Politics

Background: Mideast Maelstrom

Spencer Michels reports on the escalating cycle of violence between Israelis and Palestinians.

Israel Pounds Palestinian Sites in Reprisal for Ambush

Israel Wednesday bombarded a series of Palestinian targets in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, killing at least 16 Palestinians.

School Vouchers

Gwen Ifill gets two perspectives on the school voucher argument heard before the Supreme Court.

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President Bush's Korean Visit

President Bush wraps up his trip to South Korea by condemning North Korea's actions while still calling for renewed dialogue with the Communist state.

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Israel Strikes Back in Cycle of Violence

Israeli warplanes pounded Palestinian targets Tuesday in response to a string of deadly attacks by Palestinian militants.

President Bush Opens Two-Day South Korea Visit

Amid tight security, President Bush arrived at an airbase outside Seoul Tuesday, beginning a trip aimed at strengthening U.S.-South Korean ties.

Court Orders FCC to Reconsider Ownership Limits

A federal court Tuesday ruled the Federal Communications Commission must revisit a rule barring companies from owning television stations with a combined reach of 35 percent or more of the national audience.

President Bush's Visit to South Korea

Special correspondent Simon Marks reports from Seoul on President Bush's visit to South Korea, and explores how recent events may impact U.S relations with the divided peninsula.

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The Court Watch

The Court Watch Senior correspondent Ray Suarez discusses today's Supreme Court arguments in a case involving public housing eviction policies with Jan Crawford Greenberg, court reporter for the Chicago Tribune.

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Series of Palestinian Attacks Sweep Across Occupied Territories

Following a bloody weekend of violence, Palestinian militants launched two separate suicide assaults Monday, killing the two attackers and at least four Israelis.