Politics

Milosevic War Crimes Trial Opens

The trial of former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic began Tuesday in The Hague, opening a key trial in the intentional community's effort to hold political leaders accountable for possible war crimes.

FBI Issues Terror Alert

The FBI announced a new security alert late Monday, warning that a terrorist attack could take place as early as today in the United States or against U.S. interests in Yemen.

Background: Money Politics

Kwame Holman reports on the House campaign finance reform debate.

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Labor Dept. Seeks to Remove Enron's Pension Committee

The Labor Department announced it will replace Enron's pension administrative committee with independent trustees, saying it will take the bankrupt energy giant to court if necessary to make the change.

Israel Retaliates for Rocket Attack

Israeli warplanes Monday attacked a Palestinian security headquarters for the second time in two days, responding to the deaths of two Israeli soldiers and the launch of a rocket by Palestinian extremists.

Newsmaker: Senator Tom Daschle

Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) talks to Jim Lehrer about President Bush's tax cut, Democrat federal spending priorities, and last week's dramatic hearings on Enron and the budget.

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Prime Minister Sharon Meets With President Bush

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon arrived at the White House Thursday evening to meet with President Bush, who is expected to turn down Israel's appeal for the U.S. to cut ties with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat.

Shaping the Courts

Ray Suarez then discusses using ideology as a confirmation for federal judges with Marcia Greenberger, co-president of the National Women's Law Center, and Thomas Jipping, vice president for legal policy at The Free Congress Foundation.

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