RT America -- June 10, 2014

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, a jihadi group with links to Al Qaeda, took control of the Iraqi city of Mosul on Tuesday. The second largest city in the troubled country was overrun by militants, forcing Iraqi military forces to flee. Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki vowed a strong response, but support for the leader is in question as he struggles to unite the differing Sunni and Shia factions. RT's Lindsay France discusses the surprise attack and the political situation in the country with retired Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David Reist

Hulking mine resistant vehicles and military grade weapons are finding their way into the hands of local police forces. Part of what critics call the "militarization" of police in America, repurposing military hardware for use by local law enforcement is often cited as necessary for a variety of reasons. In May, Sgt. Dan Downing of the Morgan County, Ind. Sheriff's Department made headlines when he told a local TV station this type of hardware is needed because of the threat posed by returning military veterans with the knowledge to create Improvised Explosive Devices. To find out if these types of statements are legitimate, RT's Lindsay France discusses the topic with John W. Whitehead, president of The Rutherford Institute.