Jun 29 Watch Afghan Troop Training Challenges Examined by Documentary Filmmaker As the U.S. considers its ongoing strategy in Afghanistan amidst leadership changes, Ray Suarez talks with documentary filmmaker Carol Dysinger about her exploration of the strengths of Afghan troops and the U.S. soldiers helping to train them. Continue watching
Jun 29 Watch Petraeus: Afghan Forces Not Ready to Take the Lead on Security Gen. David Petraeus, the newly appointed U.S. commander in Afghanistan, testified that the U.S. faces a long-term commitment to the war in Afghanistan. Gwen Ifill reports on the general's endorsement by the Senate Armed Services Committee. Continue watching
Jun 28 On Monday’s NewsHour… SUPREME COURT: CHICAGO HANDGUN BAN | The Supreme Court struck down a Chicago handgun law, ruling that Americans have the right to keep and bear arms regardless of where they live. Jeffrey Brown talks with Marcia Coyle of the… Continue reading
Jun 28 Sen. Robert C. Byrd, Famed Orator Robert C. Byrd, the late senator who set records for most votes and career longevity, will also be remembered for his style of oration -- more in step with the Roman Senate than with the era of… Continue reading
Jun 28 Remembering Sen. Robert C. Byrd’s Life and Legacy in the U.S. Senate By apropp Sen. Robert C. Byrd -- known for his staunch defense of the Constitution and for steering billions of dollars to his home state -- died Monday after more than a half century representing West Virginia in Congress, ending the longest… Continue reading
Jun 28 W.Va. Sen. Robert Byrd Dies at 92 Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia, the longest-serving senator in U.S. history known for passionate rhetoric and insider knowledge of Washington's power corridors, died early Monday at age 92. Byrd was admitted to a Northern Virginia hospital late last week… Continue reading
Jun 25 Shields and Brooks on What Obama, Democrats Can Tout in 2010 Campaigns Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks stopped by The Rundown again for "just one more thing" to discuss what message President Obama and the Democrats might be able to use to persuade voters in this fall's elections. Will voters care… Continue reading
Jun 25 On Friday’s NewsHour… FINANCIAL REFORM BILL | The House and Senate reached an agreement on a set of Wall Street reforms aimed at preventing another financial meltdown. Jeffrey Brown sits down with guests to break down the provisions of this bill and its… Continue reading
Jun 24 McChrystal Article Raises Questions About Reporters’ Role Rolling Stone's profile of Gen. Stanley McChrystal stirred a storm of controversy that cost the leader of military operations in Afghanistan his job, but also raised questions about how the media operate. Michael Hastings was a freelance reporter… Continue reading
Jun 24 In Brazil, Oil Rigs in Sight, but World Cup on Minds As we flew into Rio de Janeiro Wednesday, the city's jagged emerald mountains, sapphire blue waters and ribbon of white beaches seemed as pristine and beautiful as advertised, a natural paradise for residents and vacationers alike. Yet Thursday morning,… Continue reading