Once again, Congress has found itself up against a deadline for apartial government shutdown, and once again, things on Capitol Hillappear to be cracking under pressure. Late last week, congressionalleaders had hoped they would be able to unveil a small governmentfunding package today to buy time to negotiate the rest of the billsthat need resolutions before the deadline. But now the situation has“devolved into full blown finger-pointing and fighting,” according tobudget and appropriations reporter Caitlin Emma, who sat down withPlaybook co-author Rachael Bade to walk through the situation. 

Plus, Donald Trump unsurprisingly beat Nikki Haley in the primary in herhome state. What’s next for the former governor’s campaign?