Jun 29 On Tuesday's NewsHour... ELENA KAGAN CONFIRMATION HEARINGS | Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan faced a grilling from some Senate Judiciary Committee members on her role in barring military recruiters at Harvard. Kwame Holman reports on the second day of confirmation hearings. Then, Judy… Continue reading
Jun 29 Report: Rating System of Afghan Forces 'Not Reliable' By Larisa Epatko A special inspector general report issued late Monday says the rating system of Afghan security forces is not reliable and training efforts face "serious challenges."… Continue reading
Jun 29 Tuesday: Day Two of Kagan Hearings; Day One of Petraeus Hearings By Tom LeGro Elena Kagan is sworn in Monday for her Supreme Court confirmation hearing (Scott Andrews/Pool via Bloomberg) Day two of the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Solicitor General Elena Kagan begin Tuesday morning. With opening statements and introductions by the… Continue reading
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