Republicans have said publicly theyll vote to fund the government with no stranges attached. More and more republicans are backing down because theyre losing ground against the president , and blame over the shutdown. A new abc News Washington post poll shows 70 of americans disapprove of how House Republicans are handling the negotiations. Thats up seven points in one week. 51 disapprove of what the president has done. On wall street, theres growing worry on the shutdowns impact on the economy. The dow is down 193 points since the beginning of the shutdown. A one or twoweek shutdown is manageable. Start getting into two, three weeks and longer, and the impact is significant. Reporter and a bigger economic threat is looming. On october 17th, america will go into default, unless Congress Raises the debt ceiling, the amount of money the country can borrow. The Obama Administration is warning that Social Security benefits for millions of americaning could be put on hold, john and diana .
Live in the cnn newsroom im david brigs in for anna cabrrera. Three soldier dead in afghanistan. Un officials tell cnn the shooter is believed to be a member of the Afghan Military. The shooting happened with the Afghan Military in the district near pakistan. The white house says President Trump has been briefed on the situation. Vice president mike pence spoke just a few minutes ago. On my way here i was informed the u. S. Service members were killed and wounded in the attack in afghanistan. The president and i have been briefed. The details of this attack will be forthcoming. When heroes fall americans grieve. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of these american heroes. Staying on top of this story well bring you any updates as we get them. Politics deadline is set, the Intelligence Committee is giving the house two weeks to turn over any recordings of the president s conversation with james comey. Senator Diane Finestein asking the Judiciary Committee to investigate the
The rule of law in our immigration system. Former Trump Campaign manager Paul Manafort in custody as a judge revocation his 10 million bail and orders him to jail. The fact that he went to jail when Hillary Clinton walks free. This is one the toughest courses in the world. Raise your hand raise your hand pete its not just the small graphic that brings the song. I dont know if you missed that. Ainsley i know i watch next hour. Pete watch more closely, you are on the show. Griff griff just six weeks ago we had a now we are raising our hands. Abby we are so proud of you. I was looking at the sun set because thats one of the great things about getting up the middle of the night we get to watch the sunrise and on beautiful days here in new york city there is no better sunrise than here. Have you got to take it in. Pete what about the beach like on the beach some of those sunrises . No better. Abby look at that over the skyscrapers. Griff over the beach. Happy International Surfing day. Surf
Rocked washington and further divided the nation. You dont and matches to an arsonist and you dont give power to an angry leftwing mob. Republicans believe the controversy has fired up there conservative base ahead of the midterms. We have been energized, the only reason to vote democrat as if you are tired of winning. We are going to win win win. Pete it is sunday, october 7th and america has a new Supreme Court justice. Rachel you would have known if you watched the rally. Griff that was the hashtag trending yesterday. People saying congratulations. The senate delivered. Griff a historical moment cant be overstated because of what donald trump said he would do, took out a field of 16 republicans and came in with a conservative and said no way that guy will do that and now she put the final piece of the puzzle and if you remember excalibur, it is like if you look at the conservative agenda of the last halfcentury and go from a conservative court, low taxes, tax cuts, booming economy,
Operator
Good day, and thank you for standing by. And welcome to the Q1 2021 Overstock.com, Inc. earnings conference call. [Operator instructions] Please be advised that today s conference is being recorded.
[Operator instructions] I would now like to hand the conference over to your speaker today, Ms. Callahan, director of investor relations. Please go ahead.
Alexis Callahan
Director of Investor Relations
Thank you, operator. Good morning, and welcome to Overstock s first-quarter 2021 earnings conference call. Joining me today are Jonathan Johnson, CEO; and Adrianne Lee, CFO. Dave Nielsen, our president of Overstock, will also be available for Q&A.
Please note that we are conducting today s call remotely. Let me remind you that the following discussion and our responses to your questions reflect management s views of today, April 29, 2021, and may include forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially. Additional information about factors that could potent