Politics

War and Diplomacy in Iraq

As Secretary of State Colin Powell prepares to make the U.S. case for war against Iraq, Gwen Ifill gets four views on his role in the Bush administration and his efforts on the world stage.

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War and Diplomacy in Iraq

Secretary of State Colin Powell on Wednesday will present the U.S. case for war in Iraq. Gwen Ifill reports on Powell's role in world events.

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President Bush Sends $2.23 Trillion Budget to Congress

With an anemic economy at home and a possible war with Iraq on the horizon, President Bush unveiled a $2.23 trillion federal budget Monday.

Senate Confirms Snow for Treasury Post

The Senate confirmed President Bush's nomination of John Snow to be next treasury secretary Thursday night, filling the position left vacant by Paul O'Neill's Dec. 6 resignation.

"Shoe Bomber" Sentenced to Life in Prison

A Boston judge handed down a life sentence Wednesday for Richard Reid, the alleged al-Qaida member who pleaded guilty to attempting to blow up a jetliner using explosives in his shoe.

Judge Rejects Pres. Bush’s Discount Drug Card Plan

A federal judge Wednesday barred the Bush administration from putting in place a plan to offer discount prescription drug cards to Medicare recipients.

Iraqi Diplomat Pledges Proactive Cooperation With U.N. Inspections

Iraqi Ambassador to the United Nations Mohammed Al-Douri told reporters Wednesday that Iraq will "go a step farther and proactively cooperate" with U.N. weapons inspections.

Sharon’s Party Victorious in Israeli Elections

Against a backdrop of heightened military security, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's right-wing Likud Party walked away with a victory in Tuesday's parliamentary elections.

The Democratic Response

Gary Locke, the Democratic governor of Washington, outlines his party's response to the State of the Union, calling for a multilateral response to Iraq and North Korea and urging fiscal restraint.

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