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
Feb 26 Watch Congress Wary of Justice Department Firings Evaluations of the U.S. attorneys recently dismissed by the Justice Department under a little-known USA Patriot Act provision described them as "well regarded" and "very competent." Analysts discuss the firings and congressional charges of political tampering. Continue watching
Feb 08 Watch Private Equity Firms Popularity Changes Business Landscape Blackstone Group, a private equity firm, acquired Equity Office Properties Trust for $39 billion on Wednesday, the largest-ever private equity deal. Two business experts discuss the deal and the future of private equity in the business world. Continue watching
Jan 18 Watch Senate Questions Gonzales on Spy Policy Change The Senate Judiciary Committee grilled Attorney General Alberto Gonzales Thursday about the administration's decision to shift authority of its warrantless communication surveillance program to a secret court. Guests discuss the implications of the policy change. Continue watching
Jan 17 Secret Court to Monitor Surveillance Program By PBS News Hour The Justice Department said Wednesday a secret but independent panel of federal judges will oversee the government's controversial domestic spying program. Continue reading
Aug 30 Watch Former State Dept. Official Admits Role as CIA Leak Source Former Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage confirmed that he was the primary source for Robert Novak's New York Times article that revealed the identity of a CIA officer and sparked a criminal leak investigation. A Washington correspondent discusses the… Continue watching
Aug 18 Watch Judge Finds Big Tobacco Guilty of Racketeering, Conspiracy A federal judge has ruled that five major tobacco companies violated racketeering laws and conspired to cover up the risks of smoking. Two analysts discuss the verdict. Continue watching
Sep 07 Justice Dept. Subpoenas The Justice Department yesterday said that it had subpoenaed journalists' home telephone records 13 times during the last decade. Continue reading
Apr 28 Microsoft’s Reaction By PBS News Hour Following the government's announcement, several Microsoft officials made statements critical of the Justice Department's action and defending their company. Continue reading
Apr 01 Microsoft Talks Break Down By Admin, PBS News Hour Talks between the Department of Justice and Microsoft broke down over the weekend. The following is a statement released April 1 by U.S. Court of Appeals Chief Judge Richard Posner in Chicago, the talks' mediator. Continue reading