Apr 02 Watch Congress, White House Compete for Control of War Policy The constitutional battle between Congress and President Bush over Iraq war policy continued Monday. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., threatened to cut off funding for the war if the president vetoes a spending bill that includes a timetable for… Continue watching
Mar 26 Watch Prisoner Faces New Tribunal Process at Guantanamo Bay Australian prisoner David Hicks faced charges of providing material support for terrorism before a revamped military tribunal system at Guantanamo Bay on Monday. Miami Herald reporter Carol Rosenberg, who was in the courtroom, talks about the case, then analysts Neal… Continue watching
Sep 26 Watch Supreme Court Justices Reflect on Judicial Independence Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and former Justice Sandra Day O'Connor discuss judicial independence, the subject of a two-day conference this week at Georgetown University Law School. Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch President’s Use of ‘Signing Statements’ Raises Constitutional Concerns The American Bar Association said President Bush's use of "signing statements," which allow him to sign a bill into law but not enforce certain provisions, disregards the rule of law and the separation of powers. Legal experts discuss the implications. Continue watching
Jun 27 Watch Senate Begins Debate on Flag Burning Debate began Tuesday on a constitutional amendment banning the desecration of the U.S. flag. The amendment is heading towards its best chance at passage in 15 years, as the Senate prepares to vote later this week. Continue watching
Jun 16 Challenges Just Beginning for New Iraqi Unity Government By Admin, PBS News Hour More than three years after American troops toppled Saddam Hussein's regime, Iraq established a permanent government that joins Shiite, Sunni and Kurdish politicians under a federal Constitution. Continue reading
Jun 05 Watch President Calls for Amendment to Ban Gay Marriage President Bush said Monday he was proud to back the supporters of a constitutional amendment that would ban gay marriage. Political analysts consider the Republican drive to adopt the amendment and the possible role it may play in mid-term elections. Continue watching
Oct 17 Early Numbers Show Iraqis Adopting Constitution By PBS News Hour As vote-counting continued Monday, preliminary and unofficial results reportedly showed Iraqis approved a draft constitution that many Sunnis opposed. Continue reading
Oct 12 Sunni Party Endorses Draft Constitution With Changes By PBS News Hour Members of Iraq's Shiite, Kurdish and Sunni political parties came to a last-minute agreement Wednesday on a draft constitution Iraqi citizens are scheduled to vote on this Saturday. Continue reading
Oct 11 Insurgent Violence Heightens Ahead of Iraqi Constitution Vote By PBS News Hour In stepped up violence leading up to Saturday's referendum on a new Iraqi constitution, at least 40 people were killed Tuesday in a string of attacks, including a car bombing at a crowded market. Continue reading