They're not fools. They're very smart, actually, in a certain way. And they're great negotiators.

I say they're lousy fighters, but they're great negotiators. And they are begging to work out a deal.

I don't know if we'll be able to do that. I don't know if we're willing to do that.

They should have done that four weeks ago. They should have done that four weeks ago.

They should have done it two years ago.

President Trump continuing to claim that Iran is negotiating an end to the war, which the Iranians

deny. The president, meanwhile, is extending a pause on strikes targeting energy infrastructure

inside the country after a terrible day on Wall Street.

The question is we're sinking stocks the real reason for the move.

Plus progress overnight on Capitol Hill as the Senate worked early into the morning to pass a DHS funding bill.

The question is, what's in the deal?

Also ahead, President Trump was pressed yesterday on voting by mail despite repeatedly calling it cheating.

The question is, how did he justify not voting in person?

It's way too early for this.

Good morning and welcome to way too early, the show that always appreciates a good Sharpie.

We'll get into that story in just a bit.

Malie the tally on this Friday, March 27th.

We will start with the news that broke overnight.

Senate lawmakers passing a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, most of it.

The move could finally bring an end to the weeks-long shutdown that's caused hours-long lines

and airports across the country. This measure passed through something called unanimous

consent. It's what I often refer to as Senate Magic. It would fund the department except

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