Opening Bell: December 18, 2017

Bitcoin futures start trading on the CME, and Congressional Democrats call for a hearing on the Disney/Fox deal. Plus we head down to DC to check in on tax reform. With Senators Marco Rubio and Bob Corker getting behind the bill, are we approaching the first legislative victory of President Trump's administration. And how can the weather affect holiday shopping? We'll break down the outlook with AccuWeather.

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