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Southern border cap that is considered an appropriations bill. the issue was individuals that live in the united states and what democrats proposed is a cap of 16,500 beds for that group of individuals. republicans said essentially it was a nonstarter. the fact that it was coming up in the debate it was something they could never accept. because of that fact the talks have broken down. they disagree with the broader immigration enforcement policy. it one a way to reor yent that to some degree. it would serve as payment for increasing border wall funding levels. that's where things stand. that'...

You could have been in the background. brian: we thought we would have a deal to talk about this week. we might or we might have one that implodes. that's where we are heading. so optimistic on friday. steve: were we? brian: senator shelby and the others 17 other bicameral. bipartisan coming up with a border agreement. we thought we were focusing on the wall. instead we are focusing on beds as well. steve: that's what we said on friday beds and border security structure. they didn't even get to that what it all comes down to now is the democrats are trying to limit the number of detention beds...

Higher fence. >> sandra: a lot going on as we kick off the new week. john roberts. thank you. >> bill: congressman mark walker, member of the homeland security committee. welcome back here to "america's newsroom." you just listening to the reporting. what do you want to add on that, sir? >> the timing couldn't be more perfect. i got the call last night. 50 sheriffs brought letters here specifically talking about the detention bed problem. the 16,500. if it is reduced according to their numbers, 72% of current detention population is subject to mandatory crimes because of this. having certain c...

Whatever criminals are elected or arrested. we think that that is the proper thing for ice to do. clearly if we have people who are committing crimes, putting in danger either people or property, they ought to be taken off the streets and frankly incarcerated or held. but we're talking about beds sufficient not to deal with criminals, which is what the case is now, but dealing with people who are working, paying taxes in our community and are subject obviously to civil action -- >> neil: but you don't know the numbers. the things is that concerns -- you want to limit to it 16,500. the existing...

Besides being in the country illegally. they'll come in and we'll release them into the community. that's the dangerous aspect of where they've moved and that's why it is really a no-starter for this administration. >> sandra: that number is 16,500 that democrats want to cap the ability to detain those unauthorized immigrants. this conversation continues and that deadline is quickly approaching. congressman, thank you for your time this morning. >> bill: all-star grammy tribute to the queen of country dolly parton hit the stage last night. check it out in l.a. ♪ >> bill: that voice and music...