Heavy fighting in the capital of an american ally against al qaeda. The president ial palace in the line of fire. The Prime Minister surrounded by gunmen. U. S. Troops ready to evacuate the American Embassy on a moments notice. Its all happening in yemen, where a power struggle between the government and rebels works to the advantage of al qaedas most dangerous affiliate tied to this months paris massacre. There is supposed to be a ceasefire now but its very very dangerous. The situation, extremely worrisome. Our correspondents analysts and newsmakers are all standing by. We also have the only western tv reporter on the ground in yemen for us nick patonwalsh. Lets begin with our pentagon correspondent, barbara starr, whos got the very latest. Reporter this evening, Government Forces in yemen are said to be in control of the president ial palace but the surrounding hillsides are in control of the rebels. Everyone is looking for a ceasefire agreement to be signed in the morning, but no o
Japanese hostages. Thats right. The Group Released a video on line tuesday that shows a Man Threatening to kill the hostages who are kneeling next to him wearing orange jumpsuits, an image that we have unfortunately become all too familiar with. The man criticized what he called the japanese Government Support for an effort to stop the islamic state. Its not clear yet how long the hostages have been held. Were going to continue to look for more information on this and the japanese Prime Minister possibly hes heading on a trip shortly, could make commence on this. If he does, well bring it to you. Two japanese hostages isis demanding a 200 million ransom for. Well keep an eye that story. Want to turn to the latest out of belgium a manhunt is underway for a 27yearold belgian moroccan isis fighter, the alleged leader of a suspected terror cell that was raided last week. Authorities are also chasing a number of other leads in france. Phil black has details on the terror investigations that
Comments, zrump leading the pack with 18 . Jeb bush is second with 15 . Followed by scott walker. Cruz, paul, and rubio. We are entering crunch time. The first Republican Debate is under two weeks away. Some observers say it may be driving the ramped up rhetoric candidates needing to get noticed. Donald trump is very good at getting noticed. Sarah muiry reports. Reporter whats behind the socalled trump bump . The man himself gave his explanation to cnns jake tapper. This is more than me. This is a movement going on. People are tired of the incompetent tent politicians in washington that cant get anything done. Reporter it is a movement fueled by dissatisfied voters 53 of the republicans say the government in washington doesnt represent their views even though their Party Controls the house and the senate. And 52 of republicans say they want trump to stay in the race. While just 33 want him to drop out entirely. Now, trumps rise in the polls is drawing president obama into the fray. Wei
Jeb bush 15 . Within the polls margin of error. Followed by Scott Walker Ted Cruz rand Paul Marco Rubio and the rest in single digits. The election is a long way out. Not a stretch to say we are entering the crunch time. The first Republican Debate is under two weeks away. I should point out. Some observers say is what is driving out some of the amped up rhetoric. If there is one thing donald trump is very good at and has been very good at so far is getting attentiontion. Reporter whats behind the socalled trump bump. The man himself gave his explanation to cnns jake tapper. This is more than me. This is a movement going on. People are tired of these incompetent politicians in washington that cant get anything done. Reporter a movement fueled by dissatisfied voters. 53 of republicans say the government in washington doesnt represent their views. Even though their Party Controls the house and the senate. And 52 of republicans say they want trump to stay in the race. While just 33 want h
Of course, understand that by the very definition you cant rape your spouse. It is true. You cannot rape your spouse. Theres very clear case law. Except thats not exactly true. Lets get to athena jones, live in washington with more on this. Good morning. Good morning, carol. This is getting a lot of attention. As you mention, marital rape is illegal in all 50 states. Nonconsensual sex with a spouse is considered rape. Michael kohn is wrong on that. The Trump Campaign is distancing himself saying hes a lawyer. He works for the Trump Organization not the campaign. We have seen him appear as a spokesman many times on our own air. I can tell you, michael kohn told the daily beast writer tim mack he was going to come after every penny. He threatened lawsuits. He said he would come after the daily beast and everybody the reporter knows. I want to play what tim mack knows about the exchange. Go ahead and play that. It was important to look into especially since trump launched his president ia