Politics Mar 14 Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming, who bridged partisan gaps with quick wit, dies at age 93 By Mead Gruver, Associated Press
Politics Dec 05 WATCH: George H.W. Bush was a class act from birth to death, says former Sen. Alan Simpson Former Sen. Alan Simpson has hailed his old friend George H.W. Bush as man of humility, a commodity the Wyoming Republican says is rare in the capital. By Associated Press
Economy Feb 18 Watch Obama’s Deficit Panel Chiefs: ‘Staggering’ Task Ahead President Obama has tasked a new commission to target ways to reduce the national debt, projected to hit $1.6 trillion this year. Opponents are concerned the panel could weigh in favor of tax hikes. Judy Woodruff reports interviews the commission…
Politics Nov 09 Supreme Court Hears High-Profile Cases on Juvenile Sentencing The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday about whether giving juveniles life sentences with no chance of parole for non-homicide crimes qualifies as cruel and unusual punishment. By Online DA
Nation Sep 17 Watch Ted Kennedy Jr. Reflects on His Father’s Legacy Judy Woodruff speaks with Ted Kennedy Jr. about his father's posthumously published memoir, "True Compass." The book offers new insights into Edward Kennedy's famous family and his political career, including the dark moments.