Sunday on State of the Union

The government shutdown drags on and the full faith and credit of the United States goes down to the wire. In an exclusive interview, we’ll ask Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) why Republicans are losing the blame game over the stalemate.

Plus, a deal is in the works to end the crisis in Washington – but does it kick the can to holiday time? Two Senators who are trying to dig the way out of the fiscal mess — Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN).

Then, the political fallout with former Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer, Crossfire co-host Newt Gingrich and Former White House Communications Director Anita Dunn.

Watch Sunday at 9am and 12pm ET on CNN.