situation, a tremendous challenge. we are addressing it with a plan. we are executing on that plan. i, by no means, diminish humane issue that it presents, but i want to be clear that we do have a plan to address it, respecting the needs of the individuals and we are executing on that plan. all right, secretary, so much going if i may, i am very focused on the mission. mission, and this issue, though, of semantics. it seems like that is something go on. i m not focused on the words that people employ. i m focused on the needs of the migrants, the execution of our responsibilities, and addressing the situation under the bridge in del rio. that is what i am focused on. all right, secretary mayorkas, dhs, thank you so much for being with us. thank you so much. new day continues right now. good morning to viewers here in the united states and around the world. i m brianna keilar with john berman. it is tuesday, september 21st. g the morning of the night of t
among those issues and challenges, the coronavirus pandemic, climate change, human rights, and the assault on democracy in countries around the world. we will have much more on his trip in just a moment. and we will bring you his speech live as soon as it begins later this hour. we are also keeping a close eye this morning on washington because it is make or break time for the u.s. economy. with a government shutdown looming, speaker nancy pelosi says the next 48 hours are critical. democrats trying to pass a sweeping economic package. today the house is expected to vote on a short-term funding bill to keep the government running through december. it would suspend the debt limit through 2022. that vote expected to trigger a major showdown between democrats and republicans. one that has direct implications for the american people because without a debt limit increase, keep in mind social security checks would stop, child tax credits would be halted, paychecks for the nation
Maybe sing, but i will spare you dancing. it is, like, elaine from seinfeld, so you do you, john berman. all right. we will continue to share these inspirational stories all week. and you can be sure to tune in saturday at 8:00 p.m. eastern for the chachampions for chan one hour special. it will be fantastic. cnn s coverage continues right now. good morning. i m erica hill. and i m jim sciutto live at the united nations on a gorgeous september day. this hour a critical meeting of world leaders in new york. president biden set to speak shortly, right here at the u.n. general assembly. he is expected to advocate for a global response to some of the major issues currently facing the world, emphasizing the importance of alliances.