Jan 28 Watch NewsHour Analysts Discuss the Iraq Election and Condoleezza Rice's Confirmation Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the significance of the Iraqi elections and what Condoleezza Rice's confirmation means for U.S. foreign policy. Continue watching
Jan 28 Watch Mechanics of Iraq's Election Iraqis vote on Sunday in the country's first free elections in 50 years. A look at the mechanics of and stakes in Iraq's election. Continue watching
Jan 28 Watch Iraq Pre-Election Overview from Reporters in Iraq Two Independent Television News reporters in the towns of Basra and Mosul, give an overview of the preparations for Sunday's elections in those regions. Then, a Washington Post reporter in Baghdad talks about the implementation of security measures and the… Continue watching
Jan 27 Israeli and Palestinian Leaders Lay Groundwork for Summit By PBS News Hour Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said he is pleased by newly elected Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas' efforts to restore calm in the Middle East, as both sides continue to lay the groundwork for a summit to restart the peace process. Continue reading
Jan 27 Watch Iraqi-Americans Prepare to Vote in Elections Back Home An estimated 240,000 Iraqi-Americans are eligible to vote in Sunday's election in Iraq but many are facing the daunting task of choosing from over 100 parties and finding available polling places in the United States. Continue watching
Jan 27 Watch Preparation for National Elections in Iraq Lindsay Hilsum, Neil Connery and Julian Manyon of Independent Television News give updates from Basra, Mosul and Baghdad on preparations for Sunday's national elections in Iraq. Continue watching
Jan 26 Senate Confirms Rice As Secretary of State By PBS News Hour Condoleezza Rice won easy confirmation by the Senate Wednesday as secretary of state, replacing Colin Powell who resigned last month. Continue reading
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 26 Watch Spreading Freedom in the World President Bush spoke of his drive to lead the world's democratic movement at Wednesday's press conference. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and National Review editor Rich Lowry analyze the president's efforts. Continue watching
Jan 26 Watch President Bush Urges Spread of Freedom President Bush spoke of his drive to lead the world's democratic movement at Wednesday's press conference. Continue watching