Greg Corombos of Radio America and Jim Geraghty of National Review cheer what seems to be a likely administration decision to release some photos to show what was left of Osama bin Laden. They also groan as Florida Sen. Bill Nelson compares bin Laden to Florida GOP efforts to make voters present photo identification. And we scratch our heads as the official government story keep changing with respect to bin Laden’s wife, whether he was armed and which son of his was also killed.
After nearly 10 years of hunting, American forces killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan this past weekend. What should we make of the surgical strike that took out bin Laden? What about the time line doesn’t quite add up? And where should the focus of our anti-terrorism efforts be aimed from here? We ask retired U.S. Army Major General Paul Vallely, who served as deputy commanding general of the U.S. Army in the Pacific.
Former CIA Officer Larry Johnson weighs in on the U.S. killing of Osama bin Laden. Why does he say this should have happened much sooner? Why does he give more credit to the military than the CIA for compiling the intelligence behind Sunday’s mission? And what is his response to learning that bin Laden was hiding in plain sight in Pakistan. We discuss it all with Mr. Johnson, who also worked for the State Department’s Office of Counterterrorism.
How much safer is the Umited States now that Bin Laden is dead? Will Al Qaeda lash out in response or be greatly diminished with Bin Laden gone? Will Americans see this as a victory in the War on Terror? What does this mean for the War on Terror? And what is Congress doing to keep this nation as safe as possible? We ask Texas Rep. Blake Farenthold, a member of the House Homeland Security Committee.
Greg Corombos of Radio America and Jim Geraghty of National Review celebrate the killing of Osama bin Laden at the hands of American Navy Seals, the policies that made this possible and admission that this does not end the War on Terror.
Alabama Rep. Mo Brooks gives us a clear description of the carnage left behind by Wednesday’s horrific twisters that left over 200 people dead in his state and more than 300 dead throughout the South. What has he seen on the ground in his district? How are the people holding up? What does he say to those who have lost everything? What are the greatest concerns right now? What kind of rebuilding challenges lie ahead? And what is the most important help Washington can provide? We discuss it all with Rep. Mo Brooks.
Late this week, President Obama nominated CIA Director Leon Panetta to replace retiring Defense Secretary Robert Gates. He also nominated Gen. David Petraeus to succeed Panetta at the CIA. What kind of marks does he give Panetta? How has the CIA changed under his watch? Is that change for the better? What does he expect – and fear – from Petraeus? We ask Herb Meyer, former special assistant to then-CIA Director Bill Casey and former vice-chairman of the National Intelligence Council. Meyer also offers some personal advice to Petraeus as he heads to Langley.
As social media becomes an ever larger presence in our society, the Capitol Steps offer their satirical take on the biggest site of them all. Our guest is Steps impressionist Mark Eaton.
Greg Corombos of Radio America and Kevin Williamson of National Review celebrate the progress made thus far by Rep. Gabby Giffords as she prepares to watch her husband and his crew blast off in one of the final space shuttle missions. We also blast Jimmy Carter for having the gall to accuse the U.S. of human rights violations against North Korea. And we both unload on the insane amount of media and public fascination with the royal wedding.
Nearly 300 people were killed late Wednesday and early Thursday as massive storms spawned deadly tornadoes throughout the South. Alabama suffered the most deaths and damage as a result of the twisters. How many deaths have been recorded there to date? Why was the death toll so high? How are state officials prioritizing needs across the state? What kind of help will Alabama need from the federal government? And how will a cash-strapped state deal with this kind of devastation? We discuss it all with Yasamie August, public information officer with the Alabama Emergency Agency.
