Mar 09 Watch Shields and Brooks Debate Libby Conviction, Iraq Withdrawal I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby was convicted for perjury and obstruction of justice this week, while House Democrats debated a timetable for withdrawing troops from Iraq. NewsHour political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss these and other events. Continue watching
Mar 09 Watch Justice Department Audit Reveals FBI Misused Patriot Act A Justice Department audit released Friday said that the FBI used the Patriot Act improperly and unlawfully to gain information about people in the United States. Two members of the House Judiciary Committee debate the audit's conclusions. Continue watching
May 26 Watch Search of Congressman’s Office Pits White House Against House Leaders The recent FBI search of U.S. Rep. William Jefferson's office and the seizure of files found there have angered Congressional leader within the president's own party who say the FBI's actions violate the separation of powers. Experts discuss the legal… Continue watching
May 20 FBI Warns of New Threats; U.S., British Embassies in Saudi Arabia to Close The FBI has warned local law enforcement agencies that the al-Qaida terrorist network "remains active" and could launch new attacks in the United States or against American interests overseas. Continue reading
Apr 17 FBI Investigates Baghdad Antiquities Looting Following severe criticism from international antiquities experts, the FBI announced on Thursday that it has sent a team of agents to Iraq to investigate the theft of priceless goods from the National Archeological Museum of Baghdad and other sites. Continue reading
Dec 30 FBI Searches for Five Men Suspected of Illegally Entering U.S. The FBI has issued a call for assistance in locating and detaining five men who allegedly illegally entered the United States on Christmas Eve. Continue reading
Nov 15 FBI Warns of Possible "Spectacular" Al-Qaida Attack The FBI warned Friday that al-Qaida may be planning a "spectacular" attack against the United States, intended to inflict "mass casualties" and cause "severe damage" to the economy. Continue reading
Jun 21 FBI Warns of Possible Terror Attacks Using Fuel Tanker Trucks The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Friday warned local authorities to watch out for terrorists who could use fuel tanker trucks as weapons to attack Jewish neighborhoods, schools, and synagogues. Continue reading
Jun 06 FBI Director, Whistleblower Testify Before Senate Committee Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday, FBI Director Robert Mueller promised an overhaul of the bureau, aimed at preventing future breakdowns in communication and further enabling the FBI's hunt for terrorists. Continue reading
May 29 Ashcroft, Mueller Announce FBI Reorganization The FBI will undergo a massive reorganization, shifting its chief priority to preventing future terrorist attacks and away from the more traditional crimes it currently investigates, Attorney General John Ashcroft announced Wednesday. Continue reading