Politics Dec 21 Watch Federal Judge Begins Investigation of CIA Tape Destruction In a hearing Friday, a federal judge sought answers on the legality of the 2005 destruction of CIA interrogation tapes. The NewsHour discusses the current investigation of the tapes with Ari Shapiro, justice correspondent for National Public Radio.
Politics Jul 11 Watch New Testimony on Fired Federal Prosecutors Former White House aide Sara Taylor testified before the Senate Wednesday on the firings of eight federal prosecutors in the Bush Administration. The NewsHour reports on new testimony from the trail.
Politics Mar 13 Watch Gonzales Acknowledges ‘Mistakes’ in Ousting U.S. Attorneys U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales admitted Tuesday that "mistakes were made" in the December firing of eight U.S. attorneys, but declined to resign over the controversy. Two senators discuss the day's developments.
Politics Oct 27 With Support Flagging, Miers Withdraws As Supreme Court Nominee Harriet Miers suddenly withdrew her nomination as a Supreme Court justice Thursday in light of mounting criticism about her qualifications and reluctance in the White House to release papers related to her tenure as its counsel. By Admin, PBS News Hour
Oct 27 Watch Miers Withdraws Nomination Harriet Miers withdrew her nomination as a Supreme Court nominee amid criticism from conservatives. Two senators on the Judiciary Committee discuss her decision and the next step for the White House. Continue watching
Oct 27 Watch The Harriet Miers Withdrawal A report on the events leading up to Harriet Miers' decision to withdraw her nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. Continue watching
Oct 26 Watch Leahy and Specter on Miers Following a background report, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter and ranking Democrat Patrick Leahy discuss the state of the Harriet Miers Supreme Court nomination. Continue watching
Oct 19 Watch Questions for Harriet Miers A report on the status of the Harriet Miers nomination. Senate Judiciary Committee members say they want more information on the Supreme Court nominee. Continue watching
Oct 18 Watch Questions for Harriet Miers Documents Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers supplied the Senate with on Tuesday shed more light on her opinions. Following a background report, Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., discuss the new information about the candidate. Continue watching