Politics

Homeland Defense

Kwame Holman looks at bioterrorism and the activities of the Office of Homeland Defense and Security, including excerpts from Tom Ridge's first briefing earlier.

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House to Shut Down After Senate Staffers Exposed to Anthrax

Speaker Dennis Hastert said the House of Representatives will shut down at the end of business today after 31 people on Capitol Hill tested positive for anthrax exposure.

Israeli Cabinet Member Assassinated in Jerusalem

Militant Palestinians today assassinated an Israeli cabinet member, sparking condemnation throughout the region and severely testing ceasefire efforts.

Wing of Senate Building Closed Amid Anthrax Concerns

Capitol Police closed a dozen Senate offices today to inspect the ventilation system after a letter addressed to Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle tested positive for anthrax.

Anthrax Scare Hits Senate Majority Leader’s Office

A letter addressed to Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle has tested positive for anthrax.

Secretary Powell Arrives in Pakistan

In his first trip outside the United States since the Sept. 11 attacks, Secretary of State Colin Powell arrived in Pakistan today to discuss reopening military ties, the future of Afghanistan, and Pakistan's dispute with India over Kashmir.

Behind Enemy Lines

Independent Television News reporter Ian Williams reports from inside Taliban territory on the public relations war between the U.S. and the Taliban.

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President’s Weekly Radio Address

By Admin, PBS NewsHour

In the first radio address since the beginning of air strikes on targets in Afghanistan, President Bush has the said the U.S. military has "achieved the goals of the first phase of our campaign."…

Senate Approves Aviation Security, Anti-Terrorism Bills

The Senate overwhelmingly approved major aviation security and anti-terrorism legislation in an attempt to prevent future terrorist attacks.

President Bush at Pentagon Memorial

By PBS NewsHour

The following is the full text of President Bush's remarks at the Pentagon Memorial commemorating the lives of those lost during the September 11 attacks.