Aug 09 Watch Lieberman Defends Decision to Run as Independent in U.S. Senate Race After serving as Connecticut's U.S. Senator for 18 years, Democrat Joe Lieberman lost his party's primary on Tuesday. Having announced his decision to run as an "Independent Democrat", Lieberman discusses why he will continue his campaign into the fall general… Continue watching
Aug 09 Watch Lamont Wins Connecticut Primary, Lieberman to Run as Independent After losing the Democratic primary in Connecticut, Sen. Joseph Lieberman, announced he will continue his bid to keep his seat by running as an independent. Continue watching
Aug 01 Abramoff Ties Taint Rep. Ney’s Re-election Bid By Admin, PBS News Hour Corruption and ethics are key words in the fight for Ohio's 18th District, where the specter of a Washington scandal threatens to unseat six-term incumbent. Continue reading
Jul 28 Watch California Heat Wave Death Toll Rises One hundred degrees temperatures in California this week have had a deadly impact with at least 116 deaths attributed to the heat. Authorities discuss how they are helping those suffering. Continue watching
Jul 05 Watch House Leaders Begin Field Hearings to Build Support for Immigration Bill NewsHour Correspondent Tom Bearden reports on the politics of immigration field hearings in Philadelphia, San Diego, and other towns led by House republicans in order to drive up support for the immigration bill passed in the House last year. Continue watching
Jun 30 Women’s Suffrage, Reformist Victory Mark Kuwaiti Elections By PBS News Hour Women voted and ran for the legislature of Kuwait for the first time in the oil-rich Gulf state's history Thursday, and though no women captured any seats, the election drew unprecedented support for democratic reform from young people and women. Continue reading
Jun 29 Congo Prepares for First Free Presidential Election By PBS News Hour Campaigning officially began Thursday in the Democratic Republic of Congo's first free presidential election since the country gained independence in 1960. Continue reading
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 27 Candidates for Mexican President Neck-and-Neck By PBS News Hour As campaigning in Mexico's July 2 presidential elections draws to a close, the battle over who will lead the country at a crucial point in U.S.-Mexico relations remains close. Continue reading
Jun 21 Watch Senate Debates U.S. Troop Withdrawl from Iraq The Senate is considering two proposals to withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq. The NewsHour's congressional correspondent Kwame Holman recaps the debate. Continue watching