in economic revenue for this country. i think was $2 billion in salaries to government employees. and the critical employees, kind of the executive type positions stay. it's the ones who are really worried about these checks month to month that are going to be put out. i think donald trump is doing the right thing. he wants to see a resolution. he has spoken to the fact that he wants to see a resolution. i think when we had an opportunity to present something bipartisan, it tended to be a little too liberal given the fact it is on them. it is widely known on social media as the assumer shutdown. and so president trump i don't think wants to give too much away because they're in the right on this. >> all right. austin james and caroline heldman, thank you so much for joining us. we appreciate it. >> thank you much. still ahead here on "newsroom", how this year's s.a.g. awards elevated the voices of women while recognizing the best films and tv shows this year. stay with us.