. >> sonja sanchez. that does it for "the cycle."aren finney, it's your turn. >> good afternoon, i'm karen finney. it's friday, december 27th. and you know what that means? one day until unemployment insurance runs out for 1.3 million americans. >> it was the night before christmas. >> we know how busy it is. >> are you kidding me? >> 1. 3 million americans losing benefits. >> does it make sense to borrow money from china to give to the unemployed in america. >> merry christmas. >> the american economy stuck in a new normal. >> getting our economy moving again. we ought to be judged on how many laws we repeal. >> mr. president, what are you waiting for? >> mele kalikimaka. and we hope you have a great new year, as well. >> we begin with an update on what you might have missed while you were busy with those awkward political discussions with your family over christmas dinner. president obama yesterday took a break from hiking and golfing with family and friends to sign the bipartisan budget deal that was actually passed by congress be