joining me now, delicate stacey plaskett, democrat of u.s.n islands -- donald trump's second impeachment trial. first of all, thank you, we appreciate you for joining us, delegate plaskett, we have a lot to unpack, we're starting with the breaking news that senate democratic and house republican leaders just announced a top line number for federal spending bill, just 12 days ahead of the deadline to avert a shutdown. the plan calls for more, one and a half trillion dollars for fiscal year 2024, nearly 900 billion going to defense, and more than 700 billion going to other programs. for contacts, this deal isn't related to the ongoing negotiation around border control. that is a separate issue. what more can you tell us tonight? >> yes, thank you for that, we have a lot happening as we're getting back into congress in january. a lot of this, the making of republicans who have not been willing to govern, have not been willing to engage in discussions, negotiations like the democratic caucus has. as you know, reverend, in this last year congress