. >> reporter: dick durbin. >> to think that he would consider shutting down the government of the united states of america over this outlandish proposal of a border wall. that would be the height of irresponsibility. >> reporter: as the president suggests tax reform and another repeal of obamacare are also in the works, a new "washington post" abc news poll shows mr. trump with the lowest approval rating at this point in a presidency of any commander in chief in the modern era. as his base still sees him

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. >> reporter: dick durbin. >> to think that he would consider shutting down the government of the united states of america over this outlandish proposal of a border wall. that would be the height of irresponsibility. >> reporter: as the president suggests tax reform and another repeal of obamacare are also in the works, a new "washington post" abc news poll shows mr. trump with the lowest approval rating at this point in a presidency of any commander in chief in the modern era. as his base still sees him favorably, he has yet to expand that appeal. >> so for this president, the slidity of his base may be something that pushes him on to behave as he's behaving. >> reporter: he is staging counter programming on saturday, instead of attending the white house correspondents dinner he will be holding a rally in pennsylvania. he is the first president to skip the dinner since ronald reagan, who was at the time recovering from an assassination attempt. >>> in another important story, it was election day in france. america's longest ally. today voters narrowed down a field of 11 presidential can

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caller: yes, dick durbin is 100% correct.o republicans in the border states want this wall built. $500 million from the cleanup of, i think it's lake upe, there's a there in the north they are trying to clean up, it will take $500 million out of that to build this stupid wall. it's crazy. i am one of the republicans, if they shut down the government, it will cause the stock market to go down 1000 points. that are not shut it down. -- better not shut it down. host: tom up next, fort lauderdale, republican. caller: good morning. well, if walls don't work, why don't we take down the wall they have at san diego and the mexican border? you don't hear any democrats waiting for that. but walls don't work, so why do we maintain that wall? this is the most hypocritical thing -- this is all about politics. this is about the spanish vote, the hispanic vote. it's not about anything else. the border patrol, texas governor, they want the wall to begin down in texas. so if there is somebody down in texas, put them on the screen. let's hear

i'm joined now by the number two democrat in the senate, dick durbin of illinois and senator, thank youmuch for joining me. let's start with the looming risk of a government shutdown. you just heard secretary john kelly say that president trump is going to insist on funding for a border wall, as part of a stop gap government funding measure that needs to pass by midnight on friday in order to keep the government open. are senate democrats prepared to shut down the government over this issue? >> dana, the democrats in the house and the senate are ready to work and cooperate with republicans to keep our government open, but we told the president, and the republicans weeks ago, don't try any political stunts, don't put any poison pills into this process. let's just do our responsible, important work of funding this government. we know what this wall is all about. this was a promise made by the president during his campaign, and don't you remember, he said the mexicans were going to pay for it. now we know it's going to cost $20 billion to $70 billion for this wall and as you said with your

. >> it's that exact slippery slope argument that we talked about with senator dick durbin. we're going to have that in just a couple of minutes. but i want to head over to kristen welker at the white house. a lot of this resolved around president trump looking for a win at capitol hill. what is the administration telling senators when it comes to going nuclear to get judge gorsuch on the bench. >> reporter: breaking news here at the white house. we just learned that president trump has been briefed on attacks in russia. they're monitoring that situation closely and we'll continue to bring you updates from if house as we get them. they're monitoring that overseas. in terms of watching what's happening on capitol hill closely, you'reabsolutely right. this is a president who needs a win. he's had a couple of rocky weeks because of the russians meddling into the election. what is the message that they're sending to capitol hill? go nuclear. you heard president trump say that several weeks ago when he was asked if leader mcconnell should in fact invoke the clr option if it ces t

senator dick durbin is talking to reporters right now. we want to take a quick listen.we just lost him. that's senator dick durbin who was speaking to reporters. he is on the senate judiciary committee. nera, i apologize. back to what you were saying. >> no worries. i think the reality here is that judge gorsuch is a nominee with a record, again, far to the right of justice scalia, and ats what is deeply concerning to democratic senators. there are a plethora, dozens of judges that donald trump could have picked from that would have gotten 60 votes. it was his choice to go forward with a nominee that would appease the right wing base. that is not what i think -- that should not be what democrats or republicans really want at this time of deep polarization. >> and the vote was 11-9 to advance judge gorsuch out of the senate judiciary committee and on to the senate floor. michael, it looks like mitch mcconnell is going to try to invoke the nuclear option. do you believe that he has the support from the republican party to do so, and is it a good idea? >> yes and yes. i th

. >> reporter: dick durbin. >> to think that he would consider shutting down the government of the unitedtates of america over this outlandish proposal of a border wall, that would be the height of irresponsibility. >> reporter: as the president suggests tax reform and another repeal of obamacare are also this the works, a new "washington post" abc news poll show mr. trump with the lowest approval rating at this point in a presidency of any commander in chief in the modern era. and while his base still sees him favorably, he has yet to expand that appeal. >> normally. if your base is the only group that loves you, that is a problem. so for this president the solidity of his base may very well be something that pushes him on to behave just as he's behaving. >> reporter: president trump is staging counterprogramming on saturday, instead of attending the annual white house correspondent's dinner, he will be holding a campaign-style rally in pennsylvania. he is the first president to skip the dinner since ronald reagan who was at the time recovering from an assassination attempt. elaine? >> q

illinois democratic senator dick durbin called it disturbing, alarming said minority leader nancy pelosihis lawyers hope to prove he did not leave the u.s. voluntarily. >> there is plenty of surveillance we're going to see if he crossed or didn't cross. >> reporter: the judge handling the lawsuit is judge gonzalo curiel who handled the trump university case. they claimed he couldn't be fair because of mexican heritage. montes is living in mexico awaiting the outcome of his trial as are 750,000 other daca recipients looking for protection. tom? tom: big number, william la jeunesse, thank you very much. we're coming right back with much more, so stay with us. president trump condemning iran's failure to uphold the disastrous nuclear deal. >> as far as iran is concerned, i think they are doing a tremendous disservice to an agreement that was signed. it was a terrible agreement, it shouldn't have been signed, shouldn't have been negotiated the way it was negotiated. the way it was negotiated. tom: fred fleitz joins us next. i'll never find a safe used car. start at the new carfax.com show me

that angered some democrats, including dick durbin, the number two democrat who said it was a sad day the senate. so, you're seeing the dividing lines play out because of the hard ball tactics that the republicans employed and concerns this could be used, again, maybe to even change the filibuster rules for ledge slapgslagz if a filibuster could be defeated by a simple majority. republicans say they will not do that, but this gorsuch move a significant move. >> republicans favor this time. that's what they wanted. when they're not in power will the democrats use it on them potentially changing the senate and how it works for this process forever. manu raju on the hill, thank you very much for that. >>> moments from now judge neil gorsuch will be publicly sworn in. a beautiful day in the nation's capital. a historic moment for this country and this president is straight ahead. we'll see it all live here on cnn. we'll be right back. our finest grass seed plus quick-start fertilizer and natural super- absorbent mulch grow grass anywhere. guaranteed. this is a scotts yard. you have to fee

orchard here democrats want to build a state of their base and chuck schumer said something in dick durbin number two person in the senate. the democrats that it would be a shame if we close down the government over the wall. what is a victory from the president? they can take a lot of things out of the supplemental. one thing he can say to the people who voted for him, i got this sick during. elizabeth: do think that they take out planned parenthood, defense spending cut defense spending, you think this'll be a sticking point? i pose this question to you in a commercial break yet they don't really have much to lose of a government shutdown. am i right? >> you're absolutely right. they would almost welcome it. i look at the republican leadership in the house and senate. they don't want another guy on top of the affordable care acting. i think the president coming in now, i am mighty reading here, so by definition i could be 90% wrong. to have a bit during some form in the supplemental in this bill. he wouldn't mind fighting over i didn't get the wall. his democrats want to let pakistan. tr

. >>> senator dick durbin will be here onset. "morning joe," just moments away. set.," just moments away. ♪ only tylenol® rapid release gels have laser drilled holes. they release medicine fast, for fast pain relief. tylenol® introducing new depend silhouette active fit, with a thin design for complete comfort. they say "move it or lose it" and at my age, i'm moving more than ever. because getting older is inevitable. but feeling older? that's something i control. get a free sample at depend.com. >>> welcome back everyone. before we toss it over to "morning joe," let's get a check on the stories you'll be hearing about in the day ahead. >> nbc news chief white house correspondent hallie jackson, good morning. >> reporter: good morning. it is shaping up to be another busy day at the white house. we're hearing from president trump now, more about why he decided to issue the air strike against the syrian regime after the chemical weapons attack earlier this month. the president telling fox business network that the u.s. is not going to get involved in syria, but he says

dick durbin of illinois.'s start with the looming risk of a government shutdown, you just heard secretary kelly say that trump is going to try to pass the funding for the border wall. are senate democrat press papar shut down the government over this issue? >> the democrats in the house and the senate are cooperating with the white house to keep the government open. but we told the president weeks ago, don't try any political stunts, don't put any poison pills into this process. let's just do the responsible important work of funding the government. continue you remember? he said the mexicans were going to pay for the wall. now it's estimated it's going to cost $170 billion this wall. we have democrats and republicans all along the border opposing this deal. and a proposal from the president should not shut down the government. >> the white house is calling it something that has to be in the spending bill, so what do you think happens at the end of the day? it sounds like a standoff that could end up in a pot

david: yeah, tell us more about that, because we heard from the democratic senator earlier, dick durbinhe's taking this forward that any further action or military action from the u.s. will need to go through congress. kevin: two points. first, i spoke with a senior aide to house speaker paul ryan who told me that the trump administration has been reaching attack againste syria, against that measured attack against syria earlier and of that missile t deployment and consulted with members of both parties in regards to that according to the ryan's office. several democrats raising concerns about the potential of president trump not seeking military action and not just democrats, i should note that one of these people raising concerns is representative just amash.sh -- justin there are factions of democrats and republicans in the u.s. political system that have concerns about utilizing military force without congressional approval. that said, the top democrat in the senate, senate minority leader chuck schumer as well as the top democrat in the house of representative, nancy pelosi, the mi

at this point, chuck schumer, nancy pelosi, jim clyburn, dick durbin, there are a number of folks in the senate and the house as well as governors around the country. >> in terms of the ones you just mention who had are members of congress. you'll have a very busy week. what do you think the chances are there will be a government will shutdown? if it comes to, you can avoid a shutdown but you have to vote for a budget includes money for a wall. where are you? >> the president said that he's speaking to his base. he got elected promising the mexican people would pay for the wall of that's obviously not the case. he said he would have a wall in that extender. you will build it over joe crowley's dead body. >> even if it means a shutdown. >>> the republicans control the house and the senate. >> but you'll have a vote. >> we'll have a vote but quite frankly, whether or not the government shuts down is entirely on them. we're the minority. >> i'm not talking about blame. if it is over your head dead body, even if it means a government shutdown. >> i will not support a wall. >> so good to

illinois senator dick durbin called the story disturbing. nancy pelosi called it alarming. but now dhs says he was deported because he was caught climbing a fence, trying to sneak back into the u.s. and after he was arrested he signed documents under oath admitting that he went to mexico and try to come back into california. law says leaving the u.s. without permission terminates all daca protections. dhs also accuses him of fabricating his original story saying there are no records or evidence to support his claim that he was detained or taken to the port of entry on february 18th, prior to his arrest the united states border patrol on february 19th. attorneys say they do not believe he left the u.s. voluntarily. they believe the border patrol is withholding documents and now they have filed for freedom of information lawsuit to get answers. for now, one montes is staying with family in mexico. >> martha: thanks. joining is now, katie, news editor of townhall.com and fox contributor. isaac wright, a democratic strategist, thank you both for being here. there's always layer

so dreamers were first proposed to be protected in 2001, bipartisan support by dick durbin and orrin political and public support. this is why it's so puzzling that we're seeing this surge in targeting dreamers. >> well, you mentioned that interview with the associated press when the president said dreamers can rest easy because the administration isn't after them, they are after the criminals. obviously we know how the dreamers perceive this. i wonder, in the early stages of daca, the program, some of those were brought here when they were children identifying themselves -- they were worried that identifying them to the government could come back to haunt them. i remember that. fast forward to know now. do you think those concerns are becoming more palpable? do they regret coming forward? >> you've hit the nail on the head. the dreamers came forward and gave all of their information, their history of where they live, family members, where they live. everything that pertains to them. if those lists were passed out or department of homeland decid to go after them, they would have spre

but most democrats, like dick durbin, lamented how it came to be. >> when the rule was changed, someators were engaged in high fives, on the other side of aisle. i'm not sure why. i don't think it was a time for any winning celebration. i think it was an unfortunate moment, and the question is, where will we go from here? >> reporter: not all republicans were celebrating the rule revision. arizona's john mccain: >> i am very concerned about the future, which will then, with only 51-vote majority required, will lead to polarization of the nominees as far as their philosophies are concerned. >> reporter: but minority leader chuck schumer promised to protect the 60-vote threshold for ending filibusters on legislation. >> i hope the republican leader and i can, in the coming months, find a way to build a firewall around the legislative filibuster, which is the most important distinction between the senate and the house. >> reporter: on that, at least, schumer and mcconnell agreed: >> this notion that this somehow bleeds over into the legislative filibuster is untrue. i'm opposed to it. >

democrat side, although nancy pelosi said this was something that needed to happen and senator dick durbinthe chairman of the senate foreign relations committee saying this -- for anything else that needs to happen, they do need to have congressional approval. you are seeing general a support across the board but now a little caution is setting in. guy: let's wrap it all up. a big day for the markets. distraction? is payroll the big event today? wes: i think the bond market is haveling that investors not changed their outlook for the economy or the fed based on what is going on in syria. that may explain your point about why there has been a flight but not an outsized one. the jobs number coming out, that on theform traders views course of the economy and the federal reserve. creep toon, jobs will the top of the headline, creep to the top of the front page and push syria off a little bit and it will be jobs, it will be the story for the rest of the day. guy: i want to point out it is only 3:00 a.m. in florida. thank you very much, indeed. joining us in the middle of the night to give us th

and we heard similar thoughts from the number two senate democrat dick durbin. let's play for you what durbin had to say about this and what home land security secretary john kelly had to say about this border wall issue. >> we have democrats and republicans all along the border opposing this idea. it's a political stunt. an obsession for the president that should not shut down our government. >> i think it goes without saying that the president has been pretty straightforward about his desire and the need for a border wall. so i would suspect he'll do the right thing for sure, but i will suspect he will be insistent on the funding. >> so there you heard two very different opinions on this. senator durbin went on to say he hopes president trump backs down on this idea of having -- insisting on border wall funding. but we're getting a mixed message from different officials in the administration, fred. you heard secretary kelly saying that he thinks the president will insist on this border wall funding but reince priebus earlier today and the budget director mulva

we had dick durbin, we had george bush, bob dole, baker, all the anti-reagans, $98 billion tax increase1982, all that stuff came through. this administration will start working together. understand what it takeses to create prosperity. we didn't get the big one until 1986, neil, where we dropped highest rate to 28%. we went down from 14raets, down to two brackets. dropped the corporate from 46 to 34%. that occurred in 1986. indexing didn't happen until 1985. give this administration time. they will be in for eight years. they will get it all done. neil: you are smoking something now. i mean -- i don't know. >> i wish. neil: i knew the reagan white house. i covered the reagan white house this is not the reagan white house. >> that's for sure but reagan white house the reagan white house wasn't the reagan white house. you remember al hague panned you will the stuff that occurred. neil: the bork thing. >> bork and thomas. neil: a lot of things have to be just right, my friend. they don't have an art laffer guy, a supply-sider guy whispering in their ear. they have these crazy kensyians. >>

heather: senator merkley did not receive any backup from his liberal colleagues until senator dick durbinhat obamacare is flat lining. a city in tennessee could be ground zero of the affordable care act's explosion. collapsing all together. humana the only health insurer that offers coverage in knoxville pulled the plug on obamacare nationwide. once they opt out, that leaves 40,000 people in that area with a zero coverage option. and an espn host thrown out of the game, why? because she is a conservative. >> welcome back to nba countdown. >> sage steele is being replaced on nba countdown. recently she criticized black lives matter and athletes who disrespected our heros serving overseas by kneeling during the anthem. she also received some backlash saying protests over the president's travel pause made her miss a flight. espn says that steele will now host sportscenter on the road segment. those are a look at you're headlines. > brian: she the daughter of a bbiracial couple. that gets you fired. heather: she is great though. brian: she is fantastic. shy will get a job anywhere if she deci

top democrats like house minority leader nancy pelosi and dick durbin also offered their support but both made clear they believe any escalation would require the approval of congres you can you can read more about it at politico.com. speaking speaking of the syria attacks, the u.n. security council is meeting right now to discuss last night's actions against syria. you can you can see that live on our companion network, c-span. and over on c-span 2, the senate is taking a final confirmation vote now on supreme court nominee, neil gorsuch, that coming after members voted yesterday to move forward with the nomination after republicans changed the procedural rules to lower the vote threshold for high court nominees to a simple majorit watch watch that senate vote live now on our companion network, c-span 2. >>> >>> the jobs report was released earlier today. u.s. employers added just 98,000 jobs last month. the fewest in a year. though the unemployment rate fell to a nearly seven-year low of 4.5%. according to the labor department, the rate fell because nearly a half million more ameri