Topic: Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Senator John McCain outlined the key figures who will lead Senate committees, including Richard Burr for Intelligence, Lindsey Graham for Appropriations, and Bob Corker for Foreign Relations. Richard Burr, a Senator from North Carolina, is noted for his long tenure and recent legislation regarding beach access at Cape Hatteras. The group is characterized as the primary drivers of future U.S. intelligence and financial policy.

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee discussed an amendment by Senator Lugar regarding the continued military presence in Libya. The hosts analyze the legalese used to justify potential "boots on the ground" for stabilization efforts after the fall of the Gaddafi regime, funded by frozen Libyan assets.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, chaired by John Kerry, to discuss the State Department's $57 billion budget. Kerry's opening remarks set a tone for intervention in Libya, emphasizing that Muammar Gaddafi has lost legitimacy. The discussion highlights the lack of verifiable video evidence for reported "slaughter of innocents" and suggests the narrative is part of an information war.