Oct 17 Watch Campaign Ads Focus on Iraq, Immigration, Ethics With the midterm elections nearing, campaign ads are filling the airwaves and promoting candidates' positions on various issues including the Iraq war and immigration. A political expert describes the strategies behind the ads. Continue watching
Oct 17 Watch Books Written on the War in Iraq and on President Bush Will Impact History Numerous books written by journalists have been published on the war in Iraq and on President Bush. A journalist and two historians discuss the impact these writings will have on historical accounts. Continue watching
Oct 16 Watch Campaign Spending Trends Reveal GOP and Democratic Strategies With midterm elections nearly three weeks away, both the Democratic and Republican parties have raised millions of dollars for their House and Senate candidates' campaigns. Political reporters analyze who is contributing money and its influence on the election. Continue watching
Oct 13 Watch Analysts Discuss North Korea Policy, Foley Page Scandal, Congressional Races Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss U.S. reaction to North Korea's nuclear test, the congressional page scandal involving former Rep. Mark Foley, R-Fla., and the congressional races in the midterm elections. Continue watching
Oct 13 President Signs Bill Aimed at Limiting Online Gambling By PBS News Hour The newly approved Safe Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006, which President Bush signed Friday, included a provision aimed at closing the doors of many of the over 2,500 online gambling casino web sites operating in the United States. Continue reading
Oct 12 Watch House Ethics Committee Investigates Mark Foley E-mail Scandal The House Ethics Committee heard testimony from key witnesses in the Foley e-mail scandal Thursday. Roll Call senior editor Ben Pershing provides an update on Republicans and Democrats investigating the actions of former Representative Mark Foley. Continue watching
Oct 12 Missouri Senate Candidates Debate Stem Cell Policy, Iraq By Admin, PBS News Hour Candidates for the Missouri Senate, Republican incumbent Jim Talent and state auditor Claire McCaskill, debated for the third time Wednesday, highlighting their differences on Iraq, stem cell research and the question of talks with North Korea. Continue reading
Oct 11 Watch President Bush Rules Out Military Attack on North Korea President Bush on Wednesday said the United States had no intention of pursuing military action against North Korea and would continue to follow a diplomatic path to ending North Korea's nuclear program. Continue watching
Oct 10 Watch Incumbents Fight for Senate Seats in Montana, Washington In Washington, incumbent Democrat Sen. Maria Cantwell faces stiff competition, while in Montana Republican Sen. Conrad Burns fights for reelection in the wake of the Jack Abramoff scandal. Political analysts discuss the two races in detail. Continue watching
Oct 10 Watch U.S. Rejects Direct North Korea Talks Despite Threats North Korea officials threatened another nuclear test Tuesday unless the United States agrees to hold direct talks. Policy experts discuss President Bush's continued rejection of direct talks and reaction to the test. Continue watching