Talks to prevent another government shutdown stalled

Sources tell CBS News the talks to prevent another government shutdown have broken down ahead of a budget deadline. Congress has until midnight on Friday to reach an agreement over immigration and border security, but a new demand by Democrats has become an obstacle. Nancy Cordes reports.

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