Feb 23 Watch Congress Mulls Lobbying Reform Since former lobbyist Jack Abramoff pled guilty to bribery charges a month ago and other issues have taken priority on Capitol Hill, some members of Congress no longer believe lobbying reform needs to be rushed. Continue watching
Feb 22 Watch Political Pressure Grows to Stop Dubai Ports Deal Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers called on President Bush to stop a contract that would put a state owned company in the United Arab Emirates in charge of America's largest seaports. Continue watching
Feb 21 Third Term Rumors Spark Political Debate in Nigeria By Admin, PBS News Hour Nigerian officials are denying rumors that have swept through that nation's media that President Olusegun Obasanjo may be trying to amend the country's constitution in order to seek a third term in office. Continue reading
Feb 21 Watch U.S. Ambassador Calls for Iraq to Form Unity Government U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad talks from Baghdad about the latest violence in Iraq, the U.S. role in forming a government of national unity and Iran's influence in the Middle East. Continue watching
Feb 21 Watch Alito Appearance Marks Shift in Court Two constitutional law professors discuss how Justice Alito's presence on the bench may sway the balance of the Supreme Court. Continue watching
Feb 21 Watch High Court Agrees to Hear Late-term Abortion Case The U.S. Supreme Court heard challenges Tuesday to federal environmental laws and scheduled arguments on state abortion restrictions. Ray Suarez discusses the arguments as well as Justice Samuel Alito's first day on the bench with Marcia Coyle. Continue watching
Feb 20 Iran, Russia to Continue Nuclear Talks By PBS News Hour The diplomatic effort to ensure Iran's nuclear efforts would not lead to the Islamic republic developing atomic weapons shifted to Moscow Monday where negotiators from Iran and Russia met to discuss ways to end the standoff. Continue reading
Feb 20 Watch Historians Consider Presidential Powers in a Time of War As the NSA surveillance program continues to draw heated debate, a panel debates the scope of presidential power. Continue watching
Feb 20 Watch Hamas Works to Form Palestinian Government The militant group Hamas, the winner of Palestinian parliamentary elections held in January, took the first steps to forming a government by appointing a prime minister. Following a background report, two experts discuss the appointment and chances for negotiations with… Continue watching
Feb 17 Watch White House Responds to Cheney Accident The Bush administration responded this week to the accidental shooting of Texas lawyer Harry Whittington by Vice President Dick Cheney. Continue watching