the same thing about taking terrorists and trying them in criminal courts. that s one of the biggest issues eric holder will have with the new congress. we saw recently the democratic contractualed congress defunded his ability to bring the accused terrorists to the united states for civilian trials. he botched the khalid sheikh mohammed trial and had to pull that back. so that s one area he will have a difficult time continuing on the same path he tried to do for the last two years. that s dead in the water. rick: is there a concern amongst republicans they might overreach and be seen perhaps you are calling it appropriate amount of oversight. but what if the public seize it as too much and all of a sudden the attorney general and top justice department officials are getting hauled in for hearings.
happy and healthy new drier, s sir. arthel: i want to make sure i don t think in every case the child should go with the mother. i don t know what s going on in brazil. rick: in custody cases the judges do tends to want the mother to be part of the child s life. arthel: we ll talk about a new year s resolution that turned out to be the last.
jamie smith, thank you very much. rick: the u.s. is ramping up efforts to take out al qaeda and taliban fighters in afghanistan and pakistan. targeting insurgents trying to cross the border from pakistan. an area known to harbor terrorist is where this took place and it was the third day this week there were missile attacks in pakistan. arthel: engine problems forcing a delta jet to make an imagine landing in colorado. the pilot ordered the passengers to evacuate nea evacuate by they slides. it was flying from detroit to phoenix when it was forced to land. all passengers were forced to rebook on other flights.
ground. we should assume he will stick to his pledge with very nominal number of people coming out. and not big numbers. and not an expended period where we ll drought numbers outs. by 2014, will the afghans be capable of taking over the responsibilities. there are many people doubtful they will be fully capable of doing those things and allowing u.s. and nato forces to leave. arthel: thank you very much. i want to say happy new year to you and our troops who are watching and their families as well. rick: halftime yesterday s armed forces bowl was a ceremony saluting service members. disabled because of accidents or injuries in the line of duty. one family in particular getting a special surprise. companies with operation finally home giving a house and land
and bring you breaking news as it happens. rick: a congressman in texas is calling for legislation that will bring an end to stories like this. marty pace s daughter nicole was abducted and taken to brazil by her mother. she did not have ski of th dy of the girl. the haig treaty prohibits countries from holding judicious hearings determining custody. when was the last time you saw your daughter? july of 2010. rick: you have able to visit her but you have to fly to brazil. i m able to see her there, yes. rick: what s it like when you