Jun 21 Watch Obama Preps Afghanistan Drawdown, but Debate Lingers on End Goals President Obama will announce plans for the initial U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan Wednesday. Jeffrey Brown discusses what the president's options are with retired Army Lt. Col. John Nagl of the Center for a New American Security, author Phyllis Bennis… Continue watching
Jun 21 Watch Obama to Unveil Timetable for U.S. Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan White House officials confirmed that President Obama will announce plans for the initial U.S. troop drawdown from Afghanistan in a primetime speech Wednesday night. Jeffrey Brown reports. Continue watching
Jun 21 Kerry, McCain Introduce Resolution to Authorize Limited U.S. Role in Libya Photo By Bill Clark/Roll Call Sens. John Kerry, D-Mass., and John McCain, R-Ariz., introduced a resolution in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday that would authorize a limited military presence in Libya, heading off an effort in the U.S. House… Continue reading
Jun 20 World Week Ahead: Afghan Troop Downsizing; Gates Exit Interview By Larisa Epatko This week, Jim Lehrer will interview Defense Secretary Robert Gates as he prepares to step down from his administration post and as President Obama prepares to announce the level of troop withdrawals from Afghanistan. Continue reading
Jun 20 Watch Remembering the Life of 'E Street Band' Saxophonist Clarence Clemons Saxophonist Clarence Clemons died on Saturday at the age of 69 from complications from a stroke. Jeffrey Brown takes a look back at the musician's career. Continue watching
Jun 17 Watch Reid: Libya Operation Will be Over 'Before You Know It' Reid: Libya Operation Will be Over 'Before You Know It'… Continue watching
Jun 17 Reid Backs Obama on Libya: 'This Thing Will Be Over Before We Know it' Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Friday stood by President Obama's assertion that the War Powers Act does not apply to the American mission in Libya and thus, does not need congressional approval. "This thing will be over before we… Continue reading
Jun 17 PBS NewsHour Blogs Back in Business After Hacker Attack By News Desk If you've been looking for The Rundown news blog, Art Beat or Paul Solman's Business Desk blog since our hack attack on May 29, you've likely been pointed instead to the NewsHour's Tumblr page, or our homepage. Continue reading
Jun 16 Watch Outgoing Secretary Gates on U.S.-Pakistan Ties: 'We Need Each Other' With Robert Gates' days at the Pentagon numbered, Kwame Holman looks back at the retiring defense secretary's service during tumultuous times under Presidents Bush and Obama. Continue watching
Jun 16 Watch Defense Secretary Gates Delivers Final News Conference Defense Secretary Gates Delivers Final News Conference… Continue watching