give yourself some credit." >>> we are back now with house intelligence committee member andre carson. we have breaking news, iraq is claiming it freed the key city of ramadi from the grip of isis. this is happening as cities have been warned of possible terror attacks this week. congressman, carson, you've heard about the threat, possible terror attacks between christmas and new year's day. do you know if there is any known threats to the homeland as we head into this holiday? >> clearly i'm not at liberty to talk about the matters. american citizens should be ever cautious during the holiday season and especially at large gatherings being aware of surroundings and listening to alerts from the department of homeland security and local law enforcement. >> would you say that people should avoid large gatherings or i mean, is this sort of the specific venue that something could happen? >> no, i mean, i think this is -- this would be playing into the hands of those who wish to do us harm. i think we should go on about our lives and leave and leave the work up to the intelligence communit

before she speaks, we hear from andre carson and the executive director of muslim advocates. from arlington, virginia, this is about an hour and 15 in its session 15 minutes -- 15 minutes. >> i am truly frightened. that was a text message i recently received from an american muslim mother. --lso received this message another mother at two young children. " we are counting on muslim advocates to help us in this very scary and difficult time. it is why we do what we do. evening. thank you all so much for joining us. this is a very special evening. this is actually the 10 year anniversary of muslim advocates. it all started 10 years ago washington, d.c. on a snowy january weekend in a conference room downtown. group of american muslim lawyers and policy experts from the government, private practice, civil rights worlds. we came together with an urgent task at hand to defend the founding values of our country. that weekend launched muslim advocates, a national, legal organization dedicated to promoting freedom, justice, equality for all. have come a long way and have made progres

i'll ask congressman andre carson what he's learning. he's a member of the house intelligence committee. our correspondents and analysts are also standing by to cover all of the breaking news. up first, let's go to our chief national security correspondent jim sciutto for the very latest. jim. >> wolf, today the fbi said it has good reason to investigate this shooting as an act of terrorism. we learned new details today as to why that is. cnn first to report that the female shooter posted a pledge of allegiance to the isis leader as the attack was underway. we learned earlier that the male shooter had been in contact with known terrorism suspects abroad. both of those worrisome signs. the fbi says it has no evidence yet that this attack was directed by international terror groups, but they are investigating it as being inspired by international terrorism. tonight the fbi says it is investigating the san bernardino shooting as an act of terrorism. if confirmed, it would make it the deadliest on u.s. soil since 9/11. cnn was the first to r

congressman andre carson. [applause] carson: thank you, dean, for that introduction. i'm sorry, mayor. i want to thank the muslim also forstaff and -- just her leadership. also her partner in righteousness -- thank you. absolutely. you know, it is so nice to be here, to celebrate the 10th of muslim advocates. it is a organization i have worked closely with. about thisk openly great community. we are all familiar with what this great organization stands for, what it is all about. but what many people are probably unfamiliar with is that this group is able to get great d.c.s done in washington, each and every year. muslim advocates have a presence and have held a presence on capitol hill like very few other organizations who are represented here. you all do great work in your own right. i think muslim advocates are special in their own right by excelling to draw members of congress together to support causes, to leave the charge for policy changes in the administration, or even the of legislation in the house and senate. surecome together to make decision makers underst

here's the executive director of cair and andre carson. welcome to you both. what has been the fallout in your community since san bernardino, since the comments of donald trump. >> good morning, george. as you did tell, the muslim community is extremely concerned against its members and its institutions. the mosque that was firebombed last friday, quite a few violent attacks have been taken against mosques. because of suspicious powder that we received with a debt threet on it. luckily, everyone is safe and the matter is being investigated by the fbi. , yes, there's's a sense of anxiety and this comes, you know, in the background of the anti-muslim sentiment that has been unfortunately fueled by donald trump and his likes from his platform. >> but congressman carson, you heard marco rubio n the wake of donald trump's comments saying there's no wididpread muslims. >> that's untrue. you have seen poll numbers. when these politicians make these inflammatory remarks, they're rewarded with higher polling numbers. there they are judges. my father in the law is firs

andre carson is another member of congress and there are many other state legislators or city council members. muslims are a fabric of this country and always have been, and more so now than ever. i think mr. king is absolutely wrong and i just hope that we can try to reach higher ground, because when you are spewing this kind of nonsense, things that mr. trump says dr. carson says, but also rubio and cruz and even jeb bush have said, you know, these things are i think divisive, they're distracting and they're deceptive and i think good people need to stand up and reject them. let me just say, chris, even though me and paul ryan disagree on a whole lot of things, when he stood up and confronted those ugly words that trump said, i was proud of him and i think that's the kind of thing we need to see more of. >> i want to play you this news clip of an attack on a muslim store owner in new york city, in queens, of all places, which is one of the most diverse places on earth. take a listen to what happened. >> he punch immediate in the head. i said what's wrong with you? so then he say i k

here's the executive director of cair and indiana congressman andre carson. welcome to you both. what has been the fallout in bernardino, since the comments of donald trump? >> good morning, george. as you can tell, the muslim community is extremely concerned about the violent backlash against its members and its . as you have seen just a moment ago, the mosque that was firebold last friday. quite a few violent attacks have been taken against muslims. death threats where two officers were evacuated. in washington, d.c., and santa clara, because of a suspicious powder that we received with a death threat on it. luckily, everyone is safe and the matter is being investigated by the fbi. so, yes, there's a sense of anxiety and this comes, you know, in the background of the been unfortunately fueled by donald trump and his likes from his platform. >> but congressman carson, you heard marco rubio this week, in the wake of donald trump's comments, saying there's no widespread discrimination against american muslims. >> that's untrue. we live in an age where politicians are awarded for s

of american people. >> thank you, chris. >>> we'll have christine todd whitman and congressman andre carsonator tom cotton. different points of view on one problem, how do we stay safe? alisyn? >>> other news to tell you about, now there are new details about the san bernardino shooters. officials tell cnn that syed farook may have been planning an attack in california three years ago. he apparentlidowned his wife in pledging allegiance to isis. cnn's dan simon is live in san bernardino. what have you learned, dan? >> reporter: good morning, alisyn. we are told that farook may have been planning an attack three years ago, 2012, somewhere in california a law enforcement tell source tells cnn. we're told that a specific target may have been considered. there are terror related arrests in the area. apparently during that time and he may have gotten spook. second, in addition, we're learning that farook took out a bank loan for $28,500 in november. what that money was used for turns out half of it was given to farook's mother, the other half apparently used for household expenses. investigate a

congressman andre carson. this is one hour and 15 minutes. [applause] >> i received this message from a mother fro. we are counting on muslim advocates to help us in this very scary and difficult time. that is why we do what we do. good evening, thank you all so much for joining us. this is a very special evening. is the 10tioned, this year anniversary of muslim advocates. started 10 years ago, right here in washington dc on a snowy january weekend in a law firm downtown. american muslim lawyers and policy experts from privaternment, practice, and of the civil rights world came together with an urgent task at hand. discuss the founding values of our country. that we can launched muslim advocates, a national and legal organization dedicated to promoting freedom, justice, and equality for all. a long way and have made progress in the last 10 years. because of many people in this room and others like you. some of you have given generously financially. others have contributed their time and their talent. important

carson palmer is an mvp candidate. he went 20 of 32 for 274 and a touchdown. david johnson with andre ellington and chris johnson out, the rookie from northern iowa steps up and carries 29 times for 187 yards, 187 yards. also had four catches, scored three touchdowns. carson and johnson who get the game balls and get a chance to talk with michele. >> on this date in 2009 when the cardinals won their last nfc west division tiblgts. tle. you do it again tonight. i know you have loftier goals >> very gratifying. to come in here against a team that needs this win also. this is a grown man behind you who couldn't be prouder o of the way he broke tackles and always fell forward. >> you set a single season record for points. mentioned, david junson ohnson, run for three touchdowns. what is it like to quarterback an offense when you have so many options? >> it's a blast, it's a blast to be part of this group. we come to work every day and grind it out did you aring the week. we're coached hard and play hard on sundays. it's been a blast. >> you injured the index finger on your throwing hand.

carson palmer is an mvp candidate. he went 20 of 32 for 274 and a touchdown. david johnson with andre ellington and chris johnson out, the rookie from northern iowa steps up and carries 29 times for 187 yards, 187 yards. also had four catches, scored three touchdowns. carson and johnson who get the game balls and get a chance to talk with michele. >> on this date in 2009 when the cardinals won their last nfc tle. you do it again tonight. i know you have loftier goals but how gratifying is this? >> very gratifying. to come in here against a team that needs this win also. this is a grown man behind you who couldn't be prouder o of the way he broke tackles and always fell forward. >> you set a single season record for points. you had this guy, as you mentioned, david junso ohnson, run for three touchdowns. what is it like to quarterback an offense when you have so many options? >> it's a blast, it's a blast to be part of this group. we come to work every day and grind it out did you aring the week. we're coached hard and play hard on sundays. it's been a blast. >> you injured the index f

carson palmer is an mvp candidate. he went 20 of 32 for 274 and a touchdown. david johnson with andre ellington and chris johnson out, the rookie from northern iowa steps up and carries 29 times for 187 yards, 187 yards. also had four catches, scored three touchdowns. carson and johon who get the game balls and get a chance to >> on this date in 2009 when the cardinals won their last nfc west division tiblgts.tle. you do it again tonight. i knowowou have loftier goalal but how gratifying is this? >> very gratifying. to come in here against a team that needs this win also. this is a grown man behind you who couldn't be prouder o of the way he broke tackles and always fell forward. >> you set a single season record for points. you had this guy, as you mentioiod, david junsonohohon, run r three touchdowns. what is it like to quarterback an offense when you have so many options? >> it's a blast, it's a blast to be part of this group. we come to work every day and grind it out did you aring the week. we're coached hard and play hard on sundays. it's been a blast. >> you injured the index f

carson palmer is an mvp candidate. he went 20 of 32 for 274 and a touchdown. david johnson with andre ellington and chris johnson out, the rookie from northern iowa steps up and carries 29 times for 187 yards, 187 yards. also had four catches, scored three touchdowns. carson and johnson who get the game balls and get a chance to talk with michele. >> on this date in 2009 when the cardinals won their last nfc west division tiblgttle. you do it again tonight. i know you have loftier goals but how gratifying is this? >> very gratifying. to come in here against a team that needs this win also. this is a grown man behind you who couldn't be prouder o of the way he broke tackles and always fell forward. >> you set a single season record for points. you had this guy, as you mentioned, david junsohnson, ru for three touchdowns. what is it like to quarterback an offense when you have so many options? >> it's a blast, it's a blast to be part of this group. we come to work every day and grind it out did you aring the week. we're coached hard and play hard on sundays. it's been a blast. >> you in

carson palmer is an mvp candidate. he went 20 of 32 for 274 and a touchdown. david johnson with andre ellington and chris johnson out, the rookie from northern iowa steps up and carries 29 times for 187 yards, 187 yards. also had four catches, scored three touchdowns. carson and johnson who get the game balls and get a chance to talk with michele. >> on this date in 2009 when the cardinals won their last nfc west division tiblgttle. you do it again tonight. i know you have loftier goals but how gratifying is this? >> very gratifying. to come in here against a team that needs this win also. this is a grown man behind you who couldn't be prouder o of the way he broke tackles and always fell forward. >> you set a single season record for points. you had this guy, as you mentioned, david junsohnson, ru for three touchdowns. what is it like to quarterback an offense when you have so many options? >> it's a blast, it's a blast to be part of this group. we come to work every day and grind it out did you aring the week. we're coached hard and play hard on sundays. it's been a blast. >> you in

carson palmer is an mvp candidate. he went 20 of 32 for 274 and a touchdown. david johnson with andre ellington and chris johnson out, the rookie from northern iowa steps up and carries 29 times for 187 yards, 187 yards. also had four catches, scored three touchdowns. carson and johnson who get the game balls and get a chance to talk with michele. >> on this date in 2009 when the cardinals won their last nfc you do it again tonight. i know you have loftier goals but how gratifying is this? >> very gratifying. to come in here against a team that needs this win also. this is a grown man behind you who couldn't be prouder o of the way he broke tackles and always fell forward. >> you set a single season record for points. you had this guy, as you mentioned, david junsonohnson, run for three touchdowns. what is it like to quarterback an offense when you have so many options? be part of this group. we come to work every day and grind it out did you aring the we're coached hard and play hard on sundays. it's been a blast. >> you injured the index finger on your throwing hand. we saw you get

>> always talking to carson and talking to stump and andre trying to get better every day our team. >> as a rookie, you come in and get a 12-win season and win the division. what is this like? >> feels great. amazing. hopefully continue the success and get ready for green bay and come back and get ready. >> big night. congratulations. >> thank you. >> michele, thanks, with regard to tyrann mathieu he's already been in and out of x-ray, but we don't have word yet on what that revealed. if we get any infoation before we leave the air, we'll pass it on to you. let's take a look at the nfc playoff picture with this result. if washington wins here saturday night in philadelphia, then washington wins the division, but if philly win, the eagles, giants and washington could all enter week 17 with a chance at the title. seattle and green bay clinched playoff berth and mimiesota is all but assured of getting in. tony, a lot of focus on the streaking seahawks, but the nfc west champion cardinals have now won eight straight themselves. who do you see as the most dangerous team in the nfc? >> look

carson palmer is an mvp candidate. he went 20 of 32 for 274 and a touchdown. david johnson with andre ellington and chris johnson out, the rookie from northern iowa steps up and carries 29 times for 187 yards, 187 yards. also had four catches, scored three touchdowns. carson and johnson who get the game balls and get a chance to