Politics

Roberts Tries to Address Concerns of Skeptical Democrats

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee grilled chief justice nominee John Roberts on his views of affirmative action, civil rights and big business, trying to get at his personal, rather than legal, view of the law.

Parliamentary Elections Mark Critical Step for Afghan Government

By PBS News Hour

On Sunday, Afghans will head to the polls for a long-awaited and twice-delayed parliamentary election.

The Roberts Hearings’ Final Day

A report on the final day of John Roberts' confirmation hearings for chief justice of the United States.

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Roberts Stresses Limited Role of Court, Pledges to Seek Consensus

By Admin, PBS News Hour

During his second day of questioning by the Senate Judiciary Committee, chief justice nominee John Roberts said Wednesday he would strive to build larger and clearer majorities in Supreme Court decisions if confirmed.

Insurgents Launch Assaults Aimed At Derailing Elections

By PBS News Hour

As Afghanistan's 11.7 million voters and nearly 6,000 candidates prepare for upcoming landmark parliamentary elections, insurgents have launched an intensified wave of attacks against Afghan and coalition troops and other government supporters.

Day Three of Roberts Hearings

On the second day of questioning, Supreme Court nominee John Roberts faced questions on issues ranging from the right to die to how broadly he would interpret the Constitution. Two scholars assess his responses.

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Third Day of Roberts Hearings

Judge John Roberts faced a second day of questioning in his confirmation hearings for chief justice of the United States. A report highlights important moments of the day.

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Lee Hamilton

Following a background report on the federal response to Hurricane Katrina, former congressman and vice chairman of the 9/11 Commission Lee Hamilton discusses the United States' preparedness for emergencies.

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Senators Question Roberts on Abortion, Civil Rights

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Chief justice nominee John Roberts on Tuesday faced hours of pointed questions from senators on a slew of issues ranging from abortion and segregation to the separation of executive and congressional powers.

Experienced Emergency Worker Takes Helm At FEMA

By PBS News Hour

The new acting director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, R. David Paulison, pledged Tuesday to find more permanent homes for the tens of thousands of Hurricane Katrina survivors now in temporary living arrangements.