>> >> the threat from terrorism is real, but we will overcome it. and the number one political story, the donald. redefining what it means to be a republican presidential candidate. >> when mexico sends its people, they're not sending their best. >> his blunt, some say bigoted behavior was met with outrage and a seemingly unstoppable rise in republican primary poll numbers. >> and frankly, i'm the most solid person up here. >> will he win the white house next we're, or will america say "you're fired"? >> that as jake tapper with the political top ten. and now to a recap on our top story this hour. the extreme weather around the world this day from tornados to flooding and even wildfires. in australia, the fire, a mammoth bush fire might keep burning into the new year. four latin-american countries