forward, i just don't think -- i think the discourse is going to get more dangerous. i think it's going to be more poignant and more focused, as it moves forward, because what trump has to do, by any means necessary, is try and disqualify joe biden. trump already knows that on the issues and on the merits, on the moral authority, he has lost that battle. so, he's got to put up as much dust, as much danger in the air and it's his only hope of winning this election. but it'll leave a big trail and destruction in his wake. it's remarkable of me to think that the republican party is going to commit suicide again nominating trump in less than two months, but that's what we're on the brink of seeing happening, alicia. >> brandon and monte, as always, thank you so much for getting us started. david jolly, -- thanks for sticking up with me. up next, just over a week into the iowa caucus. trump needs to make his closing statement to voters there. also making several appearances in courtrooms. plus, with congress back in session, why republicans are threatening another government shutdown.