Lights out for the federal government. As of two hours ago it is no longer being funded. Only 50 senators voted for the spending measure passed by the house falling short of the 60 required to proceed. A senate vote to fund the government through february 16 failed. The motion is not agreed to. Reporter private discussions continued on the floor even after the midnight deadline came and went. But to no avail. The Government Shutdown was 100 avoidable. All because Senate Democrats chose to filibuster a non controversial funding bill that contains nothing. Not a thing they do not support. Reporter democrats were holding out for a comprehensive spending bill, and a deal to protect dreamers brought to the u. S. Illegally as children. Minority leader, chuck schumer, said his earlier meeting with President Trump looked promising, but the president later back pedaled. He walked away from two bipartisan deals, including one today in which i even put the border wall on the table. Reporter the w
Have known for a long time our country was founded by geniuses, but it was run by idiots. Reporter now we are still waiting to hear what the president has to say or tweet. Now a partial shutdown wont affect much in the early hours of the weekend, but it could ultimately force National Parks and monuments to close, as well as the centers for disease control. Passport and visa processing will slow down or stop, and hundreds of thousands of federal workers will be furloughed. Whats not affected . Law enforcement agencies and the military stay on duty. Social security and medicare will continue to operate. And the u. S. Postal service will keep delivering your mail. Federal courts also remain open. Now during the last Government Shutdown in 2013, the iconic cliff house restaurant in San Francisco was forced to close. Thats because the privately owned restaurant and bar is on federal land. We can only imagine that if the shutdown drags on, it will be forced to close this time too. And we ch
Let the bracket busting begin. The march madness teams celebrating big this morning. Northwestern has won. The huge mistake that helped northwestern make history. And the 12th seeded team taking home a huge upset. Whos on their way to ncaa glory . And, good morning, america. Boy, march madness living up to the hype already. Huh . How is your bracket doing there, michael. My bracket is good. I picked northwestern. You did . Im doing all right. Wow im impressed. Oh, yes. Good start for you. Happy st. Patricks day, everyone. Take a look at the white house getting into the spirit. Turning their fountain green. Were all wearing green too. Sort of. I have a green leaf on my dress. I have teal. Mint, mint, thats good. Robin is on a very special assignment in austria this morning. Good morning, robin. You guys agrre green with en. Special olympics. It is spectacular. In a word, the incredible athletes from all around the world competing here and did i mention the setting here. The majestic aus