house bill to reopen the government. this fight is seemingly about much more than a shutdown, it is about a presidency in total cries trying to keep right wing media on his side. it s about house democrats trying to damage the president as it eyes a possible impeachment fight later in the year. it s all about the ingredients of a flailing presidency and gridlock government pushing our political system to its breaking point. oh, and happy new year. we ve got the story covered from every angle. msnbc s garrett hague has the latest from capitol hill. james johnson was the homeland security secretary under president obama. we re lucky to have him today. the panel is also with us here. washington post political reporter phil bunk. nbc political analyst and republican strategist, susan del percio. and msnbc contributor sheryl