after logging its first christmas eve ever. we will take alive look at the markets at 9:30. >> heather: and we're going to talk about russia. igniting the tensions. new hypersonic of missiles that cannot be intercepted. what a vladimir putin is saying about its capability. >> rick: plus president trump making a surprise visit to the troops following his announcement on syria. now he is defending that controversial decision. >> some will come here. for a stay, but a lot of them are going to be going back home where they want to be with their families. they have done a fantastic job. ♪ i'll help you carry on ♪ ♪ lean on me. oh! oh!