. >> gregg there. >> katanga steve, will davis with the united nations office in washington, d.c.. a quick question for the ambassador and the other panelists will want to comment does the u.n. peacekeeping mission monusco in the drc have the resources necessary to carry out the rule it's been asked to do in support of the elections since the indian contingent has announced they're taking on their helicopters are they going to need to divert resources from their already very mandate occupy an activity of the protection of civilians in order to help and election? >> thank you. right in the front there. >> woodrow wilson center. i wonder whether one can punctuate the members of the panel to talk about politics. in other words why have we moved from two rounds 281 round system why are the elections lists unavailable? is indeed a little -- isn't it unrealistic for the meaning of the congolese to assume, which it seems to me is the assumption behind some of the statements made that this is all inefficiency, coming late to the table and is there no system behind all this? i think if you

senator gregg was just a key member of the commission. it is no doubt by far the big structural issue in the united states is our fiscal deficit. it is a formidable issue. coming back to the bowl since then deficit commission, i think what they show to the rest of the world is what a lot of the markets already understand. we are such a rich country and such a big economy that if we act soon and there is a shared sacrifice, we can solve the problem by exporting the sacrifice brought different segments of our country's social upper passed to sacrifice too much. the longer we wait, obviously, the more difficult it will be. what do we have to do to get our fiscal house in order? i think it comes down to -- we need to grow. when we go about it, we have to reform entitlements. we have to reform a tax system. we have to reform a tax system so it gives us the revenues we need and give us growth. i start off by saying, despite all the criticism and how poorly the government performed and all of that, i think the criticism is deserving. let me tell

good morning. >> reporter: you're absolutely right, bill, catherine gregg today pleading not guilty, essentially saying she is innocent of these charges after 16 years essentially on the run with james whitey bulger, this accused bob and mobster. she says that she is innocent. the prosecution, however, has a different story, she believe that she used multiple false identities to help conceal herself while on the run, as well as james whitey bulger, identities from names like carol gasko, helen march thal, chairl shaifen, mrs. thomas baxter and the list goes on. gregg's attorney says they would be taking this to trial, that they would not be cooperating, kevin runnington saying at this point she's holding up well. she faces five years in prison and a few years of supervision after being released if she's convicted on these charges and a $250,000 possible fine if she is convicted, and then they should be a free woman after those five years if indeed she is convicted. bill: what's next for whitey bulger, molly? >> reporter: he remains in federal custody as you would expect facing seriou

caller: hi, gregg. does the fbi sometimes get their information wrong, with a wrongfully accuse someone of something? i will bring the case up, i don't know if you have anything to do with it or anything. [unintelligible] the that's not familiar? guest: does not sound familiar, but go ahead. caller: he was in chicago, and basically they said he had something to do with the brothers -- they did a movie called "casino" that had the same idea. his wife convicted him. he swore he did not do it, but basically, was doing 200 years, and john gotti followed with him later. there are not connected, i don't think -- host: are right -- caller: i would like to vindicate him, because they went after hand, and maybe he got -- maybe he was responsible for, like, tax evasion and those things that those guys do, but they got him for killing a mother, and one of the brothers is on trial -- killing a brother, and one of the brothers is on trial -- host: we will take your point about wrongful information. guest: certainly

. >> gregg: i'm gregg jarrett. welcome to america's news headquarters. >> heather: despite evidence to american hikers, they were just sentenced to eight years in an iranian prison after having been in captivity for the past two years. a look at their options. >> gregg: rebels in libya claiming that khadafy's number two has defected and aiding them trying to overthrow the libya strong man. >> and water blewl manhole covers up in the air. >>> a stunning turn of vaccines for two american hikers locked up in iran. the two have both been sentenced to eight years behind bars. the news dealing a major blow for the two that many thought would be freed in the recent weeks. the pair have been held for more than two years but now they have 20 days to appeal before they are locked up even longer julie banderas has more. >> julie: the state department which has repeatedly called for the release of these two men releasing a statement that reads in part, we are working to confirm these reports and are in contact with the swiss p

>> gregg: fox news alert. we are getting new reports that libyan leader muammar gadhafi has fled to algeria. we have not confirmed that. we've also learned that rebel forces have reportedly captured one of gadhafi's sons. we are also learning the rebels have reportedly entered the capital city of tripoli. they are now allegedly within two miles of the city's center meeting little resistance along the way. they may already be there. dominic di-natale streaming live from the tunisia/libyan border. top of the hour now. bring our viewers up-to-date. >> reporter: we are uncertain of the exact location of colonel gadhafi. the bbc world service is reporting that he's in algeria. that corroborates with news we were hearing today that he arrived friday is what we heard. apparently, rebels got news of a convoy of 15 land critesers that crossed the southern tunisian border with libya. they believe that was him leaving the country back in the early hours of friday morning. heading to algeria. that's what they had heard. t

be ready to be unexpected. >> gregg: captain chuck nash. stick around because this could happen any moment. we're on standby just in case it does. great to see you. >> heather: big hits at a football game, they are usually on the field but new concerns over fan violence after bloody fights break out at a pre-season n.f.l. game. take a look at this. we'll have live report. have i got a surprise for you! a mouthwatering combination of ingredients... i know you're gonna love. [ barks ] yes, it's new beneful healthy fiesta. made with wholesome grains, real chicken, even accents of tomato and avocado. yeah! come on! [ barking ] gotta love the protein for muscles-- whoo-hoo! and omega-rich nutrition for that shiny coat. ever think healthy could taste so good? [ woman announcing ] new beneful healthy fiesta. another healthful, flavorful beneful. >> gregg: dismal jobs outlook and how to fix it has been a defining issue of the 2012 campaign so far. president obama blaming congress and politics for standing in the way of fix also the economy. republi

gregg: i'm gregg jarrett in for bill hemmer. an apparent victory for the rebel fighters, president obama saying in a statement sunday qaddafi's time is gefer, but guess what -- time is over, but guess what, he may not agree with that. take a listen: >> everyone should go out, i am with you in tripoli, no going back, we should go to the end of the earth that we want to liberate from the occupier. don't allow the occupier to future their -- put their foot in our land. i am with you in this battle as i always promised. we will never surrender. martha: wendell goler live at the state department, we'll go to him in a moment but first to dominic di-natale. what's the latest on the ground in tripoli? >> reporter: i understand there is heavy fighting report ud outside the compound which is qaddafi's strong hold. it's uncertain whether he's inside there. the telephone calls in the past 24 hours, it is alleged he is inside the city but there are rumors he has fled to algeria. none of that is confirmed at this time. there's also heavy figh

gregg: lots of hugs and kisses there. have a great day, everybody! "happening now" begins now. >> jon: we begin with this fox news a back up a short time ago. >> jenna: you've been there several weeks, and i don't know how you might take this question, but is it scary? are you afraid of where you are now, does it seem like the pressure is increasing as far as what's happening with qaddafi forces and the rebels? >> >> reporter: i think the pressure is beginning to increase, only because when we were operating here, before, we had a heavy security presence, everything we did, and last night the fighting was close and heavy, and now we're in this position where we aren't getting much information from outside and it's been very hard to get information out. i'm on one of the few phones still working here. so it is tense, and it is edgy, and you know, the people who are guarding our complex say they're here for our safety, but when we ask if we can go out, we're told no, that's not possible. jenna: tadek, we'll continue to be in touch with you as far as up

gregg: so many more. martha: thank nor being with us, everybody, we will ao*e see you right back here tomorrow. "happening now" begins right now. have a great day. jon: and brand-new information coming in right now on the track of hurricane irene, good morning to you. i'm jon scott. jenna: i'm jenna lee. hurricane irene is barreling down on the dominican republic as it heeds right towards us in the united states. the powerful storm is lifting up high waves and unleashing as you can see torrential downpours on the resort areas. jon: irene is a category 2 hurricane right now but getting stronger as it heeds for the turks and caicos as well as the bahamas. jenna: forecasters say irene could grow to a category 3 today, meaning it would have winds as high as 130 miles an hour. that is strong enough to damage roofs, blow down shrubs and trees and cause extensive damage. jon: a category 4 storm which irene could very well become before it hits the u.s. packs winds as high as 155 miles an hour. here is an illustr

let's check this with gregg jarrett to tell us what's on his show at the top of the hour. >> the powells are like this. just like you and me. coming up, we'll be talking with ambassador john bolton, can we stop the terrorists from taking control of a brand-new libya? what do we do there? here at home, new polls are out showing a vulnerable president politically. that as legendary investor warren buffet comes to his rescue. but is buffet right when it comes to taxes? we'll debate it coming up. getting grime from deep inside grout takes the right tools, but also a caring touch. you learn to get a feel for the trouble spots. to know its wants... its needs...its dreams. ♪call 1-800-steemer. >> steve: are you short on cash? there could be some cash hidden in your attic or basement. the brothers lee and lesley are crossing the country helping you turn your trash into treasure. take a look. >> the strings. i left all of that exactly the way he had it. >> i've got to do everything in my power to figure out if it's the real thing. it's going to impact his life one way or the other. >> juliet: l

gregg: have a safe weekend and take all the precautions necessary. we'll see you, we'll be here owl throughout the weekend. "happening now" begins now. rick: i'm rick folbaum in for jon scott. we'll be joined by jenna lee in a moment. "happening now," hurricane irene is a category 2 storm packing winds up to 115 miles perdue hour. rain is already falling in the carolinas, and tropical-force winds are expected there by this afternoon. residents all the way up to new england are prepping for irene. seven states have declared states of emergency. we are expecting a live statement from press which should happen in about a half an hour. let's get the latest path of hurricane irene from janice dean. >> reporter: we got the new path and advisory. this is still a category 2 storm. 105 sustained winds. moving forward at 114 miles perdue hour. a very large storm. we will feel the affects of the storm all along the coastline as it hugs the coast and possibly makes a landfall saturday morning, we're thinking somewhere between morehead city and cape hat ta rufplt

former ambassador donald gregg is somewhat of an expert on the current situation has recently written a paper that's been published in both the united states and korea that talks about the food shortage in north korea. and in the past that our government has been one that supports supplying food to the north koreans to help them with the starvation issues they have. and he's arguing in newspaper that the united states should reinstitute that program this current administration has not decided to provide food to north korea. should we be providing food to north korea? >> i'm not sure that there's anything ambassador greatest ever written that i ever agreed with. [laughter] we've had some interesting conversations but if you don't want to call them arguments, but that's a very good question. i would say fully once, you know, shame on you. fool me twice, shame on me. the biggest issue, the recent white united nations, white ngos and i geos come into government or decision and non-non-governmental organizations, have what is called donor fatigue, a slang term that was invaded because nort

gregg, back to you. gregg: would that one have a name already? >> yes. gregg: leroy. >> is it lee? jenna lee. gregg: jenna lee would know that. >> she would know that. so cute. lee will be a very pretty, beautiful, tiny storm. jenna: like it. tiny storm. gregg: lots of famous things named after jenna lee. all right, jenna? jenna: we'll move on a little bit to other news on the day. members of the 9/11 commission issuing report card today document status of many recommendations issued in the landmark report in 2004. this is an update. correspondent catherine herridge with the report. what has the commission said so far. >> reporter: things, jenna. the event is ongoing in washington but 9/11 commissioners say nine of 40 of recommendations have not been fulfilled a decade after the attacks. among them there is still no consistent policy for detention and prosecution of alleged terrorists. that's important with growing number of cases we're seeing more americans taking roles within al qaeda and its affiliates. >> our nation's political leadership have delayed resolving the admittedly v