May 15 Watch Senate Considers Immigration Overhaul Bill The Senate and President Bush are trying to revive efforts to pass an immigration reform bill, despite a push from some Republicans for more hard-line provisions. The NewsHour reports on the debate on Capitol Hill. Continue watching
May 11 Watch Iraqi Government Benchmarks, Blair Legacy Assessed President Bush and senators discussed a war funding bill that would require the Iraqi government to meet certain benchmarks. Mark Shields and David Brooks consider this development and British Prime Minister Tony Blair's departure. Continue watching
Apr 23 Watch Democrats Search for Positions on Iraq War As the standoff between Democrats and President Bush continues over funding for the Iraq war, front-runners for the Democratic presidential nomination approach the war from different angles. Two journalists discuss the politics of the war. Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch President Refutes Reid’s Comments That Iraq War Is ‘Lost’ President Bush asserted Friday that progress is being made in Iraq, a day after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said the war is "lost." Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss this story and more. Continue watching
Apr 10 Watch President, Congress Spar over Iraq War Funding President Bush continued to press the Democratic-led Congress to fund the war in Iraq without setting a timetable for troop withdrawal. NewsHour historians compare the current situation with past clashes over war powers. Continue watching
Apr 03 Watch President Bush Challenges Democrats on Iraq War Funding President Bush rebuked Democrats at a news conference Tuesday on their inclusion of a troop withdrawal timeline in an Iraq war funding bill. Sens. Jack Reed, D-R.I., and Richard Shelby, R-Ala., debate the president's remarks. Continue watching
Feb 05 Watch Senate Debates Resolution on Troop Increase in Iraq The Senate, embroiled in debate over the President's plan to increase troops in Iraq, is expected to vote Monday on a non-binding resolution opposing the President's plan. A congressional reporter analyzes the situation. Continue watching
Jan 04 Watch Democrats Hold Thin Majority in Senate as Congress Starts The Democrats held a razor-thin majority of 50-49 Thursday as the 110th Senate convened, while Sen. Tim Johnson is still in critical but stable condition after heart surgery in December. The NewsHour reports on the Senate's opening day and the… Continue watching
Dec 25 Watch Congress Prepares for Power Shift The November midterm elections brought a major power shift in Congress, with both the Senate and the House of Representatives switching control from the Republicans to the Democrats. Four former congressmen discuss what the new political landscape means for the… Continue watching
Dec 14 Watch Democratic Senator Johnson in Critical Condition Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., was in critical condition Thursday, following brain surgery. His medical condition has raised questions about the fate of the new Senate majority in Congress and the possible political impact of the Senator's illness. Continue watching