Topic: Arms Control

The US announced an additional $5.5 billion in aid to Ukraine, bringing the total to $18 billion. Meanwhile, a CBS documentary titled "Arming Ukraine," which questioned where the weapons were actually going, was pulled offline and "updated" after pressure from the Ukrainian government. The original film suggested only 30% of aid was reaching its final destination.

President Obama designates Tunisia as a major non-NATO ally following a terrorist attack on a beach. This designation bypasses the $60 million cap on arms sales, allowing for increased military exports to the country. The hosts argue that such designations are primarily driven by the need to sell defense equipment and maintain the 2% GDP spending requirement for allies.

The Ukraine Support Act authorizes the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) to prioritize investments in Ukraine to advance U.S. foreign policy. The bill also increases security assistance under the Arms Export Control Act, providing fuel, clothing, and communication equipment. The hosts note that Senator John McCain's calls for arming Ukraine align with these legislative provisions.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency reports major sales of military equipment, including $588 million to Libya for C-130 aircraft and $200 million to Kuwait for F-18 technical support. The hosts note that much of the billing is categorized as "other" rather than major defense equipment.

The emergence of 3D-printed plastic guns, pioneered by Cody Wilson, has sparked a national debate on gun control and security. Critics argue the timing of the "Liberator" pistol's release is suspiciously aligned with the expiration of the Undetectable Firearms Act, while others suggest it could disrupt the global arms trade.

A Fairleigh Dickinson University poll found that 29% of Americans believe an armed revolution may be necessary to protect liberties. The segment features a clip of Piers Morgan debating gun control, where he argues for a ban on "military-style assault weapons" while being challenged on the statistics of handgun violence.

President Obama issued a memorandum authorizing defense services and articles for South Sudan, citing national security and world peace. However, the UN subsequently reported that rumors of mass killings in the region—which served as the pretext for aid—were a "false alarm." The hosts frame this as a maneuver to send weapons to a new conflict zone.

Congressman Mack traps Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in a legal contradiction regarding Operation Fast and Furious. By getting her to admit the State Department never issued a written waiver for the arms transfer, Mack demonstrates that the Justice Department likely violated the Arms Export Control Act. The hosts interpret this as Clinton effectively throwing Attorney General Eric Holder "under the bus."