pass a $1.7 trillion spending bill. that s trillion with a t, folks. republicans calling it a terrible christmas gift for americans already feeling the pain from high inflation. listen. we re two days away from christmas. the christmas season is a season of giving. but in congress, it appears the season of giving will line the pockets of democrats special interests and stick the hard-working americans with the tab. in moments, new york republican congresswoman nicole malliotakis. but first to senior congressional correspondent chad pergram reporting live from capitol hill where all of the action is happening today. chad? anita, the house and senate are now aligned on the omnibus. the vote 225 to 201. one democratic nay. alexandria ocasio-cortez. nine gop yays. most gop members railed against the bill as republicans claims the majority on january 3. in 11 days, this all changes. we re going to reclaim this body s integrity and service the american people. after this in
team, jimmy failla.al there itit is. journalist, gerri willis. and co-host of fox and friends weekend, will cain [music] and over here, red team ready to rumble. michael optus. i predict 100% sunshine. pre meteorologist janice dean. and you know her, love her,ne can t get enough b of her. fox news julie. janice, i was going to say, you were allowed to dress up, you didn t have to wear your regular clothes. watch out for the redress wave. yout see where this is going, debate has begun, you remember high school debate. well we ll do that,yo christmas style. let s get to it. our first debate jimmy versus michael.t hereth is your topic. we love christmas music. timeless classics. they transport you back in time. but here their is a limit, a when is it acceptable to start jingling those bells halloween or thanksgiving,hall michael, you are arguing foror t halloween, take the podium. you can do it. ladies and gentlemen, lovers of christmas in the world. i say to you, not o
this morning. i m boris sanchez. merry christmas. i hope it s been a magical christmas morning so far, i m amara walker. just ahead this hour, it started as one family s idea and it grew into a global brand. the inside story behind elf on a shelf and what s next for one of the world s biggest christmas traditions? and the holidays are a big source of joy for so many but they can also bring up sad feels are or painful memories. we have tips to help you deal with the holidays blues coming up. first let s get you caught up on the morning s headlines with whit n whitney wilde. good morning. we begin with the brutal weather storm keeping its grip on most of the country. at least 22 deaths are blamed on the storm. the weather is causing severe travel headaches. more than 3,400 flights were cancelled yesterday and another 1,200 cancelled so far today. governor hochul says she will declare of the federal government a declaration of emergency. paolo has more. reporter: here a
are hung properly. we have a special guest on the couch, his name is santa. merry christmas. merry christmas. did you like the cookies and milk? there is a little secret i tell you. the parents drink the drink the milk and eat the cookies because most parents don t believe in me. it is upsetting because there is a plate of crumbs. todd: you eat the crumbs. i have been known to do that. todd: we have something for you. that for me? carley: cinnamon rolls and milk. todd: did amazing job. call it what it is. were there any obstacles or smooth sailing? australia, they always give me a problem. todd: why? they don t go to bed. you know what it is like to stop time when kids are awake, dad and mom are wrapping other presents family gives. todd: it is summer down there. yes. todd: days are longer. there is less darkness. i understand it. very easy for them to sand me. griff: i have an question, santa. this is a important question. for all children. i don t think th
carley todd, carley, i didn t have, our stockings hang will with care, and we re going to talk with st. nick in about an hour. we welcome you in here on an amazing christmas morning edition of fox & friends. carley: merry christmas, everybody. i was reminded of a childhood memory where we would open all of our gifts, and then i would fit about the stock isings stockings because all the presents were so exciting. and then my mom and dad would say, oh, but there s more. and that was always funment. griff: and simes you got with gift in the stocking. todd: did you ever leave it until next year? that only happened in the pyro household? carley: that s like finding $20 in your coat. griff: meanwhile, you can sending us photos like this one from the anderson hill family in texas. check out. they re wearing their matching pajamas. todd: looking good. griff: merry christmas to ya. todd: jim shows us this gorgeous photo of their three puppies in front of their christmas tree. ca