Brian Glenn

But it does give an opportunity to look at the federal government and Russ Vogt, as he's eloquently said, and cut some of these jobs, cut the fat in our government.

It's something we've been wanting to do in this Trump administration for so long.

So as far as the Trump administration is concerned, this shutdown lies in responsibility of

of the Democrats wanting to put $1.5 trillion in the short-term CR that funds health care, if you will, for illegal aliens.

And that's something that's highly unpopular.

So they're ready to fight this thing.

It was really interesting as both sides came out towards a stakeout to kind of give their five-minute gaggle.

Republicans seem very confident.

that at the end of the day, we are going to be a much leaner and meaner federal government as far as a budget-wise after we get out of this.

Now, what's even the bigger conversation, though, Steve, and you and I could both talk of this another time, I am amazed that this is like the 13th CR that we've had to do.

When are we ever going to stop doing CRs?

That's another question, and that's leadership down from the speaker.

And I...

Okay, so this, for one thing, this took place in the state dinner room, which is a smaller room but had a ton of media there.

President Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu walked out.

President Trump spoke for about 45 minutes straight without any interruption from Bibi Netanyahu.

There is a 20-point plan.

I'll go over a little bit of the basics of it.

From the initial signing of this agreement, Hamas is to hand over all of the hostages.

Also, lay down their weapons as well.