Politics

Brooks and Oliphant Discuss Cabinet Changes

Political analysts David Brooks and Tom Oliphant discuss the politics behind the recent resignations from President Bush's Cabinet and the president's selection of new members.

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Nebraska Governor Picked to Head Agriculture Department

By PBS News Hour

President Bush on Thursday nominated Nebraska Republican Gov. Mike Johanns to serve as secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, replacing Ann Veneman who announced her departure last month.

Improving the Voting Process

Terence Smith speaks with Doug Chapin, director of electionline.org, about how the voting process can be improved.

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Jailed Palestinian Leader to Run for President

By PBS News Hour

Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, who is serving five consecutive life terms in an Israeli prison, filed papers Wednesday to run for Palestinian Authority president to succeed the late Yasser Arafat.

Ukraine Parliament Votes to Remove Government; Rivals Reach Compromise

By PBS News Hour

The opposition in Ukrainian's contested presidential elections got a boost Wednesday when parliament passed a no-confidence motion essentially bringing to an end Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich's government.

President Bush Visits Canada

Gwen Ifill leads a discussion with three experts about the state of U.S.-Canada relations.

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Ridge Steps Down As Homeland Security Chief

Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge announced his resignation Tuesday, becoming the seventh Cabinet member to leave since President Bush won reelection.

State of Security

Gwen Ifill talks with two national security experts about the legacy of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge and where the Department will go from here.

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Kellogg CEO Nominated to Head Commerce Department

Calling him "one of America's most respected business leaders," President Bush on Monday nominated Carlos Gutierrez, the Cuban-born chairman and CEO of cereal giant Kellogg, to serve as the secretary of Commerce.

Ukraine's Supreme Court Considers Call for New Elections

After a week of protests and pressure from the European Union and other Western nations, the Ukrainian Supreme Court has begun hearings into whether the Nov. 20 presidential election was tainted by organized state fraud.