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Opportunity for israel to change its position, where it has stayed out of this conflict. to say, wait a minute. we now have iran that is engaging it against its allies, our israeli allies, including the united states. they have certainly a long term benefit of all being able to defeat iranian systems. so, i think this is a real opportunity for them to reevaluate the neutrality that they've had entering this conflict. and to help, even in the air defense system that zelenskyy is asking for. >> yeah, funky has been critical of israel for not doing more to help. today, you suggest the republicans...

The direct aid and coordination between russia and iran. and also now with iran assisting russia. i think what is really important about this, it gives you a real opportunity for israel to change its position, where it has stayed out of this conflict, to say, wait a minute, you know, we now have iran that's engaging, the israeli allies, including the united states, they have certainly a long term benefit of us all being able to defeat iranian systems. so, i think this is a real opportunity for them to evaluate the neutrality that they've had entering this conflict, indefensibly, to help even i...

Position. he said, quote, i wouldn't say that. and then, when i asked him what he meant with that -- by that, he indicated he is still detailing his positions. >> in general, there is still talk. >> what do you mean you wouldn't say that when the president's not moving closer towards you? >> no, no, i don't think i'm asking anybody to move. i'm wanting people to understand where -- where i am. and i think that's where we are getting more of an understanding. >> now, sources tell us that there are significant differences still between the president and the most important swing vote on the democ...

That. there will be lots of back and forth over the next days. you've heard over the years senate leadership including mitch mcconnell make it clear he's against the country defaulting. that would obviously be devastating to our financial circumstances as a country and our credit. this always happens and at the end we sit down and figure it out. both sides are going through the machinations right now. we'll get that done. you saw last night the house -- we raised that debt limit and keeping the government funded and operating, what the country wants. that's our plan and we'll get it done. >> f...

Dangerous. >> treasury secretary janet yellen warns of an historic financial crisis if the u.s. defaults on its debt. >> this is playing with fire. it could stop payments to social security recipients. it could stop payments to veterans it could raise interest rates. >> the government can't pay benefits because it's low on cash and can't borrow. republicans say it's up to democrats to address the debt limit. especially since they want to splurge on their partisan $3.5 trillion social spending package. >> they don't want a single republican vote on spending measures but they think we should hav...