Jun 03 Watch Political Analysts Assess the Week's Political News Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Jim Lehrer to discuss the revelation of Watergate source Deep Throat, the Guantanamo abuse allegations and SEC chairman nominee Christopher Cox. Continue watching
Jun 02 President Nominates California Congressman to Head SEC By PBS News Hour President Bush on Thursday nominated Rep. Christopher Cox, R-Calif., to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission after current Chairman William Donaldson announced his departure effective June 30. Continue reading
Jun 01 Watch Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was elected last month as Los Angeles' first Hispanic mayor in over 100 years. The mayor-elect joins Ray Suarez to discuss the challenges he faces in his new role. Continue watching
May 31 Watch Supreme Court Watch The Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned the conviction of now defunct accounting firm Arthur Andersen for destroying Enron Corp.-related documents because of flawed jury instructions. Continue watching
May 30 Baath Party Conference to Open Amid Calls for Democratic Reform Battered by its withdrawal from Lebanon under international pressure and a continued weak economy at home, Syria may usher in a new period of transition when the Baath Party, which has ruled the country for more than 30 years, meets… Continue reading
May 27 Watch Shields and Brooks Discuss John Bolton, the Senate Judicial Compromise and Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Jim Lehrer to discuss the Senate vote to delay John Bolton's nomination to the United Nations, the Senate compromise on judicial nominations and the House bill that would… Continue watching
May 27 Watch The Senate Delays U.N. Ambassador Nominee John Bolton Confirmation Vote The vote to end debate on the nomination of John Bolton as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations fell four votes short on the Senate floor Thursday night, delaying a final vote on Bolton's confirmation until after the Memorial Day… Continue watching
May 26 Watch President Bush Pledges $50 Million in Aid to the Palestinian Authority Palestinian Foreign Minister Nasser al-Kidwa speaks about Thursday's meeting between President Bush and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. In their first ever meeting, President Bush praised Abbas' leadership and pledged $50 million to the Palestinian Authority for construction and housing in… Continue watching
May 26 Watch Senate Democrats Attempt to Delay Bolton Vote Until the White House releases classified information about U.N. ambassador designate John Bolton, Democrats have promised to try to delay a vote on the embattled nominee until next month. Continue watching
May 25 Iran Agrees to Continue Moratorium on Nuclear Activities By PBS News Hour Iranian delegates and members of a European Union team meeting in Geneva agreed to a two-month suspension of negotiations Wednesday following three hours of talks aimed at ending Iran's nuclear aspirations. Continue reading