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	2004 DECEMBER Dec. 17, 2004 President Bush Signs Intelligence Reform Bill The two former chiefs of the independent 9/11 commission join Ray Suarez to discuss the intelligence reform bill that President Bush signed into law Friday.

	Dec. 16, 2004 The State of Al-Qaida's Terror Network Spencer Michels reports on the most recent Osama bin Laden tape. Then, Jim Lehrer speaks with two intelligence experts about the current state of the al-Qaida terror network.

	Dec. 8, 2004 Implications of the Intelligence Reform Bill After weeks of delay and debate, the House and Senate passed a landmark bill this week that would dramatically overhaul the U.S. intelligence community, including creating a national intelligence director and counterterrorism center. Margaret Warner discusses the contents and implications of the bill with two experts.

	Dec. 6, 2004 Congress Reaches Deal on Intelligence Bill Correspondent Kwame Holman reports on the status of the intelligence overhaul bill in Congress. Then, Jim Lehrer speaks with former speakers of the House Newt Gingrich and Tom Foley about the role of House leader in getting the legislation passed.



	NOVEMBER Nov. 30, 2004 State of Security Gwen Ifill talks with two national security experts about the legacy of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge and where the Department will go from here.

	Nov. 30, 2004 Reporter Talks About the Charges About Prisoner Abuse at Guantanamo Bay Terence Smith speaks with Neil Lewis, the New York Times reporter who broke the story about alleged prisoner abuse at Guantanamo Bay.

	Nov. 24, 2004 Efforts to Pass Intelligence Reform Bill Stall in Congress Efforts to pass the latest compromise on intelligence reform stalled in Congress, despite support from President Bush and pressure from the 9/11 commissioners. The Pentagon objected to portions of the bill, arguing it stripped too much authority from the Defense Department and placed it with a new national intelligence director.

	Nov. 22, 2004 Congress is Deadlocked Over Intelligence Reform Bill Senate and House negotiators failed to come up with a compromise intelligence bill, despite election-year promises to adopt the recommendation of the 9/11 Commission.

	Nov. 16, 2004 Condoleezza Rice Nominated as Secretary of State Gwen Ifill speaks with two foreign policy analysts about the choice of Condoleezza Rice to succeed Colin Powell as secretary of state.

	Nov. 15, 2004 Resignations Mark Power Struggle Within CIA Two more senior CIA officials have resigned since Porter Goss took over as head of the intelligence agency. Margaret Warner and two members of Congress discuss the current power struggle within the intelligence community.

	Nov. 15, 2004 Secretary of State Colin Powell Resigns National security experts join Ray Suarez for a look at what the departure of Secretary of State Colin Powell might mean for U.S. foreign policy.

	Nov. 11, 2004 John Ashcroft Leaves Behind Controversial Legacy as Attorney General Law professors from Georgetown University join Ray Suarez for a look back at John Ashcroft's tenure as attorney general.

	Nov. 10, 2004 President Bush Nominates Alberto Gonzalez as Attorney General Gwen Ifill speaks with Sens. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., and Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., about President Bush's nomination of White House counsel Alberto Gonzales to replace Attorney General John Ashcroft.

	Nov. 10, 2004 Rebuilding the Electricity Grid in Iraq Elizabeth Brackett of WTTW-Chicago talks with Aiham Alsammarae, Iraq's electricity minister, about the rebuilding process in Iraq.

	Nov. 9, 2004 Urban Warfare in Fallujah Poses Difficulties In two days of intense fighting in the central Iraqi city of Fallujah, 10 American and two Iraqi soldiers have died in a massive military operation aimed at forcing out militants entrenched in the city. Two experts assess the offensive and examine the challenges of urban warfare.

	Nov. 8, 2004 Experts Discuss the U.S.-led Assault on Fallujah U.S.-led forces launched a major offensive on the Iraqi city of Fallujah Monday, hoping to bring the city under control in advance of proposed January elections. Ray Suarez and experts discuss the possible ramifications of the assault on Fallujah.

	Nov. 5, 2004 U.S. Forces Prepare for Assault on Fallujah U.S. war planes continued to bomb the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah on Friday as American and Iraqi ground troops prepared for a major operation aimed at gaining control of the city. Military experts discuss the upcoming operation.



	OCTOBER Oct. 29, 2004 Bin Laden Warns of New Attacks, Criticizes Bush in Video Message Osama bin Laden issued a videotape Friday admitting responsibility for the Sept. 11 attacks and blaming President Bush and U.S. policy on Israel. Two experts discuss Osama Bin Laden's possible motivations for his television appearance.

	Oct. 27, 2004 U.S. Military Investigates Disappearance of Tons of Explosives in Iraq Roughly 380 tons of explosives are missing in Iraq, according to the U.N. nuclear watchdog group. A reporter discusses the implications of the missing explosives.

	Oct. 22, 2004 A Discussion of the Kidnapping of Margaret Hassan, CARE's Iraq Director Ray Suarez discusses the kidnapping of Margaret Hassan, CARE International's Iraq director, with Rajiv Chandrasekaran, a Washington Post correspondent who just ended his tour as the paper's Baghdad bureau chief.

	Oct. 20, 2004 Senator Kerry and President Bush Address the War on Terror in Campaign Speeches President Bush made campaign stops in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin, as Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., visited Iowa and Pennsylvania. With less than two weeks until Election Day, Terence Smith looks at the campaign to date.

	Oct. 18, 2004 The Candidates' Stance on the War on Terrorism Gwen Ifill moderates a discussion between two policy analysts about each presidential candidate's approach to the war on terror. Gwen Ifill discusses the two candidate's stance on the issue of terrorism with two policy analysts.

	Oct. 7, 2004 Report Shows No WMD In Iraq The chief U.S. weapons inspector for Iraq, Charles Duelfer, reported Wednesday that Iraq had begun destroying its weapons of mass destruction in 1991 and had none by 1996. The presidential candidates both used the report to rally their campaign.

	Oct. 7, 2004 Report Finds No WMD in Iraq The chief U.S. weapons inspector for Iraq, Charles Duelfer, reported Wednesday that Iraq had begun destroying its weapons of mass destruction in 1991 and had none by 1996, contrary to what the White House asserted before the Iraq war. After a background report, two senators give their take on the report.

	Oct. 6, 2004 Links Between Saddam Hussein and Al-Qaida During Tuesday night's debate, Vice President Dick Cheney and Senator John Edwards raised questions over whether there is a connection between former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein and al-Qaida. Margaret Warner speaks with experts about the debate over the links between Iraq and the terrorist group.



	SEPTEMBER Sept. 22, 2004 Terror Suspect Yaser Hamdi is Released The Justice Department announced an agreement to release Yaser Hamdi, an American citizen who is being held as an enemy combatant, and fly him to Saudi Arabia. Correspondent Jeffrey Brown speaks with Elaine Shannon of Time magazine to explain the development.

	Sept. 13, 2004 Return to Ground Zero New York marked the third anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with a ceremony Saturday at the site of the former World Trade Center. Ray Suarez visited Ground Zero shortly after Sept. 11, 2001, and he returned to the site on Saturday for the remembrance ceremony.

	Sept. 8, 2004 Russian President Vladimir Putin Faces Security Challenge Russian President Vladimir Putin met with western journalists and academics night to address growing domestic anger and international concerns about his government's perceived failure to effectively fight terrorism. Gwen Ifill speaks with Toby Gati, a former Assistant U.S. Secretary of State during the Clinton administration.

	Sept. 8, 2004 Presidential Election Focuses on Terrorism Issue Vice President Dick Cheney told a town hall audience in Des Moines, Iowa, Tuesday that there would be an increased risk of terrorist attacks if Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., were elected president. Kwame Holman looks at how the politics of fear has played into recent exchanges between the Bush and Kerry campaigns.

	Sept. 7, 2004 Congress Debates Bills on the 9/11 Commission's Reform Proposals Many members of Congress spent their summer recess in hearings about the 9/11 commission's intelligence reform proposals. Kwame Holman looks at the debate over the differences between the reform bills some members of Congress have introduced.

	Sept. 7, 2004 Former Secretaries Discuss the Differences in Candidates' Approach in Iraq Jim Lehrer discusses the differences in the Iraq policies President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., have proposed with former secretaries of State Henry Kissinger, who served during the Nixon administration, and Madeleine Albright, who served during the Clinton administration.



	AUGUST Aug. 27, 2004 Terrorists May Be Responsible for the Plane Crashes in Russia Investigators found traces of explosives, an indicator of terrorism, at the wreckage site of one of the two Russian airplanes downed this week. Ray Suarez speaks with regional experts about who might be responsible for the crashes that killed 90 people.

	Aug. 27, 2004 New York City Tightens Security for This Week's Republican National Convention As delegates, journalists and others flock to Manhattan this week for the Republican National Convention, the city is spending millions of dollars on security precautions against a potential terrorist attack or violent protest.

	Aug. 27, 2004 Russian Officials Blame Terrorists for At Least One Jet Crash Traces of explosives were found in the wreckage of one of the two airliners that went down in Russia earlier this week, indicating terrorism was the likely cause of the crash, Russian security officials said Friday.

	Aug. 24, 2004 Pre-trial Hearing of the Detainees at Guantanamo Bay Tuesday's pretrial hearing marked the first time any of the nearly 600 detainees at the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, naval base has faced formal charges. Margaret Warner speaks with New York Times reporter Neil Lewis, who was inside the courtroom.

	Aug. 23, 2004 The Latest Proposal to Reform the Intelligence Community Margaret Warner discusses the latest proposal for reform of the national intelligence community with Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and House Intelligence Committee member Anna Eshoo, D-Calif.

	Aug. 17, 2004 Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld Urges Caution with Intelligence Plans Jim Lehrer speaks with Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld about his testimony Tuesday before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the 9/11 commission's recommendations, the ongoing military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the proposed realignment of U.S. troops in Europe and East Asia.

	Aug. 16, 2004 Are We Safer? The leaders of the 9/11 commission criticized the Transportation Security Administration at a Senate Commerce Committee hearing Monday for moving too slowly on its mandate to secure the nation's airways, railways and ports. Kwame Holman reviews today's testimony.

	Aug. 11, 2004 Securing the Nation's Seaports Since the Sept. 11 attacks, many American security officials have worried that terrorists and weapons may enter U.S. shores through vulnerabilities in port security. Jeffrey Kaye examines the costs and challenges of securing the nation's 361 seaports.

	Aug. 10, 2004 President Bush Nominates Rep. Porter Goss as CIA Director President Bush nominated Rep. Porter Goss, R-Fla., chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, as the next director of Central Intelligence. Ray Suarez reports on Tuesday's announcement and the anticipated hurdles in the Senate confirmation process.

	Aug. 10, 2004 President Bush Nominates Rep. Porter Goss as CIA Director President Bush has nominated Rep. Porter Goss, R-Fla., chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, as the next director of Central Intelligence. Jim Lehrer discusses the nomination with four intelligence experts.

	Aug. 10, 2004 9/11 Commission Discuss Their Proposal to Add Intelligence Czar The leaders of the 9/11 commission tried to reassure the House Armed Service Committee on Tuesday that their proposal to add a national intelligence director would not undermine Pentagon authority in U.S. military operations. Kwame Holman reports on Tuesday's testimony.

	Aug. 9, 2004 Pakistan-U.S. Alliance Evolves Post-9/11 Since June, Pakistani authorities have arrested more than 20 al-Qaida suspects in the ongoing campaign against terror. Following a background report on the evolving alliance between Pakistan and the United States since the Sept. 11 attacks, Margaret Warner gets three perspectives on U.S.-Pakistani relations from experts.

	Aug. 6, 2004 Political Wrap The New York Times' David Brooks and Boston Globe columnist Tom Oliphant assess the political ramifications of the latest unemployment numbers as well as this week's terror alert.

	Aug. 6, 2004 Heightened Security Changes D.C. Atmosphere Recently released terrorist threats against the International Monetary Fund and World Bank buildings in Washington have led to an increased security presence within blocks of the White House. A look at life in Washington, D.C. under Orange Alert.

	Aug. 4, 2004 House Members Debates Role of Congress in Intelligence Oversight The recently released 9/11 commission report raised questions about the role certain congressional committees should play in the oversight of intelligence operations. Two members of the U.S. House discuss the role Congress should play in intelligence oversight.

	Aug. 4, 2004 Congressional Committees' Role in Overseeing Intelligence Failures The recently released 9/11 commission report raises questions about the role certain congressional committees should play in the oversight of intelligence operations. Kwame Holman reports on recent hearings into intelligence failures.

	Aug. 3, 2004 Congress Questions Bush's Decision to Endorse 9/11 Commission Recommendations Congress questioned members of the 9/11 commission and government officials about the effectiveness of the commission's recommendations and President Bush's decision to endorse several of them. Kwame Holman reports on the hearings.

	Aug. 3, 2004 Politics of Terror Terror threats are expected to play prominently at the polls as voters prepare to select their next president. Jim Lehrer reports.

	Aug. 3, 2004 Terror Threats Could Affect Voters The threat of terror is expected to play prominently at the polls. Gwen Ifill gets perspectives on the role of terrorism as a campaign issue from Newt Gingrich, former Republican speaker of the House, and Leon Panetta, former White House chief of staff during the Clinton administration.

	Aug. 3, 2004 Perspectives on the Terror Warning by Former CIA Officials The Bush administration acknowledged that the intelligence sources for terror warnings were obtained years ago but defended their decision to elevate the terror alert level. Ray Suarez gets perspectives on the terror warning from Larry Johnson and Sara Daly.

	Aug. 2, 2004 Specific U.S. Financial Institutions May Be Terrorist Targets The U.S. government disclosed intelligence Monday that suggests specific financial institutions may be the targets of planned al-Qaida attacks. Monday's warning is the first intelligence on specific targets the U.S. government has released to the public since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

	Aug. 2, 2004 9/11 Commissioners Discuss Terrorist Threats Two members of the 9/11 Commission discuss the latest terrorist threats and President Bush's decision to endorse the creation of a national intelligence director.

	Aug. 2, 2004 Sources of the Threat of Terror Attacks on the U.S. What specific intelligence prompted the government to increase the terror threat level, and from what source did it come? Margaret Warner discusses the threat with New York Times national security correspondent Doug Jehl.

	Aug. 2, 2004 White House National Security Adviser Discusses Terror Threats Jim Lehrer discusses the current terrorist threat against financial centers in Washington, D.C., New York City and Newark, N.J. and the president's announcement to create a national intelligence director with White House homeland security adviser Frances Townsend.

	Aug. 2, 2004 Implications Of An Attack On a Major U.S. Financial Institution Ray Suarez discusses the possible implications of an attack on an American financial institution with Blake Coppotelli, managing director at the risk consulting firm Kroll, and Jim Browning, a columnist for the Wall Street Journal.



	JULY July 30, 2004 9/11 Commissioners Ask Congress to Revamp U.S. Intelligence System The leaders of the 9/11 commission appealed to Congress to implement the reforms the commission recommended in its report last week. Kwame Holman reports.

	July 30, 2004 Congress Urged to Take Action on 9/11 Reforms 9/11 Commission Chairman Thomas Kean and Vice Chairman Lee Hamilton urged Congress Friday to revamp the U.S. intelligence system as recommended in the commission's final report. Margaret Warner speaks with two senators about the commission's proposed reforms to improve national security.

	July 28, 2004 President Bush and Sen. John Kerry Respond to 9/11 Commission Report The report from the 9/11 commission quickly became part of the presidential debate after Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., promised to implement most of its recommendations if elected. Spencer Michels reports on President Bush and Kerry's response to the 9/11 commission report. Margaret Warner follows up with a discussion.

	July 23, 2004 Boston Prepares for the Democratic National Convention Boston is increasing security on roads and rails as part of its efforts to prevent a terrorist attack at the Democratic National Convention -- the first major political convention since September 11.

	July 23, 2004 Reception to the 9/11 Commission's Recommendations Senate leaders asked Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., to review the 9/11 commission report and make recommendations about what action Congress should take. Kwame Holman looks at the reception to the report.

	July 23, 2004 Experts Discuss the Recommendations in the 9/11 Commission Report As Congress studies the 9/11 commission report, intelligence experts assess the feasibility of its recommendations for restructuring the U.S. intelligence apparatus. A discussion with Philip Zelikow, executive director of the 9/11 commission, and former CIA director Robert Gates on the prospects for change.

	July 22, 2004 A 9/11 Commission Report Proposes Intelligence Reforms The 9/11 commission issued its final report which called for broad intelligence reforms in response to what it said were widespread government failures in the years before the attacks. Jim Lehrer discusses the final conclusions of the commission with its chairman, Thomas Kean, and vice chairman, Lee Hamilton.

	July 22, 2004 Family Members of 9/11 Victims Voice their Opinions The 9/11 commission issued its final report which proposed broad intelligence reforms. Family members of 9/11 victims talk about their perceptions of the investigation into the terrorist attacks and the federal government's response to the threat.

	July 22, 2004 Condoleezza Rice Outlines Administration's Reaction to 9/11 Commission Report National security adviser Condoleezza Rice outlines the Bush administration's reaction to the 9/11 commission report, which found widespread government failings before the attacks and called for broad intelligence reforms.

	July 2, 2004 Shields and Brooks on Saddam's Arraignment and Job Growth Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss how the transfer of power in Iraq, Saddam's arraignment and the latest job growth numbers affect the continuing campaign between President Bush and Senator Kerry.



	JUNE June 30, 2004 Judicial Review The Supreme Court concluded its 2003 term with decisions supporting the legal rights of enemy combatants and free speech on the Internet. Margaret Warner reviews the judicial opinions of the recent term with Douglas Kmiec, a professor at Pepperdine University Law School, and Harold Koh, dean of Yale University Law School.

	June 28, 2004 Supreme Court Watch The Supreme Court dealt a setback to the Bush administration's war against terrorism, ruling that U.S. citizens and foreigners seized as potential terrorists can challenge their treatment in U.S. courts. Ray Suarez discusses the decisions with National Law Journal Washington bureau chief Marcia Coyle.

	June 28, 2004 Detainee Decisions The Supreme Court said Monday the Bush administration has the authority to hold "enemy combatants" indefinitely, but the terror suspects have the basic right to a day in court. Two legal experts assess the impact the decisions will have on the legal efforts to combat terrorism.

	June 25, 2004 Shields and Brooks Political analysts syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks update the 2004 presidential election and assess the recently released memos concerning the interrogation of suspected terrorists and others.

	June 23, 2004 Contractors in Iraq U.S. companies continue to vie for reconstruction contracts in Iraq, despite dangerous conditions and the upcoming handover of power to the Iraqi interim government on June 30.

	June 22, 2004 Fighting Terror The State Department corrected an earlier inaccurate report on terrorism, with the new numbers revealing that acts of terror worldwide increased slightly in 2003. Margaret Warner speaks first to Cofer Black from the State Department and then to former Clinton counterterrorism official Daniel Benjamin.

	June 18, 2004 American Hostage in Saudi Arabia Beheaded by Captors An al-Qaida cell in Saudi Arabia on Friday beheaded its hostage, Paul Johnson, an American contractor, after the Saudi government refused to release suspected al-Qaida members. Ray Suarez and regional experts discuss the security situation for foreign citizens in Saudi Arabia.

	June 18, 2004 9/11 Commission Questions Iraq Connection The 9/11 Commission questioned the Bush administration's assertion that deposed Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein had collaborated with al-Qaida ahead of the terrorist attacks. Following a background report, two political columnists discuss the Bush administration's response to the panel's findings and the potential political fallout.

	June 17, 2004 Day of Horror In its last public hearing on Thursday, the 9/11 Commission heard testimony on the problems immediately following the Sept. 11 attacks and the flaws in the United States' air defense response.

	June 17, 2004 Day of Horror The 9/11 commission heard testimony on the communication problems immediately following the Sept. 11 attacks that left the United States temporarily without a functional government and led Vice President Cheney to believe briefly that the U.S. military had shot down two hijacked aircraft.

	June 17, 2004 Off the Books: Rumsfeld and International Law The Justice Department indicted an independent American contractor in connection with the death of a P.O.W. in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld defended his department against allegations that it held a prisoner in Iraq in alleged violation of international law.

	June 16, 2004 The 9/11 Plot The 9/11 commission reported that it found "no credible evidence" that Saddam Hussein had helped al-Qaida target the United States.

	June 16, 2004 9/11 Commission The 9/11 commission reported Wednesday that it found "no credible evidence" that Saddam Hussein had helped al-Qaida target the United States. Margaret Warner discusses those findings with the chairman and vice chairman of the commission, Republican Thomas Kean and Democrat Lee Hamilton.

	June 8, 2004 Senate Judiciary Committee Grills Ashcroft on Justice Dept. Memo The Senate Judiciary Committee questioned Attorney General John Ashcroft about allegations of a memo that suggests the president is not bound by international treaties prohibiting the torture of prisoners. Margaret Warner speaks with Jess Bravin about the controversial department memo and the heated congressional hearing.

	June 3, 2004 CIA Director George Tenet's Resignation President Bush announced CIA director George Tenet's resignation Thursday. Tenet, who held the top office for seven years, has come under mounting pressures over faulty prewar Iraq intelligence and lapses leading up to the Sept. 11 attacks. Experts analyze the potential reasons for Tenet's departure.

	June 1, 2004 U.S. Outlines Case Against Terror Suspect Padilla Terrorism suspect Jose Padilla plotted to use natural gas to blow up U.S. apartment buildings, according to newly declassified documents released by the Justice Department Tuesday. Margaret Warner discusses the government's case against Padilla with New York Times reporter Eric Lichtblau.



	MAY May 31, 2004 Summer Travel Season Preview Ray Suarez speaks with Darryl Jenkins, visiting professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and Betsy O'Rourke, vice president of marketing at the Travel Industry Association of America about the effects of rising gas prices, low-cost air fare, and heightened security alerts on the start of the summer travel season.

	May 27, 2004 Arrest of Islamic Cleric Abu Hamza al London police arrested Islamic cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri on suspicion that he may be linked to alleged al-Qaida terror cells in the northwestern United States. Ray Suarez discusses the arrest with experts.

	May 26, 2004 Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge The Bush administration confirmed Wednesday that it has heard increased "chatter" about a potential al-Qaida attack on U.S. soil this summer. Gwen Ifill speaks with Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge about this intelligence and the decision not to raise the national terror-threat warning level.

	May 19, 2004 What Went Wrong: Giuliani and Bloomberg Before the 9/11 Commission Former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani defended his city's preparedness to the commission investigating the Sept. 11 attacks, while his successor Mayor Michael Bloomberg said New York still has not received enough federal aid to fight terror. Spencer Michels reports on Wednesday's contentious testimony.

	May 18, 2004 What Went Wrong The 9/11 commission held its first hearing in New York to question police and fire department leaders about communications problems during rescue efforts on the day of the attacks. Spencer Michels reports on the hearing.



	APRIL April 29, 2004 Behind Closed Doors President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney met with the 9/11 Commission in a closed-door session at the White House on Thursday. Jim Lehrer discusses the historical significance of their meeting with presidential historians Michael Beschloss and Richard Norton Smith.

	April 28, 2004 War And Liberties The Supreme Court heard arguments in two cases Wednesday that may set how far the executive branch can go in detaining U.S. citizens without trial in the ongoing war against terrorism. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal helps interpret the arguments.

	April 28, 2004 High Court Considers Enemy Combatant Detentions The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in two precedent-setting cases that ask whether in the war on terrorism President Bush can order American citizens held indefinitely in a military jail without charges, a hearing or access to a lawyer.

	April 20, 2004 War and Liberties The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on behalf of Afghan war detainees held in a military camp in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba who want the right to challenge their detentions in the U.S. court system.

	April 20, 2004 High Court Hears Appeal from Guantanamo Detainees The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether courts have the jurisdiction to hear appeals from terror suspects held in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in one of the first major constitutionality tests of the Bush administration's anti-terrorism policies.

	April 16, 2004 Safe Cargo? Many of the most dangerous items on commercial aircraft may literally fly below what is screened. Spencer Michels looks at the logistical and economic challenges of screening checked baggage and air cargo.

	April 14, 2004 Overviews of 9/11 World The 9/11 commission hearings continued Wednesday by delving into CIA and FBI practices. Two former national security advisers discuss the commission's progress, the possibility of restructuring the intelligence-gathering agencies and Iraq's place in the war on terror.

	April 14, 2004 What Went Wrong? The 9/11 commission took a critical look at the FBI and CIA once again. Kwame Holman reviews the testimony of Director of Central Intelligence George Tenet and FBI Director Robert Mueller.

	April 13, 2004 Discussion: What Went Wrong? The 9/11 commission on Tuesday questioned officials from the Justice Department about the FBI's performance in the months leading up to the 2001 terrorist attacks. Commission members Slade Gorton and Richard Ben-Veniste discuss the panel's criticism of the FBI and the testimonies of Justice Department officials.

	April 13, 2004 Background Report: What Went Wrong? Better cooperation between the FBI and CIA may have uncovered the al-Qaida plot to attack the World Trade Center and Pentagon, the 9/11 commission alleged in a preliminary report. Kwame Holman looks at testimony by Justice Department officials.

	April 12, 2004 The Presidential Daily Brief Following a background report from Kwame Holman, Gwen Ifill and foreign policy columnists discuss the political fallout over a presidential daily brief that showed what President Bush knew about al-Qaida before the 9/11 attacks.

	April 9, 2004 Family Views National security adviser Condoleezza Rice this week joined the list of officials who have testified before the 9/11 commission. Family members of 9/11 victims share their thoughts on the commission's investigation and Rice's testimony.

	April 8, 2004 The Commissioners National security adviser Condoleezza Rice testified Thursday that "no silver bullet" could have prevented the Sept. 11 attacks. Two members of the 9/11 commission discuss the significance of Rice's testimony and their meeting with former President Clinton in a private session.

	April 8, 2004 Under Oath National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice testified that "no silver bullet" could have prevented the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Kwame Holman reports on Rice's testimony before the 9/11 commission.

	April 8, 2004 Condoleezza Rice's Opening Statement Before 9/11 Panel After weeks of mounting political pressure, national security adviser Condoleezza Rice appeared under oath Thursday to discuss the Bush administration's anti-terrorism efforts prior to Sept. 11, 2001.

	April 7, 2004 Center of the Storm After weeks of resistance, National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice has agreed to testify before the bipartisan 9/11 commission. Margaret Warner discusses the appearance in its historical and political context with two experts.



	MARCH March 30, 2004 Public Testimony President Bush agreed to allow national security adviser Condoleezza Rice to testify publicly before the 9/11 commission. Margaret Warner speaks with New York Times White House correspondent David Sanger about the bipartisan pressure which led the White House to reverse its decision.

	March 30, 2004 Public Testimony President Bush agreed Tuesday to allow national security adviser Condoleezza Rice to testify publicly before the 9/11 commission. Two members of the 9/11 commission discuss this about-face.

	March 29, 2004 Fallout Four editorial page editors offer their views on former White House counterterrorism chief Richard Clarke's allegations against the Bush administration.

	March 29, 2004 Terror Target: Uzbekistan The president of Uzbekistan blamed Islamic extremists for the terrorist attacks which killed 19 people in his country. Ray Suarez explores what made Uzbekistan a target for terror with Charles William Maynes, president of the Eurasia Foundation.

	March 26, 2004 Shields and Brooks Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the political ramifications of the 9/11 commission hearings and former White House counterterrorism coordinator Richard Clarke's charges against the Bush administration's motives for invading Iraq.

	March 26, 2004 Secretary of State Colin Powell Jim Lehrer speaks with Secretary of State Colin Powell about the 9/11 commission hearings and the recent allegations former White House counterterrorism coordinator Richard Clarke made against the Bush administration's management of the war on terror.

	March 25, 2004 Newsmaker: Donald Rumsfeld Following two days of 9/11 commission hearings, Jim Lehrer discusses the administration's defense leading up to the Sept. 11 attacks with Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.

	March 24, 2004 What Went Wrong? The second day of public testimony before the independent 9/11 commission focused on American intelligence gathering failures before Sept. 11, 2001. Kwame Holman provides a report on the testimony.

	March 24, 2004 The 9/11 Commission The commission investigating whether more could or should have been done to prevent the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks ended two days of public hearings Wednesday. Two of the panel members discuss what they learned from top Clinton and Bush administration officials and what questions remain.

	March 23, 2004 The 9/11 Commission The bipartisan 9/11 commission began high-profile public hearings today into the intelligence failures and overdependence on diplomacy, which the panel said contributed to the rise of al-Qaida. Kwame Holman reviews today's testimony.

	March 23, 2004 The 9/11 Commission The morning session focused on diplomacy with testimony from Secretary of State Colin Powell and his predecessor, Madeleine Albright. Ray Suarez discusses the hearing with former National Security Council official Daniel Benjamin and former CIA Middle East intelligence analyst Reuel Gerecht.

	March 22, 2004 War on Terror: Richard Clarke Richard Clarke, former White House national coordinator for security and counterterrorism, accuses President Bush of mismanaging the war on terrorism in a new book, "Against All Enemies: Inside America's War on Terror." Margaret Warner speaks with Clarke about his explosive allegations.

	March 22, 2004 War on Terror: Dan Bartlett Ray Suarez gets a response from White House communications director Dan Bartlett.

	March 18, 2004 Newsmaker: Paul Wolfowitz Jim Lehrer speaks with Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz about progress in restoring security and stability to postwar Iraq after almost a year of American occupation.

	March 16, 2004 Terrorism & Politics in Spain The investigation into the train bombings in Madrid last week widened Tuesday as the death toll from the attacks rose to 201. Ray Suarez discusses the attacks and the political aftermath with two experts on Spanish politics.

	March 15, 2004 Aftermath in Spain Reverberations continued across Europe today from Sunday's elections in Spain, where Socialists swept the ruling Conservatives out of office over the issue of Spain's support of the Iraq war. Ray Suarez gets an update from Madrid from Washington Post correspondent Keith Richburg.

	March 15, 2004 Aftermath in Spain Reverberations continued across Europe from the elections in Spain, where Socialists swept the ruling Conservatives out of office over the issue of Spain's support of the Iraq war. Margaret Warner looks at the election's ramifications for European and U.S-Spain relations, as well as the Iraqi coalition and the war on terror.

	March 12, 2004 Conversation: Spanish Ambassador Javier Ruperez Millions of Spaniards took to the streets Friday to mourn the hundreds killed and injured in Thursday's train blasts in Madrid. Spain's ambassador to the United States Javier Ruperez describes his nation's efforts to catch the bombers and his own kidnapping by the Basque separatist group ETA, the lead suspect.

	March 11, 2004 Madrid Bombing At least 190 people were killed when a series of bombs exploded in Madrid, Spain today. Ray Suarez discusses the situation with Michael Radu, chairman of the Center on Terrorism and Counterterrorism at the Foreign Policy Research and Institute, and Richard Gardner, former U.S. ambassador to Spain under President Clinton.



	FEBRUARY Feb. 24, 2004 Conspiracy Charges The Pentagon announced today that it is going to try two prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay in military tribunals. Ray Suarez discusses the decision with Eugene Fidell, the founder of the National Institute of Military Justice.

	Feb. 24, 2004 Security Threats CIA Director George Tenet testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee for the first time since his lead weapons inspector in Iraq resigned and faulted the CIA for flawed intelligence. The NewsHour features excerpts from Tenet's testimony.

	Feb. 23, 2004 The State of Security The Department of Homeland Security was created last March with the merger of 22 federal agencies and 180,000 employees. Margaret Warner asks Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge for a progress report as the first anniversary of the department approaches.

	Feb. 23, 2004 Governor's Views Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge met with the members of the National Governors Association yesterday about homeland security issues. Gwen Ifill discusses homeland security, health care, taxes and education with National Governors Association Chairman Gov. Dirk Kempthorne, R-Idaho, and Vice Chairman Gov. Mark Warner, D-Va.

	Feb. 13, 2004 The Detainees Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld announced that the 660 or so alleged al-Qaida and Taliban fighters, who are being held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, may apply annually for release. Margaret Warner discusses the policy change.

	Feb. 11, 2004 9/11 Probe The White House and the Sept. 11 commission reached an agreement Tuesday giving all panel members access to details from highly classified presidential briefing papers. Commission Chairman Tom Kean and Vice Chairman Lee Hamilton discuss their investigation with Gwen Ifill.



	JANUARY Jan. 27, 2004 9/11 Probe The federal commission investigating the attacks of Sept. 11 wrapped up two days of testimony on what occurred that day. Terence Smith reports on the findings.

	Jan. 22, 2004 Security vs. Privacy Top airline industry executives met in Washington Thursday to develop an industry-wide standard for sharing confidential passenger information with federal antiterrorism officials. Experts explain and debate the proposal.

	Jan. 9, 2004 Asa Hutchinson Citing new security measures and a decrease in volume of intelligence, U.S. Homeland Security officials moved Friday to lower the terrorism alert status from "high" to "elevated." Undersecretary of the Department of Homeland Security Asa Hutchinson discusses that decision and new measures in airline security.

	Jan. 9, 2004 Supreme Court Accepts Case Testing Enemy Combatant Detention The Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide whether a U.S. citizen seized abroad can be kept indefinitely in a military jail, the latest in a series of legal challenges to the Bush administration's antiterrorism policies.

	Jan. 5, 2004 Domestic Security The U.S. VISIT program went into operation Monday, with foreign visitors to the United States being fingerprinted and photographed upon entering the country. Ray Suarez gets two perspectives on the new antiterrorism program's feasibility.

	Jan. 2, 2004 Security Alert Since the government raised the terror warning level to orange, or high, last month, at least ten U.S.-bound flights from foreign countries have been cancelled, delayed or escorted to the airport by jet fighters. Paul Davies updates the situation and Ray Suarez follows up in a conversation.

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