billion down payment. but that to fund fema, to continue funding through this emergency at least until december in a continuing resolution would include a debt ceiling extension for three months, which is what the democrats wanted, and also to have this hurricane relief. so it s remarkable that he did this in complete defiance of the republicans. mitch mcconnell making it very clear he was not happy. chief foreign affairs correspondent, andrea mitchell. always appreciate your insight and perspective. for more analysis of what has been again by andrea s account and others a pretty remarkable past 24 hours in politics, our panel. cornell, i want to look at the president s i general ee s age