Topic: Congressman

Congressman Cohen of the House Intelligence Committee expressed concern that the CIA is conducting land attacks and boat bombings in the Caribbean without informing Congress. He suggests these operations are being framed as "covert" to avoid legal obligations for congressional approval. The discussion also touches on the history of U.S. involvement in Honduras and the potential for regional blowback against "Yankee imperialism."

A political advertisement features a satirical dramatization of a Republican congressman intervening in a medical emergency. In the ad, a doctor informs a husband that his wife needs an abortion to save her life, but the congressman denies the procedure, stating he won't allow it because he won the election. The segment highlights the aggressive nature of current campaign messaging.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi faces internal pressure to step down following Democratic losses in special elections like Georgia's 6th district. Despite calls for her removal by members like Congressman Vela, Pelosi maintains her position due to her unprecedented ability to raise funds, totaling half a billion dollars. The hosts question the specific methods she uses to secure massive donations from Silicon Valley.

CNN's Chris Cuomo is criticized for telling viewers it is "illegal" for the public to possess stolen WikiLeaks documents, claiming only the media has that right. The hosts also play a clip of a satellite feed dropping conveniently as Congressman Collins begins to discuss WikiLeaks on CNN. They mock Cuomo's reaction to the "glitch" as a transparent attempt to censor damaging information about Hillary Clinton.

The FAA is behind schedule in delivering final rules for commercial drone use in U.S. airspace. Congressman Mica questioned FAA officials about the delay, suggesting that a serious accident may be the only thing that speeds up the regulatory process. Data shows approximately 100 reports per month of drones interfering with piloted aircraft.

Congressman Mike Rogers suggests that 80 percent of cyber threats can be handled through private sector education, leading to a parody of a potential PSA mascot named "Freddy the Firewall." The hosts mock the idea of using a mascot to teach children and iPad users about network security and protecting against foreign hackers.

Congressman Ted Poe of Texas warns the House of Representatives about the impending arrival of 30,000 drones in American skies by 2020. Meanwhile, the hosts update their "kill list" website following reports of 12 suspected militants killed by drone strikes in Pakistan. They satirize the weekly "terror meetings" held by the President to approve targets.

The hosts review a congressional hearing featuring Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. They discuss the racial profiling of Sikhs at airports and the inefficiency of naked body scanners in detecting items hidden in turbans. Reference is made to Congressman Mica's efforts to release a memo detailing the high failure rates of TSA scanning equipment.

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."

Congressman David Obey has introduced HR 4130, titled the "Share the Sacrifice Act of 2010," which proposes a new tax to fund the ongoing war in Afghanistan. This "war tax" would apply to most citizens except active military members, potentially raising $1 trillion over ten years. Critics highlight the irony of the tax given President Obama's campaign promises to end the war, while also noting that a significant portion of war funding benefits private military contractors rather than troops.

Congressman Michael Burgess grills Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner during a C-SPAN hearing regarding the 2008 financial collapse. The discussion focuses on the repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act under Bill Clinton and Geithner's refusal to support its reinstatement. Geithner's ties to Goldman Sachs and the concept of "too big to fail" banks are scrutinized.

A 1934 document from Congressman Louis T. McFadden is discussed, which characterizes the Federal Reserve as an international super-state designed to enslave the American public through debt. McFadden's speech to Congress argued that the Fed is a private banking system rather than a government agency. The hosts highlight his claims that the system was designed to funnel American wealth to international interests.

Adam Curry recounts his recent interview with Texas Congressman Ron Paul, noting the ease of securing the guest through alternative media channels. The discussion covers the technical aspects of the interview conducted via Skype and landline, as well as Paul's communication style. Curry mentions Paul's responses regarding net neutrality and the presence of aides during the recording.