Mar 16 Watch Congress Debates Iraq; Gonzales Takes Heat for U.S. Attorney Firings A bill mandating Iraq troop withdrawal failed in the Senate, former CIA agent Valerie Plame testified about the leaking of her name, and some called for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' resignation over the firing of federal prosecutors. Analysts mull these… Continue watching
Mar 16 Watch Plame Testifies About Her Covert Status Former CIA operative Valerie Plame told a congressional committee Friday that her career ended when a columnist revealed her identity and that she did not recommend her husband for a trip to Niger. The NewsHour provides extended excerpts of her… Continue watching
Mar 16 Socialist China Passes Private Property Law By PBS News Hour China's National People's Congress officially passed a landmark law that strengthens private property rights, despite opposition from left-wing intellectuals who claim it will accelerate the gap between the rich and poor. Continue reading
Mar 15 Watch Senate Defeats Troop Withdrawal Deadline The Senate voted 50-48 against a Democratic measure to pull U.S. troops out of Iraq by March 2008, but overwhelmingly passed another resolution pledging support for the troops. Sens. Jack Reed, D-R.I., and Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., give their views on… Continue watching
Mar 15 Hamas, Fatah Reach Deal on Unity Government By Admin, PBS News Hour After months of negotiations, Palestinian rival factions Hamas and Fatah on Thursday finalized a unity government in an effort to end violence between the groups and lead the Palestinians out of yearlong international isolation. Continue reading
Mar 14 Watch Congress Urged to Pass Immigration Bill This Year As his tour of Latin America concluded, President Bush pledged to work to change U.S. immigration laws and said immigration reform legislation could be completed by Congress this year. Analysts discuss the prospects of passing such a bill. Continue watching
Mar 14 Watch President Supports Gonzales Despite Calls for Resignation President Bush reasserted his confidence in Alberto Gonzales Wednesday, amid calls for the attorney general to resign over the firing of eight U.S. attorneys. Legal analysts discuss the implications for Gonzales. Continue watching
Mar 13 Watch Gonzales Acknowledges ‘Mistakes’ in Ousting U.S. Attorneys U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales admitted Tuesday that "mistakes were made" in the December firing of eight U.S. attorneys, but declined to resign over the controversy. Two senators discuss the day's developments. Continue watching
Mar 13 Viacom Sues Video-Sharing Site YouTube for $1 Billion By PBS News Hour Media conglomerate Viacom Inc. sued video-sharing Web site YouTube for more than $1 billion Tuesday for copyright infringement. Continue reading
Mar 09 Justice Sandra Day O’Connor By Admin, PBS News Hour The first woman ever appointed to the Supreme Court, Sandra Day O'Connor grew up intending to go into her family's business of cattle ranching. Continue reading