Jul 02 Former Sen. Jim Webb announces his presidential run By Ken Thomas, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- A look at former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb, who announced Thursday he would seek the Democratic presidential nomination. Continue reading
Feb 26 NewsHour flashback: Jim Webb’s Emmy-winning report on Lebanese Civil War By Anya van Wagtendonk Former Senator Jim Webb has worn many hats in his long career: U.S. Senator, Secretary of the Navy, best-selling author and officer in the Marines. He is also an Emmy-winning journalist, thanks to a special report he produced for… Continue reading
Feb 01 Which Democratic candidates will run in 2016? By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Unlike the active jockeying among Republicans thinking about running for president, there is little public action among the Democrats considering a White House bid. Here's a look at where they stand. Continue reading
Aug 27 Watch U.S. Needs ‘New Formula’ for S.E. Asia, Sen. Webb Says Following Myanmar Visit Virginia Democratic Sen. Jim Webb talks about his unusual mission to reclusive Myanmar to secure the release of an American prisoner, and the other stops on his Asia tour. Continue watching
Aug 26 Watch Reactions From Around U.S. to Sen. Kennedy’s Death Ray Suarez recaps reactions to Senator Kennedy's death from around the country. Continue watching
Feb 12 Watch War Vets Still Struggle With Education Costs, Despite G.I. Bill Benefit John Merrow reports on how education benefits offered through the G.I. Bill are issued to soldiers returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the renewed efforts by some members of Congress to expand the bill, which has seen… Continue watching
Sep 21 Watch Democrats Debate Health Care; Senate Weighs Iraq Measures As Democrats debated health care policy Thursday night, the Senate hit a snag on the defense authorization bill. Analysts Mark Shields and Rich Lowry discuss the week's political news. Continue watching
Sep 21 Watch Senate at an Impasse on Iraq Withdrawal A partisan divide plagues Congress' ability to reach a consensus on if and when the United States should begin withdrawing troops from Iraq. The NewsHour reports on the ongoing debate. Continue watching
Sep 14 Watch President Discusses War; Candidates React to Iraq Reports Presidential hopefuls weighed in on the series of Iraq reports, with Democrats expressing skepticism over progress and potential for success. Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss how Iraq-related news has played out on the campaign trail. Continue watching
Jul 11 Watch Senators Continue to Mull New Course in Iraq The Senate is debating key amendments on Iraq policy this week, focusing on troop withdrawal. The NewsHour reports on the highlights of the debate and how the chamber might proceed. Continue watching