April 13, 2004
President Pledges to 'Finish the Work of the Fallen' in Iraq
Despite a continuing bloody insurgency by separate Shiite and Sunni rebel groups in Iraq, President Bush defended the U.S.-led occupation, saying it would lead to the creation of a democratic and stable cornerstone in the tumultuous Middle East.

The president's comments came during a rare primetime news conference Tuesday night. During the 61-minute exchange with reporters, Mr. Bush faced questions about Iraq, the continuing investigation into pre-Sept. 11 anti-terror efforts and the upcoming election showdown with presumptive Democratic nominee Sen. John Kerry.

RealAudio of the President's News Conference
Part I: Mr. Bush's Opening Remarks
Part II: The president discusses Iraq and 9/11
Part III: Appearing before the 9/11 commission, more on Iraq and his effectiveness as a communicator

Analysis: Columnists David Brooks and Tom Oliphant assess the president's performance.

April 12, 2004
Presidential Briefing Warned of Possible Al-Qaida Attack
An intelligence document submitted to President Bush on Aug. 6, 2001 warned that al-Qaida terrorists already living in the United States could be planning to hijack airplanes or target federal buildings with explosives.

April 7, 2004
Military Analysts Consider How to Combat Iraqi Insurgents
Attacks by insurgents spread to least ten cities across Iraq Wednesday, leading top defense officials to say that some U.S. troops may have to stay in the region longer. Jim Lehrer gets perspectives on how to quell the continued insurgent uprisings in Iraq from four military experts.