Oct 19 Watch Shields, Brooks Assess Primary Shuffle, Mukasey Hearings Attorney-General nominee Michael Mukasey faced tough questions on torture in his confirmation hearings this week, and speculation grew over the potential for a December New Hampshire primary. Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks give their take on the week's… Continue watching
Oct 18 Watch Attorney General Nominee Mukasey Questioned on Torture Views Michael Mukasey, President Bush's nominee for U.S. attorney general, appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for a second day Thursday and was closely questioned on his views on interrogation tactics and torture. Legal experts assess the confirmation hearings. Continue watching
Oct 17 Watch Senate Judiciary Questions Nominee Mukasey in Confirmation Hearing The Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday finished its first day of questioning of attorney general nominee Michael Mukasey, asking him about issues of national security. The NewsHour reports on Mukasey's confirmation hearing. Continue watching
Sep 17 Watch President Bush Nominates Mukasey for Attorney General President Bush announced Monday his nomination of retired federal judge Michael Mukasey to replace Alberto Gonzales as attorney general. Two former U.S. attorneys discuss the selection. Continue watching
Aug 28 Watch Gonzales Leaves Vacancies, Low Morale at Justice Department The successor to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales will inherit a Justice Department with several top-level vacancies, low staff morale, and more than 100,000 employees. Two attorneys who served in Republican and Democratic administrations discuss the department's future. Continue watching
Aug 27 Watch Shields and Brooks Discuss Gonzales Resignation Pressure had been building for months in Washington surrounding the resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, and his departure was finally announced on Monday. Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the politically-charged announcement. Continue watching
Aug 27 Watch Attorney General's Resignation Raises Legal Questions The resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales came suddenly with a brief statement on Monday morning. Two attorneys from the Bush and Clinton administrations discuss the legal and political ramifications of his departure. Continue watching
Aug 23 Watch New Rules Could Shorten Death-Row Inmates' Appeal Time The Justice Department is considering new rules that could give Attorney General Alberto Gonzales power to expedite death penalty cases. Legal experts discuss the proposed changes. Continue watching
Jul 27 Watch Democrats Seek Perjury Probe for Attorney General Senate Democrats requested a perjury investigation for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales after testimony from FBI Director Robert Mueller raised questions about his credibility. Former Justice Department officials discuss the situation. Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch Gonzales Testifies Before Senate on Attorney Firings Attorney General Alberto Gonzales testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday, fielding questions about his interaction with former Attorney General John Ashcroft and about the firings of U.S. attorneys. Continue watching