to paying interest on your debt that you have less wiggle room for spending and programs and education and defense. >> this from a republican president and republican house and senate. how will they turn to cut spending? the latest on the american ex-marine sitting in a russian prison charged with espionage. paul whelan's lawyer cause the detention without bail unwarranted. the claim of the government who caught whelan red handed. cnn cannot confirm that report. for the latest, let's bring in international correspondent sam kiley in moscow. sam. >> reporter: dave, his lawyer has said that mr. whelan is up beat while in detention since december 28th. he has had already a visit from jon huntsman, no less than the u.s. ambassador here in moscow.