Jan 19 Watch Inauguration Marks Generational, Racial Turning Point Barack Obama's inauguration marks a turning point for the civil rights movement. Experts mull the event's significance and how it may shift the conversation over race in America. Continue watching
Jan 19 Watch Washington Finalizes Preparations for Historic Inauguration Organizers are bracing for the record crowds converging on Washington for Inauguration Day. Judy Woodruff gives an update on the last-minute preparations, the transportation outlook and the city's security plans. Continue watching
Jan 19 Israel Pulls Out of Gaza Strip as Barack Obama Assumes the Presidency By Admin, PBS News Hour Israeli officials said the military has been ordered to pull out of the Gaza Strip by Tuesday, the day of President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration, but only if Hamas militants keep their end of the cease-fire agreement. Continue reading
Jan 16 Watch Inauguration, Transition and Bush Farewell Top Week's Political News Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks look ahead to Inauguration Day, discuss Barack Obama's dinner with conservative columnists and analyze President Bush's attempts to shape a legacy. Continue watching
Jan 16 Watch Washington Braces for Massive Inauguration Day Turnout From transportation plans to inauguration security details, D.C. officials are bracing for one of the biggest days in the city's history. Ray Suarez reports on the massive challenges organizers face and some of the problems involved in managing the crowds. Continue watching
Jan 15 In Final Address, Bush Says He Acted in Nation's Best Interests By PBS News Hour In his farewell address, President George W. Bush defended his two terms, which were punctuated by the Sept. 11 attacks, the launching of two wars and Hurricane Katrina, by saying he "always acted with the best interests of our country… Continue reading
Jan 15 Watch Text: President Bush's Farewell Address Following is text, as prepared for delivery and distributed to media organizations by the White House, of President Bush's farewell address Thursday. Continue watching
Jan 15 Watch Boehner Outlines GOP Views on Obama's Stimulus Plan House Minority Leader John Boehner outlined his views of President-elect Barack Obama's stimulus plan Thursday, criticizing the size of the spending packages and saying the focus should be on providing quick relief to families and small businesses. Continue watching
Jan 15 Watch Holder Fields Tough Questions in Confirmation Hearing Attorney General nominee Eric Holder answered questions at his Senate confirmation hearing on wiretapping, defining torture, and his involvement in the Clinton Administration's controversial pardons. Analysts probe the major issues of Holder's hearing. Continue watching
Jan 15 Obama Visits Washington Sites for MLK Day of Service By PBS News Hour President-elect Barack Obama began the day before his inauguration with an unscheduled visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center to visit with injured troops. Continue reading