Busting Government Shutdown. Peter doocy tells us where we are right now. From capitol hill, good morning to you . Good morning. We have been watching them file down the house where the shortterm budget just failed on through with the help of 13 democratic members who voted yes. 16 republicans voted away from the party and voted no. It is up to the senate to vote on the shutdown. If they okayed the shortterm budget just approved by the house by 11 59 tomorrow night, every federal Program Remains funded add to current levels until january 19th, with the exception of a handful of pentagon programs to get small budget increases. That is even though some republicans which that the military got beefier boost. Talking about deficits and extending the resolution, it is hard because it hurts our defense, i the area that is bothering us the most is that the military is going to get their 33rd cr in a decade after the cuts, and the militarys readiness is hurting. Speak with a continuing resolution puts automatic medicare cuts on the shelf until 2019 and funds the Childrens HealthCare Insurance plan through march part of both of those enjoyed broad bipartisan support, but democrats have said that they do not have a say in the debate are forcing republicans to do it alone. If you have the votes, you dont have to talk to us. But if you dont have the votes, we really need to come together in a bipartisan way to be the responsible stewards of this government. A source bought her one governor, the reauthorization of a spying tool, fisa, section 702. Speak with a short extension is okay, i will filibuster any longterm extension. If they try to do it for a year four years or try to do it forever, which some of them once, there needs to be more oversight. [shouting] not in the shortterm budget, a daca to fix, so the democratic lawmakers, there is no resolution for people brought to this country illegally as children. I dont think in his heart that the president intended to hurt these people in a very cruel way, that they are being hurt by the actions that are being taken. Uncharacteristically quiet about the daca strategy today, Chuck Schumer who seems content using daca as leverage over republicans next time there is a shutdown fight in january, days before the state of the union. We are not talking about that issue until we see what the house does. One retiring republican charlie dent says that he has seen things in his seven terms that gives him confidence that a shutdown can be avoided. There will be a drama, chaos, yelling and screaming, and then we will avoid a shutdown. That is what happens. It should not be this there may be trouble brewing in the senate tonight for 81 billion work of government assistance for the victims of hurricanes and wildfires. In needed democratic support to pass in the house and conservatives are very wary of the package because of the 81 billion in new spending, if not offset by any cuts elsewher elsewhere. Bret and peter, because everybody wants to get out of town, the senate can speed it up, it could happen during the hour, right . It could happen within the next hour if so, but no such thing as a sure thing, bret. Bret peter doocy live on the hill, thank you. If stocks in the depository come that dow gains 56, the s p 500 up to five, the nasdaq a head four. The white house was subdued one day after the big tax cut victory, but the president is expected to metaphorically spike the ball with a signing ceremony sometime soon. For now the president is going to spread some Holiday Cheer amongst americas finest pair to john roberts says that helped out story tonight from the north lawn. Good evening to you, and i spoke with white house officials a moment ago who told me that they do not see any problem with getting the continuing resolution through the senate and here on the president s desk tomorrow. Looks like this is going to shape up to be a very Merry Christmas this year for President Trump with the expected signing also tomorrow of the biggest achievement of his presidency. The lift from a huge legislative victories still under his wings, President Trump left the white house today to wish Merry Christmas to some of the heroes who keep this country safe. Im heading over right now to Walter Reed Medical Center to say hello to some of the bravest people anywhere in the world. It is a tradition for u. S. President s to visit walter reed and think the men and women for their service. President trump supports the military pledging to rebuild and reequip u. S. Forces. By the president s promises right on republicans and democrats in congress reaching a longterm spending agreement next year. Today the white house was urging congress to just keep the government running for the next four weeks with a continuing resolution. We want a clean bill clement bill, we hope that that happen soon, because we know that all of you guys and all of congress and everybody elses ready to make sure that the government is fully funded and functional and go home and celebrate christmas. The president is anxious to get a continuing resolution on his desk, because he wants to sign tax reform tomorrow before he leaves for his christmas vacation at mar lago, but in order to sign the bill tomorrow the president needed waivers contained in the cr to cut entitlement program. It is always a lot of fun when we met, but there is presently meant planning for the president to celebrate, including word that tax reform allowed bonuses, boeing, at t, wells fargo, comcast all announcing bonuses for employees or wage increases even more charitable giving. President trump believes that this is just the beginning. We are bringing the entrepreneur back into the country, we are getting rid of all of the knots and ties and you are going to see what happens. And ultimately, what does it mean . It means jobs. Jobs, jobs, jobs. Was good news for the president on the economic front, the borough of Economic Analysis revised thirdquarter gdp down to 3. 2 , but combined with Second Quarter growth at 3. 1 , the u. S. Economy had its best backtoback performances back performances in three years. But the president may face new opposition in his quest to replace obamacare next year. Embers released today show enrollment in obamacare surpassed expectations. 8. 8 Million People signed up for Health Insurance on the federal exchanges during open enrollment. That is 400,000 fewer than last year, but still surprisingly strong given the administrations efforts to undermine the program. They tried for months to repeal the Affordable Care act which wouldve sent costs soaring for middle americans and caused millions more to lose coverage. They failed in that effort, but they have consistently undermined aca in every way that they can think of. After the tax reform yesterday, President Trump claimed to repeal obamacare by limiting the tax penalty and the individual mandate. By repealing the individual mandate does not fully repeal obamacare. It could be said that it may hasten the demise through accommodation of reduced revenues and higher insurance premiums. Bret. Stone john roberts come alive on the north lawn, thanks. Best president mike pence has just left afghanistan, spending several hours there today in an unannounced visit, the first of the country by either the president or the vp. At the barber marrow base under heavy security, met american commanders and troops, also went to kabal to visit the president. Nikki haley made it perfectly clear today that countries voting for a u. N. Resolution condemning the u. S. Recognition of jerusalem as israels capital will pay a price. Now we will see what that price is, the declaration passed by a vote of 1289 with 35 extensions. Senior correspondent Rick Leventhal is at the u. N. Tonight. When we make generous contributions to the u. N. , we also have a legitimate expectation that the goodwill is recognized and respected. U. S. Invested or to the u. N. Nikki haley making it clear to Member States of the world body that america has the right to move its embassy in israel from tel aviv to jerusalem warning that siding against the decision by president is going on President Trump could have deep consequences. America will put our embassy in jerusalem, that is what the American People want us to do. And it is the right thing to do. No vote in the United Nations will make any difference on tha that. The u. N. Called this emergency session to debate a resolution rejecting the u. S. Of decision recognizing jerusalem as israels capital. Proposed by turkey and yemen, they drew the support of nearly every single arab and Muslim Country and many more around the globe. We believe the decision by the u. S. Government to relocate the u. S. Embassy to jerusalem is addressable, it is not a sustainable solution. We will not be m intimidated you can be strong, but it does not make you right. The state of palestine respects the sovereignty of states so long as this sovereignty is in line with international law. However, we refuse to have sovereignty used as an excuse to violate international law. The vote was overwhelming, 128 in favor, just nine opposed and 35 abstaining. A stark reminder that israel has a short list of friends. Those who support todays resolution are like puppets, you are puppets who are appalled by the strings of your palestinian puppet masters. You are like marionettes forced to do dance by the palestinian leadership looking on with glee. Israels Prime Minister called todays resolution preposterous and said jerusalem is israels capital, always was, always will be. And the white house says the embassy in israel will still move, the only question is if and how the president will follow through on his threat to punish the nations that did not support him here today. Bret. Bret Rick Leventhal, live outside the u. N. , thanks. What do you think . Should the u. S. , what should the u. S. Do about the u. N. Vote . Let me know on twitter, you can use the specialreport. Another north korean soldier made a sprint to fleury dome today. This deflection to the south was far less dramatic than we showed you last month. But nonetheless involved a desperate man a heavily guarded border and gunfire. Senior Foreign Affairs correspondent has details. Another deflection along the tmz, this time a 19yearold north korean soldier across the border into the south early thursday morning. Warning shots were fired by the South Koreans when soldiers from the north had approached. The military safely guided the deflected soldier and plans to investigate further the defection process and motivation. This was the last affection of a north korean at the dmz, north korean troops fired at an injured soldier, they have tripled this year over the last four soldiers. Thereve never been this many detections in any year from north korea. Not in recent memory. It may indicate that there is a real desperation in the north korean army. U. S. And north korean troops have held exercises ways to filtrate into north korea and seize weapons of mass destruction. Indication that the regime of kim jong un might be a target of more aggressive planning by the u. S. I see that the white house is planning certain forms of limited military attacks against north korea. In the event of further provocations. And with the Winter Olympics lesson two months away, there was more training. U. S. And south Korean Marines in winter military drills and the olympic town of payne young chain, going against commando styles from the north. Are critical combat stills in a cold weather or mountainous environment. More than likely it would say that today would district world attention with another whistle launch or nuclear test. A reason for new calls from the south korean government for a pause in drills with the u. S. During the games. The South Koreans are in fact optimistically labeling their olympics the peace games. They and many others would be happy with a pause in regional hostility is for the event. Bret greg palkot in london, thanks. Back here in the u. S. , Congressional Republicans are again tonight going after the fbi and the Justice Department of perceived prejudice against the Trump Administration. It is just part of the backlash against the president s opponents, both past and presen present. Correspondent ed henry has todays development. Not looking good, not looking good. A year dominated in part by President Trump being in the cross hairs of a Council Investigation is ending with attorney general Jeff Sessions ordering that the Justice DepartmentProsecutors Press fbi agents why they did not see charges in big uranium one deal involving Hillary Clinton. I think that the end game would be if they actually found something, they would be capable of reopening the investigation and handling it as if it was an active ongoing criminal matter. That could mean a Second Special counsel beyond Robert Mueller being named to probe the way into clintons email server as well as the uranium one deal that involves contributions to the Clinton Foundation handled by then fbi director james comey is to pewter Andrew Mccabe and a top agent whod sent those Text Messages supporting Hillary Clinton who recently dismissed questions about uranium one. I would say it is the same baloney that they have been peddling for years. The Senate Committee heard testimony from ohr recently departed for not disclosing his information about a dossier. He has a meeting with christopher steele, the same guy that the democrats paid to do this discredited term dossier, and then oh, by the way, ohrs wife works for and meets with the fusion after the election. Mccabe was pressed on the dossier today, and a long private session with the House Judiciary Committee after facing seven hours of questioning by the House Intelligence Committee on tuesday where he could not recall when he learned that the Clinton Campaign and the dnc paid for the dossier. Leaving senator rand paul to tweet today time to investigate heart ranking obama officials who might have a colluded to prevent the election of donald trump. This could be worse than watergate. Democrat said this is a diversion from the real issue. Which is the russian attempt to subvert the last election, the possible collusion, or the certain collusion by many members of the trump campaign. And other democrats are claiming this is an attempt to undermine muellers investigation of fire him over the holidays, and charge the president and his legal team have denied. Bret. Bret thank you. It was a big day for the Nuclear Power industry, the fate of the countries two new reactors at stake. 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The voting story for you, alabama secretary of state says there was nothing improper in last weeks Senate Election despite the curious comment from a man in a tv interview a supporter of the winner, doug jones said he and others had come from different parts of the country to vote and campus together, and an investigation revealed that the man has lived in alabama for more than a year and is registered to vote in the state. The fate of the nations first new Nuclear Reactor since the 70 is is a little bit clearer tonight. The decision was made to day with a hugely expensive probe demand power plant. Showing us what happened. In 1955, the Nuclear Submarine held the dawn of a peaceful energy. The first of the navy its propulsion system was a prototype or new plants. No new civilian plan has been constructed since 1978. Aging infrastructure, often from environmentalists and bureaucratic obstacles have dont a once bright promise. Today that may have changed. 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