Jan 26 Watch President Touts Social Security Reform President Bush further explained his position on Social Security reform at a press conference Wednesday. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and National Review editor Rich Lowry assess the president's stance on the controversial matter. Continue watching
Jan 25 President Wants $80 Billion More for Afghanistan, Iraq By PBS News Hour President Bush plans to request $80 billion in supplemental funding from Congress primarily for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, as Congress' top budget analyst projected a $368 billion deficit for 2005 even without the added costs. Continue reading
Jan 25 Watch Iraq Prepares for Jan. 30th Elections In anticipation of Sunday's Iraqi elections, Margaret Warner talks with a reporter stationed in Baghdad. Continue watching
Jan 25 Watch Senators Discuss the Nomination of Condoleezza Rice for Secretary of State A week after Condoleezza Rice testified on Capitol Hill, senators continued to debate her confirmation as secretary of state and the administration's decisions on the war in Iraq. Continue watching
Jan 25 Watch Senators Debate Rice Nomination for Secretary of State Senators debated Tuesday the nomination of Condoleezza Rice for secretary of state. Continue watching
Jan 21 FCC Chairman Michael Powell Resigns By PBS News Hour Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Powell, who oversaw the passage of controversial media ownership rules among other matters, announced Friday he will leave his post in March after holding the job for four years. Continue reading
Jan 21 Watch President Bush’s Second Inaugural Capped by Festivities After his second inaugural ceremony, President Bush and his family celebrated at elaborate festivities. Continue watching
Jan 21 Watch Political Analysts Discuss President Bush’s Inaugural Jim Lehrer speaks with regular NewsHour political analysts about President Bush's ambitious plans for Social Security reform, Vice President Dick Cheney's comments about U.S. policy towards Iran and Secretary of State nominee Condoleeza Rice's confirmation hearings. Continue watching
Jan 21 Watch Palestinian Security Forces Are Redeployed in Gaza The Palestinian Authority deployed thousands of armed Palestinian throughout the northern Gaza Strip on Friday to prevent attacks against Israel. Ray Suarez speaks with two experts about the significance of this action and whether it could lead to a possible… Continue watching
Jan 20 Ukraine’s President-Elect Yushchenko to Be Sworn in Sunday By PBS News Hour The Ukranian parliament has voted to inaugurate president-elect Victor Yushchenko on Sunday, signaling an end to a long and bitter presidential contest. Continue reading