Politics

Cuba and U.S. Relations: Blaming the Blockade

By PBS News Hour

Paul Solman explores Cuba's market reforms and the effect of the U.S. trade embargo.

Newsmaker: Vice President Cheney

Vice President Dick Cheney examines the state of U.S. energy consumption and conservation, stem cell research, campaign finance reform and his health.

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Troubled Legacy

Gwen Ifill reports on new criticism of the FBI after computers and guns are discovered to be missing.

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Bush Renews Waiver of Helms-Burton Provision

By Admin

President Bush decided not to activate a provision of the 1996 Helms-Burton Act that punishes foreigners for investing in Cuban property once owned by Americans.

Mexico: A Question of Amnesty

Gwen Ifill and experts discuss Mexico-U.S. immigration policy after Mexican President Vicente Fox appeals to the U.S. for reform.

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Helms-Burton Act

By PBS News Hour

On July 16 President Bush enacted a six-month waiver of provisions of the 1996 Helms-Burton Act that would allow lawsuits against foreign companies who deal with Cuban businesses once claimed by U.S. nationals.

Procedural Fight Derails Campaign Finance Debate

After a rancorous fight over the scope and length of debate, the House Thursday put off consideration of sweeping campaign finance reform.

Violence Erupts Following Northern Ireland Marches

More than 100 police officers and dozens of residents were hurt early today as Catholic protesters rioted in Belfast following the heaviest day of Protestant marching season.