Have been observing things is this actually a coup that we are witnessing . Reporter we are seeing a lot of activity on the streets here which does in the words of the information minister seem in her mind to amount to completion of a coup which she says has begun yesterday. Let me explain what that means. Weve heard from her and from two interior Ministry Officials at the president ial palace the key symbolic building of power in yemen, was surrounded this morning. Apparently the houthis have moved in and taken over that entire compound. It seems to be in their hands now. She says there was a period of shooting outside the house of the president of yemen. He didnt leave the building. He is said to be safe. But that is certainly a cause for great concern. And it led the information minister a member of his cabinet, to say he had no control in the control at this particular time. The question is, what do the houthis want . They said yesterday they were attacked first. We are supposed to be hearing imminently from their leader on their local tv channel here to give a message to where this goes. People ask, do they want power entirely to run the government or simply want to remind the government and president hadi that they can influence things as they wish . Deep concern in the streets of yemen right now because there is a sense of a power vacuum there is a sense of gun law on the streets deciding what happens on the political table. Talks were supposed to be ongoing but clearly theyve not mapped out the compromise many thought would save yemen here. And it seems to be edging further towards collapse. Collapse of a government that is friendly to the u. S. In its fight against aqap. Very alarming indeed. Nick paton walsh in sanaa, thank you so much. I want to talk now more about this situation in yemen with our experts. We have Paul Cruickshank with us from new york. And we have cnn intelligence and security analyst bob baer joining us from colorado. Paul the u. S. Backed the yemeni president. This country is a u. S. Ally in the battle against al qaeda. What happens if the houthis take control, even if they arent big fans of al qaeda themselves . Thats a big question indeed. The hadi government has been an ally of the United States in going after al qaeda in yemen, in the country. Over the last several months they havent focused on that because theyve been fighting for political survival. And this coup which is finished today actually started in september when the houthis took over much of the capital, sanaa, many of the ministries. Theyve been the document force in the capital. The houthis have been fighting al qaeda themselves in many part ts of central yemen so theyre no friends of al qaeda. Theyve been going after them to some degree. But the americans are very concerned because the houthis are essentially shia and they worry that al qaeda are taking advantage of sectarian conflicts to recruit more sunni tribals into al qaedas ranks. Were seeing al qaeda expand its presence in the tribal areas of yemen, get more territory, more manpower more resources. Its main priority in recent weeks, it says is attacking the United States. It claimed responsibility for the Charlie Hebdo attack as well. Theres no one in yemen, no government officially to go after these guys. And, bob, what about i want to listen to something that president obama said because its really sort of now its getting a lot of attention. This is what he said in september, not all that long ago when he was talking about yemen. Lets listen. This Counterterrorism Campaign will be waged through a steady relentless effort to take out isil wherever they exist using our airpower and our support for partners forces on the ground. This strategy of taking out terrorists who threaten us while supporting partners on the front lines is one that we have successfully pursued in yemen and somalia for years. So he used what weve seen in yemen as an explanation for why going against isis and recruiting partners in the region was going to work in that case. What happened here . Where did this Success Story go wrong or was it ever really a Success Story . Well brianna, that was a political statement. The president was looking for one victory after the loss of Anbar Province in iraq. Its a lot of bad news thats coming out of the middle east and its getting a lot worse. As paul said yemen is clearly a defeat for us. In the middle east. The houthis will drive the sunni tribes, as paul said into the arms of al qaeda, just like the sunni tribes in al Anbar Province are driven into the arms of the Islamic State there. So youre seeing a Sunni Community across the middle east under attack defensive. And when they get defensive, they turn to radicalism and turn to attacks overseas. And this attack in paris on the 7th of january is i think, a result of that. Yeah it is bad news and it just keeps coming. Bob, paul, thanks, guys. Appreciate it. Also breaking news this hour two yemeni nationals now facing charges in the u. S. For conspiring to murder americans abroad. Court documents say the men were initially arrested in saudi arabia and that their alleged criminal behavior dates back to 2003 and 2009 and when they met with a senior al qaeda leader. Coming up, were following more breaking news. The mayor of paris plans to take legal action against fox news. Hear from the mayor herself next. [ male announcer ] its a warning. A wakeup call. But its not happening out there. Its happening in here. [ sirens wailing ] inside of you. Even if youre treating your Crohns Disease or Ulcerative Colitis, an occasional flare may be a sign of damaging inflammation. Learn more about the role damaging inflammation may be playing in your symptoms with the expert advice tool at crohnsandcolitis. Com. And then speak with your gastroenterologist. Japan faces a threat from isis militants as europe works to round up suspects and shut down terror cells. Heres the latest. Isis is threatening to kill two japanese hostages unless japan pays a 200 million ransom. Isis released a video showing the men in orange jumpsuits kneeling in front of a masked man. This is very similar to previous hostage videos that weve seen. And japans Prime Minister is calling for the Immediate Release of these men. Hes also standing by a pledge of support for those affected by isis. Four terror suspects held in connection with the paris attacks were in court today. They were formally accused of quote, association with a criminal terrorist organization. Five other people held since friday were released last night and belgian authorities are searching for the ringleader of the terror cell targeted in last weeks raid. They suspect he is abdelhamid abudde an isis fighter. Also believed to be the terror cells link to isis operatives in syria. Just a short time ago, cnn chief International CorrespondentChristiane Amanpour interviewed the mayor of paris. Anne hildago said she will take legal action against fox news. Fox has apologized multiple times for the comments. Lets bring in Christiane Amanpour now whos joining us from london. We also have Brian Stelter with us and we have cnn legal analyst paul callan. Christiane this was a fascinating interview. What did the mayor tell you . Well we had the interview in the context of the arrests and what needs to be done and all sorts of comments from the Prime Minister about the deep divisions in society and also in the context of them being very worried about not just antisemitism that we saw in the market and also rising backlash against islam. So all of this and then reacting to these comments by fox news and its experts which basically targeted and accused france of having nogo zones, islamic sharia law right after about the same time as theyd done the same thing about birmingham in england. So the mayor said paris had been particularly damaged and she called prejudiced about it and she was going to take legal action. Listen to what she told me. Translator im insulted. And when weve had an image, then i think well have to sue. I think well have to go to court in order to have these words removed. The image of paris has been prejudiced and the honor of paris has been prejudiced. And i think in the great discussion of truth, everyone is to play its role. And we are going to have to be realistic and put things as they are. Can you clarify which exact network youre going to take to court and sue . Translator fox news, thats the name. So its unclear where this will go. But she seemed fairly determined. Is she making a point or do they expect real legal reparations . We dont know. Interestingly, actually its been a french satirical news program sort of modeled loosely on jon stewarts the daily show which actually took on all of this commentary by fox on very very amusing programs theyve done over the last several days. And the french ambassador to the United States has been tweeting out a storm saying that of course this is not the france. It happened after similar comments about birmingham england, where the Prime MinisterDavid Cameron said, i nearly choked on my porridge when i heard about nogo zones in my country. Krimechristiane thank you for breaking that down for us. Brian, youve talked a lot about this on your show reliable sources. Christiane was talking about that example of birmingham. There was a guest, it was not a fox news host but it was a guest that said that birmingham was basically a completely muslim city and that it was a nogo zone where Police Officers or nonmuslims wouldnt go and then they later corrected it saying actually the census per 2011 birmingham is only 22 muslim. Also this map this map was used. And i believe that these are identifying what are really actually poor parts of paris and these were described as the nogo zones of paris. Yeah this is probably the best example right here. Of what the mayor is objecting to. Its highlighting parts of her city that may have i dont know for sure. They may have higher crime. They may have more poor people. But this is based on a map from 1996. So even if it was accurate back then referring to areas that need more support from the government who knows if its accurate now . So you have something that was taken from 20 years ago and then conflated to be these nogo zones. The reason its so significant is nogo zones is something of a theme in right wing media here in the United States. It presents this image of muslims as the other, as something to be feared. And that is why fox and others have been widely criticized for their coverage about this recently and why there were a number of apologies on saturday. Well see if this legal action goes forward now. Paul. Speaking of that does the paris mayor have a case . France has a law that was enacted in 1881 that became famous in the dreyfuss affair in which if the honor of a person or a body is insulted one can bring a Defamation Case in france. And you can bring it either for money damages or you can even bring a criminal case if you can convince Law Enforcement authorities to proceed. So technically theres probably a law on the book that is they could invoke. But frankly i think it would subject them to such ridicule throughout the world. And in terms of political commentary and geopolitical commentary how could any network safely comment on anything without being in fear of being pulled into a defamation suit . So i think for that reason ultimately this is going to go no place. But it will make a great headline or two. You have me digging back into my High School History files. But, brian, talk a little bit about what the lesson is journalistically here. There were guests who wanted to talk about nogo zones on cnn and yet it was an issue that seemed very murky. And so it was sort of this issue about what is this really and is this even a real thing . Whats the lesson here . One of them is if a guest says something that seems out of bounds, the anchor has to challenge it. We see it all the time on television. But we didnt see it in these cases on fox. Reminds me of something a mentor said to me years ago. The solution to bad journalism is more journalism. The idea to us in the United States that lawsuits are the solution that seems anathema to what we stand for. The solution is more journalism good journalism, sending reporters to these socalled mabds and showing what neighborhoods and showing what life is like there. Brian stelter, paul callan, thanks to both of you. Coming up well look ahead to tonights state of the Union Address. Well get a preview from both sides, republican and democrat about what they want to hear, going to be very different im pretty sure. Tupny. Its working for new york state. Already 55 companies are investing over 98 Million Dollars and creating over 2100 jobs. 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Joining me to talk more about it is texas republican congressman max thornbury. Thanks for being with us, congressman. I imagine the first issue you think the president should touch on in his address is not going to be the one that he does. But what would you want to hear from him . I would want to hear about National Security just look at what youve been reporting in this hour about the deteriorating situation in yemen which increases the danger to us. Theres lots of questions about terrorism, about protecting the homeland after the attacks in paris and the president needs to take leadership and leadership in working with congress to solve those things because theyre not going to get better with him doing his own thing, as it were. So thats what id like to hear. A president reaching out, wanting to Work Together for the good of the country. Okay. So one of the things we are expecting the president to talk about is tax credits for people who earn less and then increasing taxes on wealthy earners through capital gains. Whats your reaction to that considering hes up against a republican congress, united in two chambers now after the election and i imagine you arent all too amenable to that. Well, my reaction youve just given because he knows theres no way its going to happen with this congress. So its not a serious proposal. It is political posturing. And thats really why i said what i did at the beginning. What we need is a president who is not so focused on ginning up Political Base or trying to help Democratic Candidates in 2016. We need a president who will work with this congress that was elected by the American People to solve the problems we face in this country and around the world. So my reaction is disappointment because that sort of thing tells me the president is not serious about solving problems or getting things done with congress. You are the new chairman of the House Armed Services committee, the first texan in that role, i believe. Earlier today you talked about congress and its role in preparing the military. Whats your message for the president and for your fellow congressmanmen congressmen on that . The only way to face this huge array of threats that face us is for congress to play its role and be cooperative with the administration. Again, just think about the news of the day. How do we protect the homeland . How do we deal with this growing terrorist threat all around the world . Its only going to be with a combination of congress and the Administration Working together. And congress has a key, irreplaceable role in putting the tools together to deal with those sorts of threats. And quickly before i let you go this latest news out of yemen, can you react to that in how you see the u. S. s role in that situation . Well i think its a further deterioration of the international situation. It increases the danger to us. Weve got to be really worried about our people on the ground there. And it forces us to recalibrate how we deal with yemen. Remember most of the serious threats against our homeland have emanateded from there in recent years. So this is a big deal and increases the danger to us. Congressman Mac Thornberry thanks so much. Coming up well hear from the democratic side congressman angle will join me live to talk about the president s address. And cnns coverage of the president s state of the union begins right here tonight at 7 00 eastern. In other news why is there a russian spy ship docked in havana harbor . Our cnn reporter is inside of the ship and is going to explain its connect to thawing u. S. cuba relations. cough, cough mike . Janet . 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Cnns Patrick Oppmann is in havana for us. This isnt the ships first visit there to havana and it isnt exactly hiding, right . You can see it cant you . Reporter not at all hiding. Were just feet away from not only the cnns Havana Bureau but also where many other International Media outlets have their offices in havana. This is usually a terminal used for cruise ships. Were in the heart of old havana havanas tourism district usually a place where you see tourists walking around. Instead weve got a reluctance spy ship. You see lots of hightech equipment thats used to scoop up massive amounts of data presumably from the United States. Were just 90 miles away from the United States brianna. And you could say this is all a coincidence. But coincidences are not that common in cuba. Seems to be a message thats being sent that the russians from influence in cuba as well. Vladimir putin was just here last year signed an intelligencegathering agreement with the cuba presumably allowing the ship to come here refuel, pick up supplies. Its part of that agreement. And just a day before a u. S. Delegation arrives, relations seem to be normalizing between cuba and the u. S. But the cold war perhaps isnt over just yet, at least when it comes to cuba brianna . It isnt over. Its just over your shoulder right there. Patrick, thanks so much in havana cuba for us. I have breaking news that i want to tell you about. This is on the investigation into flight 8501. We just have new information in. Indonesian media is saying the plane was climbing at a rate of 6,000 feet per minute. That is faster than a fighter jet. The minister also noted the average climbing speed of a commercial aircraft is between 1,000 and 2,000 feet per minute. The plane crashed on december 28th with 162 passengers and crew on board. 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Tonight will be president obamas nexttostate state of the union. Were told the speech will focus on middle class economics, counterterrorism and personal stories. Joining me now is new york congressman eliot engel, the Ranking Member on the House Foreign Affairs committee. And i wonder what you think, congressman, of the first issue, that you think the president really should touch on in his address tonight. Well i think the president is going to to talk a lot about the economy and the middle class. And i think thats important because although the economy has improved greatly, the middle class is still not feeling it. And i think thats what hes going to do. I think hes going to use this speech as part of his legacy. He faces a Republican Senate and a Republican House majority thats hostile to what he has to say, anything he has to say. And i think he wants to put it right out there to the American People speak directly to the American People even though this is a state of the union, hes really talking to the American People as well. And i think people will see the real barack obama tonight. You say theyre hostile to anything and certainly theyre going to the republicans in congress most if not all of them will be hostile to one of the biggest proposals we know the president is going to put out there. Increasing taxes on the wealthy and creating tax credits for lower earners. Knowing no matter what you think of that politically, knowing that theres no way that gets through a republican congress. Why is the president pushing that . Well because i think sometimes the state of the union is not only putting forward proposals that can get through congress its putting forward proposals that the president really believes. It might not get through this congress but when he puts it out there, it will percolate and will hopefully get through other congresses in the future. I think its a very, very important issue. The middle class works hard. Its very hard to even just keep in place. Wealthy people are doing very well in this economy. But people who work are struggling. I think the president is going to propose different proposals that will help put more money in peoples paychecks, paychecks havent really increased that much. And theres still a sense of feeling that people are sliding backwards. If people are working a fulltime job and earning money, they should be earning enough money to be able to keep their family eating and clothed and all kinds of things that you expect. But that hasnt been the case with so many people. Is that where were at, though . I sort of wonder from the perspective of just americans who may be tuning in tonight or maybe the ones who wont be tuning in. You said some of these things wont pass this congress. Were at the beginning of two years of this congress. So is that where were at just sort of resigned to the fact that nothing much is going to get done . Well ill support most of these programs but i wish more people would. Look the president s laid it out on immigration and its really been rejected by the republicans. The president s laid it out on tax cuts for middle class at the expense of perhaps taxing the 1 of americans a little bit more. Thats something the republicans dont like. I dont think the president can worry about what might or might not pass. I think he has a bold vision that hes going to put out there and hopefully you never know where it all ends. You put it all out there. It becomes talking people Start Talking about it. Theres pressure. You never know. So i think were going to see the president s vision tonight and i think its going to be a good one. Can you tell us from your view as a significant member of the House Foreign Affairs committee, were at this key time when it comes to terrorism. What do you want to hear president obama say about it . Well i think people want to fight the war on terror. I want to hear the president talk about a war on terror. I want to hear of his plans to fight it. We have isis. Theyre obviously very very dangerous. Weve seen the events in paris, in france these past couple of weeks. I think people want to know the United States is very involved in the fight against terrorism. I think its important that the president articulate it. Im particularly interested in hearing what the president has to say about the iran negotiations because im supportive of it. But i think at some point weve got to keep the pressure up on iran and the question is what do you do . What does congress do . So i want to hear what the president says about all these Foreign Policy challenges challenges to americas security challenges by terrorism. And i think basically what has happened in europe recently and in paris i think the American People want to hear it as well. So important this year. Congressman eliot engel, thanks so much for joining us. Thank you. My pleasure. The annual state of the Union Address is the president s chance to lay out his agenda to congress to talk to the American People about how he wants things to go. But it also throws a spotlight on one select republican. And this year it is iowa senator joni ernst. Joining me to talk about this is cnn National Political reporter peter hamby. I guess first off, who is senator ernst for those who dont know and why was she picked for the rebuttal . Well if you covered the last campaign joni ernst was a breakout star. Famous for castrating pigs and thats right. She ran a tv ad saying i castrate hogs ill get to washington and cut pork make them squeal. Right. She is kind of perfect for the state of the union response. The response does two things. One the Opposition Party gets to introduce a rising star to the American Public and it tells you a little bit about where they stand, especially heading into the next election. In 2006 the governor of virginia democrats chose him to give their speech. In 2009 bobby jindal was chosen to respond to president obamas first address to congress to show that were a Diverse Party as well. Republicans are still struggling a little bit with women. In the last election they did better than they did in previous elections but still lost one by four points. Joni ernst is a fresh face a female, a combat veteran. Its a Good Opportunity for them. Second year theyve had a woman doing the rebuttal. Explain the risks here because we saw with marco rubio and bobby jindal too, he didnt give as good of a response as i think republicans hoped for. This is high risk high reward. The best responses are the ones that you forget. Does anyone remember what she said last year . She didnt do any damage. Thats the point. People remember moments and in the responses and remember the gaffes. Marco rubio sipping water. Tim kaines floating eyebrow. If joni ernst gets through this and she is a talented performer. If she gets through it without a gafr gaffe, thats what she wants. Looking forward to both tonight. Peter, thank you so much. Just getting breaking news. The white house is reacting to the reported coup in yemen. A Senior Administration official telling cnns senior White House Correspondent theyre monitoring the situation in yemen and is president is being updated by his National Security team. They say, we strongly condemn the violence and those stoking it. Well continue to support efforts to bring about a peaceful solution. Catholics should be responsible and not breed like rabbits, those words on Family Planning straight from the pope himself. More on his comments and the topic of contraception next. [ male announcer ] you wouldnt ignore signs of damage in your home. Are you sure youre not ignoring them in your body . Even if youre treating your Crohns Disease or Ulcerative Colitis an occasional flare may be a sign of damaging inflammation. And if you ignore the signs, the more debilitating your symptoms could become. Learn more about the role damaging inflammation may be playing in your symptoms with the expert advice tool at crohnsandcolitis. Com. And then speak with your gastroenterologist. Im only in my 60s. Ive got a nice long life ahead. Big plans. So when i found out medicare doesnt pay all my medical expenses, i looked at my options. Then i got a Medicare Supplement insurance plan. 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Translator some think that excuse me me if i use this word in order to be good catholic, we have to be like rabbits. No responsible paternity, that is clear. Wow. Father edward beck is a cnn religion analyst. I want to ask you about this because we know that a lot of practicing catholics are also using Birth Control and they dont adhere to the traditional role in the church of dont use Birth Control and have obviously many kids. Thats what happens when you dont use Birth Control. But is this traditional take on this changing, father . No its really not changing at all brianna. And members of the papal press pool have said these airplane trips are their absolute favorite because hes off script and they dont know whats going to come out of his mouth. And now indeed this colloquial breeding like rabbits comes out. And whats interesting is its nothing different from what the church has always taught. The church has always taught responsible parenthood and Family Planning, just natural plan Family Planning. The church has never been opposed to Birth Control. Its questioning the means by which people have Birth Control. Its nothing new but it opens the door for conversation in a new way. Thats whats intriguing about it. And, yes, i sort of live for these airplane moments. Thats where he also addressed homosexuality and he makes a lot of news standing there in the aisle. Youre talking about the method, really, of Birth Control. How does he reconcile these two things chastising the woman for having too many children on the other hand telling her she shouldnt be using contraception. So hes talking about abstaining . H a woman charts her fertility cycles. There are only six to nine days in a month where a woman can conceive. If she takes her temperatures, measures secretions she can use a natural Family Planning method of Birth Control. Hes saying the Church Offers options when you want to be responsible parents and limit the amount of children which you should. That very controversial document from 1968 says certain couples have a moral responsibility to limit the amount of children that they have, if they have certain conditions by which they should do that. Lets say the rhythm method is a form of Birth Control. The success rate for that compared to other methods, the pill among them i mean, its pretty dismal compared to other methods. Yet, thats what the church is Still Standing by. Well again, its dismal because most people dont take the time to do it correctly. However, for some women, it does not work because of their irregular cycles. So the pope addressed this as well. He said confessors and pastors, which people come to you and they cannot live up to this Church Teaching because of individual circumstances, you must be pastoral with them. You must give them a way out. You must say, okay this is the Church Teaching. This is the norm. However, in your case you may not be able to do that. Hes encouraging the pastors and the ministers to deal with people as individuals and give them a way out if the law cannot apply in their circumstance. Okay. Well thank you so much. Those airplane moments are very interesting, but they do sometimes need a little bit of context. We appreciate getting it from you, father. Thank you. Youre welcome. Now, in other news all that a 13yearold chicago boy wanted for christmas was to feel safe but his letter to santa was redirected to the white house. President obama wrote back. That teen will join us live next. [container door opening] what makes it an suv is what you can get into it. [container door closing] what makes it an nx is what you can get out of it. Introducing the firstever lexus nx turbo and hybrid. Once you go beyond utility theres no going back. Meet the worlds newest Energy Superpower. Surprised . 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Part of something larger than ourselves. God bless you and god bless the United States of america. Thank you very much. That was 67 years of state of the Union Speeches in 67 quick seconds. President obama taking center stage tonight for the state of the union. But there will also be a lot of attention paid to the first lady and maybe more specifically the guests in the first ladys section. Among them will be a 13yearold chicago boy. His name is maalik bryant. You see him there. Hes joining me now from the north lawn of the white house. Hang with me because i want to share your story for a moment. You were invited to the state of the union after you wrote a letter to santa claus. His only request was for safety. He said i just want to be safe. President obama wrote back and in the letter response he said please know your security is a priority for me in everything i do as president. Maalik thank you for being here. What was it like getting a response from the president to this letter that i dont even know if you knew was going to go to him . No i didnt know it was going to go to the president. I was excited, though when it came back when he wrote me back. So what, does it just pop up in your mailbox, and your mom hands it to you . Yeah i was asleep. Did she wake you up . Yeah. All right. So i wonder, you know the part of the letter that really strikes me is when you say, i have two siblings living with me and im the only boy on my moms side of my family. But all i ask for is safety. I just want to be safe. Just give us a sense of what your hope is for you and for your siblings and also what your worries are for you and your siblings. Theres too much killing. You are the only boy. I know that there have been many shootings on the streets near your house right . Yes. So youre in washington. I know it was the first time that youve take an plane trip. Whats it been like . Has it been kind of overwhelming for you . Yeah like the plane trip i was kind of scared at first. I got used to it. Yeah thats what always happens. I still get scared as well. Well you have a huge day ahead of you. The state of the Union Address. Youll be meeting the first lady and i presume the president. Thanks so much for being on with us. Okay. Malik bryant for us joining us from the north lawn. Cnns coverage of the president s state of the Union Address will begin here tonight at 7 00 eastern. Thats it for me. For our international viewers, amanpour is next. Newsroom with Brooke Baldwin starts right now. Here we go. Im Brooke Baldwin. Youre watching cnn. Thank you so much for being with me. We have to start with this massive manhunt happening now for potential terrorists. Terror raids and arrests in france belgium, greece germany, and the netherlands. Look at this map here. All revealing this widening web of suspected terror cells across europe. And were hearing that French Police have arrested five chechens over a terror plot. Also today, other suspected terrorists were in court. Four of them being kept behind bars as investigators probe their links to the paris attacks. All of this as these two prime suspects are still on the run. And lets talk about this one man here believed to be the ring