Politics

Shields, Brooks: Obama Risks Looking Petty in Fox Fight

Columnists David Brooks and Mark Shields review the week's news, including the coming Afghan runoff and the war of words between the White House and Fox News.

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Pay Slashed for Bailed-out Firms' Executives

The government has ordered seven firms that received billions in bailout money to dramatically cut compensation to their highest-paid employees.

Brazil Works to Clamp Down on Drug Violence Ahead of Olympics

A firefight between drug gangs and the downing of a police helicopter in Rio de Janeiro last weekend heightened concerns about the city hosting the Olympic Games in 2016. Seth Kugel of GlobalPost provides an update in this Reporter's Podcast.

Obama: Small Businesses to Be Offered TARP Help

By Carolyn O'Hara

President Barack Obama unveiled plans Wednesday to shift government bailout efforts from Wall Street's banks to Main Street's small businesses by increasing lending and access to credit.

Other News: Wells Fargo Concerns Drive Market Sell-off

In other news, worries about the health of Wells Fargo triggered a late day sell-off on Wall Street, and former Afghan foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah agreed to the presidential runoff set for November.

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Stimulus Bill Data Offer Glimpse of Effectiveness

Americans and government watchdogs are getting their first glimpse at the results of the massive economic stimulus package heralded by President Barack Obama soon after taking office.

HIV Vaccine Tests Confirm 'Modest' Protection, More Research Needed

PARIS | The complete results of the first vaccine trial to ever show some protection against HIV were released Tuesday, and researchers sought to refute criticism that the study's results could be weaker than indicated.

Under Pressure, Karzai Endorses Afghan Election Runoff

Afghan President Hamid Karzai agreed to a runoff election after a U.N. probe determined that the August election was rife with fraud. Gwen Ifill reports.

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In Afghanistan, Runoff Election Could Strengthen Democracy

Afghan President Hamid Karzai bowed to pressure Tuesday and agreed to a runoff election on Nov. 7. The move came as the Obama administration debates the future of U.S. strategy. Gwen Ifill talks to experts for insight.

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Arrests, Scrutiny Put Hedge Fund Sector on Edge

The arrests of a prominent Wall Street hedge fund founder and five others on Friday have unsettled the hedge fund world and could spur calls for new rules governing the largely unregulated financial sector.