Sep 04 Watch Lawmakers Discuss Iraq Visit, Unmet Benchmarks Congress returned from its August recess to a series of reports assessing progress in Iraq, including one that found the Iraqi government is having trouble meeting most U.S.-set benchmarks. Four House members who spent time in Iraq discuss the situation. Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch British Troops Complete Withdrawal from Basra Base The last British troops left the Iraqi city of Basra over the weekend, putting the southern city in Iraqi hands. Independent Television News reports on Britain's withdrawal and what it may mean for fighting in the region. Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch President Bush Delivers Prospect of Troop Cut in Iraq In an unannounced trip to Iraq, President Bush said U.S. troops could start to leave the country if security continues to improve as it has in the Anbar Province. Military correspondent Michael Gordon talks about the president's meetings with Iraqi… Continue watching
Aug 31 Watch Soldiers from Iraq, Afghanistan Cope with Combat Stress Soldiers fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan often face daily attacks and are under constant alert. Two counselors who work with traumatized soldiers talk about their coping mechanisms. Continue watching
Aug 29 Cleric al-Sadr Suspends Shiite Militia for Six Months By PBS News Hour After two days of intense battles in Karbala, Iraq, Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has ordered the suspension of his Mahdi Army for up to six months for "rehabilitation."… Continue reading
Aug 23 Watch Warner Calls on President Bush to Withdraw Troops Virginia Republican Sen. John Warner called on President Bush Thursday to begin withdrawing troops from Iraq in time for Christmas. Warner explains his comments and outlook on Iraq. Continue watching
Aug 22 Watch President Bush Reaffirms Support for Iraqi Prime Minister President Bush reiterated his support of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in a speech Wednesday after criticizing the embattled leader earlier this week. Experts discuss the president's relationship with the premier. Continue watching
Aug 15 Watch Death Toll in Iraq Suicide Bombings Reaches 250 A series of suicide bombings in Iraq left at least 250 people dead, while political instability continues to plague the government. Regional experts discuss the country's political and security struggles. Continue watching
Aug 15 Constitutional Efforts Hit Snag with Sunni Walkout By PBS News Hour Efforts to revise the constitution in violence-ravaged Iraq threatened to come off the rails when negotiations with key Sunni politicians ended after their largest bloc in parliament left the government Aug. 1. Continue reading
Aug 14 Watch Suicide Attacks Kill 175 as Iraqi Government Plans Crisis Summit The Iraqi military reported at least 175 dead in multiple suicide attacks Tuesday as members of the Iraqi parliament held preliminary meetings for a crisis summit. A New York Times reporter provides an update on politics and violence in Iraq. Continue watching