Mar 02 Watch Ten Commandments The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday about whether religious symbols like the Ten Commandments can be displayed on government property. Continue watching
Mar 02 Watch Syrian Ambassador to the U.S. Discusses Pressure to Withdraw Troops from Lebanon President Bush and other world leaders are pressuring Syria to withdraw its 15,000 troops from Lebanon. Syrian Ambassador to the United States Imad Moustapha discusses the pressure facing his government. Continue watching
Mar 02 Watch Senate Debates Changes to Bankruptcy Laws A bill up for debate in the Senate will make it harder for people to walk away from personal debts such as credit cards after they have declared bankruptcy. Continue watching
Mar 01 Supreme Court Strikes Down Death Penalty By Admin, PBS News Hour The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that applying the death penalty to offenders under the age of 18 is unconstitutionally cruel, ending the practice nationwide. Continue reading
Mar 01 Mideast Quartet Urges Palestinian-Israeli Dialogue By PBS News Hour World leaders meeting in London called on the newly elected Palestinian government to crack down on attacks on Israelis. Continue reading
Mar 01 Watch Bill Frist Attacks Democrats Use of the Filibuster, Urges Social Security Reform Sen. Bill Frist, R-Tenn., speaks with Jim Lehrer about President Bush's Social Security plan and the Democrats' use of the filibuster against the president's judicial nominees. Continue watching
Mar 01 Watch Juvenile Death Penalty The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday by a 5-4 vote that the death penalty for convicted murderers under the age of 18 is unconstitutional. A discussion with a Supreme Court reporter about the landmark decision. Continue watching
Feb 28 Lebanese Prime Minister Resigns Amid Mass Protests By PBS News Hour Lebanese Prime Minister Omar Karami announced that he and his government would resign from office Monday, bringing cheers from more than 25,000 people gathered outside the Parliament to protest against the government and its ties to Syria. Continue reading
Feb 28 Watch Lawmakers Poll Constituents on Social Security Views Members of Congress conducted town hall forums with their constituents to discuss and debate President Bush's Social Security proposal. Elizabeth Brackett of WTTW - Chicago reports from Wisconsin while Lee Hochberg of Oregon Public Broadcasting visits with voters from Oregon. Continue watching
Feb 28 Watch Lebanese Prime Minister Omar Karami Resigns Amid Opposition Unrest Lebanese Prime Minister Omar Karami resigned Monday amid opposition protests since the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. Experts assess the continued political turmoil within Lebanon and the increasing diplomatic pressure on Syria, whom many blame for the political… Continue watching