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Was it a mistake? >> the adjournment goes to what happened at christmas time. timing and people wanting to be somewhere else in many cases is unfortunately what affects policy. there's a $1.7 trillion spending package that went through that mcconnell and others pushed through in the senate. i was absolutely pissed off about that especially with republicans in the majority. why did they do it? because they wanted to go home for christmas. as much as i wanted to be with my family yesterday, there was work that needed done. that was why there was an adjournment. >> basically they got tired of bei...

On like that and you start picking off one at a time. >> let me bring this ryan nobles who covered capitol hill for us. what are you hearing if this drags into the night? >> one of the things to keep in mind is what mccarthy's strategy is here and one of the things he said when he emerged from that meeting this morning was that he promised he feels willing to stay in this fight as long as it takes. he referenced this lengthy speech, more than eight hours, to try to stand in the way of a democratic spending package. that could be part of the strategy here. something that's of concern for the st...

Change in leadership might affect how much the u.s. helps ukraine? >> sure, it's one of the reasons we passed a 45 billion dollar supplemental in the end of the year spending package. it is to afford to get through a very tough winter and all the things we just talked about. a counteroffensive and all the other problems of a war of attrition. if it comes to that. i still think the vast majority democrats favor supporting ukraine until ultimate victory. i still believe the majority of republicans feel the same way. including that reagan branch of the republican party. i am concerned that leader...

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While most Americans were busy preparing for holidays with family and friends, the retiring leaders of the Senate ...