Apr 07 Senate votes to extend jobless benefits for long-term unemployed By David Espo, Associated Press Updated | 6:21 p.m. EDT: WASHINGTON -- On Wednesday, the Senate voted, 59-38, to extend jobless benefits for the long-term unemployed that expired late last year. Capping a three-month struggle, the approval sends the legislation to a hostile reception… Continue reading
May 09 Watch As Bipartisan Immigration Reform Plan Debuts, an Emphasis on Flexibility As Bipartisan Immigration Reform Plan Debuts, an Emphasis on Flexibility… Continue watching
Sep 24 Watch Bailout Plan Dominates Campaign Trail and Capitol Hill Sens. John McCain suggested delaying Friday's presidential debate amid concerns over the nation's financial crisis as lawmakers sought to reach a compromise on a $700 billion government bailout plan. Kwame Holman reports on the latest news from the campaign trail… Continue watching
Nov 02 Watch Mukasey Questioned on Torture, Clinton Attacked by Opposition This week, lawmakers questioned Attorney General-nominee Michael Mukasey's stance on torture tactics and Democratic presidential hopefuls stepped up attacks on front-runner Sen. Hillary Clinton. Analysts Mark Shields and Rich Lowry discuss the week's developments. Continue watching
Jul 27 Watch Democrats Seek Perjury Probe for Attorney General Senate Democrats requested a perjury investigation for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales after testimony from FBI Director Robert Mueller raised questions about his credibility. Former Justice Department officials discuss the situation. Continue watching
Jul 26 Watch Senate Democrats Arrange Perjury Charges for Gonzales Senate Democrats are calling for a special counsel for investigation into the testimony of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. The NewsHour reports on the counsel, designed to look into perjury charges brought against Gonzales. Continue watching
Jun 11 Watch Senate GOP Looks to Block No-Confidence Vote on Gonzales Senate Republicans moved to block the no-confidence vote on Attorney General Alberto Gonzales proposed by Democrats. The NewsHour reports on what the resolution means for the White House. Continue watching
Mar 29 Watch Former Chief of Staff Contradicts Gonzales in Hill Testimony Kyle Sampson, the former chief of staff to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday that his former boss gave inaccurate statements when he said that he wasn't involved in the firing of U.S. attorneys. Continue watching