good day, i m chris jansing live at msnbc headquarters in new york city. congress is trying to crawl its way out of chaos, but a feeling of inevitability has taken hold on capitol hill as the clock barrels toward a government shutdown. both chambers are trying to reach short-term spending agreements, but will they find the votes? millions of federal employees and contractors are bracing for impact if a showdown does happen, but how significant a toll could it take on our armed services, both at home and abroad. and tributes for a trailblazer, lawmakers emotional remembrances of california senator dianne feinstein who passed away at the age of 90. very sad. may she rest in peace. voting the last day. we will take a look back at the life and legacy of the democrat who served longer than any other woman in senate history, and with big shoes left to fill, what happens now to feinstein s seat? a complicated calculation over who could be her successor. but we begin with th
on everything that s going on there. that wraps up the hour for me. see you tomorrow night on nbc nightly news. thank you for the privilege of your time. andrea mitchell picks up with more news right now. right now on andrea mitchell reports, the death of a trailblazing woman in the senate, in california and in the nation. former house speaker nancy pelosi joining me in moments as tributes are pouring in for senator dianne feinstein who died overnight in her home in washington, remembered by friends and allies for bringing people together in a class by herself. earlier this morning, we lost a giant in the senate. senator dianne feinstein was one of the most amazing people who ever graced the senate, who graced the country. an historic figure, trailblazer for women and a great friend. the first woman mayor of san francisco coming into office under sad circumstances, but leading us with great dignity, with great effectiveness and great leadership. much more will