Apr 02 Watch Memo Outlines Justification for Harsh Interrogation The Pentagon Tuesday disclosed a 2003 memo, since rescinded, that outlined the justifications for using harsh interrogation techniques against terror suspects and said President Bush's wartime authority trumps any ban on torture. Continue watching
Oct 19 Watch McCain Details Views on the Iraq War, Drive for the White House In the latest in a series of in-depth interviews with the 2008 presidential hopefuls, Republican Arizona Sen. John McCain explains his views on the Iraq war, national security and why his credentials and experience make him a contender for the… Continue watching
Sep 13 Watch Relationships of Presidents and Generals Discussed The NewsHour takes a look at the history of presidential relationships with key generals. A foreign policy expert and a professor discuss some of the nations' most important commander-in-chief and general teams. Continue watching
Aug 27 Watch Shields and Brooks Discuss Gonzales Resignation Pressure had been building for months in Washington surrounding the resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, and his departure was finally announced on Monday. Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the politically-charged announcement. Continue watching
Aug 01 Watch Rumsfeld Says He Was Not Involved in Cover-Up of Tillman Death Ex-Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld denied any involvement in the cover-up surrounding the death of Pat Tillman, a football star-turned-Army Ranger who was killed by friendly fire. He testified on Wednesday during a House hearing investigating the case. Continue watching
Feb 23 Watch British Begin Troop Drawdown in Iraq; U.S. Army Mends Walter Reed NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss Tony Blair's decision to withdraw troops from Iraq, the state of Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and other political events of the week. Continue watching
Jan 26 Watch New Iraq Military Team Faces Increasing Opposition Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday that a congressional resolution opposing President Bush's Iraq strategy will be detrimental to Lt. Gen. David Petraeus, the new chief military commander in Iraq. Two reporters discuss Gates' role in implementing the new Iraq… Continue watching
Jan 17 Watch Ex-NATO Commander Calls for More Troops in Afghanistan The United States and Britain are considering deploying more troops to Afghanistan as other NATO countries have failed to send additional forces. Marine Corps Gen. James Jones, former top commander of NATO forces, discusses the possibility of increasing NATO troops. Continue watching
Jan 03 Watch Former President Ford Returns Home to Michigan for Final Farewell Former President Ford's final memorial service was held at an Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids, Mich., Wednesday. The NewsHour offers excerpts of the eulogies as he was laid to rest. Continue watching
Dec 15 Watch Analysts Discuss Rumsfeld Resignation and Iraq Study Group Report Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the departure of Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and the Bush administration's reaction to the Iraq Study Group report. Continue watching