are kids are stuck at home waiting to see which side blinks first. >> her children need to be in school with masks, with social distancing. they are doing everything they can to keep these kids safe in school. there was no reason for them to be at home. my kids are being held hostage at home. >> todd: despite over school safety extends well beyond chicago, a lightning rod of controversy at the nation's capital. the biden administration weighing in on the battle yesterday. >> we will ensure schools are open and to keep our children