Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/what-were-watching-monday-2 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter What we’re watching Monday Nation Sep 30, 2013 9:29 AM EDT Good Monday morning. Shutdown The possible federal government shutdown is the biggest story on our radar today. We’ll be watching activity in the Senate where we’re hearing a vote will happen shortly after the chamber convenes at 2 p.m. We’ll live stream the Senate floor. Read the Morning Line for our politics team’s breakdown of the situation. Some highlights: Up to 800,000 federal employees could be furloughed House Republican Majority Leader John Boehner criticized the Senate for waiting until Monday to take action after the weekend House vote. The shutdown will cause problems for homebuyers and tourists first U.S. – Israel President Obama will meet with Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu at the White House at 11:15 this morning. Iran will be the primary topic on the table. Gulf Oil Spill The second phase of the BP liability trial in the 2011 Gulf oil spill begins today. This trial will determine the amount of fines BP will be required to pay, ranging from $2.7 billion to $18 billion. Iraq Car bombs kill at least 51 people in Baghdad. Pakistan A car bomb killed 40 people in Peshawar on Sunday. This is the third bombing in Pakistan in the last week. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
Good Monday morning. Shutdown The possible federal government shutdown is the biggest story on our radar today. We’ll be watching activity in the Senate where we’re hearing a vote will happen shortly after the chamber convenes at 2 p.m. We’ll live stream the Senate floor. Read the Morning Line for our politics team’s breakdown of the situation. Some highlights: Up to 800,000 federal employees could be furloughed House Republican Majority Leader John Boehner criticized the Senate for waiting until Monday to take action after the weekend House vote. The shutdown will cause problems for homebuyers and tourists first U.S. – Israel President Obama will meet with Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu at the White House at 11:15 this morning. Iran will be the primary topic on the table. Gulf Oil Spill The second phase of the BP liability trial in the 2011 Gulf oil spill begins today. This trial will determine the amount of fines BP will be required to pay, ranging from $2.7 billion to $18 billion. Iraq Car bombs kill at least 51 people in Baghdad. Pakistan A car bomb killed 40 people in Peshawar on Sunday. This is the third bombing in Pakistan in the last week. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now