According to a number of experts, tensions between North and South Korea are at one of the highest levels since the Korean War since North Korea allegedly torpedoed a South Korean vessel and killed 46 sailors. Why did North Korea do this? What should be the response from South Korea and the U.S.? How much military support could the U.S. provide South Korea in the event of a conflict? And what is the real role of China in all of this? We ask retired U.S. Army Major General Paul Vallely.
South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint says the Democratic version of financial reform legislation fails to address the main causes of the 2008 Wall Street crisis. Why does he think the current bill is insufficient? What does he think the bill needs to fix? Why is he worried about government intervention in struggling firms? We ask Sen. DeMint all of those questions and get his thoughts on the performance of Tea Party candidates in last week’s elections.
With the Elena Kagan confirmation hearings scheduled for late June, a number of controversial issues have arisen. But while no senators have suggested they will inquire about Kagan’s rumored homosexuality, Matt Barber of Liberty Counsel says it is a legitimate topic. Why does Barber believe Kagan’s morality should be evaluated? What could we learn about her potential time on the court based on her lifestyle? How would it impact her decisions? Why would that aspect of her life be different than how personal beliefs may impact other justices? And what issue outside of her personal life should disqualify Kagan from the high court? We talk with Matt Barber of Liberty Counsel.
Admiral Dennis Blair announced he would resign next week as Director of National Intelligence. Michigan Rep. Peter Hoekstra is the top Republican on the House Intellgence Committee. Why is he disappointed that Blair has been forced out of his job? How concerned is he about the rest of Obama’s national security team? And how disturbed is he that the Obama team will not admit radical Islam is a major motivator behind most terrorist attacks? We ask Rep. Hoekstra.
The Capitol Steps lighten the mood in the midst of a tense debate over immigration policy. Our guest is Steps star Elaina Newport.
The Obama administration is backing supposedly tough new sanctions aimed at Iran. But former UN Ambassador John Bolton says the new approach only makes the old sanctions slightly tougher while allowing Russia to help Iran defend itself from a potential Israeli air strike. So what do the sanctions do? How will Russia help to protect Iran’s nukes? Is President Obama really OK with Russian nukes? What reality will we face if the Iranian nukes are fully operational. We ask Ambassador Bolton.
It’s been two months since the president signed the new health care laws. And ever since, government reports, business leaders and policy experts have revealed that the promised benefits in the massive bill are largely smoke and mirrors. Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso is also a longtime physician and is launching an effort called “Second Opinion” in which he compares Obama’s promises to what the laws actually do. What has just been discovered about the supposed tax breaks for small businesses? How worried are states about the additional health costs the plan forces upon them? And what is the next problem coming down the pike? We talk with Sen. Barrasso.
The immigration debate remains heated in Washington as Mexico’s president tells lawmakers to reform the system again – a request that many say amounts to amnesty. More critics are dubious of the new draft of sanctions against Iran having any real impact. And the Senate overcomes what may be the last major hurdle to the Democratic version of financial industry reform.
President Obama and Mexican President Felipe Calderon have spent the past couple of days savaging Arizona’s enforcement of federal laws against illegal immigration. How does California Rep. Dana Rohrabacher react to President Calderon’s comments. What is his opinion of President Obama’s approach to border security and immigration reform? How does he compare it to President Bush’s performance? What is the simplest way to address the problem of illegal immigration? Why does Rohrabacher see illegal immigration as one of the greatest threats to the well-being of all Americans? And how is his own district reacting to the immigration problem? We ask Rep. Rohrabacher.
Both parties have reason to celebrate and cause for concern following Tuesday’s primaries in a number of key states. Will Joe Sestak’s win over Arlen Specter propel him to victory in November? Does Blanche Lincoln’s lackluster performance give the GOP an edge even if she makes it to the general election? How should the Tea Party feel after a big win in Kentucky but a difficult loss in a special House race? We ask John Gizzi of Human Events, and get his reaction to the Mark Souder sex scandal and the Richard Blumenthal truth scandal.
