of course the president began the day by attacking a former staffer who has a new book out. >> the government runs out of funding again in 17 days and skepticism about finding a compromise stretches from the white house. >> the president is taking them at their word and hopes they will negotiate in good faith. >> to capitol hill. >> president trump toughed a hot hot stove and hopefully he won't do it again. >> a group of bipartisan lawmakers in charge of hashing out a border security deal that cannot only clear both chambers of congress but win president trump's signature. >> i think we could do most of the issues involving border security. if the president has the last word it may not be enough. >> the potential deal makers have until february 15th to reach a compromise. the white house says trump isn't looking for another shutdown but if there's no agreement say he will declare a national emergency.